8900 SE 72ND AVENUE, OCALA, FL, 34472
Active189 days on marketListed Jan 27, 2026MLS #OM717546
About this home
8900 SE 72ND AVENUE
Additional pictures coming soon. NEW LISTING IN SOUGHT AFTER LEEWARD AIR RANCH (FD04) in Ocala, FL. One of America's favorite private, gated, sport aviation communities, where aviation is more than a passion—it’s a way of life, offering the ultimate living-with-your-plane experience for private pilots seeking an active flying community with a vibrant, casual social environment, offering around 300 flying days a year. Enjoy direct paved taxi/road access to the heart of Leeward Air Ranch Airport, your 65 acre backyard playground. Imagine unfettered access to your 6,250' by 165' reinforced, lighted, all-weather VFR turf runway that Mac McClellan of Flying Magazine calls "... the most perfectly constructed and maintained turf runway...". With almost 200 hangar homes and aircraft calling it home, it won’t take long to meet your new lifelong friends. What’s not to love about the famous “Red Barn”, Fly-ins, Warbird roundups, aviation days, Aerobatic demos, Friends and Family Breakfast fly-ins, holiday events, light up Leeward parade. Regular fly-outs, hangar happy hours, movie nights, motorcycle rides, bridge club, poker nights, yoga, book club, art club, etc. Think warbirds, antiques, classics, light sports, home-builts, kit planes, aerobatics (ask about IAC practice area!), amphibs, helicopters, gliders, and the list goes on. EAA, IAC, QB, Warbirds of America, 99's, Humble Squadron, Florida Aero Club, Florida Antique Biplane Association, Intl 180/185 club. Restaurants, shopping, access to health care nearby. Whether you're flying around the patch, lifting off for an adventure, enjoying the camaraderie of your newfound friends and their flying machines, Your search is over for the perfect blend of lifestyle and functionality. Pilot’s license and aircraft ownership required. This 2 Bed, 3 bath 2 story home with over 2500 SF of conditioned space is centrally located close to midfield, just one house off the runway (great views of the aviation activities from the large wrap-around porch). Both bedrooms are oversized and have full baths. 46' x 42' Hangar comes with 42'x12' Schweiss door. Above the hangar sits a 42' x 14' attic room (keep it as storage or convert part or all of it to a man cave/game room, etc.). You will also love the over 1000 SF of 4 car garage/partitioned shop area. Roof 8yrs old. HVAC (1) 8 yrs old and (3) years old.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,581
Sqft
0.52 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
1998
Year built
Two
Levels
$217
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,621 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$4,621/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
$217 vs $187
Days on market
189 vs 49 typical
Where $217/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 → $285K
Ocala median sold, yr/yr
97.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
163 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 155% above the OCALA 34472 median. See the full Ocala market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’25$449,000
6701 SE 99TH PLACE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,494 sqft · $180/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$348,000
6850 SE 96TH PLACE ROAD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,304 sqft · $151/sqft · 176 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$475,000
6045 SE 99TH PLACE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,301 sqft · $206/sqft · 116 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
Jasmine Ince
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8900 SE 72ND AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,621/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $80/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE?+
The association fee works out to $80 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $10,043. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocala?+
At $560,000, this home is listed about 87% above the Ocala median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8900 SE 72ND AVENUE?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$560,000 runs 155% above the OCALA 34472 median — but at 2,581 sqft it's also 50% larger than the typical Ocala listing.
02Time on market is leverage
189 days on market against a Ocala median of 49 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $649,000, now $560,000 — a $89K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of ALOFT REAL ESTATE SERVICES, IN · Kent Leeward. MLS #OM717546.
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