- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,890 sq ft
8961 Sw 96th Ln E, Ocala, FL, 34481
Community: On Top of the World
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Home type
Villa
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Year built
1999
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Lot size
1,734 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$98
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Taxes
$1204 / Yr
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HOA fees
$479 / Mo
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Last updated
Today
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Views
46
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Saves
3
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Overview
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Winthrop model villa located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier 55+ gated community. Offering both privacy and flexible living space, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home includes a desirable flex room with elegant French doors—perfect for a home office, hobby room, or additional guest space. The spacious living room features cathedral ceilings and luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The kitchen features tile flooring, granite countertops, and ample cabinet space, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The home has been thoughtfully expanded into the lanai, providing additional heated and cooled living space, plus an extra bonus room just off the lanai—perfect for a den, craft room, fitness area, or quiet retreat. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2014 and a new AC system installed in 2023, offering comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy private front and backyard settings that provide a peaceful outdoor environment with added privacy. A 2-car garage offers generous storage and convenience. Residents of On Top of the World enjoy resort-style amenities including golf courses, heated pools, fitness centers, walking trails, clubs, live entertainment, and golf cart access to nearby shopping, dining, and medical facilities. This Winthrop villa offers space, versatility, and the lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Ocala’s most sought-after 55+ communities.
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Laundry Closet
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Heat Pump
Features
- Main Level Primary
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,890 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Patio & Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Faces Rear
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1999
Lot Size
- 0.04 acres
- 1,734 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $479
- 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), Common Area Taxes, Pool(s), Association Management, Recreation Facilities, Trash
Taxes
- Annual amount: $1,204.00
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
Location
- City: Ocala
- County/Parrish: Marion
- Township: 16
Listing courtesy of: Colleen Skeffington, FLORIDA ADVANTAGE REALTY GROUP, 352-618-2926
MLS ID: OM719153
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mar 03, 2026, 03:02pm 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
