Fellowship is an unincorporated rural community in northwest Marion County, centered on US 27 about nine miles northwest of downtown Ocala, with a 34482 mailing address. Settled in 1835, it is one of the oldest communities in the county. Today the name covers small farms, acreage, horse property, ranch and manufactured homes, and a few small subdivisions such as Fellowship Acres. It is not a planned community, so each parcel needs its own checks on zoning, well and septic, flood zone, and access.
Where Fellowship is
The historic center of Fellowship sits on US 27 west of the World Equestrian Center, near the 1971 Fellowship historical marker and Fellowship Baptist Church at 10500 N US Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482. Wikipedia places the community near the intersection of US 27 and County Road 464, at about 29.247 N, 82.292 W, and roadside mapping puts it about nine miles northwest of Ocala and about 13 miles southeast of Williston in Levy County.
Fellowship has no official boundary, and the listing portals stretch the name a long way. Homes.com, for example, groups 6,913 homes and several zip codes under a “Fellowship” neighborhood, far beyond the old crossroads. When you see a listing labeled Fellowship, check the actual address, parcel, and distance from US 27 rather than relying on the label.
A short history
According to the marker placed by Woodmen of the World in 1971, Fellowship was settled in 1835 on land that had been part of the hunting grounds of Seminole leader Emathla. The community grew around a Baptist church organized in 1844, Masonic Lodge No. 53 in 1862, a public school in 1873, and Woodmen of the World Camp No. 498 in 1914. It was also the boyhood home of Richard Ervin, who later served as Florida Attorney General and Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
Fellowship Baptist Church marked its 175th anniversary in 2019, and the Florida Baptist Convention describes it as the 17th oldest church in Florida. Its oldest standing building is a one-room schoolhouse built in 1948. The church still sits in a wooded, rural setting surrounded by large tracts of land, which tells you a lot about the area.
What you will find for sale
Fellowship is a mix rather than a single product. In October 2026 the portals showed:
- Acreage and farms: Homes.com listed 115 Fellowship-area homes and parcels with acreage. Zillow's Fellowship page showed tracts such as 5 acres on NW 95th Avenue Road, 10.89 acres on NW 115th Avenue, 21.18 acres on NW 50th Lane Road, and 34.31 acres on NW 110th Avenue, from about $625,000 to about $4.49 million.
- Small lots and older homes: lots near US 27 and NW 46th Street under $350,000, and manufactured and ranch homes at the low end of the range.
- Fellowship Acres: a small subdivision of mostly 3 and 4 bedroom single-family homes around NW 109th Avenue, NW 8th Street, and NW 10th Place (34482). Neighborhoods.com reports homes built from 1999 to 2018, lots up to about 3 acres, and closed sales from $243,000 to $320,000, with three active listings in October 2026.
The wide price spread is the point: a two-bedroom manufactured home and a 30-acre equestrian estate can both be called Fellowship. See horse property and acreage and the land buying guide if land is your focus.
Checks that matter on a Fellowship property
- Zoning and land use: confirm the zoning and future land use with Marion County Growth Services before you plan a barn, a second dwelling, a lot split, or a business. Northwest Marion County includes the county's Farmland Preservation Area, which ties into the Transfer of Development Rights program, so ask whether the parcel is inside it.
- Well and septic: most rural parcels here are not on central water and sewer. Test the well water and inspect the septic system during your inspection period, and check the parcel on the DEP springs priority focus area map, since some areas have added septic requirements. See homes with private well and septic.
- Agricultural classification: a seller's greenbelt classification can end if you do not continue a bona fide commercial agricultural use, and your tax bill resets after a sale. The 34482 property tax guide explains both.
- Access and roads: some parcels front county-maintained roads and others use private or graded roads. Confirm legal access, who maintains the road, and any easements on the survey and title commitment.
- Deed restrictions: there is no community-wide HOA, but individual subdivisions may record restrictions on manufactured homes, livestock, minimum square footage, or fences. Ask for the recorded documents.
- Flood zone, insurance, and internet: check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, quote insurance on the house and any barns or outbuildings, and confirm internet options at the address before you rely on remote work.
What the market looks like
Homes.com's broad Fellowship area showed a $290,700 median sale price over the prior 12 months (up 7%), a $309,900 median list price, 339 homes for sale, 639 sales, an average of 115 days on market, and about 6.4 months of supply in October 2026. Because that area is much larger than the historic community, treat those figures as context, not a price for any one property. For a specific parcel, Cristian pulls comparable sales with similar acreage, improvements, and road access.
