$299,900
About this home
Your Florida Retreat Awaits in This Desirable 55+ Gated Community! One of the community’s most appealing homes, this distinctive 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence with a 2-car garage combines inviting curb appeal with a private, retreat-like backyard featuring an in-ground pool and fencing. Located in SW Ocala, this home offers a wonderful setting for comfortable Florida living, entertaining, and relaxing at home. Inside, the spacious living room welcomes you with cathedral ceilings and a grand fireplace showcased on a striking feature wall. The adjoining dining area provides plenty of room for holiday celebrations and special gatherings with family and friends. Just steps away, the kitchen features a convenient breakfast area and French doors (2024) opening to the patio and pool – perfect for enjoying Florida’s outdoor lifestyle. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, complete with a generous walk-in closet and an en-suite bath featuring an accessible, barrier-free shower and vanity. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides added privacy for guests, who will appreciate the spacious secondary bedrooms and beautifully updated guest bathroom. A well-equipped laundry room with washer, dryer, utility sink, and ample storage adds everyday convenience. Notable Updates: Roof (2023), tankless water heater (2024), garbage disposal (2026), and A/C (2014). Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, and a variety of social activities. The modest monthly managemant fee covers trash service, 24-hour guarded gate access, maintenance of common areas, and use of clubhouse facilities. Golf carts are permitted and optional RV/boat storage may be available for a reasonable fee. Convenient to I-75, the World Equestrian Center, shopping, dining, and medical facilities, with easy access to Gainesville and Orlando.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFROM734526
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- PALM CAY
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 27, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 808
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- District
- MARION
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Student:teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
- District
- MARION
- Enrollment
- 2,825
- Student:teacher ratio
- 26.4:1
- District
- MARION
Walkability
Blended score for OCALA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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