
14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD, OCKLAWAHA, FL, 32179
Active200 days on marketListed Jan 22, 2026MLS #OM717239
About this home
14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD
Seller will consider owner financing with a substantial down payment. You came out here to Relax! Right? This Lakefront Oasis is where you, your friends and family will make memories to last lifetimes and generations!! Nestled in the Ocala National Forest located 20 minutes east of Silver Springs, Fl on Shoesole Lake with evening views of sunsets over the lake that rival the best in the world! Nature Lovers dream of places like this. Hiking in any direction from your front door may surprise you with an animal encounter that will delight you. Birds abound! Eagles, hawks, osprey, owls, turkey, sandhill cranes and blue herons. Critters abound! Deer, Bear, Foxes, Bobcats, Racoons top the list of many species of animals to be seen and enjoyed. Swim and fish from the dock in Shoesole Lake. No water skiing though, the Forestry Service limits boats to under 10HP! The dock photo with just the posts is how the property exists today, the post remain to allow for rebuilding of the dock without involving the forest service for permission too do so. All other photos with the dock intact are for the lake reference only, the dock is gone. Check out the photos, The amazing vaulted ceilings make the most of the clerestory windows that light up the house with morning rays. Room across the rear of the garage would make a great studio or additional sleeping quarters. The cabin was substantially renovated in the mid 2000's. New roof, exterior paint and appliances in 2022. New central heat and AC in 2025. Propane tank is owned and goes with the cabin, there is gas in it too! The renovations insured a lake view from almost every room in the cabin. The views of the lake from inside are almost as good as from the covered porch across the back! This a Forest Service Recreational Residence permit on leased land owned by the federal government with the next 20 year renewal coming in 2028. Annual lease payments for 2026 is $2093. Full time residency is not allowed and a primary residence must be maintained elsewhere. Vacation Rentals are not allowed. No renting/leasing of any kind is allowed. No investor ownership is allowed. Buyer is also responsible for annual tangible property taxes which were $1052 for 2025. Conveyance of personal property and improvements shall be by bill of sale. Conveyance of the use of the property shall be by the transfer from seller to buyer the remaining interest of the US Forestry Recreational Residence Special Use Permit.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,942
Sqft
0.69 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1975
Year built
One
Levels
$90
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 — not generic estimates.
$1,355 /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:

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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,355/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.
$/sqft vs Ocklawaha actives
$90 vs $187
Days on market
200 vs 54 typical
Where $90/sqft sits among the 135 Ocklawaha 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 Ocklawaha
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OCKLAWAHA 32179 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
9,051
Median age
46.8
Median income
$48,214
Median home value
$162,700
Avg household
2.38
Households w/ children
872
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ocklawaha market
$250K → $245K
Ocklawaha median sold, yr/yr
97.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
47 of 135
Ocklawaha actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Ocklawaha, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 400% above the OCKLAWAHA 32179 median. See the full Ocklawaha market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$95,000
14620 SE 47TH LOOP · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · $127/sqft · 90 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 14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,355/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,052. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocklawaha?+
At $175,000, this home is listed about 35% below the Ocklawaha median of $269,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 14730 SE 61ST STREET ROAD?+
Lake Weir High School (high), Emerald Shores Elementary School (elementary), Lake Weir 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
$175,000 runs 400% above the OCKLAWAHA 32179 median — but at 1,942 sqft it's also 25% larger than the typical Ocklawaha listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
200 days on market against a Ocklawaha median of 54 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $189,900, now $175,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FONTANA REALTY · Earl Wilson. MLS #OM717239.
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