$228,997

NO HOA, NO CDD and nearly HALF AN ACRE (.44) in the heart of Northeast Ocala! This move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has fresh paint and brand-new carpet, so you can unpack and start living from day one. The oversized lot gives you room to breathe and room to grow. Picture a garden, a future pool or workshop, or a spot for your boat or RV (buyer to verify requirements), with no association rules or monthly fees.The location delivers. You’re just off E Silver Springs Blvd (SR 40), less than a mile from the Ocala Golf Club, Chelsea Coffee Company, Taco Madre and El Toreo. You’re about a mile from the Appleton Museum of Art, the Ocala Civic Theatre and the College of Central Florida’s Appleton campus. Lowe’s, groceries, dining and everyday shopping are minutes away along the SR 40 corridor. For outdoor lovers, Silver Springs State Park is only about 5 minutes east. It’s home to the famous glass-bottom boats, kayaking on the crystal-clear Silver River, and miles of trails. The Ocala National Forest and its springs are a short drive beyond. Historic Downtown Ocala is about 10 minutes away, with brick streets, the Marion Theatre, the Saturday farmers market and First Friday Art Walks. Local favorites there include Symmetry Coffee, Stella’s Modern Pantry and Brick City Southern Kitchen. The World Equestrian Center and the horse farms that make Ocala the “Horse Capital of the World” are an easy drive west. Travel is easy from here. SR 40 runs straight east to Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach, about 75 miles away. Gulf beaches at Crystal River are about an hour west, Gainesville and UF are about 40 miles north, and Orlando is about 80 miles south. Airports nearby include Ocala International (OCF) close to town, Gainesville Regional (GNV, about 45 min), Orlando Sanford (SFB, about 1 hr) and Orlando International (MCO, about 1.5 hrs). Big lot, no fees, great location. Schedule your private showing today!