Tucked behind the gates of Ocala Palms, a sought-after 55+ community in the heart of horse country, life slows down to a more gracious pace. An 18-hole championship golf course winds beneath mossy oaks, while the 19,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors a resort-style lifestyle of indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and bocce courts, a fitness center, a brand-new pavilion, several pickleball courts to come, an excellent Italian Restaurant, and a full calendar of resident-led clubs and activities. It's the kind of neighborhood where morning coffee turns into conversation with a neighbor, and every day offers something new to do — or nowhere at all you need to be. This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage awaits with fresh exterior and interior paint, tile flooring that runs seamlessly throughout, and a home that has been meticulously maintained, making the whole space feel effortless to move right in. The kitchen has stainless appliances and a bar that passes through to the dining area, making it easy to entertain and ready for everything from a quiet breakfast to a dinner with friends. The layout is thoughtfully arranged, with the guest bedroom toward the front of the home and the primary suite tucked just beyond the living room for added privacy. Toward the back of the home, a versatile bonus room offers space that bends to whatever you need it to be — a den, a hobby room, a quiet reading nook — before opening out to a pavered patio, the kind of spot made for weekend barbecues and evenings that don't want to end. Beyond the gates, the location does some of the selling on its own. The renowned World Equestrian Center is just minutes away, with year-round shows, dining, and entertainment. Historic Downtown Ocala, with its shops, restaurants, and the Downtown Square, is a short drive as well — giving residents the rare combination of a peaceful, gated retreat with the city's best just around the corner. A cozy, low-maintenance home in one of Ocala's most amenity-rich communities is ready for its next chapter.
Property Details
- Interior
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2.0
- Full Baths
- 2
- Stories
- 1
- Exterior Materials
- Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
- Acres
- 0.1
- Square Feet
- 1998.0
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1997
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- OCALA PALMS UN I
- Senior Community
- 1
- County
- Marion
- Region
- OCALA
- Zoning
- PUD
- Original List Price
- $234,900
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 6
- Taxes Annual
- $3,831
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 294.0
- Pets
- Size Limit, Yes
- Pets Allowed
- Size Limit, Yes
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- OM731449
Location
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