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Property Description
Welcome home to this spacious, move-in-ready Birmingham Model Villa located in the highly sought-after On Top of the World, Ocala's premier gated 55+ golf community. Designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living, this popular villa offers 2 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, and a versatile tandem 2-car garage with endless possibilities. 2026 Roof, 2012 HVAC maintained regularly, & garage door 2021. A charming covered front porch welcomes you and provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with an evening beverage while taking in the peaceful neighborhood setting. Inside, you'll appreciate the thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring a spacious living room, plantation shutters throughout, and an abundance of natural light thanks to several solar tubes. The guest bedroom, located at the front of the home, offers a generous closet and is conveniently situated next to the beautifully updated guest bath. Tucked away at the rear of the home for added privacy, the primary suite features a walk-in closet and an updated en suite bath with a custom tiled walk-in shower and glass enclosure. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, complete with granite countertops, an "L" island, updated appliances, and a window overlooking the sink-creating a bright and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, the spacious family room flows seamlessly into the finished Florida Room, where attractive non-skid tile flooring and walls of windows create the perfect space to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the Florida sunshine year-round. The oversized tandem garage has been thoughtfully modified with a partition wall and doors to create a separate laundry and utility area, leaving additional space that would make an ideal craft room, workshop, hobby area, home office, or extra storage. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal retreat, this beautifully updated villa offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and the exceptional active-adult lifestyle that makes On Top of the World one of Ocala's most desirable 55+ communities. 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 including the brand new Summit w/resistance pool & 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. POTENTIAL TURN-KEY OPPORTUNITY WITH FURNISHINGS INCLUDED....
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8715 SW 97th St #E
General
- Price: $149,999
- HOA FEE: $494/month
- Taxes: $858 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: OM727221
- Updated: 6/28/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 6 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Attic Ventilator, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), 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)
- Pool Description: Other
- Security/Safety: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sprinkler Metered
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street
Location
- Area: 34481 - Ocala
- County: Marion
- Development Name: 34481 - Ocala
- Subdivision: ON TOP OF THE WORLD
- Driving 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 @ 8715-E.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
Community
- Community Name: 34481 - Ocala
- 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)
- Optional Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Optional
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Lori Sands
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Trash
- Number of Pets: 3
- Pet Restrictions: Owners are required to pick up after their pets. Marion County FL has a leash law.
- Adult Community: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: None
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Florida
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Builder: Colen Development
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,369
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1987
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,847
- Lot Size: 1847
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $494
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $858.94
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Leasehold
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: SEC 24 TWP 16 RGE 20 PORTION OF TRACT Y CIRCLE SQUARE WOODS AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK P PAGE 065 BUILDING 2008 DWELLING E (8715-E SW 97TH ST)
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 3530200805
- Property ID: 3530200805
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Schools
Schools serving 8715 SW 97th St #E
School District:Marion County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School 4397 Southwest 95th Street, Ocala, FL 34476 | PK-5 | 4.2 mi |
Liberty Middle School, Ocala, FL 4773 Southwest 95th Street, Ocala, FL 34476 | 6-8 | 4 mi |
West Port High School 3733 Southwest 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34481 | 9-12 | 5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8715 SW 97th St #E
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2026
Listed
$149,999
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8715 SW 97th St #E
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$859
34%
$55,997
3%
2024
$643
1%
$54,419
3%
2023
$635
-9%
$52,834
6%
2021
$696
—
$49,801
-3%
2022
$694
—
$51,295
4%
2021
$696
9%
$49,113
4%
2018
$640
2%
$47,114
2%
2017
$625
-7%
$46,145
-4%
2019
$674
-1%
$48,009
-6%
2016
$678
48%
$50,824
37%
2015
$458
-45%
$37,148
4%
2014
$830
192%
$35,817
13%
2013
$284
—
$31,827
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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8715 SW 97th Street #E, Ocala, FL 34481 (MLS# OM727221) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8715 SW 97th Street #E is currently listed for $149,999 and was received on June 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 8715 SW 97th Street #E? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ocala? You can browse all Ocala real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

