Moving to Bushnell, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-10-14, the median home sold in Bushnell, Florida over the last 12 months went for $395,000 (47 closings across 5 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $246 per square foot for a median 1,729-sq-ft home built around 2025. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 41 days, and with 577 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 147.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That is right in line with the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Bushnell
Three price points from 21 recent Bushnell closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $308,990: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,876 sq ft, built around 2026 (10 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Bushnell
Take the median $395,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.40% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,188/month. Sumter County’s typical total millage is 12.28 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,238/year ($353/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Sumter County is about $1,728/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 27% of current Bushnell listings carry an HOA, with a median of $121/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,685/month to own the median Bushnell home.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Sumter County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Bushnell’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | $395,000 | 41 | |
| Sumter Villas | 12 | $291,490 | 19 |
Bushnell by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 33585 (12 sales, median $291,490).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 81% were single-family homes, 10% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 4% of closings.
Getting around from Bushnell
Measured from the center of Bushnell’s recent sales: Ocala is about 32 miles; Downtown Orlando is about 44 miles; Lakeland is about 48 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 51 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Sumter County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Sumter County’s typical millage of 12.28; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Sumter County average of $1,728/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Bushnell: the case for and against
What works in Bushnell’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 41 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 147.3 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,728/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Bushnell communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Sumter County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.