$154,900

8889 96th Street

Ocala, FL 34481

Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,409
Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1986
Built
55+ community$110/sqft360° tour
🏠Villa

Property type

🏗️1986

Year built

📐1,930 sqft

Lot size

📊$110

Price / sq ft

🏘️$494/mo

HOA dues

📅0

Days on market

🚗2

Garage spaces

🌊X

Flood zone

About this home

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!

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$783
Property taxes$234
Home insurance (est.)$71
HOA dues$494

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 history0 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    May 29, 2026
  2. Listed$154,900
    May 29, 2026
  3. Price increased$154,900

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Villa
Status
Active
Days on market
0
Subdivision
On Top Of The World
County
Marion
Year built
1986
Living area
1,409 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$110
Building area
2,199 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
1,930 sq ft
Lot category
0 to less than 1/4
Flood zone
X (12083C0684E)
Garage
2 spaces
Annual taxes
$2,802 (2025)
Parcel #
3530-2000-06
Zoning
PUD
MLS #
OM725502

Interior Details

Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior features
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
Laundry
In Garage
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
Southwest

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Parking features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, 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
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
Sprinkler Metered
Construction materials
Block, Stucco
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Road surface
Asphalt, Paved

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Private
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
Number Limit
Senior community
Yes

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Great RoomFirst13.8x27.1
Primary BedroomFirst14.4x15
Bedroom 2First13.3x11.5
KitchenFirst10.3x13
Family RoomFirst11.11x19.9
Florida RoomFirst17.7x8.8

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-05-28
On market date
2026-05-29
Original list price
$154,900
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34481 - Ocala
Listing AOR
Ocala - Marion
Status changed
2026-05-29
Tax legal description
SEC 24 TWP 16 RGE 20 PORTION OF TRACT 9 CIRCLE SQUARE WOODS AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK P PAGE 65 BUILDING 2000 DWELLING F (8889F SW 96TH ST)

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone XPanel 12083C0684E

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 On Top of the World via the main gate at SW 99th Street Road. Follow to the 2nd street and TURN RIGHT on SW 89th Court Road. Follow to SW 96th Street and TURN RIGHT. Home is located on the left @ 8889 Unit F.

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