$250,000

9685 SW 97th St Ocala, FL 34481

Estimated payment $1,945/month

Total Views 2,170
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,419 Sq Ft
$176 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

This cute Single Family home is located in the beautiful 55+ community of On Top of the World. This home has great features, a large kitchen with newer cabinets and solid surface counter tops, a gas range, a built in pantry and room to add an island, or have room to dance in the kitchen! There is an entry door to the attached garage, which is huge! The garage is a 2 car, but there is room to park a golf cart, plus additional storage. The garage has access to the newly completed Florida Room at the rear of the home. The primary bedroom has a walk in closet and ensuite bathroom with shower. The 2nd bedroom and bathroom are across the small hallway. The Living Room/Dining Room combination offers a large space to arrange to your liking. There is a small Florida room off of the Living Room, and attached is a brand new, larger Florida Room with access to a pave stone patio and fenced backyard. This home has been nicely updated and worth seeing for all the features!

Listing Agent

Vada Taylor

ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 3522670672 License #3498404 Listed on: 09/18/2025

ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,993

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 7,928 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $465 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Golf Cart Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,419 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Single Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include 24-Hour Guard, cable TV, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, ground maintenance, management, private road, recreational facilities, security, sewer, trash
  • On Top Of The World/Lori Sands Association, Phone Number (352) 854-0805
  • Visit Association Website
  • On Top Of The World Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Leased Association Recreation
  • The community has rules related to building or community restrictions, deed restrictions, fencing, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Mailbox
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

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

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,993

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$465 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1419
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Building Area Total: 2006
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7928
  • Status: Active
  • Street Direction: SW
  • Ownership: Leasehold
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 186.36
  • Escrow City: Wildwood
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Cleveland Avenue
  • Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 176.18
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 3522670672
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room,Formal Dining Room Separate
  • Living Area Meters: 131.83

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, 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, Golf Cart Garage, Oversized

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Lease, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 465
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: On Top Of the World/Lori Sands
  • Phone: 352-854-0805
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: Check with HOA for all pet restrictions
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: Lori_Sands@otowfl.com
  • Association URL: OTOWInfo.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 5580.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 465.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 465.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD
  • Parcel Number: 3530-3008-06
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Check with HOA for all Lease Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1993
  • Tax Block: 18B
  • Tax Book Number: 003-174ON
  • Tax Lot: 8

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Check with HOA for approval process

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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
2024 $1,993 $148,069 -- --
2023 $1,941 $143,756 $0 $0
2022 $2,225 $113,897 $0 $0
2021 $1,996 $103,543 $18,800 $84,743
2020 $1,946 $103,715 $18,800 $84,915
2019 $1,767 $87,895 $5,000 $82,895
2018 $1,630 $84,345 $5,000 $79,345
2017 $1,499 $74,797 $5,000 $69,797
2016 $1,453 $72,263 $0 $0
2015 $582 $44,104 $0 $0
2014 $560 $43,754 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $250,000 +19.0% $176 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Sold $210,000 -6.7% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $225,000 -16.6% $183 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Sold $269,900 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $269,900 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Off Market $269,900 -- --
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Price Changed $269,900 -3.6% $224 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 For Sale $279,900 +211.0% $233 / Sq Ft
12/07/2016 12/07/16 Sold $90,000 -5.2% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2016 09/25/16 For Sale $94,900 +8.5% $79 / Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Sold $87,500 0.0% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/07/2016 05/07/16 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2016 01/14/16 For Sale $87,500 -- $73 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $210,000 Marion Title & Escrow Company
Deed $90,000 --
Deed $87,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: G5102231

Stellar MLS

APN: 3530-3008-06