$148,975
PENDING $6K PRICE DROP

8889 SW 96th St Unit F Ocala, FL 34481

On Top of the World Area

Estimated payment $1,547/month

Total Views 5,495
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
$106 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Oak Trees
  • Gated Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

NEW PRICE BY MOTIVED SELLER! 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!

Listing Agent

Patti Doty

RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S Brokerage Phone: 352-479-0123 License #3358800 Listed on: 05/29/2026

RE/MAX FOXFIRE  - HWY200/103 S

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,802

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $494 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,409 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shades
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Garden Views
  • Attic Ventilator
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System
  • 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
  • Built by Colen
  • On Top Of The World Subdivision, Montgomery 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

$2,802

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

1,930 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, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1409
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Building Area Total: 2199
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1930
  • Status: Pending
  • Street Direction: SW
  • Ownership: Leasehold
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 204.29
  • 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: 105.73
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Planned Unit Development Yn: 1
  • 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

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • 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, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Shades, Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room,Florida Room,Great Room
  • Living Area Meters: 130.90

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Pool Features: Other
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler Metered
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Garden
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • 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, Ground Level, Off Street

Utilities

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

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, Park, 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
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 3530-2000-06
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Paved
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Colen

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • 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: 2802.46
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Book Number: P-65BUILDING
  • 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 $2,802 $149,057 $10,000 $139,057
2024 $2,823 $161,280 $10,000 $151,280
2023 $2,344 $102,909 $0 $0
2022 $2,017 $93,554 $0 $0
2021 $1,700 $86,038 $5,000 $81,038
2020 $1,576 $77,317 $5,000 $72,317
2019 $464 $35,443 $0 $0
2018 $449 $34,782 $0 $0
2017 $438 $34,067 $0 $0
2016 $407 $33,366 $0 $0
2015 $399 $33,134 $0 $0
2014 $846 $36,863 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/13/2026 08/13/26 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2026 08/01/26 Price Changed $148,975 -3.8% $106 / Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 For Sale $154,900 +67.5% $110 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Sold $92,500 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 For Sale $92,500 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $92,500 Ocala Land Ttl Ins Agcy Ltd
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
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Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: OM725502

Stellar MLS

APN: 3530-2000-06

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