Anthony
Country roads lined with rural homesteads and farmland
Locals drive along country roads, passing by modest and expansive homesteads and cows grazing in fields on either side. Anthony's streetscape is quiet, with gentle hills and very little traffic, adding to the community's secluded small-town charm. Most homes in the area date back to the 1980s and 1990s, with a small mix of contemporary homes and newer builds. Modest ranch-style and manufactured houses are the most common home style in the neighborhood, with the exception of the handful of large farmhouses and luxury gated communities in the area. Most locals are drawn to Anthony's homes for the open rural spaces, as EXP realtor Joe Brown says, “you get away from all the city hubbub into a town like Anthony, that’s God’s own country.” Farmers, cattle raisers and horse breeders are common among the residency of Anthony and surrounding communities. Area home prices largely depend on the home lot's size. Home prices range from $225,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style house on one-third of an acre to $925,000 for a farmhouse on nearly 10 acres of land.
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Hiking and boating through pristine nature preserves
Anthony's low-traffic streetscape allows locals to walk the neighborhood and take in the country scenery. Kids often play outside in the street and on playgrounds in Anthony Community Park. Seven miles to the south on Northeast 35th Street is Coehadjoe Park, which features miles of forested walking trails, a nature-themed play area, and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. A bit further east is the Silver Springs State Park and Forest Conservation Area. The state park features the largest natural spring in the United States, where hikers and kayakers can experience the pristine forest and glass-bottom boat tours show off the myriad of underwater life along the riverbed.
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Go local for dinner and a short drive for groceries
Locals won't have to drive far in Anthony for groceries or a hot meal. Along Old US Highway 301 is Papy's Place, a rural-themed establishment serving up hearty portions of homestyle American fare. More restaurants and shopping are available at Pearl Britain Plaza, about six miles south along Northeast 35th Street. Franchise restaurants like Wise Guys Pizza offer specialty pies and other Italian-American dishes. Locals do their shopping next door at the Pearl Britain Publix.
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High achieving students at Marion County Public Schools
Marion County School District serves Anthony's public school students, beginning their academic careers at primary schools such as Anthony Elementary. This school has an overall C-plus rating on Niche and teaches from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions like North Marion Middle and Vanguard High School. North Marion Middle has an overall C-plus Niche rating while Vanguard High has an A-minus rating. This high school is one of the few schools in the nation that offers the International Baccalaureate program, with almost 20% of the 2022-2023 student population enrolled in the program.
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Driving along Old US Highway 301
Old US Highway 301 runs north to south through Anthony. EXP Realtor Joe Brown says, “Most folks are within 15 minutes of Gainesville, 30 minutes of Downtown Ocala and the World Equestrian Center." Anthony's residential streets are quiet and low traffic, but most locals depend on cars and trucks to get around the neighborhood.
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Written By
Ian Burke
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Aaron Zmek
Aaron Zmek
REMAX/PREMIER REALTY
(844) 723-6160
121 Total Sales
4 in Anthony
$125K - $980K Price Range
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Allison Penny
AP
Allison Penny
PRETTY PENNY PROPERTIES
(352) 449-3695
68 Total Sales
2 in Anthony
$165K - $379K Price Range
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Amanda Langan
Amanda Langan
LANGAN REALTY CO
(352) 581-6283
97 Total Sales
2 in Anthony
$220K - $228K Price Range
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Mary Johnson
Mary Johnson
REMAX/PREMIER REALTY
(352) 922-3992
84 Total Sales
2 in Anthony
$220K - $302K Price Range
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Alex LeClair
Alex LeClair
COLDWELL BANKER SUNSTAR REALTY
(941) 833-7293
49 Total Sales
1 in Anthony
$329,000 Price
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Dave Monty
Dave Monty
NEXTHOME SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
(352) 706-0462
150 Total Sales
1 in Anthony
$215,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Silver Springs State Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Ocala National Forest
Coehadjoe Marion County Parks
Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area
Anthony Community Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Anthony | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Anthony Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Anthony, Silver Springs sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Anthony, Silver Springs over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$424,900
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$408,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$493,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
185
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,896
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,582
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,115
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 91 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 911am - 1pm
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Tuesday, Jul 291 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,111 - $1,295 per month
- Sterling Pointe Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 875+ Sq Ft
- 3480 NE 48th Terrace
- Silver Springs, FL
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$1,149 - $1,449 per month
- Forest Edge Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 2630 NE 52nd Ct
- Silver Springs, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
20,529
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,669
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,280
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
15.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Ocala
A historic, vibrant community with several restaurants and small-town charm
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Citrus growing district with horse farms along Lake Orange
Fort McCoy
Predominantly rural area populated by homes and farmland
Southeast Ocala
A Florida suburb home to many parks and trendy restaurants
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