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  • Home type

    Villa

  • Year built

    1988

  • Lot size

    2,351 sq ft

  • Price per sq ft

    $149

  • Taxes

    $2294 / Yr

  • HOA fees

    $494 / Mo

  • Last updated

    1 day ago

  • Views

    41

  • Saves

    5


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Overview

UPGRADES GALORE & COMPLETELY MOVE-IN READY! Welcome to this beautifully updated Montgomery Model Villa in the highly desirable Friendship Colony neighborhood of On Top of the World, Ocala's premier gated 55+ golf community. Combining modern upgrades with easy, maintenance-friendly living, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a 2-car garage is ready for you to simply move in and start enjoying Florida's active adult lifestyle. Major improvements provide peace of mind for years to come, including a 2023 HVAC, 2021 ROOF, energy-efficient windows (2011) with transferable warranty, updated plumbing with all water lines relocated to the attic, and an inviting birdcage enclosure perfect for outdoor relaxation. Exceptional curb appeal begins with custom stacked-stone landscaping and a welcoming covered front porch—an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening while taking in the peaceful, tree-lined street. Inside, you'll appreciate the bright, open floor plan featuring attractive laminate flooring and a solar tube that fills the Great Room with natural light. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom layout offers privacy for both homeowners and guests. The guest bedroom is conveniently located at the front of the home, adjacent to a beautifully remodeled guest bath featuring a custom tiled step-in shower with glass enclosure, updated vanity, and comfort-height toilet. The private owner's suite is tucked away at the rear of the home and includes a spacious walk-in closet and an updated en-suite bath with a new vanity, glass-enclosed shower, and comfort-height toilet. The heart of this home is the stunning, fully remodeled kitchen! Every cabinet has been replaced with upgraded soft-close cabinetry featuring convenient pan drawers, complemented by a deep sink, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, updated lighting, and abundant storage—creating a space that's as functional as it is beautiful. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, making it perfect for entertaining family and friends. Just beyond, the fully finished Florida Room offers additional year-round living space with no step-down, making it easily accessible and ideal for relaxing, hobbies, or entertaining. Expansive picture windows provide abundant natural light while overlooking the spacious birdcage and patio—perfect for grilling, dining outdoors, or simply enjoying Florida's beautiful weather. If you've been searching for a meticulously updated, truly move-in-ready home with all the major improvements already completed, this exceptional villa offers the carefree lifestyle you've been waiting for in one of Ocala's most sought-after active adult communities. The monthly HOA fee includes basic cable, irrigation water, roof repair, exterior painting every seven years, exterior maintenance and insurance, landscaping, trash & recycling, 24/7 guarded gates and all the amenities that OTOW has to offer; four pools (3 outside (1 is BRAND NEW) & 1 inside), two state of the art fitness centers, pickleball, billiards, archery range, multiple dog parks, corn hole, bocce ball, tennis, shuffleboard, horse shoes, remote control flying field and race cars, 175+ clubs, woodworking shop (extra fee), library, and much, much more! A golf cart community with access to three shopping centers.


Interior

Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, 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

  • Electric, Heat Pump

Features

  • Attic Ventilator, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Levels

  • One

Size

  • 1,409 sq ft

Exterior

Private Pool

  • No

Patio & Porch

  • Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

Roof

  • Shingle

Garage

  • Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Ground Level
  • Off Street

Carport

  • None

Year Built

  • 1988

Lot Size

  • 0.05 acres
  • 2,351 sq ft

Waterfront

  • No

Water Source

  • None

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

Community Info

HOA Information

  • Association Fee: $494
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevators, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Common Area Taxes, Pool(s), Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facilities, Trash

Taxes

  • Annual amount: $2,294.48
  • Tax year: 2025

Senior Community

  • Yes

Features

  • Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights

Location

  • City: Ocala
  • County/Parrish: Marion
  • Township: 16S

Listing courtesy of: Patti Doty, RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S, 352-479-0123

MLS ID: OM727883

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Community Key Facts

On Top of the World

Age Restrictions

  • 55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

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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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