Quick Facts
- Price Range
- Below $100k - Mid $200s
- Home Types
- Condos
- Number of Homes
- 4,959
- New/Resale
- Resale Homes Only
- Age Restrictions
- 55+
- Gated
- Yes
- Construction Dates
- 1960 - 1993
- Builder
- On Top of the World Communities
- 11 reviews
On Top of the World Clearwater Overview
On Top of the World in Clearwater is a 55+ community located in Pinellas County, Florida. Active adults living in On Top of the World Clearwater enjoy a great line up of amenities that keep them social and physical all year long. There are plenty of clubs and activities that they can join to build lifelong friendships with neighbors.
This age-restricted community consists of 96 condo buildings available on a resale-only basis. Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to the established homeowners' association that takes care of exterior-home care.
On Top of the World Clearwater Amenities
Residents living in On Top of the World Clearwater enjoy a myriad of amenities that are spread between two clubhouses. The main clubhouse is the East Recreation Center that houses the majority of the amenities for residents to use. The East Recreation Center has a fitness center, aerobics studio, billiards, library, computer room, card room, poker room, and catering kitchen. There are plenty of craft rooms like a woodworking shop, ceramics, lapidary, and arts and crafts studio. Homeowners can grab a quick bite to eat at the Good Karma Cafe.
Outdoor amenities at the East Recreation Center offer a variety of areas for physical recreation and social interaction. It has a heated outdoor pool, four tennis courts, eight horseshoe pits, twelve shuffleboard courts, and lawn bowling. Residents enjoy two golf courses, an 18-hole Chic Adams-designed course and a nine-hole course. Community transit is also available for residents so they can go to local grocery stores and get some shopping done.
The West Recreation Center features a fitness center, indoor spa, billiards room, multi-purpose room, and card room. Homeowners can also take a dip in the outdoor pool and spa, lounge on the patio, or take their pet for a stroll at the dog park. A fishing pier and lake provide an area for residents to kayak, fish, or canoe at their own leisure.
On Top of the World Clearwater Homes & Real Estate
On Top of the World was built between 1960 and 1993 by On Top of the World Communities. On Top of the World Clearwater has 96 condo buildings with a total of 4,959 units. Condo units range from about 850 to 1,750 square feet. They typically have one or two bedrooms, one to two bathrooms, and parking lot spaces. Some condo units feature marble or ceramic tile floors, hurricane shutters, Florida rooms, large pantries, and eat-in kitchens.
This active adult community is managed by a professional association. The homeowners' association (HOA) fee varies depending on the type of condo building and size of the unit. The monthly association fee typically covers the cost of exterior-home maintenance, common areas, and access to amenities.
On Top of the World Clearwater Lifestyle
Homeowners have more time to participate in fun clubs, events, and activities thanks to the HOA taking care of tedious home chores. Residents can instead spend time joining the Canadian club, computer club or travel club. They can spend their days learning a new skill like line dancing, knitting, or writing. Making friends is easy with the snowbirds club or ladies exercise group.
Neighbors can share similar interests in the stamp collectors group or jesters club. They can utilize the community bus to take short trips to the store or run errands with neighbors. On Top of the World offers so many clubs and activities that residents are sure to never have a dull moment while living in this thriving social environment.
Area
Situated in Clearwater, Florida, On Top of the World Clearwater offers active adult homeowners a convenient location near everyday conveniences. The community is close to Highway 19, which makes driving around town a breeze. Shopping options are plentiful with Cypress Point Shopping Center, Walmart Supercenter and Publix Super Market just a few minutes away.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love having access to parks for recreation like Moccasin Lake Nature Park, Northeast Coachman Park, and Cliff Stephens Park. Great medical facilities can be found at Morton Plant Hospital that's only seven miles away. When traveling farther is required, the St. Petersburg International Airport is less than ten miles away. On Top of the World has plenty to offer 55+ homebuyers in and around this active adult community in Clearwater, Florida.
On Top of the World Clearwater Amenities
East Recreation Center
The East Recreation Center is the main clubhouse that's located at 2069 World Parkway Blvd. East.
