| Name | Smith Lake Shores |
| Type of community | Age-restricted community ? |
| Lot rent range | $370 - $740 |
| Office Phone | (352) 347-6060 |
| Total # of lots | 269 |
| Pet policy |
Pet friendly Pet restrictions apply 2 pets up to 30lbs.each - Pet restrictions |
| Community owner type | Private individual |
| Year built | 1980 |
| Total number of vacancies | 5+ |
| Average monthly HOA/Lot Rent fees | $468 |
| Water type | Well |
| Sewer type | Septic |
| Street width | Average |
| Parking | Off-street |
| Street type | Paved |
| Climate Zone Rating | HOT-HUMID |
| Security |
Gated community |
The lot rent ranges from $370 - $740 per month and includes:
| Trash pickup | Landscaping | Water |
| Sewer | ||
Smith Lake Shores is a gated, 55+ community on East Highway 25 in Belleview, offering waterfront living with direct access to outdoor recreation. The park has been established since 1980 and maintains 269 lots across a mature, well-maintained setting.
Lot rent runs $370–$740 monthly and includes water, sewer, trash pickup, and landscaping - utilities are sourced from the community’s well and septic system. The area sits in Marion County’s central Florida region, within a short drive of Ocala’s shopping, dining, and medical services. Belleview itself offers a quieter, rural character while remaining accessible to larger amenities.
The community welcomes pets (up to 2 per lot, 30 lbs. each) and currently has 5+ available lots. Off-street parking and paved streets support easy navigation, and the waterfront setting appeals to residents interested in boating and water-based recreation.
Currently 5+ vacancies available.
| Billiards | Bingo | Boat storage |
| Horseshoes | Clubhouse | Recreation facilities |
| Shuffleboard courts | Swimming pool | Tennis courts |
| Bocce ball | Library | Game room |
| Sidewalks | Ping pong table | Cards |
| Holiday Parties | Exercise Room | Pool Table |
Smith Lake Shores is located in Climate Zone 1. A HOT-HUMID climate is defined as a region that receives more than 20 inches (50 cm) of annual precipitation, and where the monthly average outdoor temperature remains above 67°F (19.5°C) throughout the year.
Knowing your area’s climate zone (as assigned by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program into one of eight zones), can help you predict your heating and cooling needs. Humidity and temperature can of course vary, even by county.
The Building America HOT-HUMID climate zone corresponds to the portions of IECC zones 2 and 3 in the dry category.
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