Brand new 3BR/2BA smart home available for short term or annual rental in the highly sought after Ocala Preserve community. Ideally located just minutes from the World Equestrian Center, shopping, dining, and local attractions. This fully furnished, turnkey home offers a spacious open floor plan with a welcoming foyer, formal dining area, and comfortable living space.The kitchen features granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a casual dining area overlooking the backyard. The primary suite includes a king bed, walk in closet, and en suite bath with dual sinks, walk in shower, and soaking tub. Guest bedrooms include one with two twin beds and one with a queen bed, sharing a full bath with tub and shower. Enjoy outdoor living on the screened porch with private backyard views.Short term rentals include utilities with cap, HOA, lawn care, WiFi, cable, trash service, and pest control. Annual lease includes HOA and grounds care only.Rental terms as follows: Annual lease (12 months) offered at $3,500 monthly. May 1 through October 31 offered at $4,500 monthly. November 1 through April 30 offered at $5,950 monthly.Convenient, low maintenance living in one of Ocala's premier communities.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block/Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OCALA PRESERVE 13
Living Sq. Ft: 1,843
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,843
Building Sq. Ft: 2,493
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SEC 33 TWP 14 RGE 21 PLAT BOOK 014 PAGE 142 OCALA PRESERVE PHASE 13 LOT 739
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 443
Garage / Carport Type: Finished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Legal Lot Number: 739
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 115
Front Footage: 55
Zoning Code: PUD
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CTY - SJRWMD-WR
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,843
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Marion County
APN: 1369-0739-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Sale and tax history for 5254 NW 43rd Lane Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
STELLARMLS #OM723628
Oct 5, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,500
$2/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,500
$2/sq ft
STELLARMLS #OM705780
Nov 10, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,500
$2/sq ft
Aug 14, 2025
Price Changed
$3,500
$2/sq ft
Jul 18, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$2/sq ft
STELLARMLS #M670746
Apr 2, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Jan 12, 2024
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T3402348
May 4, 2023
Sold
$299,830
$163/sq ft
Mar 16, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2023
Price Changed
$304,990
$165/sq ft
Feb 24, 2023
Price Changed
$306,205
$166/sq ft
Jan 31, 2023
Price Changed
$329,990
$179/sq ft
Jan 17, 2023
Price Changed
$336,990
$183/sq ft
Jan 5, 2023
Price Changed
$341,990
$186/sq ft
Dec 13, 2022
Price Changed
$346,205
$188/sq ft
Nov 1, 2022
Price Changed
$366,205
$199/sq ft
Oct 12, 2022
Price Changed
$371,530
$202/sq ft
Oct 4, 2022
Price Changed
$376,530
$204/sq ft
Sep 13, 2022
Listed
$381,530
$207/sq ft
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Under Construction. Ocala's Finest Resort-Style Living! Welcome to Ocala Preserve! Enjoy a private oasis with access to Walking/Hiking/Bike Trails, Tennis and Pickleball Courts, Resort Style Pool, On-Site Restaurant, Athletic Center, The Golf Club, Clubhouse, Day Spa and Dog Park. Relax on a kayak and watch the sunrise over our beautiful lake. Unwind at the end of your day with a glass of wine on the expansive Veranda, or enjoy a Chef inspired meal at Salt and Brick restaurant. This one-story, all concrete block constructed home has a truly open concept plan, featuring a spacious kitchen with a large granite kitchen island that overlooks a large dining area, great room, and breakfast nook which flow out onto a covered lanai. Bedroom 1 with an ensuite bath is located at the back of the home for optimum privacy. Two bedrooms at the front of the home share a second full bath. The laundry room off the garage acts as a perfect mudroom upon entry into the kitchen. This home comes with stainless steel dishwasher, range, and microwave. Pictures, photographs, colors, features, and sizes are for illustration purposes only and will vary from the homes as built. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. CRC057592.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,855 (−0.8%)
$35,000 + $248,499
$283,499
2024
$5,901 (+196.3%)
$35,000 + $248,499
$283,499
2023
$1,992 (+6.2%)
$35,000 + $259,934
$294,934
2022
$1,876
$50,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
2/10
Fessenden Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Howard Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
West Port High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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About Northwest
Ocala
Northwest Ocala, located between State Road 40 and U.S. 27, is a residential and civic Ocala neighborhood with leafy blocks and a strong equestrian edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the SR 40 corridor near the I-75 interchange, where travel plazas, local diners, and service storefronts set a steady, on-the-move rhythm. Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and the Ocala Jockey Club anchor the area’s horse-country identity, while the World Equestrian Center adds a polished, event-day buzz. Streets shift from newer subdivisions to larger-lot properties with pasture views and long driveways. Daily life orbits around trailheads, fairgrounds, and big-sky sunsets over open land.
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Public facts and zoning for 5254 NW 43rd Lane Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,843
Stories
1
Lot Size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
2023
Year Renovated
—
County
Marion County
APN
1369-0739-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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$268,000 – $325,000
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Listing agent: Steven Saumell
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mon Oct 26 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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