Questions to Ask Before Buying A Manufactured Home

Posted by Duke Rountree on February 14, 2025

Manufactured homes offer a more affordable housing option, typically costing about a third of a site-built home. These modern homes attract various buyers, from first-time homeowners to retirees. However, challenges can exist, such as zoning restrictions and limited financing options.

While traditional mortgages may offer lower interest rates, personal property loans are often used for these homes, though they come with higher rates. Whether you own the land underneath the home can impact its potential to appreciate in value, with land ownership boosting long-term value. Maintaining the home is also key to preserving value.

Before purchasing, it’s important to shop around for loans, understand ownership responsibilities, and plan for ongoing costs like taxes and maintenance. With proper research, manufactured homes can be a smart, cost-effective housing choice. Check out this website to learn more information.

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TBD NE 230TH PLACE, FORT MC COY- $6,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on February 11, 2025

Borders the Ocala National Forests and short drive to miles and miles and miles of OHV(Off Highway Vehicle) trails for 4 wheelers, SxS, Jeeps/Buggies and more. Located 10 minutes from downtown Fort McCoy with a grocery store, doctor’s office, pharmacy, hardware, gas station, pizza, and more. Short drive to Silver Springs which includes Walmart, Lowes, Bealls, Outback and many more of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants. Ocala is only another 10 minutes from Silver Springs with vibrant night life and lots of entertainment options and restaurants. Gainesville(Home of Florida Gators) is only 50 minutes to downtown. If you’re a fisherman, or hunter or simply love hiking, canoeing or kayaking you are in luck! Minutes to Ocklawaha River, Ocala National Forest, and many natural springs(Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs), horseback and walking trails, and off-road vehicle trails await your explorations. One-of-a-kind property and location! Ready for new owners!

Asking Price – $6,000

.22 Acres

9,583 Sq Ft

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13625 NE 167TH PLACE, FORT MCCOY – $100,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on February 6, 2025

Privacy and great location overlooking neighboring horse farm. 1.56 acres mainly wooded with some fencing and clearing, this beautiful lot includes a 1974 mobile home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 672 living square feet. Home needs some work but overall in good condition. The front yard includes chain link fencing and several gates for access to the property. Covered front porch is 276 square feet with rear wood sun deck and an attached covered 11’x20′ carport. Inside the home is spacious kitchen with plenty of nice cabinets and counter space plus range, dishwasher and microwave. Bedrooms are cozy in size and bathroom includes tub shower combo. Outside is really cool shed/workshop with power and water, plus outdoor shower and screen room for relaxing in the shade. Don’t miss this unique location and great deal. Located 10 minutes from downtown Fort McCoy with a grocery store, doctor’s office, pharmacy, hardware, gas station, pizza, and more. Short drive to Silver Springs which includes Walmart, Lowes, Bealls, Outback and many more of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants. Ocala is only another 10 minutes from Silver Springs with vibrant night life and lots of entertainment options and restaurants. Gainesville(Home of Florida Gators) is only 50 minutes to downtown. If you’re a fisherman, or hunter or simply love hiking, canoeing or kayaking you are in luck! Minutes to Ocklawaha River, Ocala National Forest, and many natural springs(Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs), horseback and walking trails, and off-road vehicle trails await your explorations. One-of-a-kind property and location! Ready for new owners!

Asking Price – $100,000

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Outdoor Shed with Screen Room & Out Door Shower
Fenced Area for Animals
Updated Kitchen Cabinets

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14515 NE 110TH AVENUE ROAD, FORT MC COY – $399,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on January 21, 2025

Attention to detail everywhere in this beautiful custom built 2021 concrete block pool home with metal garage/storage building. The property includes .66 acre oversized lot w/ large concrete driveway, mature landscaping and fenced back yard. Cozy front porch with rocking chairs for watching stunning sunsets welcomes you into the country style home. Home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms(bonus room could be 4th bedroom and currently used as den/playroom) with 2275 living square footage with metal roof. The living room is spacious in size with built in bookshelves, shiplap siding, recessed lighting, ceiling fan and lots of natural light from large picture window. Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Kitchen includes custom built wood cabinets w/ soft close features, granite countertops, all appliances included dining area both overlooking pool. Main bedroom is large in size with walk in closet and custom safe room. Main bathroom includes oversized tile walk in shower with glass door enclosure, tile floors, custom cabinetry with granite countertop. Short hallway leads to laundry area including cabinets w/ granite counters, sink, folding area and fold away drying racks. Bedroom 2 and 3 are nicely sized w/ large closets and bonus room is perfect for game/den/play room. Dining area door leads to back covered porch under overlooking the 15’x30′ in ground pool and 26×43′ concrete slab with caged screen room covering it all. Back yard is nice size, fenced and includes 35’x48′ metal workshop with concrete slab, 110/220 electric panel and water hook ups + 10′ attached overhang for hanging out with family and friends doing BBQ cookout or just relax in the shade. Located 5 minutes from downtown Fort McCoy with a grocery store, doctor’s office, pharmacy, hardware, gas station, pizza, and more. Short drive to Silver Springs which includes Walmart, Lowes, Bealls, Outback and many more of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants. Ocala is only another 10 minutes from Silver Springs with vibrant night life and lots of entertainment options and restaurants. Gainesville(Home of Florida Gators) is only 50 minutes to downtown. If you’re a fisherman, or hunter or simply love hiking, canoeing or kayaking you are in luck! Minutes to Ocklawaha River, Ocala National Forest, and many natural springs(Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs), horseback and walking trails, and off-road vehicle trails await your explorations. One-of-a-kind property and location! Ready for new owners! Schedule your appointment today!