For sellers
Buyers for rural Fellowship property ask about acreage, fencing, barns, well and septic age, road access, and whether the land is classified agricultural. Gather your survey, permits for outbuildings, septic and well records, and your last tax bill before you list. The Ocala seller guide covers pricing and prep.
For investors
Land holds, small farms, and rentals here are underwritten very differently. Confirm zoning and density before you assume a lot can be split, budget for well and septic replacement on older homes, and model taxes as non-homestead property without counting on agricultural classification. Talk with a CPA, and see the investment guide.
Getting around: approximate drive times
| From central Fellowship (US 27) to | Approximate drive |
|---|---|
| World Equestrian Center (NW 80th Ave) | About 5 to 10 minutes |
| I-75 at US 27 | About 10 to 15 minutes |
| Downtown Ocala | About 20 to 25 minutes |
| Williston | About 20 minutes |
| Gainesville | About 40 to 50 minutes |
Estimates based on distance and typical traffic; check a mapping app for your exact route and time of day.
Schools
Public school assignments in Marion County are set by address, and rural 34482 addresses can be zoned to different schools than nearby subdivisions. Use the Marion County Public Schools zoned school locator for the exact property, and see the Ocala schools overview.
Nearby in 34482
East along US 27 you reach the World Equestrian Center, Golden Ocala, and the Ocala Palms 55+ community near I-75. The 34482 zip code guide covers the whole zip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fellowship in Ocala, FL?
Fellowship is an unincorporated community in northwest Marion County on US 27, about nine miles northwest of downtown Ocala and west of the World Equestrian Center. Fellowship Baptist Church at 10500 N US Hwy 27 uses an Ocala, FL 34482 address.
What zip code is Fellowship, Florida?
Fellowship addresses use Ocala, FL 34482. Listing portals also apply the Fellowship name to a much larger area, so confirm the zip and parcel for any specific property.
Is Fellowship an HOA community?
No. Fellowship is a rural area, not a planned community, so there is no community-wide HOA. Individual subdivisions such as Fellowship Acres may have recorded deed restrictions, so ask for the documents.
How old is Fellowship?
The 1971 Woodmen of the World historical marker says Fellowship was settled in 1835. Fellowship Baptist Church was organized in 1844 and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2019.
What kinds of homes are in Fellowship?
Acreage and small farms, horse property, ranch homes, manufactured homes, vacant land, and small subdivisions such as Fellowship Acres, where homes were built from 1999 to 2018 on lots up to about 3 acres.
Do Fellowship homes have city water and sewer?
Most rural parcels use a private well and septic system. Order a well water test and septic inspection during your inspection period, and check whether the parcel is in a springs priority focus area.
How far is Fellowship from the World Equestrian Center?
Roughly 5 to 10 minutes by car along US 27 from central Fellowship, depending on the exact address.
Your local guide
Cristian Gonzalez, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · FL License #3633800 · LinkedIn
Born and raised in Marion County and a U.S. Navy Veteran, Cristian helps buyers sort out rural property in northwest Ocala: zoning, acreage, well and septic, road access, and taxes. Before you offer on a Fellowship parcel, he pulls the parcel card, survey, and comparable land sales.
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Related Ocala resources
Sources
- Historical Marker Database: Fellowship, Florida marker (Woodmen of the World, 1971)
- Wikipedia: Fellowship, Florida
- Florida Baptist Convention: Ocala church, 17th oldest in state, celebrates 175th anniversary (January 2020)
- Roadside Thoughts: Fellowship, Marion County profile and distances
- Homes.com: Fellowship neighborhood guide and market data (October 2026)
- Homes.com: Fellowship homes with acreage (October 2026)
- Zillow: Fellowship, Ocala listings (October 2026)
- Neighborhoods.com: Fellowship Acres (October 2026)
- Marion County: Farmland Preservation and Transfer of Development Rights (County Connection, April 2011)
- Florida DEP: Springs priority focus area map
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Marion County Public Schools: Find your zoned school
General information only, not legal, tax, survey, or lending advice. Community boundaries are informal, and listing and market figures are third-party snapshots that change daily. Zoning, land use, deed restrictions, utilities, and school assignments vary by parcel; confirm with Marion County, the Marion County Property Appraiser, Marion County Public Schools, a surveyor, an attorney, a CPA, or a licensed lender. Drive times are estimates. Equal Housing Opportunity.