$399,900
721 5th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Located in Ocala’s Historic District and Golf Cart District, just 4 blocks from the Downtown Farm Market, this 2-story cottage is full of charm, character, and potential. The current floor plan configuration offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with the primary bedroom and both full baths on the first floor, plus 2 bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs. Original features include wood floors in many rooms, high ceilings, a fireplace in the formal living and dining area, and a double fireplace shared by the family room and primary bedroom. The cottage is positioned on the parcel with ample room for a future garage and/or pool. This home is ready for updates and restoration making it an exceptional opportunity for a buyer with vision to create a dream home in one of Ocala’s most sought-after historic neighborhoods.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history42 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 6, 2026
- Listed$424,900Apr 6, 2026
- Price reduced$399,900
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 42
- Subdivision
- Caldwells Add
- County
- Marion
- Year built
- 1918
- Living area
- 2,032 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $197
- Building area
- 2,167 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 7,841 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12083C0517E)
- Annual taxes
- $5,554 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2820-030-005
- Zoning
- R3
- MLS #
- OM722132
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- South
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway, On Street
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Private Yard, Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room | First | 11.5x8 |
| Living Room | First | 15.5x12.25 |
| Family Room | First | 12x15.5 |
| Kitchen | First | 15.5x10.75 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15.5x14 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-06
- On market date
- 2026-04-06
- Original list price
- $424,900
- Occupant type
- Tenant
- MLS area
- 34471 - Ocala
- Listing AOR
- Ocala - Marion
- Status changed
- 2026-04-06
- Tax legal description
- SEC 17 TWP 15 RGE 22 PLAT BOOK E PAGE 004 CALDWELLS ADD OCALA S 1/2 OF E 70 FT OF W 1/2 LOT 30 & SEE OR BK 3546-1758 FOR WEST BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
SE Fort King Street to South on SE Sanchez Avenue. Turn LEFT onto SE 5th ST. Look for sign on LEFT.
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