Asking Price – $399,000

.66 Acres
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2,275 living square footage
26×43′ Screen Room
15’x30′ in Ground Pool
35’x48′ Metal Workshop

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21755 NE 135TH LANE, FORT MC COY – $174,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on January 21, 2025

Age is only a number! Don’t let age of this home fool you!!! Fully renovated 1977 manufactured home is located on large .78 acre wooded lot with access to Lake Kerr. Upon arriving at the home you drive into covered carport with concrete pad and sidewalk leading to 10’x22′ screen room. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 1056 living square footage with slider leading to private 11’x16′ wood deck under beautiful live oak trees. Inside you will find all new windows, doors, LVP flooring, paint and fully updated bathrooms. Living room and kitchen are open floor plan with lots on natural light. Includes large custom center island in kitchen with live edge wood top and lots of cabinets and counter top space with all appliances included. Main bedroom is nicely sized with good size closet and updated bathroom with double sink vanity and shower surround. Guest bedrooms are cozy in size and guest bathroom incudes all new vanity and tub/shower combo. Outside there is 24’x24′ attached cover area on rear of home and 10’x13′ metal storage building. Located in the heart of the Ocala National Forest w/ beautiful Salt Springs swim area, boat launch and short ride to Lake George and the St. Johns River. Salt Springs is also home to miles and miles of ATV/SxS, Horseback and hiking trails. Great fishing year round in the many lakes, rivers and forest ponds, and don’t forget about the excellent hunting too. Close to local shopping including grocery store, Dollar General, hardware, gas station, great restaurants, entertainment and more. Only short 30 minute drive to Ocala or Palatka for all your needs.

Asking Price – $174,000

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
.78 Acre Lot
10’x22′ Screen Room
11’x16′ Wood Deck
24’x24′ Covered Area
Metal Storage Building

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18600 NE 239TH COURT, FORT MCCOY – $166,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on January 17, 2025

Lake Delancy canal waterfront lot with approx. 150′ of frontage. 24’x26′ garage on property with well and septic. This would make a great new homesite to build or install manufactured home. You can ride hundreds of miles of OHV trails from this property into the Ocala National Forest. Lake Delancy is approximately 830 acres located near Salt Springs. Only a small fraction of the lake’s shoreline is private with residences, as the majority of shoreline is part of the Ocala National Forest. Great fishing year round. Close to miles and miles of OHV, horseback and hiking trails. Located 10 minutes from downtown Fort McCoy with a grocery store, doctor’s office, pharmacy, hardware, gas station, pizza, and more. Short drive to Silver Springs which includes Walmart, Lowes, Bealls, Outback and many more of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants. Ocala is only another 10 minutes from Silver Springs with vibrant night life and lots of entertainment options and restaurants. Gainesville(Home of Florida Gators) is only 50 minutes to downtown. If you’re a fisherman, or hunter or simply love hiking, canoeing or kayaking you are in luck! Minutes to Ocklawaha River, Ocala National Forest, and many natural springs(Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs), horseback and walking trails, and off-road vehicle trails await your explorations. One-of-a-kind property and location! Ready for new owners!

Asking price – $166,000

150′ Water Frontage
24’x26′ Garage
2 Parcel ID’s
.32 Acres

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13650 NE 238TH COURT, SALT SPRINGS – $349,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on January 8, 2025

100′ LAKE KERR CANAL WATERFRONT MODULAR HOME. Located on beautiful KERR KEY canal, this 2012 modular home, great condition is one canal from Lake Kerr(spring fed 2800 acres). Scenic 1+ miles in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. Bring your boat (community ramp available*). As you arrive you are greeted by large live oak tree, landscaping, 13×28′ pole barn and concrete slab 24×30′ with gravel drive. Home is immaculate, well maintained and great condition with 1296 living square feet(27’x48′). Includes 3 bedroom(1 room w/ no closet) and 2 bathrooms. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings: spacious living room, dining area is just off kitchen with island sink and breakfast bar, lots of cabinets and counter top space with all appliance included. Main bedroom is nice size with carpet and private bath including double sink vanity, walk-in shower enclosure, built in cabinets and walk in closet. Bedroom 2 includes carpet and nice sized closet. Bedroom 3/office/den is nicely sized with carpet as well. Inside laundry includes washer and dryer and leads to 288 s.f. Florida room with vinyl sliding windows and mini-split unit for heat and air. Florida room overlooks canal waterfront and access to new composite deck w/ 672 s.f. with beautiful view of canal and boat house. Outside includes 10×20′ boat house w/ 30′ walkway and 10×12′ plus 12×12′ wood storage buildings. This home has it all and is ready for new owners. Updates: 2022 – Boat House w/ Metal Roof, Seawall updated with new poles and tie backs, Pole Barn/Carport 2023 – HVAC, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer, Composite Deck 2024 – Water Heater 40 Gallon Great boating, fishing, hunting and hiking. Awesome lake for every kind of water sport: wakeboarding, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing or just going for relaxing boat cruise. Close to Centennial OHV Trailhead with endless miles for every type of off-roading.Located in the heart of the Ocala National Forest w/ beautiful Salt Springs swim area, boat launch and short ride to Lake George and the St. Johns River. Salt Springs is also home to miles and miles of ATV/SxS, Horseback and hiking trails. Great fishing year round in the many lakes, rivers and forest ponds, and don’t forget about the excellent hunting too. Close to local shopping including grocery store, Dollar General, hardware, gas station, great restaurants, entertainment and more. Only short 40 minute drive to Ocala or 30 minutes to Palatka for all your needs.

