$199,000
8671 97th Street
Ocala, FL 34481
Listing updated: June 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
NEW PRICE! 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.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history45 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 20, 2026
- Listed$225,000Apr 20, 2026
- Price reduced$199,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Villa
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 45
- Subdivision
- On Top Of The World
- County
- Marion
- Year built
- 1985
- Living area
- 1,748 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $114
- Building area
- 2,460 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 1,703 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $514 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 3530-1967-07
- Zoning
- PUD
- MLS #
- OM722877
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Interior features
- 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
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Southwest
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $494 / Monthly
- Monthly HOA
- $494/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $494/mo
- Total annual fees
- $5,928
- HOA name
- Lori Sands
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 6 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Leasehold
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- 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.
- 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.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block, Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- None
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Number Limit
- Senior community
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Great Room | First | 22x12.6 |
| Kitchen | First | 16.9x8.6 |
| Living Room | First | 14x22.8 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x15.2 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13.4x11 |
| Florida Room | First | 22.4x9.6 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-20
- On market date
- 2026-04-20
- Original list price
- $225,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34481 - Ocala
- Listing AOR
- Ocala - Marion
- Status changed
- 2026-04-20
- Tax legal description
- SEC 24 TWP 16 RGE 20 PORTION OF TRACT Y CIRCLE SQUARE WOODS AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK P PAGE 065 BUILDING 1967 DWELLING G (8671G SW 97TH ST)
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
Enter OTOW via the main gate at SW Hwy 200 & SW 99th Street Road. After entering make the first RIGHT on SW 85th Terrace, and an IMMEDIATE LEFT on SW 97th Street - Home located on the right @ 8761- Unit G.
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