$199,000
PENDING $26K PRICE DROP

8671 SW 97th St Unit G Ocala, FL 34481

On Top of the World Area

Estimated payment $1,630/month

Total Views 3,986
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,748 Sq Ft
$114 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Florida Architecture

About This Home

PRICED TO SELL BY MOTIVATED OWNERS! Enjoy easy, low-maintenance living in this highly sought-after Bostonian Model end-unit villa, ideally positioned just inside the main gate of On Top of the World, a premier 55+ gated golf community—with peaceful green space right across the street. Whether you prefer a golf cart ride, a bike cruise, or a relaxing stroll along tree-lined streets, you’re just minutes from all the amenities and activities that make this community so special. This thoughtfully updated home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a spacious 2-car garage, plus a bright, finished Florida room perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Inside, you’ll find luxury vinyl plank flooring, elegant crown molding, and a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a deep sink, refaced cabinetry, and an expanded serving area and prep island—ideal for hosting friends and family. Cozy up by the fireplace or unwind on the covered patio just off the sliding glass doors. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a 2018 roof, 2016 Trane HVAC system, and 2021 water heater. Additional highlights include a solar attic fan, whole-house water softener, custom blinds throughout, insulated garage door, new Genie opener, and garage screens for added comfort and privacy. This is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and active adult living—come see why so many love calling this community home! 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; three pools (2 outside & 1 inside & another under construction), two state of the art fitness centers, pickleball (uncovered & covered), billiards, archery range, 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. Sorry, washer & dryer DO NOT convey.

Listing Agent

Patti Doty

RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S Brokerage Phone: 352-479-0123 License #3358800 Listed on: 04/20/2026

RE/MAX FOXFIRE  - HWY200/103 S

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $514

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1,703 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $494 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,748 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Attic Ventilator

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is near golf course

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Optional Additional Fees
  • Association fees include common area taxes, pool, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, recreational facilities, trash
  • Lori Sands Association, Phone Number (352) 873-0848
  • Visit Association Website
  • On Top Of The World Subdivision, Bostonian 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
  • Community Mailbox

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

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$514

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

1,703 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$494 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Trash
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stone
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1748
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Building Area Total: 2460
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1703
  • Status: Pending
  • Street Direction: SW
  • Ownership: Leasehold
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 228.54
  • Escrow City: Ocala
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: SW 80th Street
  • Minimum Lease: 6 Months
  • Number Of Pets: 3
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 113.84
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Property Description: End Unit
  • Amenities Additional Fees: Golf memberships available at 1, 2 or all 3 community courses OR “pay as you play” options. RV and personal storage options available for additional fee.
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 352-479-0123
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Ventilator, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Stories: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room
  • Living Area Meters: 162.39

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Pool Features: Other
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Garden, Park/Greenbelt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevators, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 493.96
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lori Sands
  • Phone: 352-873-0848
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: Owners are required to pick up after their pets. Marion County FL has a leash law.
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: lori_sands@otowfl.com
  • Association URL: www.otowinfo.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 5927.52
  • Total Monthly Fees: 493.96
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 493.96

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD
  • Parcel Number: 3530-1967-07
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Paved
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Community Standards require that the shortest-term rental allowed is 6 months and 1 week for a FURNISHED unit. Twelve-month leases permitted for furnished our unfurnished units.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 513.97
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Book Number: P-065BUILDIN
  • Tax Lot: 9

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Potential tenants must pay for and submit to an online background check, apply to the HOA and pay for and attend an interview.

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Tax History

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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
2025 $514 $28,400
2024 $302 $27,600
2023 $302 $26,796 $0 $0
2022 $306 $26,016 $0 $0
2021 $297 $25,258 $0 $0
2020 $297 $24,909 $0 $0
2019 $297 $24,349 $0 $0
2018 $292 $23,895 $0 $0
2017 $292 $23,404 $0 $0
2016 $270 $22,923 $0 $0
2015 $264 $22,764 $0 $0
2014 $264 $22,229 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/13/2026 07/13/26 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2026 06/18/26 For Sale $199,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
06/09/2026 06/09/26 Off Market $199,000 -- --
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Price Changed $199,000 -11.6% $114 / Sq Ft
04/20/2026 04/20/26 For Sale $225,000 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: OM722877

Stellar MLS

APN: 3530-1967-07

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