Golden Hills Ocala: Golf Course Living in the Heart of NW Horse Country

Golden Hills Turf & Country Club sits in the northwest quadrant of Ocala, surrounded by working horse farms and about eight minutes from the World Equestrian Center. It’s a golf course community, not a gated resort, which keeps the feel more neighborhood than compound. The homes back up to the Ocala National Golf Course fairways, the lots are generous, and the price point sits below what you’d pay for a comparable property inside a gated equestrian club.

For buyers who want a real house in a real neighborhood, close to WEC and Marion County’s horse corridor, Golden Hills makes a strong case.

What Golden Hills Actually Is

The formal name is Golden Hills Turf & Country Club. It’s a non-gated subdivision on NW 80th Avenue and the surrounding streets — NW 76th Court, NW 78th Avenue — in the 34482 zip code.

The community’s anchor is the Ocala National Golf Course, an 18-hole semi-private championship layout designed by Rees Jones. The clubhouse was designed to look like a Southern mansion. Mojo’s Grill operates out of the clubhouse, and members have access to a large pool and cabana area. Non-residents can also play. It’s semi-private, not locked down.

Home lots typically run between 0.65 and 0.75 acres. Properties range from updated 3-bedroom pool homes in the mid-$600s to larger renovated homes with direct fairway views approaching $950,000. The average sold price over the past year has been around $794,000.

Golden Hills is zoned for Fessenden Elementary, North Marion Middle School, and West Port High School.

Why Buyers Choose Golden Hills Over Gated Alternatives

The gated equestrian clubs in Ocala — Golden Ocala, Kingsland Country Estates — come with membership requirements, deed restrictions, HOA governance, and price tags to match. Golden Hills is a different calculus.

There’s no mandatory club membership. No gate. No architectural review board scrutinizing your fence choice. You’re buying a home in a golf community with good bones, and the horse farms around you are part of the landscape, not a selling point that inflates the price.

The tradeoff is that Golden Hills doesn’t have onsite horse facilities. If you’re keeping horses, you’ll want a property with acreage or a separate boarding arrangement. Several buyers in the community use farms within a few miles — the area around NW 80th Avenue is dense with horse operations.

Distance to WEC and Ocala Amenities

The World Equestrian Center is roughly 8 to 10 minutes east on NW 80th Avenue. That’s close enough to get there for a 7 AM course walk, grab coffee, and be back before most people are moving. During WEC show season — which runs most of the year, including major Spring Series events in March and April — that proximity matters more than it sounds.

Interstate 75 access is about 10 minutes east. The Publix on NW 10th Street is in that same direction. Restaurants and services along US-27 and SR-40 are a short drive. The community isn’t remote, but it also doesn’t feel suburban.

Golden Hills Properties Currently on the Market

OHP has current listings in Golden Hills: updated pool homes with golf course views and larger homes on generously sized lots. The active inventory changes, but the community tends to have between four and seven homes listed at any given time.

View all current Golden Hills listings: Golden Hills Homes for Sale at OHP

Properties in Golden Hills move. The average seller discount over the past year has been around 5%, which means listings are pricing close to market from the start. You won’t find distressed inventory sitting for months here.

Working With an OHP Agent in Golden Hills

Chris Desino and Matt Varney with Ocala Horse Properties know the NW Ocala corridor well. If you’re weighing Golden Hills against other communities in the 34482 zip — Turning Point, Ocala Downs, the acreage listings west of WEC — they can give you the honest read on what each offers and what each costs to own long-term.

Call the OHP office at (352) 615-8891 or contact the team here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Hills Ocala

Is Golden Hills a gated community?

No. Golden Hills Turf & Country Club is not gated and has no mandatory membership requirements. It’s an open subdivision off NW 80th Avenue in northwest Ocala.

How far is Golden Hills from the World Equestrian Center?

Roughly 8 to 10 minutes by car heading east on NW 80th Avenue.

Does Golden Hills have horse facilities?

The community itself doesn’t have equestrian facilities. No on-site boarding, trails, or arenas. However, it’s surrounded by working horse farms and is close to facilities throughout the NW Ocala corridor. Buyers who keep horses typically have acreage or board nearby.

What is the golf course at Golden Hills?

Ocala National at Golden Hills Country Club: an 18-hole semi-private championship course designed by Rees Jones. It includes a clubhouse, Mojo’s Grill, and a pool/cabana area. The course is open to non-residents.

What are home prices like in Golden Hills?

Active listings currently range from the upper-$600s to around $950,000. The average sold price over the past year was approximately $794,000. Lot sizes typically run 0.65 to 0.75 acres.

What schools serve Golden Hills?

Fessenden Elementary, North Marion Middle School, and West Port High School.

Is Golden Hills a good place to buy near WEC?

For buyers who want real neighborhood living at a lower price point than the gated equestrian clubs, yes. You get Rees Jones golf in your backyard, easy WEC access, and the feel of NW horse country without the overhead of a private club community.