8798 E HIGHWAY 318, CITRA, FL, 32113
Active102 days on marketListed Mar 31, 2026MLS #OM721326
About this home
8798 E HIGHWAY 318
HARD TO FIND 4.4 ACRES w/ Well, Septic & Power Pole(permitted originally 1995)! Approx 1.5 acres is cleared with wood buffer surrounding the property. Citra, Florida is known as the home of the pineapple orange, (originally called the Hickory orange) a name coined in 1883 for an orange (fruit) with an aroma reminiscent of the pineapple. Citra has two buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: The Citra Methodist Episcopal Church and the Armstrong House. It is home to a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences plant research facility. Some funs things to do include visiting Animal Rescue Sanctuary or stop by The Orange Shop for fresh squeezed Florida Orange Juice or some cool merchandise. Skunkie Acres offers horse back riding and every local loves visiting Crones Cradle Conserve with great outdoor gardens and country store full of local homemade foods and stuff. Located just short drive to Ocala or Gainesville, don't miss this great property surrounded by horse country.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4.4 ac
Lot size
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.
$875 /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
$875/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.
Where it sits
Inside Citra
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CITRA 32113 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
5,382
Median age
49.6
Median income
$62,401
Median home value
$161,400
Avg household
2.37
Households w/ children
493
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Citra market
$239K → $180K
Citra median sold, yr/yr
91.9%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Citra, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 51% below the CITRA 32113 median. See the full Citra market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8798 E HIGHWAY 318
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$125,000
8741 E HIGHWAY 318
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · $186/sqft · 81 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
Zack Zonker
President Tampa Division · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8798 E HIGHWAY 318 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8798 E HIGHWAY 318 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8798 E HIGHWAY 318 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8798 E HIGHWAY 318?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $875/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 8798 E HIGHWAY 318?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $986. 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 Citra?+
At $100,000, this home is listed about 63% below the Citra median of $268,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8798 E HIGHWAY 318?+
Sparr Elementary School (elementary), North Marion High School (high), North Marion Middle School (middle) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of ROUNTREE REALTY CORP. · Duke Rountree. MLS #OM721326.
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