Ocala/Marion County real estate report

This home is on the market in Marion County [Photo courtesy realtor.com]

The Ocala/Marion County housing market continued to demonstrate resilience in April 2026, with increases in closed sales and pending activity while maintaining steady pricing and balanced inventory levels, according to the latest market data released by the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors.

Single-family closed home sales increased 8.8% year-over-year, rising from 692 sales in April 2025 to 753 sales in April 2026. New pending sales also increased 4.5%, signaling continued buyer demand entering the spring and summer market season, according to OMCAR.

The median sale price for single-family homes was $290,000, representing a modest 2.7% decrease from April 2025, while the average sale price remained virtually unchanged at $350,447.

Dollar volume increased 9.2% to $263.9 million, reflecting continued strength in overall market activity. Inventory levels improved as active listings measured 3,345 properties with a 5.0-month supply of inventory, creating more balanced market conditions for buyers and sellers alike.

Homes also moved more efficiently through the market, with median time to contract decreasing to 58 days and median time to sale improving to 98 days, OMCAR reports.

“Our April housing market data reflects a healthy and stabilizing market for Marion County,” said Jeanne Ritt, president of OMCAR.

“We are continuing to see strong buyer engagement, steady home values and improved inventory levels that are helping create more opportunities for both buyers and sellers throughout our community.” Ritt noted. “The increase in pending sales and closed transactions demonstrates continued confidence in the Ocala/Marion County market. While buyers are benefiting from additional inventory and more negotiating flexibility, sellers are still seeing strong activity when homes are priced appropriately and marketed effectively.”

The manufactured housing sector experienced mixed results in April. Closed sales decreased 12.2% year-over year, while the median sale price increased 6.8% to $164,200, highlighting continued affordability demand within this market segment.

To learn more, go to omcar.com