Oak Run Ocala Florida

Oak Run entry big rock wall with pond

Oak Run is a large 55 plus community located just off SR 200 in the SW corridor area of Ocala. Construction began in 1985 and was built out in 2007. 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 or 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 over 3,000 sq ft. Prices as you might expect vary tremendously. 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 $110- to about $150- with homes that have lawn care being  higher at about $230- $250 per month, exact fees vary by neighborhood. 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 is the Royal Oaks Golf Course, 5 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a great fitness center that is like joining a gym, a restaurant, numerous clubs, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes, shuffle board ect. Golf is not included in the HOA fee.

Update 3/15 Fees remain stable but I think prices are starting to go up. Oak Run gives you a lot for your HOA $. It is a must see.

Update 3/16 HOA fees are always stable in Oak Run. They do vary by the neighborhood, size and age of the home. Inventory is down and prices are up from last year.

Update 11/9/17 HOA fees seldom go up in Oak Run. They vary by neighborhood which is related to the age of the home and if the house is on a maintained lot or not.

If you would like a list of homes for sale in Oak Run fill out my Dream Home Finder or send me an email. I’ll set you up a Listing Cart for Oak Run.

Orchid Club sign

Orchid Club sign

Orchid Club building with blue metal roof

Orchid Club

The Orchid Club has a library, billiards room, ceramic studio, craft rooms and a huge auditorium with a stage and dance floor which can accommodate up to 1,000 residents. Adjacent are tennis courts, horse shoe pits and a complete fitness center.

Aquatic Club sign

Aquatic Club sign

Aquatic Club indoor pool under green house type glass roof

Aquatic Club

The Aquatic Club features a very large indoor heated swimming pool.

Island Club Sign

Island Club Sign

Island Club Lap pool

Island Club Lap pool

Island Club Kidney Shape Pool

Island Club Pool

The Island Club has a small meeting room and 3 specialty pools and a large hot tub.

 

Inside fitness center showing treadmills

Oak Run Fitness

Palm Grove Club front entrance

Palm Grove Club

The Palm Grove  Club is the newest and largest clubhouse at Oak Run.  It is a sort of auditorium where they hold events and there is even an Oak Run theater company.

Oak Run main road tree lined boulevard

Oak Run main road

Royal Oaks golf course

Oak Run Golf Course

Royal Oaks golf course looking down fairway

Oak Run Golf Course 2

76 replies
  1. Barbara Schindler says:

    Please send me a listing of condos for sale priced under $60,000.

    Thank you.

    I’m looking for a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with garage.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Will do.
      There are quite a few lower priced homes in Oak Run but as you might expect, the lowest priced homes have less sq ft of living area and fewer bedrooms. Additionally the vast majority of 55+ homes in our area have only 2 bedrooms. Some will have a den/office (no closet) but that to will require more sq ft & of course add to the price.

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  2. Jean Selmon says:

    Joe, please send me information on Oak Run. We are looking to retire to the Ocala area within the next 6 months. Interested in a home between 2100-2400 sq. ft. Send me information on new/resales, etc. Thanks, Jean

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  3. Richard Gilbert says:

    Joe,please send me information on Oak Run. We are interested in 2b/2ba with floor footage starting at 1800 sq ft and larger.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Morning Richard

      Thank you for your blog comment.

      I set you up a Listing Cart to see Oak Run homes 1800 sq ft +.
      You didn’t give me a price range & you’ll see everything from older homes with vinyl or aluminum siding from just over $100,000- up to huge golf course homes over $400K.

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  4. Barbara Tanner says:

    Hello,

    We would like to receive information on listings between 1500-2000 SF and $100,000 – $130,000. Also, as we have a dog, we need to find an area that will allow a small fence.

    Thank you

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Morning Barbara

      I’ll send you some listings. You can put up a fence in Oak Run with HOA permission on any lot except those that have lawn mowing as part of the HOA fees. The only type of fence allowed is 4′ chain link. Also be aware that there is a 45lb limit on dogs

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  5. Bob Thomas says:

    Looking for 2-3 br, 2 bath. Garages? <$125000. Coming down from NJ. Won't be full time for 3 years but thinking of buying now to lock in low prices. Are long term rentals allowed? What's your crystal ball say about when local market will stop falling?

