A small, established 55+ community of 56 homes in Marion County, priced $400K–$600K — a boutique alternative to Ocala’s larger master-planned communities for buyers who prioritize a tight-knit neighborhood over amenity scale.
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Talk to a Specialist →El Dorado is one of the smallest named 55+ communities in the Ocala market — just 56 homes, priced meaningfully higher than most of Ocala’s entry-level resale stock at $400,000–$600,000. Its small scale means no large-format amenity campus of the kind you’ll find at On Top of the World or Stone Creek; instead, the appeal is a quiet, low-turnover neighborhood at a higher price point than most of Marion County’s 55+ housing stock.
Buyers considering El Dorado should ask directly what amenities (if any) are included versus what is simply a private, deed-restricted neighborhood without a resident clubhouse. Small communities like this vary widely in whether they offer any shared recreation infrastructure at all.
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Marion County offers the standard Florida Homestead exemption (removing $50,000 from assessed value for a primary residence) plus the Save Our Homes 3% annual assessment cap for homesteaded owners. On a $500,000 home, expect a starting effective tax rate in the neighborhood of Marion County’s typical range — verify the current millage rate and any non-ad-valorem assessments directly with the Marion County Property Appraiser before making an offer.
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