FL
Buying and Selling a Home in Ocala, FL
The Marion County seat, known as the Horse Capital of the World, with a historic downtown square.
Living in Ocala
Ocala FL homes offer the most variety of any market we serve. Ocala is the Marion County seat, known as the Horse Capital of the World, with a walkable historic downtown, horse-country estates, affordable subdivisions, new construction and a large 55+ community.
It's under 30 minutes north of The Villages and about an hour from Orlando, with hospitals, airports and full city amenities, at a more relaxed pace than a big metro.
How We Serve Ocala
The Lili Whittington Group, with Soundings LLC, sells across Ocala, from new subdivisions to equestrian acreage. Lili Whittington has sold more than 450 homes in more than 20 years in Florida real estate, in English or Spanish. Some of our Villages clients land in Ocala for horses, land or aging-in-place options, and we help them compare the two honestly.
Ocala Neighborhoods and Communities
The communities Lili sells in most in Ocala:
- On Top of the World. A large 55+ active-adult community.
- Silver Springs Shores. A large, affordable community with a golf course.
- Marion Oaks. Fast-growing, with lots of new construction.
- Heath Brook. A newer community.
- Westbury. A neighborhood with no HOA.
- The equestrian corridor toward the World Equestrian Center, for acreage and horse properties.
Homes and Costs in Ocala
Costs in Ocala depend on the kind of home. Some communities have HOA fees and amenities, others, like Westbury, have no HOA. New construction in places like Marion Oaks means comparing builders on the full cost. Horse properties raise land questions: zoning, barns, fencing, well and septic. None of it carries The Villages' bond.
Selling? See selling your home in Ocala and what your Ocala home is worth.
Moving to Ocala
If you want city services, horse country or simply more choices, Ocala is worth a full day on your trip. Read relocating to Ocala, downsizing in Ocala, compare with The Villages and Summerfield, or talk to Lili.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ocala from The Villages?
Under 30 minutes north.
Is there a 55+ community in Ocala?
Yes. On Top of the World is a large 55+ active-adult community.
Where are the horse properties in Ocala?
Along the equestrian corridor toward the World Equestrian Center, among other areas.
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