9TH AVE, Ocala, FL 34470

Strategically positioned at the corner of NE 2nd Street & NE 9th Avenue W, this parcel sits just minutes from Historic Downtown Ocala. The site offers the perfect balance of proximity to downtown restaurants, retail, and cultural amenities. Surrounded by established neighborhoods and steady rental demand, this lot is one of the few remaining infill development opportunities in the Ocala core. **Lot Size: ±2.56 acres **Downtown-Adjacent Location: Less than 1 mile to Ocala’s Historic Square, restaurants, shops, and cultural venues - Infill Opportunity **Zoning: R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) **Density Allowed: 12 units/acre | ±30 units max by code **Permitted Uses: Multi-family dwellings, single-family homes, two-family and multi-family dwellings, residence-office and residence-galleries, bed & breakfast, assisted living facility **Special Exceptions Possible: Professional offices, day care, churches, recreation facilities, neighborhood wellness centers **Parking Requirement: 1.5 spaces/unit. Additional spaces may be required for amenities. **Utilities: City water and sewer are nearby **Neighborhood Context: Surrounded by long-standing homes, an opportunity for a well-positioned, modern infill product. **Corner Exposure: Frontage on both NE 2nd St & NE 9th Ave for easy access and design flexibility **Connectivity: Access to major corridors, including US 301/441 and SR 40 This site represents a rare chance to deliver new housing just outside the downtown core — close enough to enjoy the amenities. Ideal for an investor, builder, or developer looking to capture demand for modern apartments or townhomes close to downtown Ocala’s growing market.