- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,409 sq ft
8667 Sw 97th St E, Ocala, FL, 34481
Community: On Top of the World
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Home type
Villa
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Year built
1986
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Lot size
1,956 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$106
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Taxes
$680 / Yr
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HOA fees
$531 / Mo
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Last updated
1 day ago
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Saves
1
Questions? Call us: (352) 780-7325
Overview
Welcome to easy living in the heart of the highly sought-after On Top of the World 55+ active adult community! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath Villa with a spacious 1409 square feet of living space, offering beautiful views and a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle — lawn care, trash, basic cable and exterior maintenance is included in your low monthly HOA fee! This home features a versatile bonus room perfect for a den, office, or hobby space, along with an ensuite primary suite providing privacy and convenience. Enjoy relaxing on both the front and back covered porches, ideal for year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, washer and dryer, and all appliances included. Thoughtfully designed with a functional layout and abundant natural light. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle with easy living—schedule your showing today!Live your best life in this 55+ active community, loaded with amenities: Multiple community pools, fitness centers, tennis, raquetball, shuffleboard, cornhold, horseshoes, basketball and pickleball courts, softball field, dog parks, restaurants, entertainment, community center, numerous clubs and so much more! All included when you are a resident of On Top of the World. OTOW is a golfing community with wonderful golf courses. Golf course memberships are available if desired. All of this, and you're just minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, entertainment and more. This is Florida living made simple — schedule your showing today and come see why you will love living at On Top of the World!
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- In Garage
- Washer Hookup
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Split Bedrooms, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,409 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Patio & Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1986
Lot Size
- 0.04 acres
- 1,956 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Fee
- $531
- Frequency: Monthly
- Includes: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Taxes
- Annual amount: $680.00
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Guarded Entrance, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- City: Ocala
- County/Parrish: Marion
- Township: 16S
Listing courtesy of: Vicki Whetsell, CB/ELLISON RLTY WEST, 352-854-9717
MLS ID: OM715936
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jan 11, 2026, 05:00pm PST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See On Top of the World amenities
- See On Top of the World clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 10,000
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached
Gated
- Yes
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1981 - Present
- Builder: On Top of the World Communities, On Top Of The World
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The following amenities are available to On Top of the World - Ocala, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Card Room
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Ballroom
- Library
- Billiards
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Gardening Plots
- Continuing Education Center
- Demonstration Kitchen
- Outdoor Patio
- Pet Park
- Steam Room/Sauna
- Racquetball Courts
- Picnic Area
- On-site Retail
- Multipurpose Room
- Misc.
- Locker Rooms
- Golf Shop/Golf Services/Golf Cart Rentals
There are plenty of activities available in On Top of the World. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- 100 Grandparents
- Alpha Investment Group
- American Jewish Club
- Aqua Belles
- Arbor Club
- Arbor Tennis Club
- Avalon Social Club
- Ballet Club
- Basketball
- Billiard Club
- Bocce Ball
- Bowling
- Bridge Practice
- Bunco
- Bundicious Chicks
- Bus Ocala Run
- Candler Hills Men's Golf Assoc.
- Car Scanner Decals
- Cardio Mix
- Cards
- Caribbean Club
- Casino Nights
- Ceramics Class
- Cert
- Chess
- Chorus
- Chorus Concert
- Community Patrol
- Computer Club
- Continuing Education Classes
- Craft Fairs
- D'Clowns
- DBD Classes
- Dance
- Dancin' on the Top
- Dancing Singles
- Day Trips
- Decorating Committee
- Democratic Club
- Dominoes
- Embroidery Chicks
- Entertainment on the Town Square
- Expos
- Family History
- Farmers Markets
- French Club
- Fresh-air Fitness
- Game Night
- Garden Club
- Genealogical Society
- General Frances Stamp Club
- Get Acquainted Coffee
- Girls Night Out
- Glow Bunco
- Golf
- Greyhound Club
- Happy Hour
- High Tea
- Hoofin it for Hospice
- Hoosier Club
- Horseshoes
- Illinois Club
- Indigo Social Club
- Irish Club
- Italian/American Club
- Karaoke Friends
- Kickboxing
- Kingdom of the Sun
- Knit Witts
- Ladies Golf
- Lambda
- Library
- Lifelong Learning
- Line Dancing
- Men's Golf
- Miniature Golf
- Model Railroaders
- Monday Night Bridge
- Music Concerts
- NY/NJ Club
- Native Plant Group
- Neighbors of Windsor
- New England Club
- Original Karaoke Group
- Painting
- Pickleball
- RC Flyers
- Racquetball
- Rags to Riches Sale
- Red Hatters
- Republican Club
- SPCA
- Sail Away Cruise Club
- Scandinavian/American Club
- Sewing
- Sewing Bees
- Shuffleboard
- Shuffleboard Club
- Shutterbugs Photo Group
- Side Kick Western Dance Club
- Singles Club
- Snowbird Club
- Softball
- Southern Club
- Square Dancing
- Stamp Club
- Sunshine Quilters
- Sunshine Singers
- Tai Chi
- Talent Shows
- Tall Tale Traveler's
- Teachers Club
- Tennis
- Theatre Group
- Travel Toppers
- Unique Birders
- Veterans Club
- Visually Impaired Support Group
- Women of the World
- Wood Carving
- Woodworking
- Yoga
