Homes for sale inCitra, Florida
Horse-country acreage north of Ocala
50
Homes for sale
$329,950
Median list price
$394
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Citra sits in the rolling farm country of northern Marion County, where horse farms, pasture and oak canopy define the landscape more than any town center. This is a place for buyers who want room to breathe — the housing mix here runs heavily toward single-family homes, manufactured homes and working farms, with a handful of high-end properties scattered among them. It suits people who value acreage, quiet and a connection to the land over walkable amenities.
The market reality is wide-ranging. Of 49 active listings, the median list price is $320,000, but the range stretches from $84,000 all the way to nearly $7.85M, reflecting everything from modest manufactured homes to sprawling equestrian estates — nine listings are priced at $1M+, and you can browse by price to find the bottom of that range. Homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $225,000, with sellers getting about 95% of asking and listings sitting a median of 47 days. There are also land & lots and a few new construction options for buyers who want to build in Marion County.
Citra is in Marion County, Florida.
Quick facts
$84,000 – $7.8M price range
1,549 sqft median home
$1,848/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Living in Citra
Citra is a small rural community in northern Marion County, set in the horse and farm country that stretches north of Ocala. The defining feature here is land — rolling pasture, oak-shaded acreage and working farms rather than a dense town grid. Life here moves at the pace of the countryside, and the housing stock reflects that: single-family homes, manufactured homes and farms make up nearly all of the market.
This is a place that suits buyers who want space, privacy and a connection to the land. Horse owners, hobby farmers, retirees seeking quiet and families wanting room for kids and animals all find a home in Citra's acreage-driven character. It's not a community built around walkable shopping or nightlife — the trade-off for that rural calm is driving for most errands.
Because the area is unincorporated and spread out, there's no single town center that anchors daily life the way a traditional downtown would. Instead, Citra's identity comes from its agricultural roots and its place within Marion County's broader equestrian region. Buyers drawn here tend to prioritize what the land offers over proximity to amenities.
Neighborhoods and communities in Citra
Citra's notable named communities include Citra Highlands (sometimes listed as Citra Hlnds) and Bellemont Farms. These developments give some structure to an area that is otherwise defined largely by independent acreage parcels rather than tight subdivisions. Many of the properties on the market are stand-alone homes and farms not tied to any formal community at all.
Because so much of the housing is on larger lots, buyers should expect variety rather than uniformity from one property to the next. One listing might be a modest manufactured home on a few acres, while a neighbor is a multi-acre working farm. This patchwork is part of Citra's appeal for people who don't want cookie-cutter neighborhoods.
For buyers who want the independence of rural land, the available land & lots are worth exploring alongside the built homes. Whether you're buying into one of the named communities or a free-standing parcel, the common thread is space — and with a median HOA of $0, most properties here come without association oversight.
Homes for sale in Citra: prices and housing
There are 49 active listings in Citra, with a median list price of $320,000. The range is dramatic — from $84,000 at the entry level to nearly $7.85M for the top estates — and the average price per square foot sits around $394 on a median home size of about 1,529 sqft. Over the past 12 months, 95 homes have sold at a median price of $225,000, with sellers capturing roughly 95% of asking on average and homes taking a median of 47 days to sell.
The housing mix is distinctly rural: 21 single-family homes, 15 manufactured homes, 12 farms and one mobile home among the active listings. That spread means buyers can choose their construction type and price point, from affordable manufactured homes to substantial acreage properties. Nine listings are priced at $1M+, so the luxury homes ($1m+) segment is a meaningful part of the market despite the modest overall median.
For amenities, the market is thin but present: one waterfront listing, eight homes with a pool, one gated listing and four new construction options. The median HOA of $0/month and median property tax of about $2,656/year reflect the area's rural, independent character. Buyers watching their budget should keep an eye on just reduced listings, since the negotiable market and 47-day median time on market leave room to work.
Schools in Citra
The most common assigned school in the data for Citra is Sparr Elementary School. Citra falls within the Marion County public school district, which serves the surrounding rural communities north of Ocala.
Because Citra is spread out and unincorporated, school zoning can vary by exact address — particularly for middle and high school assignments, which aren't specified in the available data. Buyers with school-age children should confirm the precise zone for any property directly with the Marion County school district before making an offer.
Verifying the zone early is especially important in rural areas, where boundary lines can place nearby parcels in different attendance areas. Treat the district's official lookup tools as the authority rather than assuming a home's zone based on its neighbors.
Getting around Citra
Specific drive times aren't available in the current data, but Citra's location in northern Marion County places it within the broader Ocala region. As a rural community, getting around almost always means driving — distances between properties, services and schools are longer than in a town setting.
Buyers should plan for a car-dependent lifestyle. Daily errands, work commutes and school runs will involve regional roads rather than short neighborhood trips, which is a natural consequence of the acreage and farm character that defines the area.
