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Summerglen Ocala Florida
Summerglen Ocala Florida
Summerglen is a 55+ retirement community with a very nice golf course just south of Ocala. There are both new homes available from the builder along with quite a few resales. All homes were built within the past 6 years. Homes in Summerglen are all concrete block with stucco and range in size from a little under 1500 sq ft of living area to a little over 2500 sq ft. Prices vary a lot but most are from the mid $100K range up to the mid $200’s. As of the time of this blog there is a very reasonable $125- per month HOA fee. HOA fees include maintenance of the common areas, clubhouse and amenities, trash pickup, guard at the gate and lawn mowing but not fertilizing. Summerglen is an active 55+ community with a great clubhouse, heated beach entry pool, fitness center, library, crafts, dog park, softball field, basketball court and a lot more. Two things that Summerglen offers that most other communities don’t have are lawn mowing and free RV parking, both are extra costs elsewhere. Golf is an extra fee. There is also a nice restaurant, Moreno’s Grill located next to the clubhouse.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Summerglen fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the left hand side of this page.
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Palm Cay Ocala Florida
Palm cay Ocala FL
Palm Cay is a 55 plus retirement community in the SW corridor area off SR 200 in Ocala Florida. Palm Cay is a great and very affordable Ocala retirement community. Homes here range in size from around 700 sq ft of living area to over 16oo sq ft. All homes are of frame construction with either aluminum or vinyl siding. Prices are as low as $50,000- up to the low $100’s. The houses in Palm Cay are single family style on 1/4 acre lots. Palm Cay is gated with a guard house and has a large clubhouse with a fitness center, craft rooms and full kitchen. Outside there is a swimming pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, horseshoes and a lounge area. HOA fees are currently a very low $85- per month. HOA fees include 24 hour guard at the gate, common area maintenance, clubhouse and pool, trash pickup and basic cable TV.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Palm Cay fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the left hand side of this page or send me an email.
Oak Run Ocala Florida
Oak Run is a large 55 plus community with 2 golf courses. Oak Run is located just off SR200 in the SW corridor area of Ocala. Construction began in 1985 and although Oak Run is almost built out you can still buy a new house from the builder. Oak Run is divided into neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have evolved over a 25 year period and each one has a unique character. The older homes are frame with aluminum siding. A little later the homes were frame with vinyl siding. The newer homes are concrete block and stucco. As time went by the size of the houses grew as buyers expectations increased over that 25 year period. You will find older homes as small as 700 sq ft of living area and newer homes well over 3,000 sq ft. Prices as you might expect vary tremendously. At the time of this writing prices are as low as $62,000- up to almost $500,000-. Most homes are in the $100,000- to $200,000- range. HOA fees vary by the neighborhood. In a few areas the homes include lawn care which adds to the fee. In general HOA fees at this time range from $105- to about $150- with homes that have lawn care being even higher. Amenities at Oak Run are extensive. They include 3 gates with a guard house, basic cable TV, curbside trash pickup and common area maintenance. There are 2 golf courses, several pools including an indoor pool, multiple clubhouses, a restaurant and numerous clubs. Golf is not included in the HOA fee. Read the rest of this entry »
Stone Creek Ocala FL
Stone Creek
Stone Creek is a 55 plus, gated, golf course community located in SW Ocala. Stone Creek is a newer community that is still under construction with both new homes and resales available. The homes here are concrete block with stucco and range in size from 1550 to over 2400 sq ft of living area. Prices range from about $170,000- to almost $300,000-. In addition to the Stone Creek golf course there is a huge clubhouse with a state of the art fitness center, craft and game rooms, a resort style outdoor swimming pool, an indoor heated lap pool, tennis courts, a softball field and even a fishing pond. HOA fees are around $175- per month. Stone Creek is conveniently located just north of SR 200 with easy access to shopping, restaurants and health care.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Stone Creek either email me or use the Dream Home Finder link on the right side of this page.
On Top of the World Ocala FL
On Top of the World Ocala Florida
On Top of the World is a huge 55 plus retirement community located in SW Ocala Florida. Sidney Colen, a visionary Florida builder, purchased the 12,872 acre Circle Square Ranch in 1975 and began to develop On Top of the World in 1982. His son is still building new homes here today.
On Top of the World is unique in Ocala real estate for a couple of reasons. This is a leasehold property which is unusual for our area. A buyer also can’t finance more than 80% of the purchase price of their home. Unlike most Ocala 55+ communities all outside maintenance is part of the HOA fees.
In addition to new homes there are quite a few resales here. Older homes are often attached in groups of 4 to 6 and of concrete block and stucco construction. The newer homes are single detached and also CBS. Sizes range from 1,000 to about 2400 sq ft of living area. Prices start as low as $40,000- and go up to $200,000- for resales.
