Market Brief
Southwest Ocala ZIP codes 34476 and 34481 had 883 homes for sale and 240 under contract or pending on November 4, 2026, about 3.7 to 1, after the city cleared the way for a 108-acre mixed-use project along I-75 at Heathbrook.
What is for sale in southwest Ocala by ZIP, price band and community as The Exchange at Ocala and the 493-home Mockingbird Ridge move forward.
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously on October 20, 2026 to waive a one-year rezoning wait for a 283.55-acre property west of I-75 and south of State Road 200 in the Heathbrook master development, Ocala-News.com reported on October 27. The eastern 108.74 acres is planned for The Exchange at Ocala, a commercial and mixed-use project, and the western 169.31 acres is being developed as Mockingbird Ridge, with 493 single-family homes. Our live MLS data shows the two southwest Ocala ZIP codes west of I-75 moving slightly faster than Marion County as a whole. On November 4, 2026, ZIPs 34476 and 34481 had 883 active listings and 240 under contract or pending, about 3.7 to 1, against 3,971 and 1,003, about 4.0 to 1, countywide. New construction in the two ZIPs ran at 1.9 to 1, against 4.9 to 1 for resale homes. All MLS figures are ours, computed from Stellar MLS records; information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This article looks at southwest Ocala. Our October 26 article on the I-75 and 49th Street gateway covered the north side of the city, our October 30 article on Ocala new homes and builders covered Marion Oaks and builder sales offices, and our November 3 article on Marion County price cuts and contracts covered the last two weeks of price reductions. Completed-month figures are in our Ocala median price and Ocala days on market articles, and the full series is on the Ocala market data hub.
What did Ocala approve near Heathbrook and I-75?
According to Ocala-News.com, the council waived Section 122-134 of the city's land development regulations, which bars a new rezoning request within 12 months of a prior approval unless at least three council members agree. The full property was rezoned to planned development on May 5. Its original developer later sold the eastern tract along I-75 to Flyover Ocala, LLC, managed by developer Sheldon Rubin, after Southwest 49th Avenue Road was built through the site near Southwest 66th Street. Without the waiver, Flyover Ocala would have had to wait until May 2027 to file plans.
The western tract is Mockingbird Ridge, being developed by Boyd Development LLC with 493 single-family homes, an amenity center and 3.74 miles of neighborhood streets. A community development district established May 19 will help finance its public infrastructure. The Exchange at Ocala still needs a planned development rezoning, staff technical review and public hearings before the Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. No tenants, building sizes or schedule were reported.
How many homes are for sale in southwest Ocala?
| Area | Active | Under contract or pending | Active per contract | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 34476 | 338 | 116 | 2.9 | $299,999 |
| ZIP 34481 | 545 | 124 | 4.4 | $339,900 |
| ZIPs 34476 and 34481 combined | 883 | 240 | 3.7 | |
| ZIP 34473 | 471 | 161 | 2.9 | $299,999 |
| ZIP 34474 | 127 | 39 | 3.3 | $321,070 |
| Marion County, all | 3,971 | 1,003 | 4.0 | $299,900 |
Source: Momentum Research, computed from Stellar MLS records, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. In contract combines Pending and Under Contract. ZIP follows the listing record. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The two ZIPs split sharply. Single-family homes in 34476 ran at 314 active against 103 in contract, about 3.0 to 1, at a median asking price of $307,995. In 34481, single-family homes ran at 465 against 95, about 4.9 to 1, at a median of $374,380. ZIP 34481 also held 59 active villas with 19 in contract, at a median asking price of $175,000.
Which price ranges are moving fastest?
| Single-family asking price, ZIPs 34476 and 34481 | Active | In contract | Active per contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $250,000 | 174 | 59 | 2.9 |
| $250,000 to $349,999 | 254 | 59 | 4.3 |
| $350,000 to $449,999 | 177 | 46 | 3.8 |
| $450,000 to $599,999 | 118 | 28 | 4.2 |
| $600,000 and up | 56 | 6 | 9.3 |
Source: Momentum Research, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes under $250,000 were the tightest band, and homes at $600,000 and up were the slowest, with 56 active and 6 in contract. New construction carried much of the contract activity: 187 of the 883 active listings in the two ZIPs carried the new-construction flag, with 97 more in contract, at a median asking price of $399,900. Resale homes ran at 696 active against 143 in contract, at a median of $299,900.
Which southwest Ocala communities have the most listings?
| Community (listing record) | Active | In contract | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Top of the World | 129 | 37 | $275,000 |
| Candler Hills | 51 | 7 | $527,535 |
| Stone Creek | 35 | 0 | $415,000 |
| Kingsland Country Estate | 22 | 10 | $329,750 |
| Ocala Crossings South | 19 | 11 | $316,150 |
| Marion Ranch (all phases) | 12 | 10 |
Source: Momentum Research, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. Community follows the subdivision on the listing record; separately recorded phases are excluded unless noted. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Builder communities such as Ocala Crossings South and Marion Ranch ran at under two active homes per contract, while the larger resale communities held more supply. More is on our Ocala new construction homes page.
What should buyers in southwest Ocala compare?
New communities in this part of Marion County often carry a community development district assessment or an association fee on top of property tax and insurance, as Mockingbird Ridge's CDD shows. Compare the Marion County HOA fees by community, Marion County property tax and Ocala home insurance cost pages, along with the Ocala market page, before comparing asking prices.
People also ask
What is being built at Heathbrook in Ocala?
Ocala-News.com reported on October 27, 2026 that Flyover Ocala plans The Exchange at Ocala, a commercial and mixed-use project, on 108.74 acres along I-75 south of State Road 200. The western 169.31 acres is Mockingbird Ridge, planned for 493 single-family homes.
Has The Exchange at Ocala been approved?
Not yet. The October 20, 2026 vote only waived the one-year waiting period. The developer must still file a planned development rezoning and go through public hearings.
How fast are homes selling in southwest Ocala?
On November 4, 2026, ZIPs 34476 and 34481 had 3.7 active listings per contract, against 4.0 across Marion County. ZIP 34476 ran at 2.9.
Limitations
MLS figures are a single live snapshot taken November 4, 2026; they are not monthly totals and they change daily. In contract combines Pending and Under Contract. ZIP and community follow the listing record. The development facts come from one news report dated October 27, 2026; the commercial project has no approved plan, and this article does not predict its effect on home prices. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property or transaction.
Sources
- Momentum Research, computed from Stellar MLS records, Marion County, live map snapshot November 4, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- Ocala-News.com, Ocala waives waiting period to allow 108-acre development along I-75 near Heathbrook, Jeremiah Delgado, October 27, 2026.
- Ocala market data hub, Momentum Research.
Disclosure: Jon Brooks is a co-founder of Momentum Realty, a Florida real estate brokerage that owns and funds Florida Housing Intelligence. Momentum has a financial interest in Florida real estate transactions, including in markets named here. See our editorial standards.
Market statistics in this article are computed from MLS data licensed by Momentum Realty, and are current as of the date shown. Data may be preliminary and subject to revision by its source. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property, transaction, or financial decision, and is not a representation about any specific property, community, builder, or association.
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