Don’t miss this opportunity to own a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a desirable corner lot in Ocala’s premier 55+ community, On Top of the World. With over 1,700 square feet of living space, this home features a new roof installed in 2020, a large enclosed Florida room perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a two-car garage for added convenience. Inside, the home offers generously sized rooms and plenty of natural light, creating a welcoming and open feel throughout. This property is being sold as a fixer-upper with dated areas throughout. It has been priced accordingly to allow the next owner the opportunity to complete a full renovation and transform it into a home that reflects their style and preferences. Whether you're looking to update the finishes or completely reimagine the space, this home offers tremendous potential. Living in On Top of the World means enjoying a wealth of community amenities, including multiple golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, scenic walking trails, a state-of-the-art fitness center, several clubhouses, sparkling swimming pools, a dedicated dog park, and an active calendar of social clubs and events. This is a rare chance to own a well-located, spacious home with great bones in one of Florida’s most amenity-rich active adult communities.
For sale
$160,000
9859 SW 97th St, Ocala, FL 34481
2beds
1,732sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
10,121 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$453/mo HOA
What's special
Two-car garagePlenty of natural lightCorner lotLarge enclosed florida roomGenerously sized rooms
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Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 04:06am
Listing Provided by:
Joseph Brown 786-342-8999,
EPIQUE REALTY, INC. 888-893-3537
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8399244
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Den
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x16
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Living room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x29
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,468
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 10,121 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 3530300610
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Special Community Restrictions
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: ON TOP OF THE WORLD
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Community Pool, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $453 monthly
- HOA name: Lori Sands
- HOA phone: 352-854-0805
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Ocala
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,095
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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