Silver Springs
Where Old Florida still runs clear.
Silver Springs and neighboring Silver Springs Shores form a Marion County area of about 25,000 residents just east of Ocala, anchored by Silver Springs State Park and its glass-bottom boats. The area combines affordable housing with immediate access to one of Florida's largest artesian springs.
Silver Springs proper is a small unincorporated community best known for its namesake state park. Silver Springs Shores, immediately south, is one of the region's largest platted subdivisions and a major source of entry-level and mid-priced inventory.
Kayaking the Silver River, glass-bottom boat tours, hiking the Silver Springs trails, and weekend runs to Ocala National Forest.
Silver Springs Shores remains one of the most active sub-$300K markets in Marion County, with steady turnover and new construction infill.
- Silver Springs Shores
- Silver Springs (SR-40 corridor)
- Wildwood Acres
About Silver Springs, Florida
Is Silver Springs the same as Silver Springs Shores?
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No. Silver Springs is a small community along SR-40 near the state park. Silver Springs Shores is a much larger platted subdivision to the south. Both share the Silver Springs name and Marion County services.
Is Silver Springs Shores a good place to buy a first home?
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Yes - it's one of the most active entry-level markets in Marion County, with homes commonly listing between $225K and $285K.
What can you do at Silver Springs State Park?
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Glass-bottom boat tours, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and camping. The park is home to the headwaters of the Silver River and one of the world's largest artesian spring formations.
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