Asking Price – $349,000

13×28 Pole Barn
24×30 Gravel Drive
3 Bedroom
2 Bathroom
Florida Room
Boat House & Composite Deck

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18780 N US HIGHWAY 301, CITRA – $169,900

Posted by Duke Rountree on December 20, 2024

Great location with easy access to Ocala and Gainesville. Very private location with 1993 Manufactured home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1400 square feet on 1.5 acres. Home includes oversized main bedroom, metal roof, updated interior paint, laminate flooring and more. Citra, Florida is known as the home of the pineapple orange, (originally called the Hickory orange) a name coined in 1883 for an orange (fruit) with an aroma reminiscent of the pineapple. It is home to a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences plant research facility. Some funs things to do include visiting Animal Rescue Sanctuary or stop by The Orange Shop for fresh squeezed Florida Orange Juice or some cool merchandise. Skunkie Acres offers horse back riding and every local loves visiting Crones Cradle Conserve with great outdoor gardens and country store full of local homemade foods and stuff. Located just short drive to Ocala or Gainesville, don’t miss this great property surrounded by horse country.

Asking Price – $169,900

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TBD NE 220TH STREET, FORT MCCOY – $70,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on December 3, 2024

6.05 Acres with paved road access on NE 220 Street just minutes outside of Fort McCoy. This A-1(Agricultural) property is treed and ready for new homesite. Portion of the property is in 100 year flood zone. This acreage is close to many lakesDowntown Fort McCoy with a grocery store, doctor’s office, pharmacy, hardware, gas station, pizza, and more. Short drive to Silver Springs which includes Walmart, Lowes, Bealls, Outback and many more of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants. Ocala is only another 10 minutes from Silver Springs with vibrant night life and lots of entertainment options and restaurants. Gainesville(Home of Florida Gators) is only 50 minutes to downtown. If you’re a fisherman, or hunter or simply love hiking, canoeing or kayaking you are in luck! Minutes to Ocklawaha River, Ocala National Forest, and many natural springs(Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs), horseback and walking trails, and off-road vehicle trails await your explorations. One-of-a-kind property and location! Ready for new owners!

Asking Price – $70,000

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12360 SE 87TH TERRACE, BELLEVIEW – $259,900

Posted by Duke Rountree on October 27, 2024

Great home, great location and more! This beautiful property located on paved fenced .58 acres with electric double gate entrance. Don’t let the 1997 age of the home fool you because the sellers have done tons of updates and upgrades…here goes! Upon arriving at the home you see concrete driveway leading to 24’x20′ metal covered carport and inviting 12’x20′ covered front deck. Upon entering the home you are greeted with a spacious open floor plan including 2128 living square feet. Kitchen is stunning with updated wood cabinets including soft close features, under cabinet lighting, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances(Refrigerator[Side by Side], Range, Built In Microwave, Dishwasher)and granite counter tops. Family room is spacious in size and has a wood burning fireplace and leads to the covered porch. Living room is large overlooking the formal dining area. Main bedroom is 13’x13′ with a bonus room currently used as an office/den and also a large walk-in closet. Main bathroom has been updated including; double sink vanity, tiled shower w/ glass entry door, multi-head full body fixture and privacy toilet. Guest bedrooms are all nicely sized and the guest bathroom has been updated with new tiled shower, glass door, vanity, lighting and more. Flooring has also been updated with LVP throughout excluding the main bedroom and bedroom 2 including carpet. There is also an inside laundry room with washer and dryer included and door leading to the back yard. The yard has many great features including irrigation along front and side of home where there are 2 blueberry, 2 peach, 2 apple trees and 2 grape bushes. There is a smaller metal storage shed but the star of the exterior is the 30’x24′ metal building including roll up door, concrete slab and water. Close to the town of Belleview and the famous Villages with lots of opportunity for shopping, dining, golf, entertainment and more. One-of-a-kind property and location! Ready for new owners!

Asking Price – $259,900

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2128 Living Sq Ft .
58 Acres
39×24 Metal Building
24×20 Metal Carport

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Author: Duke Rountree