Fessenden Elementary School

It's a solid fit for families drawn to northwest Ocala's horse-country feel and access to schools like DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOL and West Port High. The area leans toward newer builds and gated communities, with 43 new-construction and 49 gated listings currently active. It's spread out and residential rather than urban.

It spans a broad range. The median list price is $440,000, but active listings start as low as $147,900 and climb to $7,800,000, so there's genuine room at both ends. Homes sold over the past year had a median price of $300,000, which tells you the closed market runs below current asking.

Expect around $395 per square foot on average, with a median home size near 1,938 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 346 homes sold at a median of $300,000, and there are 43 listings priced at $1 million or more for the luxury tier.

It's active but not frantic — 181 homes are listed and the median sits on the market about 56 days before selling. Sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price, so well-priced homes move without deep discounting.

The median HOA runs about $528 a month, reflecting the many gated communities in the zone, so factor that into any budget here. Median property taxes come to roughly $4,121 per year, and median rent sits around $3,000 a month if you're weighing renting against buying.