BIRMINGHAM, AL - Crest Residential, a leading developer of high-quality multifamily communities across the Southeast, has announced the groundbreaking of Pomona, a new 225-unit luxury apartment community in Ocala, Florida.
Pomona will include seven three-story apartment buildings, along with a leasing center and clubhouse. The development offers a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts with upscale features including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, oversized bedrooms, walk-in closets, private screened balconies, luxury wood-style flooring, and full-size washers and dryers.
Residents will have access to a wide range of top-tier amenities that support a healthy, relaxing, and socially engaging lifestyle. These amenities include a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, coffee bar, resident business center and private conference rooms, luxury pet spa and park, a pickleball and volleyball court, and outdoor entertaining and gaming spaces.
“Ocala is a dynamic and growing market with a strong demand for high-quality rental housing,” said Matt Benak, president of Crest Residential. “Pomona will help address this demand by providing well-located, well-designed apartment homes that meet the needs of the area’s expanding workforce and residential base.”
Strategically located near SR200 and the I-75 corridor, Pomona offers direct access to employment centers, retail, and dining destinations. The community is adjacent to HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and sits near Ocala’s primary commercial corridor, providing both convenience and connectivity for residents and making it one of the area’s most desirable living options.
The project team includes architect Fifth Dimension design, civil engineer Kimley Horn, general contractor Crest Building Group and interior designer Catori Design House. The community will be expertly managed by Carter Haston.
Construction began March 2025 and pre-leasing is slated to begin in 2Q26.
About Crest Residential: Crest Residential is a vertically integrated multifamily development, construction and investment firm focused on ground-up development and acquisition opportunities throughout the Southeast. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the Crest team has a combined development history of 6,500 units with a total investment of $850MM. To learn more, visit www.crestres.com