Homes zoned forSparr Elementary School
Horse country living north of Ocala
47
Homes for sale
$449,000
Median list price
$403
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
The Sparr Elementary zone sits in the rolling horse country of northern Marion County, where pasture land, oak canopy, and larger lots define the pace. This is rural Citra more than suburb — a place for buyers who want room to breathe, maybe a few acres for horses, and a short enough drive to Ocala for groceries and work. The listings here range widely, from modest frame homes to multi-million-dollar farms, which tells you a lot about the mix of people who call it home.
Right now there are 47 active listings across the Citra homes for sale market, with a median list price of $449,000 against a far lower median sold price of $252,500 over the last year. That gap is the story: high-end farms pull the asking numbers up while the bulk of closings happen well below. Homes take a median of 49 days to sell and go for about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but motivated sellers aren't giving property away. Browse everything on the live map to see how the price range plays out by location.
Sparr Elementary School is an attendance zone in Citra, Florida.
Quick facts
$84,000 – $7.8M price range
1,631 sqft median home
$2/mo median HOA
$1,748/mo median rent
95 sold in 12 months
Living in the Sparr Elementary zone
The Sparr Elementary zone covers a rural stretch of northern Marion County around Citra, where the landscape is pasture, oak hammock, and larger parcels rather than dense subdivisions. This is horse country in the broad sense — the kind of place where acreage, barns, and open land are part of the everyday picture. Buyers here are trading walkable convenience for space, privacy, and a slower rhythm.
It suits a range of people: first-time owners finding one of the more affordable homes, families wanting room for kids and animals, and buyers at the high end looking for working farms or estate-scale property. The presence of listings from $84,000 to nearly $7.85 million tells you the zone isn't one single type of place — it's a spectrum. Ocala to the south provides the bigger-city services that the zone itself doesn't.
What you won't find here is the amenity-heavy, gated-community lifestyle. Only one active listing is gated and there are no golf or 55+ communities in the current data. If you want pasture views, minimal HOA oversight, and distance from your neighbors, this zone delivers that. If you want sidewalks and shopping within walking distance, it won't.
Schools for homes in the Sparr Elementary zone
This attendance zone is named for and anchored by Sparr Elementary School, part of Marion County Public Schools. For families with younger children, the elementary assignment is a central reason to focus a home search within these boundaries.
School attendance boundaries in Marion County can and do change from year to year as the district adjusts for enrollment and growth. Before you make an offer on any specific home, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with Marion County Public Schools rather than relying on a listing's stated zone.
Beyond the elementary assignment, middle and high school zoning will depend on the district's current maps, so verify those as well if older students are part of your household. Treating the school question as something to confirm address-by-address is the smart approach in a rural county where lines aren't always intuitive.
Homes for sale in the Sparr Elementary zone: prices and housing
The market here currently shows 47 active listings with a median list price of $449,000. That figure is pulled upward by the high end — 11 active homes are priced above $1 million, including one listing near $7.85 million — while the entry point sits as low as $84,000. The more grounded number for most buyers is the median sold price of $252,500 across 96 sales in the past year.
The average price per square foot is about $403 and the median home size is 1,631 square feet, which reflects a market where land often carries much of the value. Among active listings, 12 have a pool and only 1 is waterfront, with 4 new-construction homes available. The segment data shows no golf or 55+ product and just one gated listing, consistent with the zone's rural, acreage-oriented character.
Carrying costs are light on the association side — the median HOA is just $2 per month, meaning most homes have little or no HOA at all. The median annual property tax runs $2,905, though your actual bill will depend on assessed value and whether agricultural or homestead exemptions apply. For renters or investors, the median rent sits at $1,748 per month.
Getting around from the Sparr Elementary zone
The zone sits north of Ocala in Marion County, and daily life orients toward that city for shopping, employment, and services. Specific drive times aren't part of the data here, so budget your own test drives at commute hours to understand the real distances from a given home.
This is a car-dependent area — rural roads connect homes to the main corridors heading south into Ocala. There's no walkable town center within the zone, so plan for driving to be a routine part of errands and school runs.
