SummerGlen

Independent Assessment

SummerGlen's home count (reported at approximately 1,024, with some sources citing a wider range), its 2004-2014 construction window, and its HOA fee structure, which varies meaningfully by home type (roughly $130-$165/month for single-family homes versus $390-$520/month for maintenance-free villas), were independently confirmed. Some descriptions say SummerGlen has no golf course at all, which is incorrect. Independent sources confirm SummerGlen does have an on-site 18-hole course, SummerGlen Golf Club (opened 2000, designed by Karl Litten and Lorrie Viola), open to residents and the public. The likely source of the discrepancy is that golf access is priced separately from the base HOA fee rather than bundled in — which is a materially different claim than 'no golf course,' and the on-site course is treated as a confirmed amenity that carries its own separate cost.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a gated, mid-size 55+ community with strong resident satisfaction reports, an all-inclusive-feeling HOA (lawn, cable, internet, gate/guard bundled in), and the option to golf without paying for it inside their base HOA fee are well suited to SummerGlen. It particularly suits non-golfers who don't want to subsidize an included golf membership through their HOA.

Homes, Builders & Development History

SummerGlen was developed by Florida Leisure Communities, with construction concentrated between 2004 and 2014, producing roughly 1,000-1,024 concrete-block single-family homes across several floor-plan series plus a set of maintenance-free villas. The community is fully built out today; all sales are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing for occupied homes runs roughly $200,000-$460,000, with an average list price reported around $296,000 for single-family inventory at the time of the last update. A small number of vacant homesites have also been reported for sale separately at lower price points. Buyers should request current comparable sales from a local agent, since live MLS data is not included.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

SummerGlen is fully built out with no active new-construction pipeline; all sales are resale of homes built roughly 2004-2014. Buyers should expect no builder warranty and should budget for a standard inspection, though the relatively recent construction dates mean fewer of the age-related concerns that apply to 1980s-1990s Ocala-area communities.

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. CDD status for this specific community was not independently confirmed; multiple sources describe SummerGlen as carrying no CDD, but buyers should verify directly with the Marion County Property Appraiser and request the seller's actual prior-year tax bill.

Golf

SummerGlen Golf Club is an 18-hole, five-tee-box course (4,000-6,500 yards, par 72) designed by Karl Litten and Lorrie Viola, opened in 2000 and located within the community. It is semi-private and open to both residents and the general public for daily play; golf access is priced separately from the base HOA fee rather than bundled in. Buyers should confirm current green-fee and membership pricing directly with the golf club.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

SummerGlen's social infrastructure centers on its clubhouse and a wide roster of resident clubs, from Bible study and canasta to line dancing and money-management groups. The closest major grocery options (Publix, Walmart, Aldi) are reported to be roughly 5 miles away on SR-200, Ocala's main southwest-side commercial corridor.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

SummerGlen sits off SW 154th Street Road in far southwest Ocala (zip 34473), near the SR-200 corridor. Downtown Ocala, AdventHealth Ocala, and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital are within the broader Ocala metro; exact drive times were not independently measured, so buyers should confirm current travel times directly. SR-200 traffic has grown as the surrounding area has developed.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

SummerGlen operates as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework, per its governing documents. The recorded deed restriction language and the current age-verification and occupancy-compliance procedure were not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm both directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

SummerGlen is fully built out with no new-construction pipeline, so available inventory is whatever current residents are selling. The HOA fee gap between single-family homes and villas is large, so buyers should be clear on which product type they are pricing. Golfers who play regularly should budget separately for green fees or a membership at SummerGlen Golf Club, since it is not included in the standard HOA fee. Current reserve-fund health and SIRS-equivalent structural status for the villa units could not be independently confirmed.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Ocala-area 55+ market, SummerGlen sits between the smaller, older, golf-free Spruce Creek North and the larger, newer, resort-scale Ocala Preserve (formerly Trilogy at Ocala Preserve) in both size and amenity scope. Its distinguishing feature is a broad, all-inclusive-feeling HOA bundle (lawn, internet, gate/guard) paired with an on-site golf course priced outside that bundle — a different cost structure than Del Webb's Summerfield-area Spruce Creek communities, which generally include golf access inside their HOA fee.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes by type (single-family vs. villa), recent comparable sales, current HOA fee for the specific unit, and SummerGlen Golf Club membership pricing.

Does SummerGlen have a golf course?

Yes — SummerGlen Golf Club is an 18-hole course located within the community, open to residents and the public. Golf access is priced separately from the base HOA fee rather than bundled in.

Is SummerGlen age-restricted to 55 and older?

Yes — it operates as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. Confirm the current age-verification procedure directly with the HOA.

What does the SummerGlen HOA fee include?

Reported to include lawn mowing, common-area maintenance, clubhouse and amenity access, trash pickup, gate/guard staffing, and cable/internet. Golf is not included and is billed separately.