- East Recreation Center
- Fitness Center
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Locker Rooms
- Good Karma Cafe
- Billiards
- Library
- Computer Room
- Small Classroom & Puzzle Room
- Catering Kitchen
- Starlite Room
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Card Room
- Poker Room
- Woodworking Shop
- Lapidary Studio
- Ceramics Studio
- Auditorium & Stage
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Patio
- 4 Tennis Courts
- 12 Shuffleboard Courts
- 8 Horseshoe Pits
- Lawn Bowling
- Parks & Natural Space
- 18-Hole Golf Course
- 9-Hole Golf Course
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Community Transit
West Recreation Center
The West Recreation Center is the second clubhouse for residents. It's located at 2291 World Parkway Blvd. West.
- West Recreation Center
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Spa
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Billiards Room
- Card Room
- Outdoor Pool & Spa
- Outdoor Patio
- Dog Park
- Parks & Natural Space
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Fishing Pier & Lake
On Top of the World Clearwater Clubs, Groups, Activities & Classes
There are plenty of activities available in On Top of the World Clearwater. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Aerobics
- Art Guild
- Arts & Crafts
- Baby Boomers
- Ballroom Dancing
- Billiards
- Bingo
- Canadian Club
- Canoeing
- Cards
- Ceramics
- Chess
- Chorus
- Classroom Volunteers
- Coffee Corner
- Computer Club
- Cribbage
- Democratic Club
- Dominos
- Duplicate Bridge
- Entertainment Committee
- Family History
- Fishing
- Fixers Club
- French Speaking
- German Interest Group
- Gift Shoppe Club
- Golf
- Good Neighbors Organization
- Greyhound Club
- Hoosier Club
- Horseshoes
- Irish Club
- Italian American Club
- Jesters Club
- Karaoke
- Kayaking
- Knitting
- Ladies Exercise
- Lapidary
- Lawn Bowling
- Line Dancing
- Mah Jongg
- Music group
- New York Club
- Pennsylvania Club
- Pinochle
- Procrastinating Quilters
- QueT Ladies Billiards
- Republican Club
- Shuffleboard
- Singles Club
- Slimnastics
- Snowbirds Club
- Softball
- Spanish Speaking
- Stamp Collectors
- Tai Chi
- Tennis
- Theater Workshop
- Thursday Mixed Golf
- Travel Club
- Wii Bowling
- Women's 9-Hole Golf
- Writer's Workshop
- Yoga
Condos
Price Range: Below $100k - Mid $100s
On Top of the World Clearwater has 96 condo buildings with a total of 4,959 units available on a resale-only basis. Condo units range from about 850 to 1,750 square feet. They typically have one or two bedrooms, one to two bathrooms, and parking lot spaces. Some condo units feature marble or ceramic tile floors, hurricane shutters, Florida rooms, large pantries, and eat-in kitchens. Please Note: Floor plans are not available at this time.
On Top of the World Clearwater Reviews
- Candice P.|January 3, 2020My husband and I have owned at OTOW since 1999. At first we bought a one bedroom and rented our place to “seasonal snowbirds” for 6 months at a time. We were both working full time and only stayed during vacation time in the summer. About 6 years later we sold our 1 bedroom and purchased an 1100 square foot condo. As we got closer to retirement we decided to purchase our current 1700 square foot condo. We considered other condo communities throughout the area. However, looking at amenities, square feet per price, reasonable maintenance fee, never an assessment, great location for shopping, groceries, restaurants, airport and beaches we decided there was no reason to move. We have encouraged others to move here too. Yes, there are a few issues but there is at every community.
- Celeste C.|May 1, 2019We moved here from NJ a year ago. We feel like we live in paradise. Great neighbors, wonderful amenities, a light breeze all year round, low maintenance fee, and a perfect location. The floor plans and closet space can’t be beat. We renovated and it’s stunning. Lovely views too. Quality of life is very high here. Regarding maintenance I’d give it an average rating. The golf course and grounds are well kept, as are the central activity rooms. The gym has new equipment! Our building needs new flooring and a paint job, and we were told we are “on the list.” The elevator was just refurbished, though the floor is still awful. It’s not ideal but in all, we are very happy we decided to move here.
- Marie B.|April 13, 2019Don't listen to a few negative comments. There are thousands, myself included, who think this is a great place to live. The grounds are well kept and the pools are lovely. You won't find a lower HOA fee in Clearwater. The condos are great and very spacious. Numerous amenities that are fantastic. There is a state of the art gym. Please come and judge for yourself. There are many positive people who live here. Don't let a couple of bad apples frighten you away.
