$8,400,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
8 Beds
7.5 Baths
10,547 Sq Ft
3,395,066 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$796 Per Sq Ft

45% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • 41 Horse Stalls
  • Screened Pool
  • 20 Paddocks and Pastures
  • Barn
  • 77.94 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of December 2025

Auction Property. AUCTION BIDDING OPEN: Bidding ends October 29th. Previously listed at $15.4M. Current high bid $7.5M Showings available by appointment. Discover refined country living at Smokey Willow Farm, where four residences anchor 77 acres of pristine horse country adjacent to the World Equestrian Center. The thoughtfully designed 3,200-square-foot primary home features cathedral ceilings and an open living concept with private office space and wrap-around windows. The heated saltwater pool with diving board provides resort-style relaxation, while additional accommodations include a farm manager's cottage, mobile home for staff, and updated in-law suite with full kitchen and garage access. Beyond residential comforts lies a horseman's paradise: a turnkey operation featuring 41 stalls across three barns, covered arena, half-mile track, and complete breeding facilities including dedicated mare and foal barn. From morning coffee overlooking eight large pastures to evening swims after track work, this property delivers the quintessential Florida equestrian lifestyle with world-class competition at your doorstep.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rene Bartum

EXP REALTY LLC Brokerage Phone: 888-883-8509 License #3509967 Listed on: 09/29/2025

EXP REALTY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Donald DeLuca

GOLDEN OCALA REAL ESTATE INC License #3516726

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 77.94 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Oversized Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned A1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Golf Cart Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 10,547 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Deck
  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Pool Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • 20 Paddocks and Pastures
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • 728 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Livestock Equipment
  • Zoned For Horses
  • 41 Horse Stalls
  • Round Pen
  • 3/8 to 1/2 Mile Equestrian Track
  • Race Track
  • Stables
  • Track Access

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • 3 Water Wells
  • 5 Septic Tanks
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,559

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

77.94 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 10547
  • Lot Size Acres: 77.94
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Building Area Total: 6818
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3395066
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: NW
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 633.41
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 796.44
  • Total Acreage: 50 to less than 100
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Barn Features: Barn Office,Bathroom,Block,Feed Room,Hot Water,Tack Room,Washrack
  • Number Of Paddocks Pastures: 20
  • Number Of Stalls: 41
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 8
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteDescription: 1 Bathroom,Detached (ADU),Kitchen,Private Entrance
  • MFR_InLawSuiteUnderAirSqFt: 728.00
  • Attribution Contact: 888-883-8509
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: 4160

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo
  • Appliances Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Livestock Equipment
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area Meters: 979.85

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Shed(s), Storage
  • Pool Features: Deck, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12083C0483E

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage, Golf Cart Parking, Guest

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Number Of Septics: 5
  • Number of Wells: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: A1
  • Parcel Number: 20942-000-00
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Farm, Level, Oversized Lot, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
  • Horse Amenities: Track - 3/8 to 1/2 Mile, Race Track, Round Pen, Stable(s), Track Access
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19559.43
  • Tax Block: 311
  • Tax Book Number: 69
  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2025
Closed on
Dec 9, 2025
Sold by
Smelser Julie Ann
Bought by
Golden Ocala Equestrian Land Llc
Seller's Agent
Rene Bartum
EXP REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Donald DeLuca
GOLDEN OCALA REAL ESTATE INC
List Price
$15,400,000
Sold Price
$8,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000,000
-45.45%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$6,676,481

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,723,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-57.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Smelser Julie Ann and Irwin Pauline Faye
Bought by
Smelser Julie Ann
Seller's Agent
Rene Bartum
EXP REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Donald DeLuca
GOLDEN OCALA REAL ESTATE INC
List Price
$15,400,000
Sold Price
$8,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000,000
-45.45%
Views
43

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2015
Closed on
Nov 5, 2015
Sold by
Pease Rosemary Gail and Manzanares Rebecca Ann Morales
Bought by
Smelser Bret and Smelser Julie
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Garcia
MCBRIDE LAND & DEV CO
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,000
-23.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2003
Sold by
Newcomb David Wayne and Gee Gail Thomas
Bought by
Gee Gail Thomas and Newcomb Gail

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2000
Sold by
Horn William G and Horn Kimberly L
Bought by
Newcomb David W and Newcomb Gail

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$918,750
Interest Rate
8.29%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $7,500,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed $100 First American Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $1,600,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $918,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/11/2025 12/11/25 Sold $8,400,000 +12.0% $796 / Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Price Changed $7,500,000 -51.3% $711 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 For Sale $15,400,000 +862.5% $1,460 / Sq Ft
05/10/2020 05/10/20 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Sold $1,600,000 -23.8% $584 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/07/2015 10/07/15 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2015 01/15/15 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $766 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $20,908 $1,240,185 -- --
2024 $19,559 $1,128,598 -- --
2023 $18,238 $1,027,516 $0 $0
2022 $14,903 $837,032 $0 $0
2021 $13,604 $761,494 $138,412 $623,082
2020 $13,679 $760,080 $147,707 $612,373
2019 $30,966 $1,820,822 $1,210,002 $610,820
2018 $27,018 $1,668,003 $1,124,590 $543,413
2017 $23,279 $1,376,076 $854,119 $521,957
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: OM710515

Stellar MLS

APN: 20942-000-00

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