CENTURY 21 Edge

Homes for sale in

Dunnellon, Florida

Where the Rainbow River sets the pace

436

Homes for sale

$305,000

Median list price

$210

Avg price / sqft

35

Median days on market

Dunnellon sits at the meeting point of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers in western Marion County, a small town built around spring-fed water and slow-current afternoons. It's a place where waterfront homes share the map with horse pastures, golf-course lots, and newer subdivisions creeping in from Citrus Springs and Rainbow Lakes Estates. The character is unpretentious and outdoorsy — think tubing the Rainbow River, not gated glamour.

For buyers, the numbers are refreshingly grounded: 447 active listings with a median list price of $300,000, and homes selling in a median of 40 days at 98% of asking. New construction is a big part of the story right now, with 194 of those listings brand new, and you can still browse by price into the low $200s or below. Whether you want single-family homes on acreage or a manageable villa, this is a market where your dollar stretches.

Dunnellon is in Marion County, Florida.

Quick facts

$89,000$2.5M price range

1,760 sqft median home

$2,000/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

Fresh on the market

Newest homes in Dunnellon

View all 436 homes →

250 of 436 active listings shown

Open full map search →

The numbers that matter

The Dunnellon market

Leans seller

3.6 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

1,349

Sold, last 12 months

$270,000

Median sold price

98%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

53 days

Median time to sell

Dunnellon vs Marion County

Median list price

Dunnellon$305K
Marion Co.$299K

Price per sqft

Dunnellon$210
Marion Co.$241

Days on market

Dunnellon35d
Marion Co.50d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

5.6% yr/yr

$253K$266K$280KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

6.7% yr/yr

316512707Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

068136Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Dunnellon, 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 Dunnellon

01

River-town outdoor living

Dunnellon centers on the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers, drawing buyers who want spring-fed water and open land over polish.

02

New construction is booming

Of 447 active listings, 194 are new construction — the largest single segment on the market today.

03

Affordable acreage and homes

With a $300,000 median list price and an average of $208 per square foot, Dunnellon undercuts much of Central Florida.

04

Room for golfers and retirees

There are 33 golf-community listings, 20 in 55+ communities, and 31 in gated neighborhoods to choose from.

05

A steady, seller-favorable market

1,349 homes sold in the past year at a median of $270,000, with sellers netting 98% of their asking price.

Population

2,434

Median age

58.4

Median income

$40,707

Median home value

$179,800

What people here are into

Hobbies & Interests

Top 9% in the U.S.

Wanderlust

Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.

Active

Top 15% in the U.S.

Outdoor Adventures

Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.

Hobbies & Interests

Top 22% in the U.S.

Natural Beauty

This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.

Beliefs

Mindfulness & Spirituality

Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.

Food & Drink

Ingredient Attentive

These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.

Emotional

Awestruck

Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Dunnellon home

$1,940/mo

Principal & interest $1,607
Property tax $73
HOA / fees $50
Insurance (est.) $210

$305,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

4%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$2,000/mo

Median rent

44 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Dunnellon real estate FAQs

Is Dunnellon a good place to live?+

It's a good fit if you value rivers, land, and a quiet pace over big-city convenience. The town is built around the Rainbow River and horse country, and assigned schools include Dunnellon Elementary, Romeo Elementary, and Dunnellon Middle School. For buyers who want water without the price tag, the waterfront homes here are a rare value in Florida.

Is Dunnellon expensive?+

No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of the region, with a median list price of $300,000 and an average of $208 per square foot on a median 1,747-square-foot home. Active listings run from $89,000 up to $2,500,000, so there's real range. You can browse by price to find options well under $200,000.

What do homes cost in Dunnellon?+

The median list price is $300,000 today, while homes that actually closed over the past 12 months came in at a median of $270,000. Most inventory is single-family, though there are also manufactured homes and small farms in the mix. For newer builds, the new construction segment alone accounts for 194 of the 447 active listings.

How is the Dunnellon housing market right now?+

It's steady and leans toward sellers: 1,349 homes sold in the last year, and sellers are getting 98% of asking on average. Homes move in a median of 40 days, which is a reasonable window to make a considered offer. Watching the just reduced listings is a smart way to spot motivated sellers.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

Both are low here. The median HOA is just $50 a month, and median annual property tax runs about $852 — a fraction of what you'd pay in flashier Florida markets. Even in the gated communities, carrying costs stay modest compared to the coast.

Keep exploring

Nearby areas

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. Market statistics are computed from listing and sold data and change as the market moves.

Never miss a listing

New Dunnellon homes, in your inbox

A daily digest of every new listing in Dunnellon — straight from the MLS, hours after it goes live. Unsubscribe anytime.

CENTURY 21 Edge
© 2026 CENTURY 21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Sunseria Real Estate Group LLC d/b/a CENTURY 21 Edge fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with, or related to Century 21 Real Estate LLC nor any of its affiliated companies.

MLS® Disclaimers

Stellar MLS / MFRMLSCopyright © MFRMLS.com. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided 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. Information on this site was last updated September 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM UTC. The listing information on this page last changed on September 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM UTC. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of MFR MLS. Updated on September 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM UTC.

StellarMLS DMCA Notice: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. §512, the DMCA, provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com. The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owners behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.

Southeast Florida MLSCopyright Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service © 2026. Accuracy of listing information is not guaranteed. Listing information is provided for personal consumer, non-commercial use, solely to identify potential properties for potential purchase. All other use is strictly prohibited, is a violation of the terms of use, and may violate federal and state law. Data Last Updated: September 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM UTC.

Space Coast AORThese listings are provided by the IDX Program of Brevard County, Florida. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than CENTURY 21 Edge Central Florida are marked with the IDX Logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. 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. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Beaches MLSAll information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer''s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.