Marion County · North Central Florida

    Home builder in Ocala and Marion County, priced upfront.

    Single-family homes and townhomes in Ocala and across Marion County, on city lots or rural acreage, for homeowners and investors. Every project is phased, costs are set out upfront, and our in-house team builds it.

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    Licensed Florida GC #CGC1531741 · Office: 300 S Orange Ave, Suite 1000, Orlando

    How we build in Ocala

    Phased, priced upfront, built in-house

    Phased

    Each project runs in defined phases, each with its own scope and cost.

    Costs upfront

    The full budget is set out before work starts, line by line.

    In-house

    Our own team manages and builds every phase.

    Costs controlled

    Spending is tracked against the budget at every phase.

    Homeowners

    Build your custom home for 10–15% under market value.*

    * Based on Hivesta-built homes, comparing the owner's total build cost with the home's appraised value at completion. Results vary by lot, plan and market.

    Investors

    Spec and build-to-rent homes and townhomes with more than one exit: sell, rent, or refinance with a DSCR loan.

    Marion County has a lot of land to build on, from lots in platted communities to rural acreage. Hivesta builds custom homes for homeowners and spec and build-to-rent homes for investors, and we build anywhere in Florida. Every project is phased, with costs set out upfront and built by our in-house team, so the budget stays controlled.

    Ocala at a glance

    Ocala metro (Marion County) median single-family sale price
    $280,640 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Florida median single-family sale price
    $415,000 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Typical new construction
    $150–$180/sq ft
    Hivesta homes start at
    $105/sq ft before fee

    Figures are estimates as of October 2026; verify with current local data before making decisions. Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.

    Lots, site work and permits in Ocala

    Lot and site costs to check

    • Many rural and suburban lots need a private well and septic system; we confirm utility availability and price it upfront
    • Parts of Marion County fall in springs protection areas, where a new septic system on a lot under one acre may need enhanced nitrogen treatment
    • The county sits on limestone, so we check soils before design, and new homes need a stormwater drainage plan
    • Marion County and City of Ocala impact fees apply to new homes; we include them in your budget

    Permitting

    • Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Ocala's building division; unincorporated areas permit through Marion County Building Safety
    • Septic permits are handled separately from the building permit, so we schedule the soil test early

    Areas we serve

    • Marion Oaks
    • Silver Springs Shores
    • Belleview
    • Dunnellon
    • Rainbow Lakes Estates
    • Summerfield

    We build anywhere in Florida.

    Price, warranty, financing

    Below market, backed by warranty

    Starting at

    $105/sq ft + fee

    New construction in Florida typically runs $150–$180/sq ft, and $200–$300/sq ft in some markets. Our fee is added on top: a percentage of construction cost, agreed before work starts.

    Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.

    3-year extended warranty

    Every Hivesta home comes with a 3-year extended warranty, on top of the warranties Florida law requires.

    Financing that fits the plan

    Construction-to-permanent loans for homeowners, private construction loans for investors, DSCR refinancing for rentals and new FHA-insured options for build-to-rent communities. We can get approved with your lender too.

    How to finance your build

    Lenders and loan partners we've worked with

    Lake Michigan Credit Union, UWM, Promise Home Loans, The Federal Savings Bank, Nextres, Lima One Capital, FCI Lender Services, FidusFi.

    Logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify lenders we have worked with. We can also work with the lender of your choice.

    Building in Ocala: questions

    How much does it cost to build a house in Ocala?

    Hivesta homes start at $105/sq ft for the house on a standard plan, before our fee (a percentage of construction cost, agreed upfront). Typical new construction in Marion County runs $150–$180/sq ft. Land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees are extra, and every cost is set out phase by phase before you build.

    Can I build on rural land in Marion County?

    Yes, depending on zoning. Plan for well, septic, a driveway and sometimes clearing or fill. A free feasibility report checks zoning, flood zone and utilities for your address, and we price the site work upfront.

    Do you build spec and rental homes in Ocala?

    Yes. We build spec homes to sell and build-to-rent homes and townhomes. Because costs are set out upfront and controlled through each phase, you can plan more than one exit: sell at completion, rent, or refinance into a DSCR loan once the home is leased.

    Ready to build in Ocala?

    Get a free feasibility report for your lot, or tell us about your project.

    Get a free lot feasibility report

    Or call (689) 254-3553 or email info@hivestaconstruction.com.