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8889 SW 96TH STREET F, OCALA, FL 34481

ON TOP OF THE WORLD · Marion County

Key Facts

2Beds
2Baths
2,199Sq Ft
1986Year Built
0.04Lot (acres)
2Garage
1Stories

Description

The owners says "Let's Make a Deal!" Welcome home to this popular Montgomery Model END-UNIT Villa located in the Friendship Village neighborhood of On Top of the World, SW Ocala’s premier 55+ gated golf community! Lovingly maintained and truly “neat as a pin,” this move-in ready home offers the easy, low-maintenance lifestyle today’s active adult buyers are looking for. Inside, you’ll find 2 spacious bedrooms filled with natural light, 2 full baths including a primary bath with step-in shower & UPDATED guest/hall bath with new vanity & beautiful floor, an updated kitchen open to the family room, and a FINISHED Florida Room on the same floor level with no steps — perfect for relaxing, hobbies, or entertaining year-round. Important updates include a 2018 HVAC system, 2018 roof, freshly painted in 2022, 2013 water heater, and 2004 windows for added peace of mind. Situated on a lovely knoll, the inviting front porch offers beautiful views of the tree-lined streets — the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The oversized 2-car garage includes washer/dryer and laundry sink for added convenience. The monthly HOA fee includes Basic Spectrum Cable, irrigation water, roof repair, exterior painting every seven years, exterior maintenance and insurance, landscaping, trash & recycling, 24/7 monitored gates and what seems like endless amenities; four pools (3 outside & 1 inside), two state of the art fitness centers, pickleball (uncovered & covered), 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 several shopping centers. Centrally located 20 minutes from the World Equestrian Center, easy drive to 4 cruise ports and/or airports, and within a close proximity to entertainment complexes in Orlando. Motivated seller has priced this home to sell quickly — don’t miss this opportunity!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Townhouse

Style

Florida

Year Built

1986

Stories

1

Living Area

2,199 sq ft

Lot Size

0.04 acres

Garage Spaces

2

Ownership

Leasehold

Zoning

PUD

Days on Market

29

MLS® Listing#

OM725502

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in KitchenWalk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

ElectricHeat Pump

Flooring

CarpetCeramic TileLaminate

Pool

Other

Parking

DrivewayGarage Door OpenerOff StreetAttached

Laundry

In Garage

Patio

CoveredFront Porch

Lot Features

ClearedLandscapedLevelNear Golf CoursePaved

Construction

BlockStucco

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Shingle

Windows

Window CoveringsDouble Pane WindowsWindow Treatments

Security

Gated CommunitySmoke Detector(s)

Community

GatedClubhouseFitness CenterGolfParkPlaygroundPoolRacquetballRestaurantTennis Court(s)Street Lights

Utilities

Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Private

Rooms

  • 17.7x8.8First
  • Bedroom 213.3x11.5First
  • Family Room11.11x19.9First
  • Great Room13.8x27.1First
  • Kitchen10.3x13First
  • Master Bedroom14.4x15First

Financial Details

HOA

$494 / Monthly

Lori Sands

Annual Taxes

$2,802

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

3530-2000-06

Directions

Enter On Top of the World via the main gate at SW 99th Street Road. Follow to the 2nd street and TURN RIGHT on SW 89th Court Road. Follow to SW 96th Street and TURN RIGHT. Home is located on the left @ 8889 Unit F.

Affordability Calculator

$30,980

Estimated monthly payment

$824/mo

Principal $123,920 · Est. interest $172,879 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in OCALA, FL

$314,331
Median Listing Price
80
Median Days on Market
1,736
Median Sq Ft
$176
Median Price / Sq Ft
2,978
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 51% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 60% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in OCALA, FL.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Montessori House of Ocala, Inc

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Queen of Peace Catholic Church

    School · 3.1 mi away

  • Liberty Middle School

    Secondary · 4.1 mi away

  • Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.3 mi away

  • West Port High School

    Secondary · 5.0 mi away

  • Marion Oaks Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.5 mi away

  • Saddlewood Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.3 mi away

  • Sunrise Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.8 mi away

  • Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks

    School · 7.1 mi away

  • Trinity Catholic High School

    Secondary · 7.4 mi away

  • Redeemer Christian School

    School · 7.8 mi away

  • Hale Academy

    School · 8.0 mi away

  • College Park Elementary School

    Primary School · 8.2 mi away

  • Shady Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · 8.5 mi away

  • Grace Christian School

    School · 8.8 mi away

  • Dunnellon High School

    Secondary · 9.1 mi away

  • Dunnellon Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.2 mi away

  • Kid City USA - Ocala 35th St

    School · 9.3 mi away

  • Dr N H Jones Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.5 mi away

  • Marion Juvenile Detention Center

    Secondary · 9.6 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S - 352-479-0123

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Last Updated: 2026-05-28

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