$249,900
9749 97th Street
Ocala, FL 34481
Listing updated: April 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
$10,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT – Move-In Ready Winthrop | Enclosed Lanai | Split Floor Plan | Exceptional Storage New Price! $10,000 Price Improvement. This move-in ready Winthrop model single-family home offers an outstanding opportunity to own a well-maintained property in the highly desirable On Top of the World community. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage features a popular split bedroom floor plan, providing privacy and comfort for both owners and guests. The main living areas showcase durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a bright, updated, and low-maintenance space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and a pantry, along with a newer refrigerator and dishwasher. Storage is a true highlight of this home with multiple hallway closets, making organization easy and practical. A standout feature is the enclosed lanai, currently used as a dining room, offering flexible bonus living space perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or relaxing. Additional storage includes floored attic space and built-in storage cabinets in the garage, a feature buyers consistently appreciate. Major updates provide peace of mind: Roof – 2020 AC – 2021 Additional features include gas service, double-pane windows, and an updated hot water heater, contributing to efficiency and comfort. Located in On Top of the World, residents enjoy access to three golf courses, heated pools, fitness centers, two restaurants, clubs, live entertainment throughout the community, and concerts at the Cultural Center. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the World Equestrian Center, with many destinations easily accessible by golf cart. With its move-in ready condition, functional layout, exceptional storage, and new $10,000 price improvement, this home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your showing today.
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Price & listing history82 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 23, 2026
- Listed$259,900Jan 23, 2026
- Price reduced$249,900
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 82
- Subdivision
- On Top Of The World
- County
- Marion
- Year built
- 2001
- Living area
- 1,904 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $131
- Building area
- 2,407 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 7,902 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12083C0683E)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $2,332 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 3530-3008-11
- Zoning
- PUD
- MLS #
- OM717264
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Linoleum, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $494 / Monthly
- Monthly HOA
- $494/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $494/mo
- Total annual fees
- $5,924
- HOA name
- Lori Sands
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 6 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Leasehold
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Signed lease for 6 months + 1 week minimum rental, must be furnished by the owner.
- 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.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Senior community
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-23
- On market date
- 2026-01-23
- Original list price
- $259,900
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34481 - Ocala
- Listing AOR
- Ocala - Marion
- Status changed
- 2026-01-23
- Tax legal description
- SEC 23 TWP 16 RGE 20 PLAT BOOK 003 PAGE 174 ON TOP OF THE WORLD CENTRAL REPLAT PHASE 1B SECTION 6 LOT 8 PARCEL 11
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From SW 99th Street Rd, turn right and continue to SW 98th Street. Turn left, then right onto SW 99th Avenue. Turn right onto SW 97th Place, then left onto SW 97th Street. Property will be on the left at 9749 SW 97th Street, Ocala.
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