Calesa Township
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 45 recorded sales closed at a median of $460,000 (-7% versus the prior year's median), $170 per square foot, a median 1 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. At the median price and Marion County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.08 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($5,120 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Calesa Township is driven by the home itself, not by shared amenities — current MLS listings show none identified. With a median around $460,000 and roughly $170 per square foot, what you pay tracks square footage, finish level, and condition more than any community premium.
The posture right now is fast but softening. A median one day on market says well-priced listings move almost immediately, yet the median is down 7% year over year. That combination favors a disciplined buyer: competition is real, but the direction of pricing gives you room to hold firm on value.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Calesa Township right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($460K) is down 7.0% from the prior 12 months ($494K). With about 25 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (45 and 37 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 13, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CALESA TOWNSHIP right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Calesa Township market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $460K ($170 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 1 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (45 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34474 (Ocala), 650 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $297K ($172/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. See the live ZIP 34474 housing market and the Marion County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 109 homes in CALESA TOWNSHIP that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2022 and 2026 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,854 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Calesa Township is a newer-construction pocket of Ocala in Marion County where the product sells quickly but carries no amenity story from current listings — the home itself is the whole pitch.
Who Calesa Township is best for.
Best for
- Buying newer-construction product in Ocala and ready to move decisively when a listing hits
- Buyers who judge value on the home's own size, finish, and condition rather than shared amenities
- Trading into Marion County and comfortable negotiating against recent closings in a fast-turning market
Probably not for
- Needing a clubhouse, pool, or other community amenities to justify the purchase
- Buying for near-term price appreciation while the median is down year over year
- Wanting a slow, low-competition shopping pace with time to deliberate on each listing
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($460K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($494K) IS the -7.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 7 to 45 sales each (45 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2023 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Marion County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Marion County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 34474 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
The Calesa Township buying strategy.
If we were buying in Calesa Township today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Calesa Township.
Speed of sale vs. direction of price
The headline tension here is a median of one day on market against a 7% year-over-year decline. Homes priced to the current reality are gone almost before the sign settles; homes priced to last year's number sit. That spread between fast movers and overpriced holdouts is where most of the negotiating happens.
With roughly $170 per square foot as the anchor and a $460,000 median, use condition and finish as your levers. There is no amenity package or clubhouse to justify a premium from what current listings show, so the pricing conversation stays squarely on the house — its size, its upgrades, and how it compares to what just closed in the 45-day window.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Calesa Township. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When the median is one day and prices are easing, the margin for error on pricing is thin in both directions. We read the recent closings, tell you which listings are priced to move and which are testing last year's market, and keep you from overpaying into a softening trend or underpricing a home that would have cleared fast anyway.
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Housing distress & ownership in CALESA TOWNSHIP, Ocala
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- SW 78Th Circle (5 homes on record)
- SW 73Rd Terrace (5 homes on record)
- SW 73Rd Avenue (4 homes on record)
- SW 64Th Street Road (2 homes on record)
- SW 63Rd Street (2 homes on record)
- SW 71St Court (2 homes on record)
- SW 76Th Court (2 homes on record)
- SW 71St Terrace Road (1 homes on record)
- SW 75Th Avenue (1 homes on record)
- SW 77 Court (1 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Calesa Township
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Calesa Township, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
VOCAL files plan for veterinary clinic and isolation building in southwest Ocala
The nonprofit Voices of Change Animal League wants to add two buildings totaling about 8,694 square feet on its 22.5-acre campus at 6393 SW 52nd Street. The plan includes a 6,187-square-foot clinic and resource center and a 2,507-square-foot quarantine building. The county Development Review Committee is scheduled to review it Nov. 2.
What it may mean for the marketThe expansion would add local veterinary and animal-services capacity in southwest Ocala. The site is about 2 miles east of Calesa Township.
Source: Ocala-News.com - October 2026Development
Ocala council clears the way for a 108-acre mixed-use project along I-75 at Heathbrook
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 20 to waive a one-year rezoning wait for a 283.55-acre property west of I-75 and south of SR 200. Flyover Ocala plans a commercial and mixed-use development called The Exchange at Ocala on the eastern 108.74 acres, while the western 169.31 acres is slated for a 493-home subdivision. The developer can now file for planned development rezoning instead of waiting until May 2027.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the project could add shopping, dining and jobs near the I-75 and SR 200 corridor and a new batch of housing supply in southwest Ocala. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Calesa Township.
Source: Ocala-News.com - October 2026Civic
County certifies first agricultural enclave near SW 80th Street, opening the door to denser homes
On Oct. 6, county commissioners voted 4-0 to certify a nearly 20-acre horse farm off SW 80th Street, west of SR 200, as an agricultural enclave under state law. The parcel abuts Westwood Trails, so it can be developed at that neighbor's density of up to four homes per acre instead of one. The article gives no specific home count.
What it may mean for the marketThe decision shows how state enclave law can add residential density on farmland at the edge of southwest Ocala growth areas. The site is about 1 mile east of Calesa Township.
Source: Ocala Gazette - May 2026Development
Leena Ocala breaks ground with 360 apartments and townhomes near Ocala International Airport
Merrimac Ventures broke ground on Leena Ocala, a 360-unit garden-style community with 300 apartments and 60 townhomes at Southwest 60th Avenue and Southwest 52nd Street in southwest Ocala, with first deliveries expected in late 2027 and full completion around 2028.
What it may mean for the marketA new rental community of this size adds housing near the airport and the Southwest 60th Avenue corridor, a factor that can influence demand for nearby Ocala communities. The site is about 3 miles northeast of Calesa Township.
Source: Florida YIMBY - May 2026Development
Ocala approves large mixed-use development with up to 2,700 residences in southwest Ocala
The Ocala City Council approved a mixed-use development on about 251 acres along Southwest 43rd Court in southwest Ocala, clearing the way for up to roughly 2,700 residential units along with nearly one million square feet of commercial, office, and retail space.
What it may mean for the marketA mixed-use community of this scale adds substantial future housing and commercial space to southwest Ocala, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 3 miles east of Calesa Township.
Source: Ocala-News - December 2025Retail & Dining
Raising Canes to open on Southwest College Road in Ocala
A Raising Canes restaurant is planned at 2410 Southwest College Road in the Ocala West shopping plaza along the State Road 200 corridor, adding a dining option in a busy retail area.
What it may mean for the marketA new restaurant along the State Road 200 corridor adds to the dining and retail mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby Ocala communities. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Calesa Township.
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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (101 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Calesa Township. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 34474 / 34476 / 34481; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sunrise Elementary / Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks · Public (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Liberty Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).