Residential Development Properties

Marion County has emerged as one of Florida's premier residential development markets, driven by an influx of new residents seeking affordable housing, lifestyle amenities, and proximity to the World Equestrian Center. National and regional homebuilders have committed to major projects throughout the county, absorbing finished lots and raw development land at a pace that reflects the market's underlying strength. Permit activity consistently ranks among the top counties in the state, and demand shows no signs of slowing.

Residential development opportunities in the Ocala area range from fully entitled, infrastructure-ready lot communities to raw land parcels requiring entitlement and permitting. The diversity of available sites serves builders across all price points, from attainable workforce housing and townhome communities to master-planned neighborhoods with premium amenities. The region's relatively streamlined permitting process and cooperative local government add to its appeal for developers accustomed to more restrictive jurisdictions.

SVN McDonald & Company is the go-to brokerage for residential development land in Central Florida. Our team tracks the entire development pipeline, from land assemblage and rezoning through lot takedown and builder acquisition. We connect landowners with qualified developers and help builders identify sites that match their product type, price point, and absorption projections.