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Affordable farmhouses and homesteads close to Gainesville and major highways
South of Lake Orange, amid open pastures, lies the community of Citra. This community has historically been a citrus-growing district famous for its unique "pineapple-orange" variety, named because of the orange's pineapple-like aroma. The community is centrally located between Ocala and Gainesville and offers plenty of open space where residents can "get away from all the hubbub. People can afford to live in Citra, with very affordable cost of living and plenty of space," says EXP Realtor Joe Brown. Tranquil homes live beside rolling farmland along connecting highways and country roads, close to the natural beauty offered by Lake Orange.
Open pastures and tranquil rural homesteads
Gentle rolling farmland lies on either side of Old US Highway 301 as locals drive north through Citra. It's common to see friendly horses in Citra's pastures and for horseback riders to mosey down the road. A range of different home styles are available in Citra, and according to EXP Realtor Joe Brown, "all walks of life live here to be in God's Country." Joe Brown has over $27 million in total sales and says locals "have easy access to hunting and fishing; they have the best of both worlds living in Citra." Ranch-style and manufactured homes are the most common home styles in the area, and most were built from the 1980s onward. Prices range from $100,000 for a modest home on less than a half-acre all the way up to $795,000 for a contemporary farmhouse on over 10 acres of land.
Ranch style homes are most common throughout Citra.
Large Southern Farm Houses are common throughout Citra.
Most homes feature large gates and fenced in yards in Citra.
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Friendly local horses and hiking around Lake Orange
Proximity to Orange Lake and the vast open country gives locals plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. "You get out there into God's Country, there's plenty of fishing and hunting to do," says EXP Realtor Joe Brown, and the prevalence of horse farms gives locals the opportunity to see friendly horses on their walkabouts. Fitness enthusiasts can head to Wrigley Park, along US Highway 301, which offers massive baseball fields, a playground and a paved walking trail. Further to the north is the Orange Creek Conservation Area, where locals can paddle around on kayaks or hike through the pristine wetland landscape.
You are sure to encounter friendly horses as you are driving throughout Citra.
Spend a day exploring the outdoors on Orange Lake in Citra.
Orange Lake in Citra provides some of the best fishing in the county.
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Local restaurants and the Orange Shop
Citra has a handful of local hangouts and restaurants to enjoy, but most locals head to nearby Ocala for grocery shopping. Kids will get a kick out of Access Granted Video Game Lounge, which offers a range of arcade games, billiards and some food offerings. North of Wrigley Field is Grampy's Diner, where locals can enjoy fresh home-cooked meals. Locals can also order from Five Star Pizza, dishing out savory sides and specialty pizzas. Waterfront dining is available at Eagles Nest Bar & Grill, serving up a range of pub fare and offering an extensive drink selection right on the shore of Lake Orange. Local citrus farmers offer fresh produce at The Orange Shop.
Enjoy the delicious American cuisine at Eagles Nest in Citra.
The Orange Shop is a popular roadside stop featuring local citrus, and fresh from the tree OJ!
Kids will love Access Granted Video Game Lounge in Citra, offering games, arcades and pool.
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School days in Citra
Public school students are served by the Marion County Public School district, beginning their academic journeys at primary schools like Sparr Elementary. This school has an overall B-minus Niche rating and teaches from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions like North Marion Middle and High School. Both schools have at least an overall C-plus rating according to Niche. North Marion High School has excellent athletic programs that have graduated players for NFL teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins.
North Marion Middle School provides education in the neighborhood of
Citra.
North Marion High School is home to the AICE program and Industrial Biotechnology.
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Centrally located between Gainesville and Ocala
Old US Highway 301 runs north to south through Citra, putting most locals "fifteen minutes to Gainesville and 30 minutes to Ocala," says EXP Realtor Joe Brown. It's common to see locals ride their horses around town, but getting around Citra is dependent on cars and trucks.
Citra features hundreds of large, open pasture horse farms.
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