Homes zoned forEast Marion Elementary School
Lakefront living and room to breathe near Ocala
90
Homes for sale
$202,000
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
79
Median days on market
The East Marion Elementary zone sits in the quiet stretch of southeast Marion County around Ocklawaha, where the land opens up between lakes and the pace slows down. This is a place for buyers who want acreage, water access, and a little distance from town without losing the convenience of Ocala a short drive away. Of the 89 active listings here, 17 are waterfront, which tells you a lot about what draws people to this corner of the county.
For a buyer today, the math is friendly: the median list price in the Ocklawaha homes for sale market is $199,000, and homes actually sold over the last year came in at a median of $156,000. Sellers are getting about 94% of asking, and homes are taking a median of 77 days to go under contract, so there's room to negotiate and time to be choosy. Browse the full picture on the live map to see where the waterfront and acreage parcels cluster.
East Marion Elementary School is an attendance zone in Silver Springs, Florida.
Quick facts
$50,000 – $2.4M price range
1,302 sqft median home
$14/mo median HOA
$1,100/mo median rent
188 sold in 12 months
Living in the East Marion Elementary zone
The East Marion Elementary zone covers a rural, lake-dotted part of southeast Marion County around Ocklawaha, southeast of Ocala. This is open country where parcels tend to be larger and the appeal runs to space and water rather than sidewalks and shopping. The presence of 17 waterfront listings among 89 active homes signals that lakes are central to the lifestyle here.
It's a zone that suits buyers who value quiet and the outdoors — people comfortable trading walkability for acreage, boat access, and a short drive into Ocala for errands and work. Retirees, remote workers, and families who want room to spread out all find something here. If you want a dense neighborhood with services at your doorstep, this isn't that; if you want a lake and some land, it is.
Because this is a lower-density area, the housing you'll find ranges widely in age, size, and condition. The typical home is compact at around 1,296 square feet, but the active range stretches from $50,000 up to $2,399,000, so expectations should be set by the specific property and parcel more than by a single neighborhood standard.
Schools for homes in the East Marion Elementary zone
Homes in this attendance area are zoned for East Marion Elementary School, part of Marion County Public Schools. For buyers with young children, the elementary assignment is often the anchor of a home search, and that's the school this zone is built around.
School attendance boundaries are reviewed and can change from year to year. Before you commit to a home based on its school assignment, confirm the current zone for the exact address directly with Marion County Public Schools. A quick call or a check on the district's address lookup is the only reliable way to be sure.
Beyond the assigned elementary school, families should verify the middle and high school assignments for their specific address through the district as well, since those feeder patterns are set separately and are best confirmed at the source rather than assumed.
Homes for sale in the East Marion Elementary zone: prices and housing
The numbers here point to an affordable, buyer-friendly market. The median list price is $199,000 and homes sold over the past 12 months came in at a median of $156,000 — a gap that reflects negotiating room and a mix of aspirational and realistic pricing. Average cost runs about $194 per square foot on a median home size near 1,296 square feet.
Segments are led by waterfront, with 17 active listings, followed by 6 gated homes and 7 new-construction listings. Pool homes are scarce at just 2 active, and there are currently no golf-course or 55+ communities in the data. At the top end, 4 homes are listed above $1 million, so there's genuine high-end waterfront here alongside the entry-level stock that starts near $50,000.
Carrying costs are light. The median HOA is just $14 a month — most homes here have little or no association — and median property taxes are about $1,585 a year. For buyers weighing a rental or investment angle, the median rent sits around $1,100 a month.
Getting around from the East Marion Elementary zone
This is a drive-everywhere part of Marion County, so a vehicle is essential. The zone's location southeast of Ocala means most daily trips for shopping, dining, and employment head toward the city, while the surrounding roads connect the lakes and rural subdivisions to one another.
Without specific published drive times for this zone, plan your commute by test-driving the route to your workplace and essential services at the times you'll actually travel. Rural roads can mean longer distances between destinations, so factor that into your expectations.
