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$349,000

6500 CHERRY RD
OCALA, FL 34472
Listed by Stephen Martin · COLDWELL BANKER RIVERLAND RLTY
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,944 sqft
Year built
1987

About this home

Welcome to your ultimate, move-in ready sanctuary! This spacious SE Ocala masterpiece seamlessly blends quality custom craftsmanship with top-notch modern upgrades. Crafted by one of Ocala’s most reputable and long-standing custom builders, this solid concrete block home sits proudly on over half an acre across two combined parcels, offering unmatched privacy, elbow room, and outdoor freedom. The sellers have spared no expense preparing this property for its next chapter, tackling the major high-ticket items so you don’t have to. Peace of mind comes standard with a brand-new reshingled roof (August 2026) and a brand-new well pump (August 2026). Step inside to find a breathtaking transformation: the entire interior has been freshly painted in a crisp, bright, neutral tone that floods the home with natural light, offering a pristine blank canvas for your personal style. The open main living area boasts soaring vaulted ceilings that flow effortlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces. You will love the plush, brand-new carpeting featured in the secondary bedroom as well as the sprawling primary suite, where the new carpet winds through the main bedroom, the pristine vanity area of the ensuite bath, and into the massive walk-in closet. One of the home's truest standout features is a spectacular custom built-in guest suite. Outfitted with its own kitchenette, living area, full bath, and a private exterior entry, this versatile layout naturally adapts to a variety of lifestyles—perfect for multigenerational living, a home office, an independent studio, or private guest quarters. Outside, your private oasis awaits. Relax year-round in the screened, heated saltwater pool, surrounded by mature foliage, a full privacy fence, and freshly manicured landscaping with crisp, new mulch. The additional included .30-acre lot brings the total property to a sprawling .58 acres of pure possibility. Location & Schools: Nestled in an ideally located SE Ocala area zoned for top-tier schools, including Maplewood Elementary, Fort King Middle, and Forest High School. You are perfectly positioned near Silver Springs State Park, the Ocala National Forest, local shopping, dining, and scenic trails—plus quick access to Hwy 40 for a straightforward 1.5-hour drive to Daytona Beach. Don't miss this rare opportunity combining quality local construction, massive mechanical updates, top school zoning, and flexible living space. Skip the renovation headaches, move right in, and fall in love with the peak Ocala lifestyle!

Highlights

Private pool

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFROM731096
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES UNIT 23
Status
Active
Days on market
53
On market date
August 28, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.58 acres
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1.5 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
794
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
MARION
MiddleCharter
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.89 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
201
Student:teacher ratio
15.5:1
District
MARION
High
SILVER RIVER MENTORING AND INSTRUCTION
1.79 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
193
Student:teacher ratio
38.6:1
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).

49
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
63 / 100
Restaurants & cafes11
Grocery stores2
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops3
Pharmacies2

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in OCALA, from live MLS data.

On the market 53 days -- 46 fewer days than OCALA's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 5,208 active listings in OCALA right now is $249,869.

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Est. monthly payment
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$69,800 down
$279,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,811
Property tax (est.)$291
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 4 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.