$240,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

8669 SW 88th Loop Ocala, FL 34481

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,711 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

220 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of October 2025

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Back on the market due to no fault of the seller. THE SELLERS ARE OFFERING A $10,000 CONCESSION FOR YOU TO USE ON THE HOME AS YOU WISH, like closing costs or maybe new flooring!?! Live in Candler Hills for an affordable price!! 8669 SW 88th Loop has had many 'big ticket' recent updates. There are all new Frigidaire, stainless steel kitchen APPLIANCES, just waiting for you to fill out the warranty cards! The landscaping has also been updated with lots of new plants and the sprinkler system is working like clockwork. A new ROOF was completed May 18, 2025. A new HVAC has been installed on 6/17/25. It is clean as a whistle and ready for her new owners. The Westross model provides 1,711 sq ft of room, with 2 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a flex room. The master bedroom also has a sitting room as part of the ensuite. The ceilings are nice and high and the windows of the home provide lots of light with custom blinds. There is also an extended back lanai for your outside enjoyment. Across the street is a cul-de-sac and mini park. Enjoy all that On Top of the World provides PLUS the Lodge and all of it's amenities in Candler Hills. Easy to show and OWNERS ARE VERY MOTIVATED! ***The owners have a current inspection from Boutwell Inspections that they are willing to share with serious buyers ONLY.***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Ostrom

FONTANA REALTY Brokerage Phone: 352-817-3574 License #3389890 Listed on: 02/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Javier Rojas

FONTANA REALTY License #3207040

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,885

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $336 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,711 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Optional Additional Fees
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area taxes, pool, ground maintenance, private road, recreational facilities
  • Lori Sands/Parkway Maintenance Association, Phone Number (352) 873-0848
  • Visit Association Website
  • Built by On Top of the World
  • Candler Hills Subdivision, Westross Floorplan
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to building or community restrictions, deed restrictions, fencing, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,885

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$336 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1711
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Building Area Total: 2573
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: SW
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 239.04
  • Escrow City: Ocala
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: SW 80th Street, Ste. 11
  • Minimum Lease: 6 Months
  • Number Of Pets: 3
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 140.27
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Amenities Additional Fees: On Top of the World has some exercise classes, field trips, Master The Possibilities that have extra fees for residents.
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 352-817-3574
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Living Area Meters: 158.96

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12083C0684E

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 336.29
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lori Sands/Parkway Maintenance
  • Phone: 352.873.0848
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Complex Community Name Nccb: CANDLER HILLS
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: lori_sands@otowfl.com
  • Association URL: Otowinfo.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 4035.48
  • Total Monthly Fees: 336.29
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 336.29

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD
  • Parcel Number: 3531-0814-28
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Building Info

  • Builder Name: On Top of the World

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Lease requirements are 6 months and 1 week, furnished.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2885
  • Tax Block: 14
  • Tax Book Number: 009-142CANDLER
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 550

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Contact Lori Sands/Parkway Maintenance for instructions.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2025
Closed on
Oct 29, 2025
Sold by
Christine M Smith Revocable Trust and Smith John J
Bought by
Bernhardt Michael and Bernhardt Nadiezka
Seller's Agent
Valerie Ostrom
FONTANA REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Javier Rojas
FONTANA REALTY
List Price
$256,400
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,400
-6.4%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
114.87%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$192,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2007
Sold by
On Top Of The World Communities Inc
Bought by
Smith Edward M and Smith Christine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,160
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $240,000 Marion Title & Escrow Company
Special Warranty Deed $220,300 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $154,160 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $240,000 -6.4% $140 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $256,400 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $256,400 -3.8% $150 / Sq Ft
07/05/2025 07/05/25 Price Changed $266,400 -0.2% $156 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $266,900 -1.1% $156 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $269,900 -3.4% $158 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $279,500 -3.6% $163 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $169 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,885 $163,984 -- --
2023 $2,885 $159,208 $0 $0
2022 $2,765 $154,571 $0 $0
2021 $2,760 $150,069 $0 $0
2020 $2,741 $147,997 $0 $0
2019 $2,707 $144,670 $0 $0
2018 $2,602 $141,973 $0 $0
2017 $2,650 $139,053 $0 $0
2016 $2,711 $136,193 $0 $0
2015 $2,721 $135,246 $0 $0
2014 $2,935 $150,891 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: OM695881

Stellar MLS

APN: 3531-0814-28