The upside of the location is the quiet that comes with it — you're away from congestion, and the trade-off is simply more time behind the wheel for errands and work.
Is the East Marion Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong match for buyers who want affordability, space, and lake access near Ocala. With a median sold price of $156,000, minimal HOA dues averaging $14 a month, and taxes around $1,585 a year, the cost of entry and ownership is low by Florida standards. The 17 waterfront listings give water lovers real choice.
The trade-offs are honest ones. This is a rural area, so you're buying distance from services and a car-dependent lifestyle; pool homes are rare, and there are no golf or 55+ communities in the current inventory. Homes also sit a median of 77 days on market, so you'll want to assess condition and pricing carefully rather than rush.
For the right buyer — someone chasing water, acreage, and value over convenience — the East Marion Elementary zone delivers. Walk the inventory on the live map, confirm the school assignment for any address you love, and lean on the buyer-friendly market conditions to negotiate a fair deal.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$930,000
3700 SE 183RD AVENUE ROAD, OCKLAWAHA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,088 sqft
$290,000
16059 SE 56TH PLACE ROAD, OCKLAWAHA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft
$240,000
18710 SE 61ST STREET ROAD, OCKLAWAHA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$239,900
15375 SE 64TH PLACE, OCKLAWAHA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft
$194,900
8577 NE 157TH COURT, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,168 sqft
$135,000
16088 SE 15TH STREET, OCKLAWAHA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,162 sqft
$109,000
18664 SE 21ST PLACE, SILVER SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft
$106,000
73 NE 167TH AVENUE, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft
$400,000
2501 SE 160TH AVENUE, OCKLAWAHA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,587 sqft
$249,500
18600 SE 17TH STREET, SILVER SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft
$205,000
1851 SE 176TH AVENUE, SILVER SPRINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,572 sqft
$100,000
5759 NE 166TH TERRACE, SILVER SPRINGS
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft
Every active listing inside the East Marion Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The East Marion Elementary School market
188
Sold, last 12 months
$156,450
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
East Marion Elementary School vs Silver Springs
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 32.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the East Marion Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median East Marion Elementary School home
≈ $1,420/mo
$202,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$14/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
12,783
Median age
49
Median income
$45,803
Median home value
$99,889
Beyond the listings
Living in East Marion Elementary School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% 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 19% 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 21% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Straight answers
East Marion Elementary School FAQs
Is the East Marion Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, quiet, and water access over walkable amenities. The area around Ocklawaha is rural and lake-oriented, with 17 of 89 active listings on waterfront. If your priorities are acreage and a slower pace near Ocala, it's a strong fit.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $199,000 and a median sold price of $156,000 over the past year. Prices do stretch from $50,000 all the way to $2,399,000, so there's room for both entry-level buyers and those chasing premium waterfront. You can compare the range yourself across the current Ocklawaha homes for sale.
What do homes cost in the East Marion Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $199,000 and homes are selling at a median of $156,000, with an average of $194 per square foot. The typical home is modest in size at around 1,296 square feet, which keeps this an accessible market for many buyers.
How is the market right now?+
It leans toward buyers. Homes sit a median of 77 days on market and sellers are netting about 94% of their asking price, with 189 homes sold over the last 12 months. That combination gives patient buyers leverage to negotiate.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here — the median is just $14 a month, reflecting that most homes carry little or no association. Median property taxes run about $1,585 a year, which is manageable for the price points in this zone.
What about schools in this zone?+
Homes in this attendance area are zoned for East Marion Elementary School in Marion County. Because district boundaries can change, always confirm the current assignment for a specific address directly with Marion County Public Schools before you buy.
Is there new construction available?+
There is some — 7 of the 89 active listings are new construction. That's a modest share, so if a brand-new home is a priority, you'll want to move when inventory appears and track it on the live map.
Can I find waterfront or gated homes here?+
Yes. Waterfront is the standout, with 17 active listings on the water, and there are 6 gated listings currently available. Pool homes are rarer at just 2 active, and there are no golf-course or 55+ communities represented in the current data.
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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