- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,732 sq ft
9859 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL, 34481
Community: On Top of the World
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Home type
Single family
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Year built
2002
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Lot size
10,121 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$92
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Taxes
$3096 / Yr
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HOA fees
$453 / Mo
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Last updated
Today
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Views
36
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Saves
14
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Overview
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a desirable corner lot in Ocala’s premier 55+ community, On Top of the World. With over 1,700 square feet of living space, this home features a new roof installed in 2020, a large enclosed Florida room perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a two-car garage for added convenience. Inside, the home offers generously sized rooms and plenty of natural light, creating a welcoming and open feel throughout. This property is being sold as a fixer-upper with dated areas throughout. It has been priced accordingly to allow the next owner the opportunity to complete a full renovation and transform it into a home that reflects their style and preferences. Whether you're looking to update the finishes or completely reimagine the space, this home offers tremendous potential. Living in On Top of the World means enjoying a wealth of community amenities, including multiple golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, scenic walking trails, a state-of-the-art fitness center, several clubhouses, sparkling swimming pools, a dedicated dog park, and an active calendar of social clubs and events. This is a rare chance to own a well-located, spacious home with great bones in one of Florida’s most amenity-rich active adult communities.
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- In Garage
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Central
Fireplace
- None
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary, Solid-Wood Cabinets
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,732 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- None
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 2002
Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- 10,121 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Fee
- $453
- Frequency: Monthly
- Includes: Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities
Taxes
- Annual amount: $3,095.83
- Tax year: 2024
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Guarded Entrance, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Special Community Restrictions
Location
- City: Ocala
- County/Parrish: Marion
- Township: 16S
Listing courtesy of: Joseph Brown, EPIQUE REALTY, INC.
Source: Stellar
MLS ID: TB8399244
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 26, 2025, 08:19am 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