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  6. Brenda Russell says:

    Hi Joe,
    We are interested in buying a retirement home for 6 months of the year. (we are Canadians).
    I would like to see the HOA regulations before we settle on a community.
    Do you have a copy of the regulations for Oak Run?
    thank you in advance.
    Brenda and Alan

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  7. terry tenerella says:

    interested in oak run price range65-85000 please send info on regulations. are they single families or villas. because i saw mentioned common areas maintained thanks

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  8. Randulf Hardy says:

    Please send us a list of available homes in Oak Run with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living/dining area, eat in kitchen, screened patio, and any other amenities in the home.

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  9. June Barrett says:

    Looking for a rental with two bedrooms and at least two and a one 1 1/2 bath, that is dog friendly for three months in winter.
    Preferably a gated community with nearby amenities. We would be new Florida residents, so need to get a preview of what it might be like to buy in the future.

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  10. Donna Schmitt says:

    Are there pet restrictions in Oak Run? We have a well behaved chocolate labrador and a little Westhighland terrier. About 55 pounds and 15 pounds.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      There is a 2 dog limit. There is also a 40 lb limit but they do not enforce it. This is the case in many 55+. They have a rule but instead of changing it they just don’t enforce it. I have seen several large dogs in Oak Run.

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  11. Steven Knotts says:

    Hi Joe, if you would like to send some listings up to 200k that would be great.
    My wife and I will be retiring in less than 1 year and have looked primarily in the Leesburg and Orlando area, but have heard good comments of Ocala and Oak Run, in particular. Thanks in advance.

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  12. Caroline Sommer says:

    We are looking to visit Oak Run in early May and view houses with 3 Bedroom in the $100,000 to 150,000 range. Does Oak Run host weekend visits like some of the other 55 and over communities. Can you please email me a list of what you have in my price range.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Oak Run sometimes has a open houses but I don’t know they are on a set schedule. I don’t take listing I act as a buyers agent. I will set you up a Listing Cart to see all 3 bedroom homes in Oak Run in your price range as well as 2 bedroom homes with a Den/Study (no closet). I do give community tours, week days only as long as I have no other appointments.

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  13. B. Noble says:

    Hi, please set me up a Listing Cart for a 2 BR, 1 1/2 Bath, $60,000 – $80,000 home, preferably built after 1998, for Oak Run. Thanks!

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  14. Maryanne Finnegan says:

    My husband and I are looking for a small home 2/2. Price range $60-85k. We currently live in Fort Lauderdale.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      I sent you listing. Inventory on low priced 55+ homes isn’t what it used to be but I found you several listings

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  15. Jerry LaRocca says:

    Joe,
    Interested in a small villa.
    Does the HOA with lawn maintenance include the water for the sprinklers?

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Hi all homes on maintained lots in Oak Run include lawn water but not water for the house. There aren’t a lot of Villas which in Oak Run are attached to another home separated by garages. Only a couple for sale at any given time

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  16. Donna J says:

    Hello,
    I am interested in seeing what is listed for a 2/2 SFR home with garage under 85k. Im not interested in manuf home. Also would like to stay under 120/mo for HOA. If you could clarify whether that type of price/ scale within Oak Run gives access to year round pool and which ones. Thanks

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Hi I will email some listings for homes in Oak Run under $85K. There are only a few homes priced that low. They are all small frame houses on a concrete slab from the 80’s that need updating. HOA fees are $112- month. You can use any of the pools, the clubhouse activities and fitness center. Golf is an extra expense.

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  17. Denise D says:

    Hi Joe, Could you please send me a list of homes in Oak Run for sale. I am looking for a 2+/2 home under $160,000. I currently live in California. Thank you!

