Property
ActiveResidential
1/51
$154,900

8889 SW 96TH STREET F

Ocala, FL 34481
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,409
SqFt
0.04
Acres
STELLAR
#OM725502
Updated: Jun 27, 2026, 10:53am

Property Description

The owners says "Let's Make a Deal!" 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!
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Property Details

Highlights
View
Yes
Interior
Additional Rooms
Family RoomFlorida RoomGreat Room
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Bathrooms Total Decimal
2
Building Area Total
2199
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
CarpetCeramic TileLaminate
Furnished
Negotiable
Heating
ElectricHeat Pump
Interior Features
Attic VentilatorCeiling Fan(s)Eating Space In KitchenKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
Laundry Features
In Garage
Living Area
1409
Rooms Total
6
Security Features
Gated CommunitySmoke Detector(s)
Window Features
Double Pane WindowsShadesWindow Treatments
Construction
Architectural Style
Florida
Builder Model
Montgomery
Builder Name
Colen
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Common Walls
End Unit
Construction Materials
BlockStucco
Direction Faces
Southwest
Foundation Details
Slab
Levels
One
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Roof
Shingle
Stories Total
Yes
Year Built
1986
Site & Exterior
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Sprinkler Metered
Flood Zone Code
X
Garage Dimensions
19X24
Garage Spaces
2
I D X Participation
Yes
Lot Features
ClearedLandscapedLevelNear Golf Course
Lot Size Acres
0.04
Lot Size Area
1930
Lot Size Square Feet
1930
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Open Parking
Yes
Parking Features
DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGround LevelOff Street
Patio And Porch Features
CoveredFront Porch
Pool Features
Other
Public Survey Range
20E
Public Survey Section
24
Road Frontage Type
Street Paved
Road Surface Type
PavedAsphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Total Acreage
0 to less than 1/4
Utilities
Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedSprinkler RecycledStreet LightsUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
Vegetation
Mature LandscapingOak Trees
View
Garden
Water Source
Private
Zoning
PUD
Financials
Amenities Additional Fees
Golf memberships available at 1, 2 or all 3 community courses OR “pay as you play” options. RV and personal storage options available for additional fee.
Association Fee
493.96
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Fee Includes
Common Area TaxesCommunity PoolMaintenance StructureMaintenance GroundsPool MaintenanceRecreational FacilitiesTrash
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft
109.94
Contract Status Change Date
2026-05-29
Current Price
154900
Feed Types
BBO
Land Lease
Yes
Lease Considered
Yes
Minimum Lease
6 Months
Monthly H O A Amount
493.96
Owner Name
CANDACE L WEST
Ownership
Leasehold
Parcel Number
3530200006
Public Survey Township
16S
Tax Annual Amount
2802.46
Tax Book Number
P-65BUILDING
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)
Tax Lot
9
Tax Year
2025
Total Annual Fees
5927.52
Total Monthly Fees
493.96

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
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.
Association Amenities
Basketball CourtClubhouseElevator(s)Fence RestrictionsFitness CenterGatedMaintenanceOptional Additional FeesParkPickleball Court(s)PlaygroundPoolRacquetballRecreation FacilitiesSaunaShuffleboard CourtSpa/Hot TubTennis Court(s)
Association Approval Required
Yes
Association Email
lori_sands@otowfl.com
Association Fee Requirement
Required
Association Name
Lori Sands
Association Phone
352-873-0848
Association U R L
www.otowinfo.com
Community Features
Association Recreation - OwnedBuyer Approval RequiredClubhouseCommunity MailboxDeed RestrictionsDog ParkFitness CenterGated Community - No GuardGolf Carts OKGolfParkPlaygroundPoolRacquetballRestaurantSpecial Community RestrictionsTennis Court(s)
Lease Restrictions
Yes
M L S Area Major
34481 - Ocala
Number Of Pets
3
Pet Restrictions
Owners are required to pick up after their pets. Marion County FL has a leash law.
Pets Allowed
Number Limit
Senior Community
Yes
Subdivision Name
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 27, 2026, 10:53am.
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