- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,748 sq ft
8889 Sw 96th 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
1,930 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$103
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Taxes
$1356 / Yr
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HOA fees
$501 / Mo
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Last updated
3 days ago
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Views
11
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Saves
15
Questions? Call us: (352) 780-7325
Overview
Price Adjustment – Now Offered at $179,900 - Seller has adjusted the price to facilitate their upcoming move, creating a wonderful opportunity for buyers seeking both value and lifestyle. Beautifully updated Bostonian model villa located in On Top of the World, a long-established 55+ community known for its resort-style amenities and vibrant lifestyle. This inviting home features a functional layout complemented by tasteful updates and comfortable living spaces. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinetry and a breakfast bar, ideal for everyday living and casual entertaining. The main living area showcases new luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a fresh, modern, and low-maintenance feel. Tile flooring in the bathrooms adds durability and style, while the carpeted bedroom provides a cozy and private retreat. The lanai is under heat and air with tile flooring, offering flexible year-round living space—perfect for relaxing, hobbies, or hosting guests. Major improvements include a roof replaced in 2018 and an AC system updated in 2017, providing added peace of mind and long-term value. Enjoy the convenience of villa living with exterior maintenance included. Residents of On Top of the World enjoy three golf courses, heated pools, two restaurants, an active social calendar, and events at the Cultural Center. Golf-cart access to shopping, medical offices, coffee shops, and Publix makes everyday living easy, with the World Equestrian Center just a short drive away. At $179,900, this updated villa presents exceptional value in one of Ocala’s most sought-after 55+ communities.
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- In Garage
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Heat Pump
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,748 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1986
Lot Size
- 0.04 acres
- 1,930 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $501
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, 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), Trail(s), Cable TV, Pool(s), Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Association Management, Private Roads, Recreation Facilities, Trash
Taxes
- Annual amount: $1,355.51
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- City: Ocala
- County/Parrish: Marion
- Township: 16S
Listing courtesy of: Colleen Skeffington, FLORIDA ADVANTAGE REALTY GROUP, 352-618-2926
MLS ID: OM718338
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Apr 03, 2026, 02:25pm PDT. 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
