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14840 W Highway 40

OCALA, FL 34481

– beds
1 bath
1,008 sqft
~244 acre lot
$7,936 per sqft
2005 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / JOAN PLETCHER

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 11, 2025 •

MLS# OM660011 —

The Building

Year Built:

2005
New Construction:

false
Builder Name:

Rick Wilcox
Architectural Style:

Other
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Blinds
Building Area Total:

1008
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Tile
Additional Rooms:

Den/Library/Office
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1008
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

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.
Latitude:

29.134638
Longitude:

-82.364226
Coordinates:

-82.364226, 29.134638

The Property

Parcel Number:

2090902900
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Farm
Property Condition:

Completed
Lot Size Acres:

224.51
Lot Size Area:

244.23
Lot Size SqFt:

10638659
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Total Acres:

200 to less than 500
Zoning:

A1
Current Use:

Horses
Direction Faces:

Northwest
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Lighting
Fencing:

Board
Horse Amenities:

5/8+ Mile Track
# of Paddocks Pastures:

42
Vegetation:

Mature Landscaping
Water Source:

Well
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

x
Additional Parcels:

true
Additional Parcels Description:

2008-006-001
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

NA
Tax Block:

NA
Tax Legal Description:

SEC 01 TWP 16 RGE 19 TRS 3.4.5 BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESC AS: COM AT THE W 1/4 COR OF SEC 36 TH N 00-10-40 E 2009.24 FT TH N 57-30-36 E 748.45 FT TO THE POB TH S 00-10-53 W 1204.27 FT TH N 89-53-32 E 646.20 FT TH S 00-06-22 W 1205.86 FT TH S 00-10- 02 W 1324.69 FT TH S 89-56-52 W 1277.33 FT TH S 00-00-06 W 1323.50 FT TH S 00-05-31 W 2650.43 FT TH N 89-52-19 E 2648.84 FT TH N 00-02-39 E 2645.76 FT TH N 00-30-58 W 1324.75 FT TH N 00-01-59 E 2651.81 FT TH S 89-53-32 W 1882.04 FT TH N 00-10-53 E 11 60.61 FT TH S 57-30-36 W 142.56 FT TO THE POB & EXC TR 4 COM W 1/4 COR TH N 00-10-40 E 2009.24 FT TO PT ON SLY ROW HEY 40 TH N 57-30-36 E 795.97 FT TO POB TH S 00-10-53 W 1189.71 FT TH N 89-53-32 E 646.15 FT TH S 00-06-22 W 140 FT TH N
Tax Exemptions:

Agricultural Exemption
Tax Book Number:

5564/1674
Tax Annual Amount:

$11,071.57

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

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Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected
Sewer:

Septic Tank

Appliances

Appliances:

None
Laundry Features:

None

Schools

Elementary School:

Dunnellon Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School:

Dunnellon Middle School
High School:

Dunnellon High School

The Community

Subdivision Name:

NA
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$8,000,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$42,837
Taxes	$922
Insurance	$2,200
Utilities	$119 See report
Total	$46,078/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/30/25 May 30, 2025	Relisted	STELLAR_MLS	$8,000,000	-17.9%
8/14/24 Aug 14, 2024	Pending	STELLAR_MLS	$9,750,000
6/29/23 Jun 29, 2023	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$9,750,000

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This house located in FL 34481 is currently for sale for $8,000,000. 14840 W Highway 40 is a 1,008 square foot house with – beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 733 days. This house is in the attendance area of Dunnellon Elementary School, Dunnellon Middle School, and Dunnellon High School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and JOAN PLETCHER.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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