Marion County, Florida

Ocala Real Estate

Ocala is the Marion County market known for horse farms, 55-plus communities, and Ocala-area neighborhoods, reached by I-75 and US-441 traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Marion County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 63,591 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Ocala home values right now

Typical Ocala home values are down 2.8% over the past year, at about $268,444.

Typical home value$268,444
1-year change-2.8%
5-year change+25.7%
Typical rent$1,578 / mo
Marion County typical value$272,792 (-2.5% yr)
Population (2020 Census)63,591
County seatOcala (this city)
CourtsFifth Judicial Circuit · Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Ocala market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Ocala

What defines the Ocala market

Horse farms, 55-plus communities, and Ocala-area neighborhoods

Access via I-75 and US-441 traffic

Marion County · seat Ocala · Fifth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Ocala?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Ocala: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Ocala buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Marion County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Ocala real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Ocala, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Ocala home at about $268,444, -2.8% over the past year. Marion County overall is about $272,792.

Which county and court handle Ocala property records?

Ocala is in Marion County (county seat: Ocala). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Ocala?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Ocala buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Ocala by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Ocala?

Florida does not require one, but Ocala contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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