Because parcels can be spread out and roads vary from paved to more rural, the commute experience differs meaningfully from one part of the zone to another. A home closer to the main routes toward Ocala will feel markedly more connected than one deeper into the pasture land, so factor location into your lifestyle expectations.
Is the Sparr Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone rewards buyers who genuinely want rural Florida living: space, acreage potential, minimal HOA involvement, and distance from suburban density. With a median HOA of just $2 per month and no golf or 55+ communities in the mix, it's the opposite of an amenity-driven master-planned environment. If that's your priority, few areas near Ocala deliver it as plainly.
The trade-offs are real. You'll drive for most things, the housing stock is varied and sometimes older, and the wide price range from $84,000 to nearly $7.85 million means you need to be clear about which slice of the market fits you. The 49-day median time on market and 96% of asking achieved suggest a balanced, workable market — not a bidding war, but not a giveaway either.
For a disciplined buyer, that balance is an advantage: there's room to negotiate, time to do due diligence, and genuine variety from the 47 active listings. Confirm the school zone for your address, test the commute, and decide whether rural space outweighs convenience. If it does, the Sparr Elementary zone is worth a serious look — start with Citra homes for sale.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$648,000
1631 NE 165TH STREET, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,457 sqft
$148,999
17200 NE 37TH AVENUE, CITRA
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$1,216,000
2750 NE 175TH STREET ROAD, CITRA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,495 sqft
$875,000
400 NE 140TH STREET, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft
$650,000
13680 NE 38TH AVENUE, ANTHONY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,432 sqft
$210,000
881 NE 140TH STREET, CITRA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft
$89,900
3112 NE 166TH PLACE, CITRA
2 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft
$84,000
16510 NE 30TH COURT, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$730,000
1275 NE 175TH STREET, CITRA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,451 sqft
$300,000
15600 NE JACKSONVILLE ROAD, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$189,999
1560 NE 162ND STREET, CITRA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$225,000
291 NE 190TH STREET, CITRA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sparr Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sparr Elementary School market
95
Sold, last 12 months
$250,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Sparr Elementary School vs Citra
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sparr Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sparr Elementary School home
≈ $2,820/mo
$449,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,748/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,532
Median age
49
Median income
$68,625
Median home value
$198,260
Beyond the listings
Living in Sparr Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 19% 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
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.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
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.
Straight answers
Sparr Elementary School FAQs
Is the Sparr Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural, acreage-friendly living in northern Marion County with Ocala a reasonable drive away. The mix of modest homes and large farms means neighbors range from first-time owners to equestrian landowners. If you value space and quiet over walkable amenities, it's a strong fit.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It depends heavily on what you're after. The median list price is $449,000, but the median sold price over the past year was $252,500 — proof that most everyday homes trade well below the headline number, even as 11 active listings sit above $1 million. You can find entry-level homes or seven-figure farms in the same zone.
What do homes cost in the Sparr Elementary zone?+
Active listings run from $84,000 to $7,849,000, with an average of about $403 per square foot and a median home size of 1,631 square feet. The last 12 months saw 96 homes sell at a median of $252,500. Check Citra homes for sale for current inventory across that range.
How is the market right now?+
There are 47 active listings and homes take a median of 49 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price on average, which signals a balanced market with modest negotiating room rather than a frenzy in either direction.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here — the median is just $2 per month, reflecting how much of this rural zone sits outside association control. The median annual property tax is $2,905, though taxes vary with assessed value and any agricultural or homestead exemptions.
What are the schools like?+
The zone is anchored by Sparr Elementary School in the Marion County district. Because attendance boundaries can shift, confirm the exact zone for any specific address directly with Marion County Public Schools before you commit.
What's the commute like?+
The zone sits north of Ocala, and most daily errands and employment pull toward that city. Plan on a rural drive to reach major shopping and services, so test the route at your own commute time before buying.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes, there are currently 4 new-construction listings among the 47 active homes. It's a modest share, so if new build is a priority you'll want to move when the right one appears rather than count on broad selection.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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