When evaluating a specific property, it's worth personally timing the drive to your workplace, grocery stores and schools at the times you'd actually travel. In spread-out rural areas like this, a few miles can translate into meaningfully different commute realities from one listing to the next.
Is Citra a good place to live?
Citra is a good place to live for buyers who genuinely want rural, horse-country living — acreage, farms, privacy and a slower pace in northern Marion County. The market backs that up: the housing is dominated by single-family homes, manufactured homes and farms, most carry no HOA, and property taxes run a reasonable median of about $2,656/year. For someone building a homestead or keeping horses, this is exactly the kind of place that fits.
The honest trade-offs are the ones that come with any rural setting. There's no walkable town core, amenities are a drive away, and the lifestyle is car-dependent. The price range is also wide — a median list of $320,000 sits between $84,000 entry-level homes and $1M+ estates — so buyers need to be clear about which end of the market they're shopping and verify specifics like school zoning and property taxes for each parcel.
For the right buyer, though, Citra delivers something increasingly rare in Florida: real space and independence at an approachable median sold price of $225,000. With 49 active listings, four new construction options and plenty of land & lots to build on, there's room to find the right fit. The steady market — 95 homes sold last year, 47-day median time on market, 95% of asking — gives buyers a fair footing to negotiate.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Citra
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$899,900
22110 NE 77TH TERRACE ROAD, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,150 sqft
$320,000
5028 E HIGHWAY 316, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$148,999
17200 NE 37TH AVENUE, CITRA
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$730,000
1275 NE 175TH STREET, CITRA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,451 sqft
$210,000
881 NE 140TH STREET, CITRA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft
$225,000
291 NE 190TH STREET, CITRA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft
$875,000
400 NE 140TH STREET, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft
$600,000
18500 NW 43RD COURT ROAD, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft
$648,000
1631 NE 165TH STREET, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,457 sqft
$189,999
1560 NE 162ND STREET, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$1,216,000
2750 NE 175TH STREET ROAD, CITRA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,495 sqft
$84,000
16510 NE 30TH COURT, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Citra market
Balanced
6.7 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
94
Sold, last 12 months
$225,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Citra vs Marion County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 21.0% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 8.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Citra, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Citra
True horse country
Twelve of the active listings are working farms, reflecting Citra's place in Marion County's equestrian and agricultural belt.
Room to spread out
Acreage and large lots dominate here, drawing buyers who want pasture, privacy and space over neighborhood density.
A wide price spectrum
Listings run from $84,000 to nearly $7.85M, so both budget buyers and estate buyers find options in the same market.
No HOA on most homes
The median HOA is $0/month, which fits the rural, independent character of properties across Citra.
Manufactured and site-built mix
With 21 single-family homes and 15 manufactured homes active, buyers can choose their construction type and budget level.
Population
5,618
Median age
49
Median income
$63,324
Median home value
$158,247
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Citra home
≈ $2,171/mo
$329,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
14%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,848/mo
Median rent
6 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Citra real estate FAQs
Is Citra a good place to live?+
Citra is a strong fit if you want rural, horse-country living in northern Marion County with acreage and quiet rather than shops and sidewalks. The housing is dominated by single-family homes, farms and manufactured homes, so it rewards buyers who value land and independence. It's less ideal if you need walkable amenities or a short commute to an urban job.
Is Citra expensive?+
It depends heavily on what you're buying. The median list price is $320,000 and homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $225,000, which is affordable by Florida standards — but nine active listings are priced at $1M+, pulling the top of the market toward estate territory. You can browse by price to see the entry-level end.
What do homes cost in Citra?+
Active listings range from $84,000 to nearly $7.85M, with a median list price of $320,000 and an average of about $394 per square foot on a median home size of 1,529 sqft. The median sold price over the last 12 months was $225,000. The wide spread reflects a mix of modest homes, manufactured homes and large farms.
How is the Citra housing market right now?+
There are 49 active listings, and homes are taking a median of 47 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price on average, and 95 homes have sold in the past 12 months. That points to a steady, negotiable market rather than a frenzied one.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Citra?+
The median HOA here is $0/month, which fits the rural character — most farm and acreage properties carry no association. Median property tax runs about $2,656 per year. Always confirm the specifics for any individual property, since farms and homesteads can carry different assessments.
What schools serve Citra?+
The most common assigned school in the data is Sparr Elementary School. Citra is part of the Marion County school district, so for middle and high school zoning you should verify the exact boundaries for a specific address with the district, since rural zones can vary by location.
Is there new construction in Citra?+
There are currently four new construction listings active, along with available land & lots for buyers who want to build. Given the rural setting and acreage availability, building a custom home on your own parcel is a realistic path here.
Are there waterfront or pool homes in Citra?+
The market is small on both: currently one waterfront listing and eight homes with a pool are active. Pool homes come up more often than waterfront, so if a pool is a priority it's worth setting up alerts and checking just reduced listings regularly.
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