Homes for sale inSilver Springs, Florida
Old Florida springs and affordable Marion County land
61
Homes for sale
$194,900
Median list price
$187
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
Silver Springs sits in the heart of Marion County, east of Ocala, in the horse-country interior of north-central Florida that's known for its namesake springs and nearby state park. It's a rural, spread-out place where lots run large and the pace is slow — the kind of area where a manufactured home on acreage or a modest single-family house on a quiet road is the norm, not the exception. That character draws buyers who want space, lower prices, and a short drive to Ocala without the suburban density.
The market here is one of the most affordable in the region: with a median list price of $199,000 and 61 active listings, there's genuine room to buy under budget. Homes take about 46 days to sell and sellers are netting roughly 94% of asking, so there's leverage to negotiate. If you're watching value, start with homes browse by price under $200K, scan the just reduced listings, and compare against the wider Marion County market.
Silver Springs is in Marion County, Florida.
Quick facts
$69,900 – $2.4M price range
1,344 sqft median home
$1,100/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Living in Silver Springs
Silver Springs sits in Marion County, just east of Ocala, in the horse-and-springs country of north-central Florida. The area takes its name from the famous springs and state park nearby, and the surrounding landscape is rural and green, with large lots, wooded roads, and a scattering of small communities rather than a tight town center. It's the kind of place where you trade sidewalks and chain restaurants for space, quiet, and a short drive to Ocala's services.
The community suits buyers who value affordability and room to breathe over suburban conveniences. You'll find a strong mix of manufactured and mobile homes alongside traditional single-family houses, which keeps entry prices low and appeals to first-time buyers, retirees, and anyone wanting acreage. The pace is slow and the vibe is distinctly Old Florida.
That rural character is both the draw and the trade-off. Shopping, dining, and medical services are concentrated in Ocala, so daily errands often mean a drive. For buyers who want that quiet and are comfortable with the distances, Silver Springs offers a genuinely different lifestyle from the busier parts of the county.
Neighborhoods and communities in Silver Springs
Silver Springs isn't a single subdivision but a collection of communities spread across a rural area. Notable pockets include Silver Springs Village, Silver Springs Campsites, Trails East, the Silver Springs area proper, and Silver Meadows Central. Each has its own character, ranging from manufactured-home communities to streets of single-family houses on larger lots.
Because the housing mix is so varied, the right neighborhood depends heavily on what type of home you want. Buyers after a traditional house will gravitate toward the single-family homes scattered through the area, while those seeking value and space often look at manufactured-home communities and land and lots for a custom build.
Nine of the current listings sit in gated communities, and another nine are waterfront homes, so there's more variety than the small size suggests. HOA fees, where they exist, are modest — a median of about $42 a month — and many rural properties carry no HOA at all, which is part of the appeal for independent-minded buyers.
Homes for sale in Silver Springs: prices and housing
Silver Springs is one of the more affordable markets in Marion County. The median list price is $199,000, with active listings ranging from about $69,900 up to $2,399,000 for a rare luxury property. Homes average roughly $192 per square foot and run a median size of about 1,344 square feet, reflecting the modest, practical scale of most houses here.
The housing mix is distinctly rural: among the 61 active listings, 27 are single-family residences, 21 are manufactured homes, 11 are mobile homes, and there's the occasional garage condo. New construction is limited to about 5 listings, though building on available acreage is a real option. Niche segments are small but present — 9 waterfront, 3 with a pool, 9 gated, and just 2 properties above $1 million.
Carrying costs are low, which adds to the value story. The median property tax runs about $1,592 a year and HOA fees, where applicable, average just $42 a month. Over the past 12 months, 142 homes sold at a median price of $162,450, with sellers netting about 94% of asking and homes taking roughly 46 days to sell — all signs of a market where buyers can negotiate. Watching the just reduced listings is a smart way to catch motivated sellers.
Schools in Silver Springs
Silver Springs is served by Marion County Public Schools. The most commonly assigned school for the area is East Marion Elementary School, which serves many of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Because this is a rural area with addresses spread across a wide zone, middle and high school assignments can vary by location. Marion County operates on address-based zoning, so the school tied to one property may differ from a neighbor's a few miles away.
Before committing to any home, verify the exact school assignments with the Marion County school district using the specific property address. That's the only reliable way to confirm which elementary, middle, and high schools a given home feeds into.
Getting around Silver Springs
Silver Springs sits just east of Ocala, and most daily life here revolves around the drive into the city for shopping, dining, work, and medical care. The area is served by the major east-west highways that run through this part of Marion County, making the trip to Ocala straightforward if not short.
