The Towns at Laurel Commons vs West Oak
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | The Towns at Laurel Commons | West Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $219K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $150 | $164 |
| Avg days on market | 124 days | 124 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 51 | 47 |
The verdict
West Oak carries the higher median price — about 29% above The Towns at Laurel Commons. The Towns at Laurel Commons is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Towns at Laurel Commons | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Ocala | Ocala |
| ZIP | 34476 | 34475 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| The Towns at Laurel Commons | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 6 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $230K to $248K | $235K to $312K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Towns at Laurel Commons homes for sale · West Oak homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Towns at Laurel Commons | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 386 | 44 |
| Built | 1972–2024 (median 2004) | 1934–2024 (median 1979) |
| Typical living area | 1,687 sq ft | 1,290 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 43% | 10% |
| Vacant lots | 138 | 99 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| The Towns at Laurel Commons | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 91.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,458 sq ft | 1,720 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Towns at Laurel Commons | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary | College Park Elementary School |
| Middle | Liberty Middle School | Howard Middle School |
| High school | West Port High School | Vanguard High School |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Towns at Laurel Commons is the lower entry point (median $219K vs $282K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Towns at Laurel Commons; West Oak trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is West Oak more expensive than The Towns at Laurel Commons?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in West Oak is $282,000 versus $219,000 in The Towns at Laurel Commons, about 29% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Towns at Laurel Commons or West Oak?
The Towns at Laurel Commons: its homes were built 1972–2024 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1979 in West Oak (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Towns at Laurel Commons. The typical home there is 1,687 sq ft of living area, versus 1,290 sq ft in West Oak.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Towns at Laurel Commons — sellers there received 92.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.2% in West Oak.
What high schools serve The Towns at Laurel Commons and West Oak?
Listings in The Towns at Laurel Commons most often report West Port High School; listings in West Oak report Vanguard High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Towns at Laurel Commons homes, photos & schools · West Oak homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.