25 EMERALD DRIVE, OCALA, FL, 34472
Active181 days on marketListed Jan 23, 2026MLS #OM717307
About this home
25 EMERALD DRIVE
LAKE HOUSE - Amazing opportunity to own a GREAT home at the lake. Beautiful kitchen, lots of storge. Big patio out back to enjoy the lake view every morning and evenings. Bonus room previously used as Gym, 2nd Bonus Room with the lake view used as an office. 3 Bedrooms, walk in closet. Family room with a beautiful fire place. Living Room. Huge yard with a big fireplace. Mature trees that provide the perfect shade. The breeze is amazing. You will absolutely love to spend your days and evenings in this small piece of paradise. Close to all banks and shopping and clinics. Just minutes from lake restaurants like Gator Joe's on Lake Weir. Close to schools. This home is perfect.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,502
Sqft
0.57 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$114
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,106 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,106/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Ocala actives
$114 vs $181
Days on market
181 vs 43 typical
Where $114/sqft sits among the 400 Ocala actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Ocala
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OCALA 34472 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
34,665
Median age
40.1
Median income
$61,635
Median home value
$185,900
Avg household
2.67
Households w/ children
3,980
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ocala market
$285K → $280K
Ocala median sold, yr/yr
97.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
155 of 400
Ocala actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Ocala, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 36% above the OCALA 34472 median. See the full Ocala market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 25 EMERALD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$188,500
9 EMERALD PASS · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,656 sqft · $114/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$292,500
519 SPRING LAKE ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · $193/sqft · 143 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$310,000
10 CYPRESS LOOP
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · $160/sqft · 58 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Angela Rodriguez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 25 EMERALD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 25 EMERALD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
25 EMERALD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 25 EMERALD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,106/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 25 EMERALD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,712. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocala?+
At $284,900, this home is listed about 5% below the Ocala median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 25 EMERALD DRIVE?+
Forest High School (high), Legacy Elementary School (elementary), Lake Weir Middle School (middle) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$284,900 runs 36% above the OCALA 34472 median — but at 2,502 sqft it's also 45% larger than the typical Ocala listing.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
181 days on market against a Ocala median of 43 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $289,900, now $284,900 — a $5K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 AFFILIATES · Carlos Gonzalez. MLS #OM717307.
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