Quail Meadow

Independent Assessment

Quail Meadow's defining feature, an unusually low HOA fee, is corroborated by multiple sources describing it as starting around $35/month, consistent with a reported $115/quarter figure. However, reported community size differs meaningfully — one detailed source states Quail Meadow has 300 homes, while another reports 460. The two figures could not be independently reconciled and both are presented, with a preference toward the more specific, detailed source. Reported construction date ranges also vary (1987-2020 per one aggregator versus 1988-2006 reported elsewhere), which similarly remain unreconciled.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want the lowest possible ongoing HOA cost attached to a legally age-restricted community, near the World Equestrian Center area of Ocala, and who don't need golf, a guard gate, or a large clubhouse campus, fit well at Quail Meadow.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Quail Meadow's original builder was not independently confirmed from a primary source. Reported construction dates vary by source, generally spanning the late 1980s into the 2000s or later depending on which source is used. Homes range from roughly 1,188 to 2,489 square feet, generally two to three bedrooms with attached two-car garages.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly $200,000 to $400,000, consistent with the size and era of Quail Meadow's single-family housing stock. Buyers should request current comparable sales for the specific home under consideration.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Quail Meadow is fully built out and resale-only. Buyers should request the specific home's roof and HVAC age and confirm the HOA's reserve status before purchasing, standard due diligence for an established community with a minimal association fee (which may fund correspondingly minimal reserves).

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Marion County property tax, with the standard Florida Homestead exemption and Save Our Homes cap available to homesteaded owners. No CDD assessment was identified for Quail Meadow in available sources.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Quail Meadow offers a modest clubhouse-and-pool social hub rather than a large activities campus, consistent with its minimal HOA fee. Its ungated layout and proximity to daily conveniences — grocery, pharmacy, banking, and restaurants within a short distance — make it a practical, low-overhead option rather than a resort-lifestyle destination.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Quail Meadow sits in northwest Ocala, Marion County, in the 34482 zip code, near the World Equestrian Center. Specific drive times to hospitals were not independently measured; buyers should confirm current travel times to AdventHealth Ocala or HCA Florida Ocala directly.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Quail Meadow is consistently and independently confirmed across multiple sources as a legally age-restricted 55+ community. The recorded HOPA deed language was not independently pulled; buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Quail Meadow has no on-site golf course and is not a gated community, unlike many other Ocala 55+ communities in a similar price range. Its very low HOA fee likely funds only basic common-area maintenance rather than a full amenity program — buyers should confirm exactly what is and is not covered before assuming parity with higher-fee communities.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Quail Meadow is most comparable to Palm Cay and Pine Run Estates among Ocala's smaller, non-golf 55+ communities, though it undercuts both on monthly fee. Buyers who specifically want the lowest possible carrying cost in the Ocala 55+ market, and who don't need a guard gate or golf, should compare Quail Meadow directly against those alternatives.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes, confirm the total home count and current HOA fee directly with the association, and pull recent comparable sales.

Is Quail Meadow age-restricted?

Yes — it is consistently and independently confirmed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community.

How many homes are in Quail Meadow?

Sources disagree — one detailed source reports 300 homes, while other research reports 460. The difference remains unreconciled; confirm directly with the HOA.

Is Quail Meadow gated?

Sources conflict on this point; more detailed local real estate sources describe it as not gated, though at least one general directory describes it as gated. Confirm directly before assuming either way.

Does Quail Meadow have a golf course?

No on-site golf course is reported for this community.