Yes, a second Ocala Target is moving forward. Marion County's Development Review Committee has given an initial green light to a Target near State Road 200 and SW 80th Avenue, next to the Walmart Neighborhood Market. The developer still has to submit signed building plans, so no opening date has been announced.
Retail follows rooftops, and southwest Ocala has added a lot of rooftops. The newest sign is a second Target on the State Road 200 corridor, on the edge of On Top of the World. It is not open, and it is not fully permitted. But it cleared an important county step this fall, and if you own, rent, or are shopping for a home in southwest Ocala, it is worth understanding what is actually on paper.
What happened
On November 4, WKMG News 6 reported that "the Marion County Development Review Committee has already given the project an initial green light." The site plan puts the store next to the Walmart Neighborhood Market along State Road 200, and the store would be nearly nine miles from Ocala's existing Target. The next step is for the developer to submit signed building plans to the committee, and what happens after that depends on whether those plans are approved.
The details come from the site plan itself. In June, Ocala-News.com reported that a major site plan called "Target of Ocala" was filed with the Development Review Committee on June 1 by Cornerstone Ocala Properties, LLC. According to that report:
- Size and site: a 128,880-square-foot store on a 13.91-acre portion of a larger parcel near SR 200 and SW 80th Avenue, along the border of On Top of the World.
- Parking: 432 standard spaces plus 24 online pickup spaces, with golf cart parking and a concrete walk-around.
- Access: new connections to SW 80th Avenue, SW 90th Street, and SW 93rd Street Road. The plans "explicitly state there will be no direct access point from State Road 200."
- History: the original application dates to October 2025, and the June filing was the third version of the site plan. At that point it had approvals from the Fire Marshal and Planning and Zoning, with comments still open from the County Engineer and Parks and Recreation.
Not everyone is happy about it. WKMG quoted one nearby resident who worries about traffic on side roads, including SW 80th Avenue: "Ugh. Not more traffic and not another target." Another resident said a second location could ease traffic for people who currently drive across town.
It is not the only big box on the corridor
The same stretch has a Home Depot in the pipeline. Ocala-News.com noted a 134,807-square-foot Home Depot site plan just down SR 200. In January, Spectrum News 13 reported on a proposed Home Depot near the On Top of the World entrance on SW 99th Street Road, where a Kimley-Horn traffic analysis for Home Depot estimated 4,171 new daily trips. That analysis estimated delays of just under four minutes without planned turn-lane and signal improvements, and just over one minute with them.
What it means for buyers
- Convenience is real, but so is traffic. A Target and a Home Depot within a short drive (or golf cart ride) changes daily errands for a lot of SW Ocala homes. The tradeoff is more cars on the side streets that feed those sites. Drive SW 80th Avenue, SW 90th Street, and SW 93rd Street Road at rush hour before you commit to a home that backs up to one of them.
- Read the site plan, not the rumor. Ask for the location of driveways, buffers, and stormwater ponds relative to any home you are considering. The county's Development Review Committee records are public, and I can help you find what has been filed near a specific address.
- Do not pay for a store that is not built. No opening date has been published. Price your offer on today's comparable sales in the SR 200 corridor ZIP code, not on a future shopping trip.
What it means for sellers
- It is a talking point, not a pricing tool. If your home is near the site, buyers will ask about it. Some will see shopping close by as a plus; others will see traffic. You will not know which buyer you get, so lead with the home and let the location speak for itself.
- Be accurate in your marketing. Say "proposed" or "planned," not "coming soon," until the store has final approvals. Overstating a project that is still in review can create problems with buyers later.
- Homes that back up to the access roads need a plan. If your lot faces SW 80th Avenue, SW 90th Street, or SW 93rd Street Road, think about landscaping, fencing, and how you show the home. For a pricing review, see my Ocala seller page or sellocalahome.com.
What it means for investors
- Retail can support rental demand, but it is not a guarantee. Tenants value short trips to groceries and household stores. That can help leasing, but rents still follow local supply and wages, so underwrite with today's rent comps.
- Watch the land around the anchors. Big box stores often bring outparcel pads for restaurants and services. Check the full parcel plans before you buy vacant land or a small commercial site nearby, and confirm zoning and permitted uses with the county.
- Mind the timeline. This plan has been in review since October 2025. Projects like this can take longer than headlines suggest, so do not build a resale plan around an opening date nobody has announced.
What I'd do this week
- Buyers looking near SR 200: drive the access roads during morning and evening rush hour before making an offer.
- Anyone under contract near the site: ask your agent to pull the Development Review Committee filings for the parcel and nearby parcels.
- Sellers near SW 80th Avenue: update your listing language to "proposed Target" and gather recent sales from your subdivision.
- Investors: compare rents in the corridor against the rest of Marion County using my Ocala ZIP code guide, and keep the On Top of the World area in context with my community guide.
- Everyone: put the next Development Review Committee agenda on your calendar if you want to follow the signed building plans.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the new Target in Ocala going?
The proposed store is near State Road 200 and SW 80th Avenue in southwest Ocala, next to the Walmart Neighborhood Market and along the border of On Top of the World. WKMG reports it would be nearly nine miles from Ocala's existing Target.
When will the second Ocala Target open?
No opening date has been announced. Marion County's Development Review Committee gave the project an initial green light, and the developer still needs to submit signed building plans for review. Construction timing depends on those approvals.
Will the new Target have an entrance on State Road 200?
No, based on the site plan reported by Ocala-News.com. The plans show access from SW 80th Avenue, SW 90th Street, and SW 93rd Street Road, and state there will be no direct access point from State Road 200. That is why nearby residents are focused on side-street traffic.
Will a new Target raise home values near SR 200?
There is no guarantee. Some buyers value shopping close by, while others avoid added traffic, and home values still follow comparable sales, condition, and interest rates. Price any purchase or sale on recent sales near the home, not on a store that is not built yet.
What else is planned along SR 200 near On Top of the World?
A Home Depot is also in the pipeline. Ocala-News.com reported a 134,807-square-foot Home Depot site plan on the corridor, and Spectrum News 13 reported a traffic analysis estimating 4,171 new daily trips for a proposed Home Depot near SW 99th Street Road.
Sources
- WKMG News 6: Second Target store proposed near State Road 200 in Marion County (Nov. 4, 2026)
- Ocala-News.com: Site plans detail new Target coming to southwest Ocala (June 2, 2026)
- Spectrum News 13: New business on SR-200 to add more traffic in Marion County (Jan. 26, 2026)
This article is general information based on published news reports and filed site plans, not legal, tax, insurance, or lending advice, and no guarantee of any project, timeline, or property value. Plans can change during county review. Confirm zoning, permits, and property details with Marion County, a real estate attorney, or the appropriate professional.
Cristian Gonzalez, REALTOR, eXp Realty
FL License #3633800 · Ocala, Marion County, Florida · Published November 5, 2026