$10,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT – Move-In Ready Winthrop | Enclosed Lanai | Split Floor Plan | Exceptional Storage New Price! $10,000 Price Improvement. This move-in ready Winthrop model single-family home offers an outstanding opportunity to own a well-maintained property in the highly desirable On Top of the World community. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage features a popular split bedroom floor plan, providing privacy and comfort for both owners and guests. The main living areas showcase durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a bright, updated, and low-maintenance space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and a pantry, along with a newer refrigerator and dishwasher. Storage is a true highlight of this home with multiple hallway closets, making organization easy and practical. A standout feature is the enclosed lanai, currently used as a dining room, offering flexible bonus living space perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or relaxing. Additional storage includes floored attic space and built-in storage cabinets in the garage, a feature buyers consistently appreciate. Major updates provide peace of mind: Roof – 2020 AC – 2021 Additional features include gas service, double-pane windows, and an updated hot water heater, contributing to efficiency and comfort. Located in On Top of the World, residents enjoy access to three golf courses, heated pools, fitness centers, two restaurants, clubs, live entertainment throughout the community, and concerts at the Cultural Center. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the World Equestrian Center, with many destinations easily accessible by golf cart. With its move-in ready condition, functional layout, exceptional storage, and new $10,000 price improvement, this home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your showing today.
For sale
$249,900
9749 SW 97th St, Ocala, FL 34481
3beds
1,904sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
7,902 Square Feet Lot
$243,400 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$494/mo HOA
What's special
Flexible living spacesFunctional layoutGenerous storageDouble-pane windowsNewer refrigeratorExceptional storageDurable lvp flooring
- 162 days |
- 143 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colleen Skeffington 802-349-8771,
FLORIDA ADVANTAGE REALTY GROUP 352-618-2926
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: OM717264
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Exhaust Fan, Linen Closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Linoleum, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,407
- Total interior livable area: 1,904 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 7,902 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3530300811
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: 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, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: ON TOP OF THE WORLD
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Trash
- HOA fee: $494 monthly
- HOA name: Lori Sands
Location
- Region: Ocala
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,680
- Annual tax amount: $2,331
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 163 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Leasehold
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$243,400
$231,000 - $256,000
$1,946/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$131/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #OM717264 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900-13.1%$137/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #OM717264 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,000+76.9%$157/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2020 | Sold | $169,000-3.4%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2020 | Pending sale | $174,900$92/sqft |
Source: FOXFIRE REALTY - HWY200/103 ST #OM608131 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $174,900$92/sqft |
Source: FOXFIRE REALTY - HWY200/103 ST #OM608131 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,087 +2.7% | $154,074 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,033 +3.2% | $149,586 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,970 +0.3% | $145,229 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,963 +138.1% | $140,999 +113% |
| 2020 | $824 +0.4% | $66,189 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $821 | $64,701 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $821 +4.3% | $63,495 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $787 +2.8% | $62,189 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $766 | $60,910 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $766 +4.7% | $60,487 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $732 -5.1% | $60,007 -9.1% |
| 2013 | $771 -8.4% | $66,005 -11.7% |
| 2012 | $842 -10.1% | $74,740 -7.5% |
| 2011 | $937 -38.9% | $80,842 -32.2% |
| 2010 | $1,532 +5% | $119,232 +2.3% |
| 2009 | $1,459 +1.4% | $116,536 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,438 -8.4% | $116,420 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,571 -5.8% | $113,031 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,667 -3.1% | $110,274 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,720 | $107,064 -1.4% |
| 2004 | $1,720 -1.2% | $108,619 +1.5% |
| 2002 | $1,740 | $107,033 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 34481
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 5/10Liberty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10West Port High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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- Marion County
- Ocala
- 34481
- 9749 SW 97th St
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