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  18. RICK WISE says:

    Can you tell me who owns Royal Oak CC ?Is it managed by a contract management company and if so who ? Also is maintenance contracted and who ? thanks

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      The original developer DECCA still owns and runs the golf course. They also maintain the common areas and homes that are on maintained lots.

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  19. Bob sharkey says:

    Hi Joe I am looking for a 3/2 /2 in oak run bargin and can do some up grades if needed
    A list of available homes around 100 k would be appreciated.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Hi Bob Sorry but this is a sellers market you should have been here in 2010 if you are looking for a bargain. There are homes in Oak Run around $100K but they are small 800-1200 sqft 2/2/1. A 3/2/2 starts around $130K and goes up from there. I will send you sample listings thogh

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  20. Susan Cournoyer says:

    PleSesend a list of homes from $130-175000 3/2/2 or 2/2 and a den. Are there any new homes there? What is HOA and any other fees please. Thanks

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  21. Gerald Mucci says:

    Joe, your blog covers Ocala 55+ communities better than any web site.

    Can you provide info on which sections of Oak Run include landscape maintenance as part of their HOA fees? Also, can the areas where landscape maintenance is NOT part of the HOA fees contract for the same service? And finally, what have you heard about the quality of landscape services for the HOA fees charged compared to outside service providers and compared to what OTOW provides? What do you hear on the street about the value of these services?

    Thanks,
    Jerry

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      I don’t have a list of homes in Oak Run sorted by lawn care. When buyers contact me and either want lawn maintenance or don’t I sort by the HOA fees. Lower priced (under $150K) frame homes with siding don’t have lawn care. Block homes can go either way. Homes with lawn care have a HOA fee in the low to mid 200’s and it varies by neighborhood because they factor in the common areas as well as the home’s lawn. All fees vary by neighborhood.

      I think the quality of the lawn care is pretty good. I think it’s a great deal as it includes lawn water which can drive up water bills. The sprinkler system is also maintained. You cannot fence a maintained yard at all. When a owner plants anything not original the HOA will not maintain it such as pruning a shrub for example.

      Lawn maintenance is good in the newer parts of OTOW but isn’t so great in the older areas IMO. For homes of a similar age Oak Run does a better job and is cheaper.

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  22. Gunther Pontes says:

    Hi Joe,
    Can you please send my wife and I listings in the 90 to 140 price range in Oak Run. Also, are there fees for the different clubs including golf. What do we need to do to do if we would like to come down for a tour? We are from Tennessee.
    Thanks for any help!

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Hi I’ll send you listings. There would not be fees to join most clubs unless there are materials to buy or maybe travel is involved. Golf is not included in the HOA fees. You will find a link to the Royal Oaks Golf Course on my website.

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  23. Michael says:

    Can I have Spectrum (Cable, Internet and Voice (Internet Phone) in Oak Run or do I have to
    go with the company that provides service as part of the HOA.

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      I am not sure. You can get cable from DECCA the Oak Run owned cable company. You can use a satellite like Direct Tv. Century link has landline internet and Tv but not sure if it is the same as Spectrum.

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  24. Diana Wallace says:

    Thanks Joe for info on SC. Are you able ti give me a cart list for homes in Oak Palms Ana Oak run in price range 180-250,000? Couple questions about both communities. Do they have dog parks? Also with the several communities in Oak Run,how does that work with the different activities/amenities. Do you pay a fee to join use of just one Club? What if you want to use a different pool or clubhouse. Sorry so many questions but think we need to know some things upfront before we come. We would like an area where we can have our 75 lb Labradoodle and about 1500 or more square ft home. We would want you as our realtor down there,have not signed with anyone. We are in process of getting date in April or May. Thx

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    • Joe Dallorso says:

      Best to email me directly. Will set up a Listing Portal.
      Oak Run has a dog park, OP no.
      In Oak Run you can use any amenity regardless of the neighborhood you live in.
      No fees to join a club but might be fees for say materials, food possibly entertainment.
      There are homes in some neighborhoods in OR where the HOA mows the grass ect and you cannot fence those yards.
      You can’t fence a yard in OP that borders the golf course.

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