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Ocala Preserve
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Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Ocala PreserveHomes 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.

4235 NW 55TH COURT
$495K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,898 sqft
4235 NW 55TH COURT
Listed by ALL FLORIDA HOMES REALTY LLC
4351 NW 54TH TERRACE
$450K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,059 sqft
4351 NW 54TH TERRACE
Listed by REAL BROKER, LLC
4359 NW 54TH TERRACE
$375K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,671 sqft
4359 NW 54TH TERRACE
Listed by RE/MAX SIGNATURE
5556 NW 41ST LANE
$322K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft
5556 NW 41ST LANE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS CLASSIC
4355 NW 53RD COURT
$530K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,362 sqft
4355 NW 53RD COURT
Listed by CENTURY 21 AFFILIATES
5504 NW 40TH LOOP
$325K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft
5504 NW 40TH LOOP
Listed by OAK & SAGE REALTY LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

As of October 2026, Ocala Preserve in FL has 60 homes for sale and 10 pending, asking from $219,990 to $619,000 (median $382,425). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2015–2026 with 20 new construction; 81 of 82 report an HOA (median $528/mo); none of the 80 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 80 ft).

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in Ocala Preserve 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 (2026-10-20).

Ocala Preserve Market Scorecard

Balanced

Ocala Preserve is currently a balanced market. About 5.9 months of supply, a median asking price of $382,425, and homes go under contract in about 42 days.

5.9
Months supply
$382,425
Median list
$319,442
Median sold
$198
Per sqft
42
Days on mkt
66/11/134
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34482 ZIP is $291,886, about 17.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ocala Preserve

Live MLS inventory for Ocala Preserve. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Ocala Preserve listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Tap any home to ask about it.

The market around Ocala Preserve

Ocala Preserve is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

Across Marion County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,229 pending (24% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ocala Preserve specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Marion County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Fessenden Elementary School · Elementary
  • Howard Middle School · Middle
  • West Port High School · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ocala Preserve listings 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 Ocala Preserve address.

If we were buying in Ocala Preserve today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Ocala Preserve.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ocala Preserve. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

What it really costs to own in Ocala PreserveHomes for Sale

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxAt today's median asking price of $382,425, the first-year bill with homestead is about $4,200/yr (Marion County total millage 12.08 mills, FY2025-26, Marion County Property Appraiser, FY2025-26 adopted budget).
CDD / special assessmentsListings here report a median of $1,013/yr in CDD or special-district assessments on the tax bill (34 listings, MLS, 2026-10-20). 97% of the 35 listings that report the field show one. The amount is per lot and set by the district: confirm it on the parcel's TRIM notice.
HOA duesMedian $528/month across 83 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Marion County is $1,263/yr (1,973 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 61 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 2023 across 92 listings. Newer roofs and current wind-mitigation features usually mean the lower end of insurance quotes.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,068/month (tax $350, CDD $84, HOA $528, insurance $105). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ocala Preserve homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Ocala Preserve.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $528/month (about $6,335/yr) · median of 83 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $528 per month ($6,335 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 83 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ocala Preserve sales matched to your home.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-18

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.

Recent Developments in Ocala Preserve

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ocala Preserve, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Infrastructure

    Marion County settles two property takings and authorizes eminent domain suits for NW 49th Street and SW 80th Avenue projects

    The Marion County commission approved settlements of $225,000 and $125,955 for two parcels along Northwest 49th Street Phase 3, between County Road 225A and Northwest 44th Avenue. It also authorized eminent domain filings for a slope easement on NW 49th Street and a right-of-way parcel on Southwest 80th Avenue, a separate widening from SW 90th Street north toward SW 38th Street. Court approval of the settlements is the next step.

    What it may mean for the marketRight-of-way acquisition moving forward keeps NW 49th Street and SW 80th Avenue widening on track, which affects future commute capacity on the north and southwest sides of Ocala. The site is about 5 miles south of Ocala Preserve.

    Source: 352Today
  2. September 2026
    Development

    Marion Planning and Zoning recommends 105-acre 49th Street Gateway PUD near planned I-75 interchange

    The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a 105-acre planned unit development at NW 49th Street and NW 44th Avenue allowing up to 535 homes, a 500-room hotel and 450,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant space. It includes a land-use change of 31.44 acres from Low Residential to Employment Center. The county commission takes up the request on October 20, 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the site would add housing supply, hotel capacity and retail and office space near the future I-75 and NW 49th Street interchange, along with added traffic on the corridor. The site is about 5 miles south of Ocala Preserve.

    Source: 352Today
  3. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    Workers drive bridge foundation piles for new I-75 interchange at NW 49th Street

    FDOT released video showing crews driving bridge foundation piles for the new Interstate 75 interchange at Northwest 49th Street north of Ocala. The interchange is a diverging diamond design with two lanes in each direction, shared-use paths, bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. It is part of the Moving I-75 Forward effort and will provide access to a planned Buc-ee's travel center.

    What it may mean for the marketA new I-75 access point on the north side of Ocala would add interstate access and change traffic patterns on NW 49th Street and nearby corridors. The site is about 5 miles south of Ocala Preserve.

    Source: WCJB
  4. September 2026
    Development

    UF Health to expand Ocala Neighborhood Hospital by 28,300 square feet

    UF Health announced an expansion of its Ocala Neighborhood Hospital at 2100 NW 35th Avenue Road adding an infusion center, orthopaedic and sports medicine services and a multispecialty physician office, with cancer services and urology planned for the third floor. Construction is expected to begin in September 2026 with completion slated for next summer. The first two floors stay open during the work.

    What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient and specialty services on the northwest side of Ocala expand local healthcare access and shorten some trips to larger regional hospitals. The site is about 7 miles south of Ocala Preserve.

    Source: UF Health
  5. August 2026
    Schools

    Marion County School Board largely approves plan to replace 11 aging schools and close four over five years

    On August 11, 2026 the school board approved most of its Future-Focused Operations Plan, which replaces 11 facilities, closes four schools and removes 86 portable buildings. Belleview and Belleview-Santos elementaries would combine in a new southeast school, and Sparr, Anthony and Reddick-Collier would merge into a new north-end elementary opening in 2029-30. A replacement Lake Weir Middle is slated for 2027-28, and the Wyomina Park Elementary rezoning decision was delayed.

    What it may mean for the marketSchool attendance zones and campus locations will shift over the next five years, which affects school access for neighborhoods in Belleview, north Marion and central Ocala. The site is about 9 miles south of Ocala Preserve.

    Source: Central Florida Public Media
  6. May 2026
    Development

    World Equestrian Center buys adjacent Ocala horse farm for 4.5 million dollars

    The World Equestrian Center purchased an adjacent Ocala horse farm for about 4.5 million dollars, continuing the ongoing expansion of the equestrian and hospitality complex on the northwest side of Ocala.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued expansion of the World Equestrian Center adds economic activity on the northwest side of Ocala, the kind of growth that can shape demand for nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Ocala Preserve.

    Source: Ocala-News

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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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Common questions about Ocala Preserve

Where is Ocala Preserve?

Ocala Preserve is a community in Marion County, Florida.

Are there homes for sale in Ocala Preserve right now?

No active listings inside Ocala Preserve at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.

Does Ocala Preserve have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Ocala Preserve in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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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.

$1,669/mo
Marion County typical true cost to own
$105/mo
Marion County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.