Improved Agricultural Land for Sale in Ocala, Florida
14840 W Highway 40, Ocala, FL 34481
Under contract-accepting backup offers. This stunning 244.23 +/- acre horse training facility provides a truly turnkey equestrian experience! Nestled in NW Marion County, it's conveniently located just 10 miles from the World Equestrian Center and 10 miles from OBS Sales.
The facility boasts six barns with a total of 198 stalls, including two spacious 40-stall center aisle barns, a 38-stall shed row barn, a 24-stall shed row barn, a 30-stall shed row barn, and a 26-stall shed row barn. With versatility to accommodate any discipline, this property presents exceptional training opportunities on dirt and turf surfaces.
The facility features a professionally designed irrigated 1 +/- mile dirt racetrack and a 7/8 mile +/- turf track, ensuring optimal conditions for training while offering a viewing stand for spectators to enjoy the action. Watching Park Farm is truly a horse trainer's paradise, equipped with all the essential amenities for a successful equestrian operation.
Among the remarkable facilities is an equestrian swimming pool complete with a deck and secure PVC fencing for safety, (7) European walkers, (12) round pens, (3) riding arenas, (42) lush green paddocks, automatic waterers, an office, (2) workshops/storage buildings, a gated entrance, underground piping for water/sewer lines, and ornamental landscaping.
The entire property is secured with 4 and 5-board fencing and offers picturesque building sites to construct your dream home overlooking the farm. The equestrian facilities are first-rate, designed to support top-quality training for thoroughbreds or any breed of your choice. The farm also boasts a rich legacy of graduates, which includes 1 horse of the year, 7 Eclipse champions, 2 Kentucky Derby winners, 3 Preakness winners, 1 Belmont winner, 9 Breeders Cup winners, 43 individual Grade 1 winners, and a vast number of Grade 2 & Grade 3 winners.
Location
- Street address
- 14840 W Highway 40
- County
- Marion County
- Elevation
- 102 feet
Directions
From Ocala - Travel West on Hwy 40 cross the intersection of Hwy 40 and SW 140th Ave - The property will be on the South side of the road - Look for a gate with "EW" on it with white columns.
Property details
- Acreage
- 224.51 acres
- Zoning
- A1
- Builder
- Rick Wilcox
- MLS #
- MFRMLS OM660011
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2022
- $11,072
Parcels
- 20909-029-00
Legal description
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Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Farm
Exterior
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Features
- Fencing, Lighting
Structure
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 4
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Office
- Flooring
- Tile
- Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s)
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnellon Elementary School | Elementary | — | — |
| Dunnellon Middle School | Middle | — | — |
| Dunnellon High School | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2025 | Under contract | $8,000,000 | — | MFRMLS |
| May 30, 2025 | Back on market | $8,000,000 | — | MFRMLS |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Under contract | $9,750,000 | — | MFRMLS |
| June 29, 2023 | New listing | $9,750,000 | — | MFRMLS |