- Mercedes R.|October 5, 2018I live here since April 2017; I love it here. I read the reviews and felt compelled to write my own. In response to the maintenance issues, I contacted the office about concerns I had. They advised me to put them in writing, which I did. They responded within 2 days and just in time before Hurricane Irma last September. They handled every point of my written concerns and wrote me a letter in response to mine. If people would put their concerns in writing instead of complaining to anyone and everyone excepr to the people who actually could do something about the issues, they would be singing a different tune. In their response to my letter, they even pointed me to the agency that could address one of my concerns, which I greatly appreciated. I also attend the annual HOA meetings where I learned alot about how things work here at OTOW. I would suggest to the naysayers here that they be more proactive in their attempt to solve their issues; by writing to the management, attending the annual hoa meetings. This way they will learn how the system works, mitigate their own issues, and find less to complain about.
- B S.|April 22, 2018Been here since 7-2018...... My personal opinion is this place is awesome. The neighbors are great and the landscaping is always beautiful. I always see maint workers doing something and it shows.
I see some of these post are pretty bad and when I read one inparticular I feel the person would complain about anything. I will say though that I have heard about management not being responsive to issues and having a hard time to get an actual person on the phone so this should be addressed. I have not had to deal with anything yet so no peraonal experience with that. I will say that if it is true then it is a tenants problem because not enough people are complaining. I know for a fact if I had an issue they would get so sick of me they would fix the problem asap. To any OTOW tenant reading this if you have an issue with your building get everybody together and march your little butts down there..make them hear you. - Angela M.|March 12, 2018I have lived here three years. Nothing but good things to say about the community and it's people. They way this place is managed is disgraceful. No interest other than collecting their money monthly. I would love to see a fresh start to the management and maintenance crew here.
- Axxam E.|February 28, 2018We bought a unit 8 years ago and we are very happy. The complexe is very well kept and the buildings well maintained. In the 8 years since we arrived, our building was completely repainted, the parking lot repaved and the roof replaced with amembrane system all without a cent in additional contribution. The hoa are very reasonable for all the services provided. My neighbours are friendly and wonderful. Only negative is upper management which does not respond well to people’s concerns. But then again not many people are willing to do something about this serious shortecoming. All in all a wonderful place to be.
- M R.|February 22, 2018For a temporary stay it's ok. However, as mentioned before, maintainance is almost non-existent. All they do is mow the lawn once in a blue moon (whatever is left of the lawn) and get the garbage outside. Floors are falling apart, buildings are falling apart. Sometimes you wonder what kind of people move in. Kind a scary. No response from management ever and no attempt of improvements. HOA is way to high, especially if you don't use the pool or the gym with it's partially disfunctional equipment. High turnover with lots of snowbirds. We absolutely cannot recommend this place and are trying to get the heck out of here. Be aware!
- Hope T.(Resident/Homeowner)|January 24, 2018I love the condo I recently inherited, and my neighbors are warm and wonderful.
The two star rating is because of the management. It's impossible to reach an actual person by phone, and often tough to get a return call after leaving a voice mail message.
There is also no transparency. The owner is also the president of the board of directors. Service requests are often ignored.
So, OTOTW is a great place to live. But the management needs a major overhaul. - JohnG (Resident/Homeowner)|November 28, 2017We moved here in January of this year from CLEARWATER Beach, totally renovated our unit ... as a result we needed numerous permits. Even noticed an ant problem in our lobby area, maintenance was there within an hour taking care of the problem. Neighbors go beyond being friendly and willing to over extend themselves. The buildings are on a regular maintenance schedule, painting & roof ... OTOW doesn't wait until the roof is so old it starts to leak, they replace before they get to that point. Some people get annoyed at the need for permits for certain types of work you do, I believe it only helps to maintain the integrity of the building. When I first approached the office re our renovation, they even suggested that I put in request for all work at the same time, thus only paying one fee vs five. I found the office staff to be very efficient and easy to work with.
- Donald C.|August 27, 2017Maintenance is deplorable. Management is difficult to deal with. They only care about looks of the office area.
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