Ocala/Marion County home report

Dwelling for sale in Marion County. [Photo courtesy realtor.com]

The Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors (OMCAR) reports that September 2025 continued to show solid home-buying activity with both sales and dollar volume increasing compared to a year ago, while the local housing supply remained above five months, an indicator of a market trending toward balance.

Single-family closed sales totaled 655, a 5 percent increase from September 2024 (624 sales). The median sale price for single-family homes was $295,000, down 1.7 percent year over-year, while the average sale price rose 14.2 percent to $385,501. Overall dollar volume climbed to $252.5 million, a 19.9 percent gain from a year earlier.

“The continued increase in total sales and dollar volume shows that buyers are active despite longer listing times,” said Carla Lord, president of OMCAR. “More inventory means more choices for consumers and that’s helping create a healthier, more sustainable market.”

Homes spent a median of 71 days to contract, up 44.9 percent from last September and 111 days to close, up 13.3 percent. Sellers received a median 94.9 percent of their original list price, slightly below last year’s 96.5 percent.

The month’s supply of inventory reached 5.6 months, up 7.7 percent, with 3,642 active listings, marking a 23.9 percent increase over the previous year. New listings totaled 915 and new pending sales 658, both modestly higher year-over-year.

In the manufactured-home market, activity remained strong: 75 closed sales represented a 41.5 percent jump from September 2024, with a median sale price of $167,450, up 9.4 percent. The average sale price was $173,363 and the segment’s total dollar volume rose 46.6 percent to $13 million.

“These numbers show steady buyer interest across price ranges and property types,” Lord said. “With more listings and a balanced supply, Marion County continues to offer opportunities for both homebuyers and sellers as we move into the fall season.”