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| Community | Type | Location | Price Range | HOA / mo | Golf | Pool | Gated | New Build? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Top of the World | 55+ | SW Ocala | $200K–$750K+ | $185–$450 | ✓ 3 courses | ✓ Multiple | ✓ | ✓ | Most amenities |
| Stone Creek (Del Webb) | 55+ | SW Ocala | $280K–$580K | ~$220 | ✓ 18-hole | ✓ Resort | ✓ | ✓ | New build 55+ |
| Oak Run | 55+ | SW Ocala | $150K–$380K | ~$155 | ✓ 18-hole | ✓ 5 pools | ✓ | — | Best value 55+ |
| SummerGlen | 55+ | SW Ocala | $200K–$400K | ~$190 | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | Quiet, gated |
| Candler Hills | 55+ Luxury | SW Ocala | $350K–$700K+ | $280–$450 | ✓ 3 courses | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Luxury 55+ |
| Melody Preserve | 55+ | NW Ocala | $220K–$420K | ~$185 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Near WEC |
| Calesa Township | All Ages | SW Ocala | $250K–$550K | ~$140 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Families, equestrian |
| Marion Oaks | All Ages | SW Ocala | $180K–$340K | None (most) | — | — | — | ✓ | Affordable / no HOA |
| Silver Springs Shores | All Ages | SE Ocala | $180K–$300K | None / minimal | — | — | — | — | Established, affordable |
| Kingsland Country Estates | All Ages | SW Ocala | $300K–$600K | Low / voluntary | — | — | — | — | Established, larger lots |
| Ocala Palms | All Ages | NW Ocala | $200K–$380K | ~$130 | — | ✓ | — | — | NW Ocala value |
| Equestrian Estates / Farm Areas | Equestrian | Various | $280K–$3M+ | None–Low | — | Some | Some | Some | Horse property |
Prices and HOA fees are approximate and subject to change. Always verify current information directly with the community HOA or builder.
Best Community by Buyer Profile
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🏌️ Active Retiree — Most Amenities
Best Overall
→ On Top of the World
175+ clubs, 3 golf courses, 110K sq ft amenity center. Nothing in FL compares at this price point.
🏗️ Retiree — New Construction
Best New Build 55+
→ Stone Creek by Del Webb
Brand new, builder warranty, resort-style pool, 18-hole golf. Del Webb quality construction.
💰 Budget-Conscious Retiree
Best Value 55+
→ Oak Run
Lowest HOA of any 55+ community with full amenities. 5 pools, 18-hole golf from $150K.
🏆 Luxury Retiree
Best Luxury 55+
→ Candler Hills
Private lodge, larger lots, custom builds, full OTOW amenity access. Best of both worlds.
👨👩👧 Family — Master-Planned
Best All-Ages Community
→ Calesa Township
Equestrian-themed master plan, pool, newer homes, all-ages. Good HOA standards without 55+ restrictions.
🔑 First-Time Buyer / Budget
Most Affordable
→ Marion Oaks
New construction from $180K with no HOA in most sections. Multiple builders active. Best entry-level value.
🐴 Equestrian Buyer
Horse Country
→ Farm Areas / Acreage
Dedicated farm parcels in NW/SW Ocala near WEC. Look for A1/A3 zoning, existing barns, and pasture acreage.
🏆 Near WEC
Closest to WEC
→ Melody Preserve
5 minutes from World Equestrian Center. 55+ community, new construction, pool, good value.
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