Four gated enclaves
Heath Brook Hills, Meadows at Heathbrook, Preserve at Heath Brook, and Ridge at Heath Brook — each gated, each with its own HOA and amenities.
Neighborhood guide · SW Ocala, Florida
Heath Brook
Four gated enclaves off the SR 200 corridor · SW Ocala, Florida 34474
4Gated enclaves, one Heath Brook area
$290K–$550KRecent listing range — varies by enclave
1,670–3,300+Square feet
0.14–0.28Acre lots in recent listings
2005–2026Established to brand-new builds
All agesNot a 55+ community
Area overview
One name, four neighborhoods — in the heart of SW Ocala.
Heath Brook is not a single subdivision. It is a cluster of four gated enclaves in southwest Ocala — Heath Brook Hills, Meadows at Heathbrook, Preserve at Heath Brook, and Ridge at Heath Brook — gathered around the Market Street at Heath Brook shopping district on the SR 200 (SW College Road) corridor.
That gives buyers a real range in one location: established streets from the mid-2000s, Deltona and D.R. Horton homes from the 2010s, and brand-new D.R. Horton construction at the Ridge — all minutes from Publix, dining, medical care, and I-75. Each enclave has its own HOA, amenities, and feel, so the right fit depends on which Heath Brook you choose.
Thinking of selling in Heath Brook?
Contact Jennifer for a current market evaluation of your home — pricing here varies by enclave, age, and finish level, and new construction at the Ridge competes directly with resales.
Builders buyers know
D.R. Horton built in the Meadows and is building the Ridge today; Deltona Homes built the Preserve; earlier Hills homes include builders such as Triple Crown.
Schools from recent listings
Listings across the enclaves have shown Saddlewood Elementary, Liberty Middle, and West Port High — confirm current zoning for a specific address with the school board.
HOA — and a CDD at the Ridge
Recent listings showed HOA dues roughly $103–$127 per month in most enclaves, with one Preserve listing at $200 per quarter. Ridge at Heath Brook also sits in a Community Development District (CDD). Always verify current HOA and any CDD amounts for the specific home.
Four enclaves, one Heath Brook
Find your fit inside Heath Brook.
The four enclaves share the SR 200 location but not the lifestyle. Jennifer can walk you through which one matches your budget, timeline, and tolerance for new construction — and alert you the moment something new lists.
Heath Brook Hills
The established enclave — gated with a guard, a pool and spa, clubhouse, fitness center, and playground. Recent listings spanned homes built from the mid-2000s to 2018, roughly $299K–$360K.
Meadows at Heathbrook
Gated D.R. Horton homes, many built 2017–2018, with a community pool and an easy walk or short drive to the Publix plaza. Recent listings ran roughly $329K–$550K.
Preserve at Heath Brook
Deltona Homes on quarter-acre cul-de-sac lots, built mainly in the mid-to-late 2010s, with walking trails noted in listings. Recent prices ran roughly $355K sold to about $515K listed.
Ridge at Heath Brook
The newest enclave — D.R. Horton one- and two-story homes behind the Ocala VA Clinic, with a pool, clubhouse, playground, and basketball court. New homes recently ranged about $288K–$445K, and a CDD applies here — verify the amount per home.
Market Street at Heath Brook
The area’s 515,000 sq ft lifestyle center — Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Epic Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ulta, Panera, and more, seconds from the enclaves.
Heath Brook Commons
The Publix-anchored plaza at 5400 SW College Road, with everyday dining and services — the grocery run for most Heath Brook households.
Enclave amenities, HOA dues, and — at the Ridge — CDD assessments differ by neighborhood and change over time. Jennifer tracks all four enclaves and can confirm current figures for any home you are considering.
Tour the enclavesLifestyle & amenities
Gated calm, SR 200 convenience.
Amenities vary by enclave — the Hills and the Ridge offer the fullest sets — but every Heath Brook address shares the same draw: quiet gated streets with Ocala’s main shopping, dining, and medical corridor right outside the gate.
Community pools
Pools serve the Hills, the Meadows, and the Ridge — the Hills adds a spa, and the Ridge adds cabanas.
