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Country Club of Ocala, Ocala, FL: Homes, Living & Real Estate Guide
About 210 home sites on rolling, oak-lined land in southeast Ocala, most of them an acre or more, wrapped around one of the best-known private golf courses in Central Florida.
Location
Where it is
The Country Club of Ocala sits in southeast Ocala off SE 80th Street, also known as County Road 328, about a mile east of CR 475. The club itself is at 6823 SE 12th Circle, just west of the Santos Trailhead, so the trails of the Florida Greenway are practically next door.
The location was the whole point. The community was pushed for by doctors and local backers who wanted a private golf community closer to Ocala's hospitals and offices than the clubs on the northwest side.
History
How it started
The 410 acres were originally headed for a two-acre-lot subdivision. In the early 1990s, developers Albert Peek and John Rudnianyn joined a group led by retired radiologist Dr.
Duke West, whose idea was a clubhouse "surrounded by golf, so you could hardly see homes." After a long permitting fight, the Country Club of Ocala opened in January 1994.
By its 20th anniversary in 2014, the community had 210 home sites and was essentially built out. The Ocala StarBanner reported that the median price of a vacant one-acre lot here was $59,550 when it opened, $93,500 in 1999 and $150,000 in 2004.
Monthly costs
The POA and the club are two different things
POA assessments vary by lot and club dues are separate. Confirm both for the home. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
This is the most important thing to understand before you buy. The Country Club of Ocala Property Owners Association, Inc. governs the neighborhood, the common areas and the recorded rules, and every owner pays its assessments.
The golf and country club is a separate private business with its own membership categories and dues.
POA assessments vary by lot, and one public listing example showed about $2,442 a year. Club membership, initiation and food minimums come from the club's membership office, so ask for current numbers and the POA resale package early, then get an estoppel certificate during the contract to confirm what's owed at closing.
Amenities
Club amenities
Heritage Golf Group, which bought the club in October 2025, lists seven tennis courts (five hydro clay and two hard), pickleball, an Olympic-sized pool and a full-service fitness center. The clubhouse has a restaurant and a banquet hall, and the club runs events and activities through the year.
With no age restriction, it's a mix of families, working professionals and retirees, and junior golf and family events are part of the calendar.
Amenities
A full private club
Club membership is separate from the POA, so ask the club for current categories and dues.
Nugent golf course
18 holes, par 72, over rolling, oak-lined terrain.
Tennis & pickleball
Seven tennis courts, five hydro clay and two hard, plus pickleball.
Olympic-sized pool
A big pool at the clubhouse.
Fitness center
A full-service fitness center.
Dining & banquets
A restaurant and banquet hall with events through the year.
24-hour guard gate
A staffed gate at the entrance.
Club amenities require club membership. Details from the sources listed below.
Golf
Golf at the Country Club of Ocala
The 18-hole, par 72 championship course was designed by Steve Nugent and runs over rolling terrain lined with oaks and hardwoods, which is unusual for Central Florida. It plays 7,007 yards from the back tees with a USGA rating of 73.8, and it's been voted Best Golf Course by Ocala Magazine twice.
Competitive amateurs from around the state know it well. There's a driving range, a short game area and putting greens for practice.
The club
New ownership in 2025
Heritage Golf Group, which owns and runs 46 clubs nationwide, bought the Country Club of Ocala in late October 2025 as part of a three-club Florida deal. Court records cited by the Jacksonville Daily Record put the Ocala price at $7.5 million.
Heritage said early capital improvement plans would be guided by member and staff feedback. If you're buying, ask the club what's planned and when, since course or clubhouse projects can mean some temporary construction.
Homes
The homes
Homes here are custom and semi-custom single-family designs, from about 2,000 square feet to estates over 5,000 square feet, in a wide mix of architectural styles. Live oaks and big lots give most homes real privacy, and many back to a fairway or look out over a neighboring horse farm.
Because it's built out, new construction is rare, and prices swing widely with lot size, golf frontage and finishes. Plan on a home-by-home price check rather than a neighborhood average.
Who it fits
Who the Country Club of Ocala fits
It's a great fit if you want an acre or more behind a 24-hour guarded gate, a serious golf course and a full club, and you don't want an age-restricted community. If you're 55 or older and want a newer home with a monthly fee that covers more, compare Candler Hills or Stone Creek.
Is it right for you?
Pros and cons
Pros
- Lots of 1 acre or more, many on the course or facing farms
- A 24-hour guarded gate
- A Steve Nugent course twice voted Best Golf Course by Ocala Magazine
- Seven tennis courts, pickleball, an Olympic-sized pool and fitness
- No age restriction, with junior and family programs
Cons
- Built out, so new construction is rare
- Club membership and dues are separate from the POA
- POA assessments vary by lot, so check each home
- New club ownership since 2025 means projects may be underway
- Want 55+ with more in the fee? Compare Candler Hills
Location
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FAQ
Country Club of Ocala FAQ
Where is the Country Club of Ocala?
In southeast Ocala off SE 80th Street (CR 328), about a mile east of CR 475. The club is at 6823 SE 12th Circle, Ocala, FL 34480. Source
Is the Country Club of Ocala gated?
Yes. It's a 24-hour guard-gated community. Source
Is the Country Club of Ocala a 55+ community?
No. There's no age restriction, so you'll find families, working professionals and retirees. Source
How big are the lots in the Country Club of Ocala?
Most lots are 1 acre or more, and many sit on the golf course or face one of the neighboring farms. Source
Do I have to join the club if I buy a home there?
Club membership is separate from the property owners association. Every owner pays POA assessments, but club membership, categories and dues are set by the club, so confirm the terms for the specific lot in the resale package. Source
How much are the HOA fees in the Country Club of Ocala?
POA assessments vary by lot. One public listing example showed about $2,442 a year. Club dues are separate. Source
Who designed the Country Club of Ocala golf course?
Steve Nugent. The 18-hole, par 72 course plays 7,007 yards from the back tees with a USGA rating of 73.8. Source
Who owns the Country Club of Ocala?
Heritage Golf Group bought the club in October 2025 as part of a three-club Florida acquisition. Source
What amenities does the club have?
Seven tennis courts (five hydro clay and two hard), pickleball, an Olympic-sized pool, a full-service fitness center, a restaurant and a banquet hall. Source
What schools serve the Country Club of Ocala?
Shady Hill Elementary, Belleview Middle and Belleview High. School zones can change, so confirm for the specific address. Source
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Sources
- Ocala Country Club celebrating 20 years (Ocala StarBanner, 2014)
- Ocala golf course, country club acquired (Ocala-News.com, 2025)
- Heritage Golf Group three-club acquisition announcement
- Hampton Golf sells three courses (Jacksonville Daily Record)
- The Country Club of Ocala (The CF Collection)
- Country Club of Ocala gated community homes (Ocala Realty Experts)
- Country Club of Ocala: what club living includes (Stacey Rollins)
Drew Bedford, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty, 1918 SE 17 St, Ocala, FL 34471. Florida license # SL3588936. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated. Information on this page comes from the public sources listed above, was gathered in October 2026, and is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.