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Neighborhood guide · North Ocala, Florida
Iron Lake & IronCrest
An established private club, a brand-new gated community · North Ocala, Florida
661 acresIronCrest community
18 holesChampionship golf
37,000 sq ftClubhouse at Iron Lake
~240Residences planned
~4 milesNorth of downtown Ocala
2026Phase One plat recorded
Community overview
An established club. A community just beginning.
North of downtown Ocala, The Club at Iron Lake is an established private club — previously branded Club Adena and developed by Frank Stronach. IronCrest is the brand-new gated residential community now launching around it.
IronCrest is a gated, master-planned private club community on 661 acres, part of a 1,274-acre tract acquired in January 2026 by Oculus R Golf LP. The planned unit development was initially approved for up to 236 homesites, with about 240 residences planned. The developer is Altamira Development Company, and founder Liz Phillips has ties to Ocala’s equestrian community.
Phase One’s final plat was recorded in summer 2026, and a ribbon cutting was held September 12, 2026 with the Ocala Metro Chamber. That timing matters: this is a first-offerings story, not a resale market — and Jennifer can help you understand what is launching, in what order, and how to position for it.
Interested in the first IronCrest offerings?
Pricing has not been publicly released. Contact Jennifer for the latest information on first offerings, timing, and availability.
A signature oak canopy
An ancient, mature live oak canopy is a signature of the property, shaping its lanes and homesites.
Seven builder partners
ICI Homes, Davila Homes, Brije Homes, J. Drewes Construction, Stentiford Construction, H & W Construction, and Center State Construction — with Brije Homes first to break ground after the first lot closing.
Association in place
IronCrest Community Association, Inc. has been established as the community’s HOA.
Planned residences at IronCrest
Townhomes to custom estates.
About 240 residences are planned across a range of residence types, so early buyers can match the home style to how they actually want to live at the club. Jennifer can walk you through what each type means as releases are announced.
Townhomes
Planned townhome residences within the gated community, close to the club. Twenty townhomes of about 2,420 square feet are under construction near the clubhouse, planned as winter-2027 seasonal and monthly rental accommodations.
Villas
Planned villa residences — a lower-maintenance way to live inside a private club community.
Estate residences
Planned estate residences for buyers who want a larger home within the IronCrest setting.
Custom homes
Planned custom homes, with seven builder partners announced for the community.
Homesites
Planned homesites for buyers who want to build a custom home — the PUD was initially approved for up to 236 homesites.
Residence types, releases, and builder activity will be announced in phases and can change. Jennifer can advise on current status as information is released.
Ask about residence typesThe Club at Iron Lake
The club is already the centerpiece.
Unlike a community building amenities from scratch, IronCrest is launching around an established private club. Membership details come from the club — ask Jennifer to connect you with the right information.
Championship golf
An 18-hole championship course routed through spring-fed limestone quarries, with elevation changes and exposed rock.
37,000 sq ft clubhouse
A grand clubhouse overlooking Iron Lake, at the heart of club life.
Dining & lounge
Dining and lounge space inside the clubhouse for everyday meals and evenings at the club.
Meeting & event space
Meeting and event space in the clubhouse for gatherings large and small.
Resort-style pool
A resort-style pool for warm Florida days at the club.
Spa & fitness center
Spa and fitness center amenities as part of the club offering.
Racquets facility
Tennis and pickleball at the club’s racquets facility.
Iron Lake itself
The lake and quarry landscape give the course and clubhouse a setting unlike anywhere else in Ocala.
Home styles & details
New homes under old oaks.
IronCrest pairs brand-new construction with one of Ocala’s most distinctive natural settings — limestone, lake water, and a mature live oak canopy that new communities rarely have.
Residence rangeTownhomes, villas, estate residences, custom homes, and homesites planned
Builder partnersSeven builders announced; Brije Homes first to break ground after the first lot closing
Seasonal townhomes20 townhomes, about 2,420 sq ft, under construction near the clubhouse for winter-2027 seasonal and monthly rental use
Gated & master-planned661 acres, with IronCrest Community Association, Inc. established as HOA
First offerings are launching.
There is no resale market at IronCrest yet — the community is newly launching, so there are no meaningful resale statistics to publish. What matters now is release timing, residence types, and getting accurate information as it becomes available.
Pricing & availability — through Jennifer
Home prices have not been publicly released. Pricing is to be released by the developer, and availability will change as phases open.
Club membership details come from the club, and HOA information comes from the association — Jennifer can point you to the right source for each.
Contact Jennifer for the latest first-offering information as it is released.
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 — especially useful in a new-construction launch.
Two decades in Ocala
A Realtor since 2003, Jennifer knows Ocala’s communities and can help you weigh a brand-new IronCrest offering against established neighborhoods across the area.
Real estate + mortgage, one call
As a Mortgage Loan Originator with NEXA Lending, she can walk qualified buyers through financing options alongside the home search — no handoffs, no guesswork.
Launch awareness
New communities release information in phases. Ask Jennifer to keep you posted as IronCrest pricing, releases, and availability are announced.
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 — and new construction can involve additional timing considerations.
Conventional financing
Qualified buyers may choose from fixed- or adjustable-rate conventional options with down-payment and mortgage-insurance requirements that vary by program. Buyers who may qualify can discuss timing early, before a release opens.
Jumbo financing
Qualified buyers of higher-priced estate and custom homes may explore jumbo loan options, subject to borrower and property eligibility.
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.
New-construction financing
Qualified buyers building a custom home or buying a newly built IronCrest home may explore financing options suited to new construction, including construction-to-permanent options where available; program rules and availability vary.
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 Iron Lake contact
Ask Jennifer about IronCrest.
Jennifer Hay · Broker Associate, Axen Realty · Mortgage Loan Originator, NEXA Lending
FL Real Estate License BK3150197 · NMLS ID 2612003 · REALTOR® since 2003 · Equal Housing Opportunity
Neighborhood guide prepared November 5, 2026Sources: EIN Presswire releases (July 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026) and discoverironcrest.com