Clubhouses
Clubhouses at Heath Brook Hills and Ridge at Heath Brook anchor gatherings and events.
Fitness center
Heath Brook Hills listings include a community fitness center alongside its pool and clubhouse.
Playgrounds & basketball
Playgrounds at the Hills and the Ridge; the Ridge also lists a basketball court and cornhole.
Walking trails
Preserve at Heath Brook listings highlight walking trails and green, cul-de-sac streets.
Market Street shopping
Dillard’s, Dick’s, Epic Theatres, Barnes & Noble, and dozens more stores and restaurants at Market Street at Heath Brook.
Publix at Heath Brook Commons
Groceries and daily services at the Publix-anchored Heath Brook Commons on SW College Road.
Healthcare close by
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, the Ocala VA Clinic, and AdventHealth Care Pavilion Heathbrook are all in the immediate area.
Home styles
Ranch plans to two-story family homes.
Across the four enclaves, Heath Brook homes are predominantly concrete-block, open-concept designs with covered or screened lanais — from easy one-story living in the Preserve to the Ridge’s newest two-story plans.
One-story ranch plansPopular in the Preserve and Ridge — split-bedroom layouts around 1,670–2,600 sq ft
Two-story family homesUp to about 3,300 sq ft with lofts, flex rooms, and guest suites in the Meadows and Ridge
Concrete-block constructionThe standard build across the newer enclaves, including all Ridge at Heath Brook homes
Lanais & cul-de-sacsCovered and screened lanais, fenced yards, and quiet cul-de-sac lots feature throughout
Heath Brook by the numbers.
With four enclaves spanning two decades of construction — and active new builds at the Ridge — pricing here only makes sense enclave by enclave.
This month in Heath Brook
Jennifer publishes a monthly Heath Brook market snapshot: new listings, pending sales, recent solds, median price, and average days on market across all four enclaves. Recent listings ranged from about $288,000 for new Ridge construction to roughly $550,000 in the Meadows.
Contact Jennifer for the latest numbers — updated monthly from Stellar MLS data.
Why work with Jennifer
A Realtor since 2003 — and your financing resource, too.
Jennifer Hay has guided Ocala buyers and sellers since 2003. As a Broker Associate with Axen Realty and a Mortgage Loan Originator with NEXA Lending, she pairs neighborhood expertise with in-house financing guidance most agents can’t offer.
Two decades in Ocala
A Realtor since 2003, Jennifer knows SW Ocala’s gated communities street by street — including all four Heath Brook enclaves and how they differ.
Real estate + mortgage, one call
As an MLO with NEXA Lending, she can walk qualified buyers through financing options alongside the home search — no handoffs, no guesswork.
New-build + resale guidance
Jennifer tracks builder pricing at the Ridge alongside resale listings, so you can compare a brand-new home against an established one — payment by payment.
Financing paths worth exploring.
Jennifer can help qualified buyers compare mortgage options through NEXA Lending. The right program depends on the borrower, property, occupancy, income, credit and current guidelines.
Conventional financing
Qualified buyers may choose from fixed- or adjustable-rate conventional options with down-payment and mortgage-insurance requirements that vary by program.
FHA financing
Qualified buyers may explore FHA financing, which may offer a lower down-payment path for eligible borrowers and properties.
VA financing
Eligible veterans, active-duty service members and certain surviving spouses may qualify for VA financing, which may include a zero-down-payment option — a fitting option near the Ocala VA Clinic.
New-construction financing
Qualified buyers purchasing a new D.R. Horton home at the Ridge may explore financing options for new construction; program rules and availability vary, and CDD assessments should be factored into the monthly picture.
Programs, rates, terms, loan limits and funding availability are subject to change. Not all borrowers, properties or communities will qualify. This is not a commitment to lend.
Ask Jennifer about financing
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Your Heath Brook contact
See Heath Brook with Jennifer.
Jennifer Hay · Axen Realty Broker Associate · NEXA Lending Mortgage Loan Originator
FL Real Estate License BK3150197 · NMLS ID 2612003 · REALTOR® since 2003 · Equal Housing Opportunity
Neighborhood guide prepared November 5, 2026