5.5+/- Acres Commercial Land

Located along Interstate 75 in North Central Florida, Ocala is a one-hour drive North of Orlando. Residents and businesses alike enjoy a high quality of life and a relatively low cost of living. Quality healthcare and one of Florida's lowest housing cost make Marion County a great place to live. The scenic landscape is graced by the pastoral beauty of more than 1500 horse farms with plenty of green space for all to enjoy. If the beach is your pleasure, both coasts are within a one-hour drive. The Ocala National Forest provides residents and visitors with thousands of acres of forest, trails, lakes, and rivers. Marion County is home to a diverse economy, blending horse farms and agricultural interests with a variety of business sectors.5.49 commercial acres situated approximately 0.5 miles northwest of The Villages and east of the intersection of Highway 42 and US 301, with excellent visibility along Hwy 42. This strategically located property is well-suited for the establishment of a retail store, office, gas station, church, or sales center. The fully entitled property features a 12-inch sewer pressurized mainline that traverses the south side of Highway 42, while a 12-inch water mainline runs along the north side of US 42. Additionally, the property is conveniently located just a quarter mile west of the upcoming Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office, with construction commencing in 2025.