Stonecrest

Independent Assessment

Stonecrest's home count (2,224), its unusually long construction history (starting in 1990 as Floridian Club Estates, with Stonecrest Management taking control in 1993, and Lennar completing homes into the 2020s), and the absence of a CDD were independently confirmed. Some descriptions list the on-site golf as a single '18 holes,' but that is inaccurate. Independent sources describe 27 total holes — a semi-private 18-hole championship course plus a separate 9-hole executive par-3 course. Reported HOA fee ranges also differ meaningfully between sources: Nova cites $145-$274/month by section, while an independent aggregator cites a wider $83-$288/month range. The fee is an approximate, section-dependent range that buyers must confirm for their specific home.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want golf access (27 total holes across two courses) at a gated, guarded community with a wide range of home ages and price points — from 1990s entry-level pricing to homes built within the last several years — and who are comfortable doing section-specific due diligence, fit well at Stonecrest.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Construction at what is now Stonecrest began in 1990 under the name Floridian Club Estates; Stonecrest Management took control of the project in 1993, and Lennar has been the builder responsible for completing homes through roughly 2023-2024, per available sources. The community comprises 2,224 single-family homes on quarter-acre homesites, ranging from roughly 1,238 to 2,243 square feet. Given the more-than-30-year construction span, buyers should treat 'built 1989-2023' as an approximate range covering meaningfully different construction eras rather than a single uniform vintage.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly $200,000-$500,000, reflecting the wide range of construction eras within the community — older 1990s-era homes price well below newer sections built within the last decade. Buyers should request current comparable sales specific to the section and construction year, since live MLS data is not included.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Because construction spanned from 1990 through roughly the 2020s, buyers face a genuinely different due-diligence checklist depending on section: pre-2000 homes warrant the standard roof/HVAC/plumbing-materials review (including checking for polybutylene pipe), while homes built within roughly the last decade are effectively newer construction within an established, amenity-rich community, often at a lower price than a new-construction-only community elsewhere in the Ocala market. Requesting the HOA's reserve study is recommended given the community's long, phased construction history.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Marion County property tax; Marion County's 2025-26 total millage runs around 12.08 mills, producing an effective rate commonly cited around 1.08% of assessed value after the standard $50,000 homestead exemption, with Save Our Homes capping annual increases at 3% for homesteaded owners. No CDD is reported for this community; buyers should confirm that directly with the Marion County Property Appraiser and request the seller's actual prior-year tax bill for the specific parcel.

Golf

Stonecrest offers 27 total holes of golf: a semi-private 18-hole championship course and a separate 9-hole executive par-3 course, both described as suitable for a range of skill levels. This is a meaningfully larger golf offering than the single-course description found in some secondary sources. Buyers should confirm current resident access terms and any membership/round pricing directly with the golf operation.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Stonecrest's scale and 27-hole golf offering support two clubhouses, a 12-acre recreation complex, and 80+ resident clubs coordinated by a full-time activities director. Its construction spanning 1990 through the 2020s means the community includes both mature, established neighborhoods and comparatively newer sections within the same gated perimeter and shared amenity system.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Stonecrest sits in Summerfield on the US-441 corridor, roughly 20 miles south of downtown Ocala and about 10 miles north of The Villages, adjacent to the similarly sized Spruce Creek Country Club and near Spruce Creek South. AdventHealth The Villages (Lady Lake) is the nearer hospital; AdventHealth Ocala and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital are roughly 20-25 minutes north. Buyers should confirm current travel times directly; exact drive times were not independently measured.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Stonecrest is described consistently across sources as a deed-restricted, age-restricted 55+ golf community, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. Buyers should confirm the recorded deed language and the current age-verification procedure directly with the HOA before purchasing; neither was independently obtained.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Stonecrest was built across more than three decades, no single answer applies to home age, finishes, or price across the whole community — a 1990s-era home and a 2020s-era home carry the same HOA and golf access but very different maintenance profiles and price points. Buyers must identify which section/phase a specific home sits in before assuming its age or condition. HOA fee ranges reported by different sources vary meaningfully, so confirming the exact current fee for the specific section is essential.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Stonecrest is most directly comparable to the adjacent Spruce Creek Country Club — both are Del Webb-area-adjacent (Stonecrest was independently developed, not by Del Webb), gated, guarded, golf-included 55+ communities in the same Summerfield corridor. Stonecrest's much wider construction span (1990-2020s) versus Spruce Creek Country Club's tighter 1996-2007 window is the key structural difference buyers should weigh, alongside each community's differing HOA fee range. Buyers wanting a lower-cost, golf-optional alternative nearby should also consider Spruce Creek South.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes by section and construction year, recent comparable sales, current HOA fee for that section, and current golf access/membership terms.

How many holes of golf does Stonecrest have?

27 total holes — an 18-hole semi-private championship course plus a separate 9-hole executive par-3 course — rather than the single 18-hole course some sources describe.

Is there a CDD fee at Stonecrest?

No CDD is reported for this community. Confirm directly with the Marion County Property Appraiser using the seller's actual prior-year tax bill for the specific parcel.

Why does Stonecrest have such a wide range of home ages?

Construction began in 1990 under the name Floridian Club Estates, with Stonecrest Management taking control in 1993 and Lennar continuing to build homes into the 2020s — an unusually long construction span of more than three decades for a single community.