HOA fees at On Top of the World are high, around $350- per month, because they include all outside maintenance including lawns, painting and roofs as well as property insurance on the building but not the contents. In addition there is a 24 hour guard at the gate and too many amenities to list.
Amenities include the Arbor Club with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, craft building with a complete woodworking shop, The Spa Ranch and Fitness Center, a library, a dog park, a bus service for shopping and the Circle Square Cultural Center. There are 2 golf courses, the Tortoise and Hare and The Links. Golf, the Ranch Spa and Fitness and the Cultural Center all have fees above and beyond your HOA fee.
On Top of the World is also a golf cart community which means you can drive your cart down the street. You can even access 2 grocery stores, small shops and a few restaurants with your golf cart.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in On Top of the World fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the right hand side of this page.
Quail Meadow Ocala FL
Quail Meadow
Quail Meadow is a 55 plus retirement community located in NW Ocala Florida. This is a community that was built over a fairly long period of time. There are both frame and vinyl homes from the late 1980’s to block and stucco homes just a few years old. Prices vary a lot too, from $100,000- to the mid $200’s. Homes range from 1200 to 2500 sq ft of living area. Quail Meadow is not gated but does have a very nice clubhouse and pool. HOA fees are a minimal $25- per month. Quail Meadow is convenient to grocery stores but you’d have to drive to Ocala or down to SR 200 for other shopping and restaurants.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Quail Meadow fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the right hand side of this page.
Indigo East Ocala FL
Indigo East
Indigo East is a newer part of On Top of the World built by Pulte Homes. It is located just north of SR 200 and is close to shopping restaurants and health care. Homes in Indigo East are all of concrete block and stucco construction and range in size from around 1200 sq ft of living area to a little over 2,000. Prices are in the $100-200,000- range with most in the middle. Indigo East has an electronic gate that works on a bar code but not a person in a guard house at the gate. There is a nice clubhouse and pool. HOA fees are about $130- per month and include maintenance of the common areas, clubhouse, curbside trash pickup, basic cable and high speed internet as well as discounted rates at the Candler Hills golf course and Circle Square Commons.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Indigo East fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the right hand side of this page.
Spruce Creek Preserve Dunnellon FL
Spruce Creek Preserve
Spruce Creek Preserve is just off SR 200 in Dunnellon Fl. This is a great location because it is just a short drive to restaurants, shopping and health care in the SW corridor area. Spruce Creek Preserve is a gated, 55+, golf course community. houses in Spruce Creek Preserve are frame with stucco or frame with vinyl siding and a few concrete v=block with stucco. Homes here can range from 1,000 sq ft of living area to over 2,000 with most being in the middle. HOA fees of around $114- per month which includes the guard at the gate, clubhouse, common area maintenance, curbside trash pickup and basic cable TV. Spruce Creek Preserve is a very nice community that shows pride of ownership.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Spruce Creek Preserve fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the right hand side of this page.
Spruce Creek Ocala FL
Spruce Creek Sign
Spruce Creek also referred to as Spruce Creek North is the original Del Web community in Ocala. It is located is SW Ocala just off SR 200 and close to restaurants, shopping and health care. Spruce Creek is not gated but does have a very nice clubhouse and pool. Homes here are site built, frame construction with aluminum or vinyl siding. Sizes are from 800 sq ft of living area to over 1800. Prices here are between $50,000- to $100,000-. Low HOA fees of $85- per month cover common area maintenance, clubhouse, trash pickup and night time security patrol. Spruce Creek is a very nice, lower priced, retirement community.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Spruce Creek fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the right hand side of this page.
Candler Hills Ocala Florida
Candler Hills Sign
Candler Hills is an active 55+ golf course community located in SW Ocala. Candler Hills is a newer part of the On Top of the World Communities. The homes here are of concrete block and stucco construction and built within the last 4 years. There are new homes for sale and quite a few resales. Resales are in the $150-250,000- range. HOA fees are currently $210.00 per month and include a 24 hour guard at the gate, common area maintenance, curb side trash pickup, basic cable and high speed internet, access to On Top of the World amenities at a discount price, discount golf fees, the Candler Hills clubhouse and heated outdoor pool. Candler Hills is a golf cart community meaning you can drive your cart down the road. As a matter of fact you could drive all the way to a super market if you were so inclined. You are not allowed to finance more than 80% of the purchase price of a home here.
If you would like a list of homes for sale in Candler Hills fill out my Dream Home Finder located in the column on the right hand side of this page.
Ocala, FL