Guard-gated 55+ living
An age-restricted community with a staffed, guard-gated entrance, sidewalks, street lighting, and deed restrictions that keep the streets looking cared for.
Neighborhood guide · SW Ocala, Florida
SummerGlen
Guard-gated 55+ golf community living · SW Ocala, Florida 34473
55+Age-restricted community
18 holesChampionship golf, par 72
1,024Homes in the community
$245K–$455KResale range in recent listings
70+Clubs & activities
Fee simpleYou own your lot
Community overview
Active, social, and easy to keep up.
SummerGlen is a guard-gated 55+ golf community in southwest Ocala — about 1,024 site-built homes wrapped around an 18-hole championship course, just off I-75 at Exit 341 (County Road 484) in ZIP 34473.
Florida Leisure Communities took over the roughly 450-acre development in 2003, and the homes that followed — mostly built in the mid-2000s onward, in phases — are single-story, concrete-block houses with named floor plans like the Melbourne, Crestview, and Venice. Owners hold their lots fee-simple: there is no land lease. The honest trade-offs: a monthly HOA to budget for, golf that is pay-to-play rather than included, homes now old enough that roof and HVAC age matter, and a secluded setting that means a short drive for shopping and medical care.
Thinking of selling in SummerGlen?
Contact Jennifer for a current market evaluation of your home — pricing here varies by phase, lot position, golf frontage, and update level.
Golf through the middle of it
SummerGlen Golf Club’s 18-hole, par-72 course winds through the neighborhoods, so many homes sit on fairways or greens. Golf is optional and pay-to-play — it is not bundled into the HOA.
You own your lot
Homes are site-built (concrete block construction is common) and sold fee-simple — no land-lease payment on top of your mortgage and HOA.
Easy on and off I-75
Minutes from the I-75 / CR 484 interchange for shopping, dining, and medical care, near the Florida Horse Park, with The Villages a reasonable drive south.
One community, many ways to live it
Find your rhythm in SummerGlen.
SummerGlen was built in phases, and daily life here organizes itself around the course, the Residents’ Club, and a long list of clubs. Jennifer can help you weigh which streets and settings fit how you actually want to spend your days.
Golf-course streets
Fairway and green-front homes — including views of favorite holes — for buyers who want the course as their backyard, whether or not they play.
The social core
The Residents’ Club and Grand Hall host dances, shows, banquets, and club gatherings — the heartbeat of the community calendar.
Courts & fields
Tennis, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, and a softball field keep competitive and casual players busy year-round.
70+ clubs & activities
Listings and the association describe more than 70 clubs and activities — cards, crafts, billiards, library, fitness classes, and more.
Room for the toys
Two dog parks (small and large) and RV/boat storage on site — listings describe storage access for a one-time fee — make it easier to keep the travel gear close.
Golf-cart friendly days
Streets are golf-cart friendly throughout, so the club, the pool, the tavern, and friends’ driveways are all a short cart ride away.
Phase, lot position, and golf frontage change how a SummerGlen home lives and what it sells for. Jennifer tracks current listings across the community and can advise on the differences.
Tour SummerGlenLifestyle & amenities
A full calendar, steps from home.
The monthly HOA carries a lot of everyday life here — the guard gate, lawn care, trash and recycling, cable TV and high-speed internet, and access to the amenity core. Golf stays separate: the course is open to the public and residents play pay-to-play or by optional arrangements with the club.
SummerGlen Golf Club
18-hole championship course, par 72, at 1450 SW 154th Street Rd — open to the public; residents enjoy it pay-to-play, close to home.
Residents’ Club & Grand Hall
Clubhouse with Grand Hall for large events, plus billiards, craft room, library, and meeting spaces.
Heated pool & spa
Resort-style heated pool — described in listings as beach-entry — with a spa/hot tub beside the club.
Fitness center
A health-club style fitness center for residents, with classes and clubs built around it.
Courts & games
Tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, and a softball field.
Tavern at the Glen
The on-site restaurant and tavern overlook the course — and listings note a $30 monthly food-and-beverage credit for residents.
Dog parks & RV storage
Separate small- and large-dog parks, a playground, and RV/boat storage within the community.
HOA — read the fine print
Recent listings commonly show about $390 per month covering guard-gate security, lawn mowing and edging, trash and recycling, cable TV, and high-speed internet. Amounts and inclusions change — verify the current fee with the association before you buy.
Home styles
Single-story, site-built, and sensibly sized.
SummerGlen homes are site-built single-family houses — concrete block construction is typical — in named floor plans, most with two to three bedrooms, a two-car garage, and a screened lanai or Florida room. Many were built in the mid-2000s, so ask about roof and HVAC age on any home you tour; well-kept listings often highlight newer roofs.
Named floor plansMelbourne, Crestview, Venice, Tarpon II, Cedar Key II, Sanibel, and more
Everyday sizesRoughly 1,580–2,290 sq ft in recent listings, on lots commonly around 0.15–0.26 acre
Golf & interior lotsFairway-front homes, cul-de-sac settings, and quiet interior streets
Golf-cart garagesMany homes add a half garage sized for a cart — the community’s second car
Screened outdoor livingLanais, Florida rooms, and some private pools for year-round outdoor time
A small villa enclaveOne recent listing describes a group of about 15 villas — a lower-maintenance option inside the gate
SummerGlen by the numbers.
Pricing here varies by phase, lot position, golf frontage, and update level — a monthly snapshot keeps buyers and sellers honest about where the market stands.
This month in SummerGlen
Jennifer publishes a monthly SummerGlen market snapshot: new listings, pending sales, recent solds, median price, and average days on market across the community.
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 southwest Ocala’s 55+ communities — how phases, lots, and update levels change what a SummerGlen home is worth.
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.
Right-sizing, handled with care
Many SummerGlen buyers are downsizing or relocating for retirement. Jennifer helps you weigh the total monthly picture — mortgage, HOA, and golf — before you commit.
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 options, which may offer more flexible credit and down-payment guidelines, 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.
Payment-first strategies
Qualified buyers may explore seller-paid rate buydowns and other concession strategies that compete on monthly payment — ask Jennifer how the numbers may work on a specific home.
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 SummerGlen contact
See SummerGlen 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