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It's a solid fit for families who want newer housing and gated-community structure in southwest Ocala. The zone feeds into schools like WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL, and with 213 gated listings and 158 new-construction homes active, you get a mix of privacy and turnkey options. The steady pace of 1,296 sales over the past year shows demand is consistent here.

It's moderate by Florida standards, with a median list price of $299,900 and homes averaging $168 per square foot. Prices span a wide range — from $94,990 up to $1,278,750 — so there's room for both entry-level buyers and those wanting more. Only 4 active listings are priced above $1M, so the market stays grounded in the mid-range.

The median sold price over the past 12 months was $278,675, a bit under the current $299,900 median list price. At a median size of 1,827 square feet and $168 per square foot, you're looking at a typical mid-sized single-family home. Sellers are averaging 97% of asking, so realistic offers close near list.

It's balanced and active, with 537 homes for sale and a median of 46 days on market. Sellers collecting 97% of asking tells you there's negotiating room without deep discounting. Buyers looking at DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOL and surrounding zones will find similar steady conditions across southwest Marion County.

Expect a median HOA of $268 a month, which reflects how many of the 213 gated communities here carry association fees. Median property taxes run about $2,886 a year, in line with mid-priced Marion County homes. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent is around $1,993 a month.