42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE, OCALA, FL, 34482
Active354 days on marketListed Aug 13, 2025MLS #OM707148
About this home
42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE
Short Sale. Welcome to this Pool Home situated on 2 acres in Meadow Wood Farms! This fully-fenced corner lot offers a park like setting with mature trees and landscaping plus a 36' x 40' pole barn with 14' tall center aisle to store your RV/toys, or easily convert to a horse barn. The 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom plus Office Home offers a side entry 2 car garage, brick accents with hardie board siding and a covered front porch for your rocking chairs. Inside, the foyer features laminate flooring that leads into the open floor plan and carries throughout the home with tile in the wet areas. The living space offers vaulted ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace with painted brick facade. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including gas range and French door fridge, an adjacent formal dining space and breakfast nook. The split bedroom layout offers a spacious primary suite with access to the Florida room, ensuite bathroom with dual sink vanity, walk-in shower, garden tub and walk-in closet. On the opposite side of the home are two additional bedrooms that share a full bathroom with a tiled shower/tub combo with glass door. Additionally, there is a dedicated office with French doors in the front of the home. The enclosed Florida room leads to the screen enclosed pool overlooking the private backyard. Beyond is a grilling area, large storage shed and the pole barn with room for RV parking and more. Additional updates and features include: new roof in 2014, new double pane windows in 2018 and 2021, new well pump and tank 2020, new pool pump 2021, exterior paint 2021, new water heater 2026, 30 amp outlet in garage and more. Meadow Wood Farms is a beautiful community with miles of paved roads and tree lined streets that welcomes horses and barns - located in NW Ocala just 15 minutes to The World Equestrian Center! Please enjoy the attached 3D tour!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,087
Sqft
2 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1994
Year built
One
Levels
$239
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,939 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,939/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+20%
$/sqft vs Ocala actives
$239 vs $184
Days on market
354 vs 43 typical
Where $239/sqft sits among the 400 Ocala actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Ocala
Get to know Ocala. See the full Ocala guide →
OCALA 34482 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
21,824
Median age
52.1
Median income
$71,449
Median home value
$247,600
Avg household
2.28
Households w/ children
1,486
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ocala market
$285K → $280K
Ocala median sold, yr/yr
97.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
145 of 400
Ocala actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Ocala, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 92% above the OCALA 34482 median. See the full Ocala market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$567,500
40 WINTERGREEN WAY · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,199 sqft · $258/sqft · 232 DOM
Sold · May ’26$680,000
14671 W HIGHWAY 328
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,076 sqft · $328/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$575,000
13 COUNT FLEET DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,037 sqft · $282/sqft · 12 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,939/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $8/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $8 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $7,358. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocala?+
At $499,000, this home is listed about 67% above the Ocala median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 42 WOOD RIDGE DRIVE?+
West Port High School (high), College Park Elementary School (elementary), Howard Middle School (middle) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$499,000 runs 92% above the OCALA 34482 median — but at 2,087 sqft it's also 21% larger than the typical Ocala listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
354 days on market against a Ocala median of 43 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $598,700, now $499,000 — a $100K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY · Cory Freilich. MLS #OM707148.
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