6500 CHERRY ROAD, Ocala, Marion, Residential

6500 CHERRY ROAD

MLS# OM73109650 days on marketUpdated October 18, 2026 1:04 am

$ 180 / sqft

$ 349,000

Reduced from $ 355,687

Overview

UpdatedOctober 18, 2026 1:04 am
MLS #OM731096
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Size1,944 ft²
Year Built1987
Garage1

Description

Welcome to your ultimate, move-in ready sanctuary! This spacious SE Ocala masterpiece seamlessly blends quality custom craftsmanship with top-notch modern upgrades. Crafted by one of Ocala’s most reputable and long-standing custom builders, this solid concrete block home sits proudly on over half an acre across two combined parcels, offering unmatched privacy, elbow room, and outdoor freedom.

The sellers have spared no expense preparing this property for its next chapter, tackling the major high-ticket items so you don’t have to. Peace of mind comes standard with a brand-new reshingled roof (August 2026) and a brand-new well pump (August 2026). Step inside to find a breathtaking transformation: the entire interior has been freshly painted in a crisp, bright, neutral tone that floods the home with natural light, offering a pristine blank canvas for your personal style.

The open main living area boasts soaring vaulted ceilings that flow effortlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces. You will love the plush, brand-new carpeting featured in the secondary bedroom as well as the sprawling primary suite, where the new carpet winds through the main bedroom, the pristine vanity area of the ensuite bath, and into the massive walk-in closet. One of the home's truest standout features is a spectacular custom built-in guest suite.

Outfitted with its own kitchenette, living area, full bath, and a private exterior entry, this versatile layout naturally adapts to a variety of lifestyles—perfect for multigenerational living, a home office, an independent studio, or private guest quarters. Outside, your private oasis awaits. Relax year-round in the screened, heated saltwater pool, surrounded by mature foliage, a full privacy fence, and freshly manicured landscaping with crisp, new mulch.

The additional included .30-acre lot brings the total property to a sprawling .58 acres of pure possibility. Location & Schools: Nestled in an ideally located SE Ocala area zoned for top-tier schools, including Maplewood Elementary, Fort King Middle, and Forest High School. You are perfectly positioned near Silver Springs State Park, the Ocala National Forest, local shopping, dining, and scenic trails—plus quick access to Hwy 40 for a straightforward 1.5-hour drive to Daytona Beach.

Don't miss this rare opportunity combining quality local construction, massive mechanical updates, top school zoning, and flexible living space. Skip the renovation headaches, move right in, and fall in love with the peak Ocala lifestyle!

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Interior

  • Accessibility FeaturesAccessible Common Area, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Central Living Area
  • AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full2
  • Bathrooms Half0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer2
  • Bedrooms Total3
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • CoolingYes
  • FlooringCeramic Tile, Linoleum, Vinyl
  • FurnishedUnfurnished
  • HeatingCentral, Electric, Heat Pump
  • HeatingYes
  • Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • LevelsOne
  • Living Area1,944
  • Living Area SourcePublic Records
  • Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
  • Rooms Total10
  • Security FeaturesSecurity System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window FeaturesBlinds, Double Pane Windows, Shades, Window Treatments

Exterior

  • Attached GarageYes
  • Covered Spaces1
  • Direction FacesNorthwest
  • Exterior FeaturesPrivate Entrance, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • FencingChain Link, Fenced, Wood
  • Garage Spaces1
  • GarageYes
  • Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Unincorporated
  • Lot Size Acres1
  • Lot Size Area25,265
  • Lot Size Square Feet25,265
  • Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
  • Open ParkingYes
  • Other StructuresShed(s), Storage
  • Parking FeaturesDriveway, Off Street
  • Patio And Porch FeaturesCovered, Rear Porch
  • Pool FeaturesAuto Cleaner, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Road Surface TypeAsphalt
  • RoofShingle

Structure

  • Building Area Total2,434
  • Construction MaterialsBlock, Concrete, Stucco
  • Foundation DetailsSlab
  • Year Built1987

Utilities

  • SewerSeptic Tank
  • UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water SourceWell

Financial

  • Parcel Number9023049307
  • Pets AllowedYes
  • Tax Annual Amount1,686
  • Tax Block493/7
  • Tax Book NumberJ/181
  • Tax Legal DescriptionSEC 19 TWP 15 RGE 23 PLAT BOOK J PAGE 181 SILVER SPRINGS SHORES UNIT 23 BLK 493 LOT 7 AND ADDITIONAL LOT DESCRIBED AS: SEC 19 TWP 15 RGE 23 PLAT BOOK J PAGE 181 SILVER SPRINGS SHORES UNIT 23 BLK 493 LOT 6
  • Tax Lot6
  • Tax Year2025
  • ZoningR1

Location

  • CountryUnited States
  • County Or ParishMarion
  • DirectionsFROM OCALA I-75 AT HWY 40 (Silver Springs Blvd), GO EAST 3.5 MILES TO PAST 441/301 CONTINUE EAST ON HWY 5.5 MILES ON 40 TO SE 58TH AVE. GO SOUTH 2 MILES TO CHERRY RD TURN LEFT GO EAST TO SE CORNER OF CHERRY RD AND CHERRY COURSE LOOK FOR SIGN ON THE RIGHT. PLEASE TURN OFF LIGHTS WHEN FINISHED AND MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED. WE APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS IN SHOWING.
  • Latitude29
  • Longitude-82
  • MLS Area Major34472 - Ocala
  • Postal Code34472
  • Street NameCHERRY
  • Street Number6500
  • Street Number Numeric6,500
  • Street SuffixROAD
  • Subdivision NameSILVER SPRINGS SHORES UNIT 23
  • Unparsed Address6500 CHERRY ROAD

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