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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$373K

The median listing price in Ocala, FL ZIP 34480 is $372,500 as of September 2026.

Median rent
$1,325/mo

The median market rent in Ocala, FL ZIP 34480 is $1,325/month as of September 2026.

Days on market
92 days

The median days on market in Ocala, FL ZIP 34480 is 92 days as of September 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
4.27%

At a median list price of $372,500 and a median rent of $1,325/month, the gross rental yield in Ocala, FL ZIP 34480 is 4.27% as of September 2026.

Ocala, FL 34480 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 34480

Report Date: September 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
160
Active Listings
100
Sold Properties
60

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$372,500
Median Sold Price
$352,000
Median Price per Sqft
$183/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,325

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.09%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
92
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
flat
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Ocala, FL are 6.8% compared to 5.5% for typical loans originated earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market value indicator is the median sold price: median sold price $352,000, which reflects recent transaction levels and sits below the median listing price of $372,500, suggesting pricing friction between seller expectations and realized sales.
  2. The market shows slower transaction velocity with a median days on market 92, which may indicate buyers have more time to negotiate and suggests moderate sales activity rather than rapid turnover.
  3. Price momentum is limited—price year-over-year trend is flat and the market temperature is neutral—so with market temperature neutral the market appears balanced and supports measured decision-making rather than aggressive pricing moves; consider patience on timing and staging to achieve full price.
  4. Financing headwinds are present: interest rate pressure is moderate and current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Ocala are 6.8% compared to 5.5% earlier in 2026, so interest rate pressure moderate may constrain near-term price upside and requires buyers and investors to underwrite to current rates.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

6775 Se 12th Cir, Ocala, FL 34480
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds3 baths4,374 sqft
$1,400,000
Jun 2026
$320/sqft
51 days on market
7915 Se 12th Cir, Ocala, FL 34480
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds3 baths4,614 sqft
$1,200,000
Jun 2026
$260/sqft
506 Se 40th St, Ocala, FL 34480
Market Benchmark

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

3 beds2 baths2,597 sqft
$520,000
Jul 2026
$200/sqft
1 days on market
8378 Se 12th Ct, Ocala, FL 34480
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,707 sqft
$350,000
Aug 2026
$205/sqft
5499 Se 44th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,909 sqft
$350,000
Jul 2026
$183/sqft
97 days on market
2475 Se 38th St, Ocala, FL 34480
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,842 sqft
$349,700
Jul 2026
$190/sqft
121 days on market
4500 Se 18th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

3 beds2 baths1,712 sqft
$120,000
Aug 2026
$70/sqft
16 days on market
915 Se 43rd St, Ocala, FL 34480
Value

Sold below market average

5 beds4 baths3,698 sqft
$120,000
Jul 2026
$32/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$917/mo
34480 Avg Rent
34480 Cost to Own
Rent$1,325
Own$2,242

20% down, 6.71% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

34480 Avg nightly rate
34480 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$184/night
Occupancy208 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 9/10/2026

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