Ocala Retail for Sale - Greater Ocala
Prime B-5 Heavy Business warehouse/shop property in the heart of Ocala, Marion County, Florida the Horse Capital of the World and home of the World Equestrian Center. The property is improved with an 8,610 SF partial block and steel building situated on approximately 0.86 acres, including approximately 2,550 SF of showroom/retail space and 6,060 SF of warehouse/shop space. The site offers more than 165 feet of frontage along N Pine Ave/US 301 with exposure to approximately 30,500 AADT and is located just south of the signalized intersection of N Pine Ave/US 301 and NW 20th Street. Street-to-street access from N Pine Avenue to the rear provides added functionality for circulation, loading, and day-to-day operations.
The building offers open-span, climate-controlled interior space with two grade-level roll-up service doors estimated at approximately 10' x 12' in the warehouse/shop area and ceiling heights ranging from approximately 10 to 15 feet. The layout supports a wide range of users seeking showroom presence in the front with functional shop and warehouse space in the rear.
B-5 Heavy Business zoning allows for a broad range of uses including retail, wholesale, automotive and equipment service, motorcycle and auto sales, contractor shop space, roofers, warehouse users, and other heavy commercial and service-related operations. With strong frontage on US 301, flexible zoning, and practical building functionality, this property is well suited for owner-users and investors seeking visibility, access, and operational utility.
This central location benefits from strong connectivity to several major transportation corridors just south of the site, including US 27 approximately 0.7 miles away, SR 40 approximately 2 miles away, and SR 200 approximately 2.5 miles away. The property is also positioned within a diverse trade area offering convenient access to much of Marion County, including Downtown Ocala in approximately 5 minutes, Silver Springs in 15 minutes, Belleview in 15 minutes, and Reddick in 15 minutes.
Within a 15-minute drive time, the site benefits from a daytime population exceeding 150,000, more than $14.3 billion in consumer spending, over 74,000 employees, a median age of 41.2, and median household income of approximately $59,000. Located within the Ocala MSA, Marion County continues to experience strong growth, with a population of more than 428,000 residents and average annual growth of approximately 4%.
Ocala MSA Summary
The Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area is comprised of Marion County and continues to post some of the strongest growth metrics in the country. The U.S. Census Bureau reported the Ocala metro at 428,905 residents as of July 1, 2024, and identified it as the fastest-growing metro area in the nation from 2023 to 2024 at 4.0% growth. That growth story matters because it supports expanding labor depth, household formation, business demand, and long-term commercial absorption.
Marion County Summary
-Marion County combines regional scale with sustained demographic momentum. The Census Bureau estimates Marion County at 442,660 residents as of July 1, 2025, up 17.8% from the 2020 base. Current Census QuickFacts also show median household income at $61,010, per capita income at $33,539, and mean travel time to work at 26.8 minutes. For commercial users, that translates into a growing resident base, an expanding consumer market, and a broad workforce footprint across the county.
US 301 / N Pine Avenue
-The property enjoys strong frontage and visibility along N Pine Ave / US 301, one of Ocala’s primary commercial corridors. With more than 166 feet of frontage and reported traffic counts of approximately 30,500 AADT, the site offers excellent exposure for businesses that benefit from signage, customer visibility, and day-to-day accessibility. US -301 also functions as a major through-corridor in Ocala and connects directly into the city’s broader commercial network.
NW 20th Street
-Located just south of the signalized intersection of N Pine Ave / US 301 and NW 20th Street, the property benefits from additional cross-traffic and convenient turning access. With reported traffic counts of approximately 10,500 AADT, this intersection adds to the site’s visibility and helps support customer access, employee circulation, and service vehicle movement.
-US 27 provides an additional major regional connection for the property and enhances accessibility throughout Ocala and Marion County. Its proximity to the site supports convenient north-south travel and strengthens access to surrounding business districts, residential areas, and regional destinations.
-SR 40 is one of the area’s key east-west transportation routes and provides strong cross-market connectivity through Ocala and beyond. FDOT describes SR 40 as an important east-west corridor stretching from Marion County to Volusia County and serving as an important rural freight route. That makes the property’s access to SR 40 valuable for businesses relying on efficient movement of goods, service vehicles, and employees.
-SR 200 is one of Ocala’s most active commercial corridors and a major regional route linking the market to I-75 and the US 301/US 441 corridor. FDOT’s current project information describes SR 200 in Ocala as a significant improvement corridor running from east of I-75 to US 301 / US 441, reinforcing its role as a major access and commercial artery in the market.
