$985,000
About this home
Discover a truly one-of-a-kind 40-acre parcel in the heart of the Ocala National Forest, offering a rare opportunity to own the only privately owned property bordering the serene waters of Lake Lou—a peaceful private lake ideal for fishing, boating, kayaking, and enjoying the outdoors. This exceptional property already includes valuable infrastructure, featuring a dock NEW FENCING, boat and kayak launch areas, a private well, septic system, and power pole, allowing you to begin building or enjoying the property right away. The cleared homesite sits at an ideal elevation, providing breathtaking views overlooking the lake and surrounding natural landscape. Accessed by a private drive with a gated entrance, the property offers both security and privacy. Surrounded by protected government forest service land, the setting provides unmatched seclusion, abundant wildlife, and the kind of natural beauty that is increasingly difficult to find. With no HOA restrictions, you have the freedom to bring your vision to life. Despite its peaceful setting, the property is conveniently located just 5 minutes from shopping and approximately 20 minutes from downtown Ocala, offering the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Whether you’re dreaming of building a private estate, equestrian property, hobby farm, or recreational retreat, this rare parcel presents endless possibilities. Opportunities like this rarely come to market—schedule your private showing today.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRGC538082
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 209
- On market date
- March 5, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 40.42 acres
Location
Get directions →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.
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
- District
- MARION
Walkability
Blended score for SILVER SPRINGS'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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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 22 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.