Homes for sale inSalt Springs, Florida
Spring-fed living in the Ocala National Forest
25
Homes for sale
$174,900
Median list price
$192
Avg price / sqft
45
Median days on market
Salt Springs sits inside the Ocala National Forest in northeast Marion County, a small, water-focused community built around the natural spring that gives the town its name. It draws anglers, boaters, snowbirds and people who want elbow room over subdivisions — a mix of single-family houses, manufactured homes and waterfront homes tucked among the pines and lakes. This is rural Florida, slower-paced and heavily tied to the outdoors, and it suits buyers who value access to fishing and forest trails more than city conveniences.
For a buyer today, the numbers are approachable: the median list price is $174,900 across 25 active listings, with homes selling at a median of $125,000 over the past year. Prices stretch from $24,900 for modest lots and mobile homes up to $650,000 on the high end, so you'll find everything from fixer-uppers to larger single-family homes. With a median of 38 days on market and sellers getting about 90% of asking, there's room to negotiate — and plenty of affordable options if you browse by price or look across Marion County.
Salt Springs is in Marion County, Florida.
Quick facts
$24,900 – $650K price range
1,080 sqft median home
$700/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Living in Salt Springs
Salt Springs is a small unincorporated community in northeast Marion County, set inside the Ocala National Forest. The town takes its name and identity from the natural spring at its center, and life here revolves around the water and the surrounding woods. It's a place of fishing camps, manufactured-home communities, snowbird retreats and full-time residents who prefer forest quiet to suburban bustle.
The pace is unmistakably rural. You won't find big-box shopping or dense neighborhoods; instead you get open sky, pine canopy and direct access to springs, lakes and trails. That character draws a specific buyer — anglers, boaters, retirees and anyone who wants space and privacy over convenience.
It suits people comfortable driving for errands and happy to trade amenities for nature. If your idea of a good weekend involves a boat, a trail or a quiet porch rather than restaurants and traffic, Salt Springs delivers that life at a price that's hard to match closer to the cities.
Neighborhoods and communities in Salt Springs
Salt Springs is more a collection of small pockets than a grid of subdivisions. Notable named communities here include Kershores and the Supplemental Add area, alongside scattered rural parcels and waterfront lots throughout the forest. Inventory is modest and varied, so the best approach is to watch listings as they come up rather than expecting a steady stream in any one pocket.
Water is the organizing feature. Six of the 25 active listings are waterfront, and buyers looking for lake or spring access will find a stronger share of such properties here than in many comparable small markets. Explore the waterfront homes and homes with water views to understand what's realistic at your budget.
Six active listings sit in gated settings for buyers who want added security or a more managed community feel; you can review current gated communities. For those who'd rather build or hold acreage, available land & lots are part of the picture in a forest town like this.
Homes for sale in Salt Springs: prices and housing
The Salt Springs market is small and affordable. There are 25 active listings with a median list price of $174,900, ranging from $24,900 on the low end to $650,000 at the top. Over the past 12 months, 25 homes sold at a median price of $125,000 — a reminder that actual transaction prices often land below list here. The average price per square foot is about $193, on a compact median home size near 1,080 square feet.
The housing mix reflects the rural setting: 15 single-family residences, eight manufactured homes and two mobile homes among the active listings. That variety is a big part of why entry points are so low — a modest manufactured home opens the door to the area, while larger single-family and waterfront properties anchor the upper end. You can filter the single-family homes separately if that's your focus.
There is no active new-construction inventory, so most purchases are existing homes. The median HOA is $235 per month where one applies, though many rural parcels carry no association. Median property tax is a manageable $1,320 per year, and with a median of 38 days on market and sellers netting about 90% of asking, patient buyers often find negotiating room — especially among listings that have just reduced.
Schools in Salt Springs
Salt Springs is served by Marion County Public Schools. The most commonly assigned schools for this area include Fort McCoy School (K-8), Ft McCoy Middle, Fort King Middle School and North Marion High School. The K-8 structure at Fort McCoy is common in rural districts, keeping younger and middle-grade students closer to home.
Because this is a spread-out rural area, school assignments can differ by exact address. Always confirm the zoned schools for a specific property before you buy rather than assuming the most common assignment applies to every street.
The Marion County school district website is the authoritative source for current zoning boundaries and school information. Families should check it directly and, where possible, visit the assigned schools to make sure they fit their needs.
Getting around Salt Springs
Salt Springs sits deep in the Ocala National Forest, and getting around means driving. There is no public transit of note, so a reliable vehicle is essential for errands, work and school runs. State roads through the forest connect the community to the larger towns of Marion County and beyond.
Expect to travel for major shopping, medical appointments and services, as the town itself is small and residential. The upside of that remoteness is the quiet and the scenery; the tradeoff is distance from urban conveniences. Buyers used to city life should test-drive a typical week's errands before committing.
Because specific drive-time data isn't available for Salt Springs, map your own routes to the places you'll visit most — work, schools, grocery stores and healthcare. That exercise is the best way to judge whether the location fits your daily life.
