Cottonwood
Homes for Sale in Ocala, FL
All 2,702 homes for sale in OCALA, FL · median $294,994 · 264 homes for sale in 34482 · Marion County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of KALLAM REALTY GROUP PLLC · via Stellar MLS
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CottonwoodHomes for Sale in Ocala, FL 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.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Cottonwood in Ocala, FL since 2005, the most recent in November 2018. Across Ocala as a whole, 299 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $292,070, 68 median days on market, with 107 homes for sale today. At that median and Marion County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.08 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,530 ($3,090 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a small community — 15 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34482, 341 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Ocala.
Across Marion County, 3,973 homes are active and 1,285 pending (24% under contract).
The housing mix here is 36% farm, 36% manufactured home - post 1977, 18% single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Cottonwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Cottonwood, 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. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Schools
- Marion County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Berryhill Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade B · Elementary
- R. Hobbs Middle School · Middle
- Milton High SchoolFLDOE grade B · High
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Marion County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Cottonwood address.
The Cottonwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cottonwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Cottonwood buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Cottonwood sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Cottonwood, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Cottonwood
Homes in Cottonwood that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 1607 Backwater Drive · off market
- 9104 Iron Gate Blvd · off market
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Santa Rosa 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 · Santa Rosa 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.
Cottonwood Market Scorecard
Cottonwood is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32583 ZIP is $292,188, about 31.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (6 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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