This is a car-dependent, rural area — there's no meaningful public transit, and homes are spread across wide distances. Buyers should plan for driving as a normal part of daily life, whether it's a grocery run or a commute.
On the upside, the central Florida location means Ocala's full range of services and the region's wider road network are within reach, and the area's proximity to the Silver Springs attractions and surrounding natural areas is part of what draws people here in the first place.
Is Silver Springs a good place to live?
Silver Springs makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize affordability, space, and a rural lifestyle over suburban convenience. With a median list price of $199,000, a median sold price of $162,450, and low carrying costs, it's one of the most accessible markets in Marion County. The heavy presence of manufactured and mobile homes keeps the entry point low and the lots generous.
The honest trade-offs are the distances and the limited services. Shopping, dining, and medical care generally mean a drive into Ocala, and there's no public transit, so you'll want to be comfortable in a car. Inventory in specialty segments — pools, luxury, new construction — is thin, so patience helps if you have a specific wish list.
For buyers who want quiet, land, and value within reach of Ocala and the region's natural attractions, Silver Springs delivers. With 61 active listings, a buyer-friendly 94% sale-to-list ratio, and options from waterfront homes to raw land, there's enough variety to find the right fit if the rural pace suits you.
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Newest homes in Silver Springs
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$399,900
6221 NE 57TH PLACE, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,336 sqft
$106,000
73 NE 167TH AVENUE, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft
$459,900
6222 NE 57TH PLACE, SILVER SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,935 sqft
$100,000
5759 NE 166TH TERRACE, SILVER SPRINGS
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft
$205,000
1851 SE 176TH AVENUE, SILVER SPRINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,572 sqft
$109,000
18664 SE 21ST PLACE, SILVER SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft
$489,500$499,500
4873 NE 64TH AVENUE, SILVER SPRINGS
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,351 sqft
$139,000
3728 NE 59TH AVENUE, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,442 sqft
$249,000
10379 NE HIGHWAY 314, SILVER SPRINGS
1 bd · 1 ba · 384 sqft
$385,000
1077 SE 170TH COURT, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,168 sqft
$194,900
8577 NE 157TH COURT, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,168 sqft
$249,500
18600 SE 17TH STREET, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Silver Springs market
Balanced
5.2 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
142
Sold, last 12 months
$164,950
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
59 days
Median time to sell
Silver Springs vs Marion County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 10.0% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 25.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs
Affordable entry point
With a median list price of $199,000 and homes selling as low as $69,900, Silver Springs is one of Marion County's most accessible markets.
Space and acreage
Rural lots and a heavy mix of manufactured and mobile homes mean buyers often get far more land for the money than in Ocala proper.
Waterfront options
Nine of the current active listings are waterfront, a notable share for a market this size.
Room to negotiate
Sellers average 94% of asking and homes sit around 46 days, giving buyers real leverage.
Low carrying costs
Median property tax runs about $1,592 a year and HOA fees, where they exist, average just $42 a month.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Silver Springs home
≈ $1,412/mo
$194,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
15%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,100/mo
Median rent
5 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Silver Springs real estate FAQs
Is Silver Springs a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural space, lower prices, and proximity to the Silver Springs attractions and Ocala rather than a dense suburb. The trade-off is fewer services and longer drives for shopping and dining. If space and affordability top your list, it delivers.
Is Silver Springs expensive?+
No — it's among the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $199,000 and a median sold price of $162,450 over the past year. You can find homes starting under $70,000, and plenty of options sit under $200K.
What do homes cost in Silver Springs?+
The median list price is $199,000 and homes average about $192 per square foot, with a median size around 1,344 sqft. Prices run from roughly $69,900 up to $2,399,000 for the rare luxury property, so the range is wide.
How is the Silver Springs housing market right now?+
There are 61 active listings and homes take a median of 46 days to sell, with 142 homes sold in the past year. Sellers are averaging 94% of asking, which means buyers have room to negotiate on price.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are low here: the median property tax is about $1,592 a year and the median HOA fee, where there is one, is just $42 a month. Many rural properties have no HOA at all.
What kind of homes are available?+
The mix leans rural: 27 single-family residences, 21 manufactured homes, and 11 mobile homes among active listings, plus the occasional garage condo. You'll also find nine waterfront homes and nine properties in gated communities.
What schools serve Silver Springs?+
East Marion Elementary School is the most commonly assigned school for the area. School zones in Marion County can vary by address, so confirm the assignment for any specific property directly with the district before you buy.
Is there new construction in Silver Springs?+
Yes, though inventory is limited — there are currently 5 new construction listings among the 61 active homes. Given the rural character and available land and lots, build-to-suit on acreage is also common here.
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