$196,900

8889 SW 96th St Unit E Ocala, FL 34481

Estimated payment $1,638/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,748 Sq Ft
$113 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Sauna

About This Home

Well-maintained Bostonian model villa located in On Top of the World, a long-standing 55+ community offering resort-style amenities. This inviting home features a functional layout with a blend of recent updates and comfortable living spaces. The large kitchen offers ample cabinet space and a breakfast bar, ideal for everyday living and casual entertaining. The living area showcases new luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a fresh, low-maintenance feel. Tile flooring in the bathrooms adds durability and easy care, while the bedroom is carpeted, providing a cozy retreat. The lanai is under heat and air with tile flooring, offering flexible year-round living space. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2018 and an AC system updated in 2017, providing added peace of mind. Enjoy the convenience of villa living with exterior maintenance included. On Top of the World offers a gated 55+ community, three golf courses, heated pools, two restaurants, and an active social calendar with live music and concerts at the Cultural Center. Golf-cart access to Publix, medical offices, coffee shops, and nearby shopping, plus close proximity to the World Equestrian Center, adds everyday convenience.

Listing Agent

Colleen Skeffington

FLORIDA ADVANTAGE REALTY GROUP Brokerage Phone: 352-618-2926 License #3424555 Listed on: 02/07/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,356

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $501 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Elevated Home
  • Villa
  • Property Attached
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,748 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block E / 2000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3530-2000-05

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Optional Additional Fees
  • Association fees include cable TV, pool, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance, management, private road, recreational facilities, trash
  • Lori Sands Association
  • Visit Association Website
  • On Top Of The World Subdivision, Bostonian Floorplan
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • 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
  • Community Storage Space

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

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,356

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$501 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Trash
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1748
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Building Area Total: 2230
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1930
  • Status: Active
  • Street Direction: SW
  • Ownership: Leasehold
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 207.17
  • Escrow City: Ocala
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: SW 80th Str, Ste 11
  • Minimum Lease: 6 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 112.64
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Planned Unit Development Yn: 1
  • Property Description: Elevated
  • Amenities Additional Fees: Golf memberships available at three courses, or "pay as you play" options. RV and/or personal storage available for an additional fee.
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 352-618-2926
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area Meters: 162.39

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: 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, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 501
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lori Sands
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: Owners must clean up after their pets.
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: Lori_Sands@otowfl.com
  • Association URL: OTOWinfo.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 6012.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 501.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 501.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD
  • Parcel Number: 3530-2000-05
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: x

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Signed lease for 6 months + 1 week minimum rental, must be furnished by the owner.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1355.51
  • Tax Block: 2000
  • Tax Book Number: P-65BUILDING
  • Tax Lot: E

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Tenants must apply to HOA, pay for & attend an interview, pay for & submit to a background & credit check. Contact Lori Sands @ 352-854-0805 ext. 7459 to set up an interview.

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Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $1,356 $94,945 -- --
2024 $1,121 $92,269 -- --
2023 $1,087 $89,582 $0 $0
2022 $1,046 $86,973 $0 $0
2021 $1,035 $84,440 $0 $0
2020 $1,023 $83,274 $5,000 $78,274
2019 $562 $41,304 $0 $0
2018 $534 $40,534 $0 $0
2017 $521 $39,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,183 $55,778 $0 $0
2015 $477 $37,809 $0 $0
2014 $461 $37,509 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/07/2026 02/07/26 For Sale $196,900 +91.2% $113 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Off Market $103,000 -- --
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $136,000 -2.8% $78 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/16/2019 09/16/19 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $139,900 +35.8% $80 / Sq Ft
12/13/2016 12/13/16 Sold $103,000 -6.3% $59 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2016 11/18/16 For Sale $109,900 +99.8% $63 / Sq Ft
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Sold $55,000 -24.7% $36 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/11/2016 08/11/16 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2016 07/18/16 For Sale $73,000 -- $47 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $136,000 Ocala Land Ttl Ins Agcy Ltd
Deed $100 --
Deed $103,000 --
Deed $55,000 --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $108,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: OM718338

Stellar MLS

APN: 3530-2000-05