Is Salt Springs a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Salt Springs is an excellent value. You get genuine forest-and-water living inside the Ocala National Forest, with waterfront options making up a sizable share of a small market, and prices that start remarkably low — a $125,000 median sold price and listings from $24,900. For anglers, boaters, retirees and anyone seeking privacy, that combination is hard to beat.
The honest tradeoffs are distance and inventory. This is a rural community without big-box shopping or dense amenities, so you'll drive for most services. With just 25 active listings and 25 sales a year, choices are limited and the right home may take patience to appear.
If you're comfortable with a quieter, car-dependent lifestyle and you value nature and affordability over convenience, Salt Springs rewards that choice. Watch the market closely, verify school zoning and HOA details on each property, and keep an eye on open houses this week and reduced listings to catch the best opportunities as they come up.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Salt Springs
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$129,000
25297 NE 140TH PLACE NE, SALT SPRINGS
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 502 sqft
$88,000$110,000
8110 NE 306TH COURT, SALT SPRINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft
$120,000
15100 NE 244TH TERRACE, SALT SPRINGS
2 bd · 1 ba · 981 sqft
$24,900
25116 NE 133RD STREET, SALT SPRINGS
2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft
$174,999
13445 NE 217TH COURT, SALT SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft
$239,900
24855 NE 135TH STREET, SALT SPRINGS
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,342 sqft
$166,000
12180 NE 238TH TERRACE, SALT SPRINGS
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,432 sqft
$199,000
24970 NE 130TH LANE, SALT SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft
$149,999
15096 NE 240TH COURT, SALT SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft
$132,000
14195 NE 252ND COURT ROAD UNIT 109, SALT SPRINGS
1 bd · 1 ba · 527 sqft
$244,900$249,000
14850 NE 214TH AVENUE, SALT SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft
$75,000$99,900
25317 NE 140TH LANE UNIT 369, SALT SPRINGS
1 bd · 1 ba · 400 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Salt Springs market
Leans buyer
16.7 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
25
Sold, last 12 months
$125,000
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
Salt Springs vs Marion County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 54.4% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 4.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Salt Springs, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Elementary
High school
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Salt Springs
Inside Ocala National Forest
Salt Springs is surrounded by protected forest, giving residents direct access to springs, lakes and trails.
Real waterfront inventory
Six of the 25 active listings are waterfront, a high share for a market this size.
Entry-level pricing
With a median sold price of $125,000, Salt Springs is one of Marion County's more affordable water-oriented markets.
Room to negotiate
Homes sit a median of 38 days and sellers net about 90% of asking, giving buyers leverage.
Varied housing types
The mix runs from single-family houses to manufactured and mobile homes, broadening the range of budgets served.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Salt Springs home
≈ $1,477/mo
$174,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
24%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$700/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Salt Springs real estate FAQs
Is Salt Springs a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want a quiet, outdoors-driven lifestyle inside the Ocala National Forest, with fishing, boating and open space at your doorstep. It's rural and low-density, so you trade shopping and nightlife for nature and privacy. Buyers who prize that tradeoff tend to be very happy here.
Is Salt Springs expensive?+
No — it's among the more affordable water-adjacent markets in the area, with a median list price of $174,900 and a median sold price of $125,000 over the last year. Listings run from $24,900 up to $650,000, so there's a wide spread. You can browse by price to see what fits your budget.
What do homes cost in Salt Springs?+
The median list price is $174,900 and the average price works out to about $193 per square foot, on a median home size near 1,080 square feet. Actual sales have landed lower, with a median sold price of $125,000. The range is broad, from budget mobile homes to larger forest and waterfront properties.
How is the housing market in Salt Springs?+
There are 25 active listings and 25 homes sold in the past 12 months, so it's a small, steady market. Homes take a median of 38 days to sell and sellers net about 90% of asking, which signals room for negotiation. Keep an eye on what's just reduced for the best value.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA is $235 per month, though many rural properties here carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is modest at about $1,320 per year, reflecting the lower price points. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures on any listing, since they vary widely by community and lot.
What schools serve Salt Springs?+
The most commonly assigned schools include Fort McCoy School (K-8), Ft McCoy Middle, Fort King Middle School and North Marion High School, all within Marion County's district. School zoning can vary by exact address, so verify the assigned schools for any specific property. The district website is the authoritative source for current boundaries.
Is there waterfront or water-view property available?+
Yes — six of the 25 active listings are waterfront, which is a meaningful share for a market this size. The town is built around its spring and surrounded by the forest's lakes, so water access is a core part of the appeal. Browse the waterfront homes or homes with water views to see current options.
Is there new construction or gated living?+
There's no active new-construction inventory in Salt Springs right now, so most buyers are purchasing existing homes. Six active listings are in gated settings, if that's a priority for you. You can also explore gated communities and available land & lots if you'd rather build.
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