Del Webb Stone Creek: a 55+ active adult community in Ocala
Del Webb Stone Creek sits in Ocala, Florida, a few minutes from On Top of the World, and a golf cart path connects the two communities directly. That link gives Stone Creek residents easy access to On Top of the World's town center, cultural center, and Circle Square without getting in a car.
Community size and where development stands
Stone Creek is planned for roughly 4,000 homes. About 3,500 are finished, so new buyers still have a window of a couple of years to get in. Resale buyers, meanwhile, get the benefit of mature landscaping and whatever upgrades previous owners put in.
Home types and prices
Most homes are single-family; attached villas exist but rarely hit the market. New construction starts around $315,000 and climbs from there depending on lot and upgrades. Resale homes are now turning up in the high $200,000s, which wasn't realistic last year when prices that low were almost impossible to find.
HOA fees and what each tier covers
Stone Creek has no CDD fees, which helps keep overall carrying costs down. The HOA itself comes in three tiers, depending on the section of the community and when the home was built:
- Basic coverage: $250 to $296 per month
- Lawn care included: just under $400 per month ($396)
- Full exterior maintenance: around $700 per month, limited availability
Across comparable communities in the Ocala area, costs tend to balance out: communities with higher HOA fees usually cover services you'd otherwise pay for separately.
Amenities at Stone Creek
The community has a public golf course with a clubhouse that includes a bar and restaurant. The overall design reads more like a resort than a standard subdivision, which is the main draw for many buyers. The golf cart connection to On Top of the World effectively doubles the dining and entertainment options available within easy reach.
New construction vs. resale
Builders are currently running promotions on new homes at Stone Creek. The tradeoff is immature landscaping at first, plus the time it takes to establish a yard. Resale homes often come with upgrades the original owners paid for, sometimes $25,000 or more in improvements like plantation shutters and finished landscaping, already baked into the asking price.
What living there actually feels like
Residents who've settled in consistently say the community feels right, and the proximity to On Top of the World means a visit lets you compare both places in a single trip. The activity calendar and social scene are active enough that the resort comparison isn't just a marketing line.
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