Free Buyer Resource

Buying Land in
Marion County

Your comprehensive 22-page guide to purchasing land and building your dream home in Ocala, Florida — from zoning to utilities to the first day of construction.

1,663
Sq Miles of Opportunity
40–60%
Below Metro FL Land Prices
$0
FL State Income Tax
300+
Sunny Days Per Year
  • ✓Marion County zoning categories decoded in plain English
  • ✓Utilities & infrastructure: well, septic, electric cost breakdown
  • ✓USDA zero-down financing for rural land
  • ✓Agricultural exemption — cut your taxes 50–90%
  • ✓Printable due diligence checklist included
Cristian Gonzalez
Cristian Gonzalez
eXp Realty · FL License #3633800 · (352) 303-9050
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📖 Inside the guide:Marion County zoning decoded
Utilities & impact fee breakdown
USDA & AG financing options
Agricultural exemption guide
Builder selection checklist
Purchase-to-move-in timeline

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Inside the Guide

Your A–Z Guide to Buying Land in Marion County

Land purchases have more variables than home purchases. This guide covers every one of them — so nothing surprises you.

1

Land Types & Market Overview

Raw land, cleared lots, AG-zoned parcels, and improved sites — what each costs and what you can build on each type.

2

Zoning Decoded

A1, A3, RR, R1 — Marion County zoning explained in plain English with a guide to what's permitted on each designation.

3

Utilities & Infrastructure

Well, septic, electric hookup, and impact fees — what everything costs before you break ground on your dream home.

4

Financing Strategies

USDA zero-down rural loans, lot loans, construction-to-permanent financing, and what lenders need to approve land purchases.

5

Tax Advantages

Agricultural exemption, greenbelt classification, homestead exemption, and how to legally minimize your property tax burden.

6

Due Diligence Checklist

Soil testing, perc tests, survey, title search, flood zone check, deed restrictions — don't close without verifying these.

Your Roadmap

Land Purchase to Move-In: The Process

Most land-to-home projects take 12–18 months. Here's how each phase works.

1

Define Your Needs

Determine your acreage, zoning requirements, utility needs, location priorities, and total budget including construction.

2

Search & Evaluate Parcels

Tour properties, verify zoning, run comparable sales, and confirm the parcel fits your intended use before making offers.

3

Due Diligence

Soil tests, perc test, survey, title search, flood zone verification, HOA/deed restriction review — complete before closing.

4

Finance & Close on Land

Secure your land loan or pay cash, close on the parcel, and apply for agricultural exemption if eligible.

5

Plan, Permit & Build

Select your builder, finalize plans, pull permits, and begin construction. Cristian can connect you with trusted local builders.

Find Your Perfect Piece of Marion County

Download the guide and let Cristian help you find the right parcel — he knows this land and this market better than anyone.

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