Welcome to this spacious and well-maintained home in On Top of the World offering 1,911 living sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flex room, and a 2-car garage. This desirable floor plan provides the space many buyers are searching for with comfort, functionality, and valuable updates already completed. Enjoy peace of mind with a 22KW whole-house generator, roof replaced in 2020, natural gas stove and water heater replaced in 2024, plus a bright and inviting interior enhanced by 2 solar tubes bringing in natural light. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinet space, and an easy flow into the main living areas. High ceilings create an open feel throughout the home. Relax year-round in the screened lanai with electric or enjoy the enclosed sunroom featuring 17 updated windows, creating a versatile space for reading, hobbies, entertaining, or quiet mornings. The flex room is ideal for a home office, craft room, guest overflow, or den. Located in one of Ocala’s most popular active adult communities, residents enjoy resort-style amenities, arts & crafts, Cards, dance, social clubs, golf, and a vibrant social lifestyle. If you are looking for space, comfort, natural light, and important upgrades in On Top of the World, this home deserves your attention. Schedule your private showing today. Come and see for yourself.
For sale
Price cut: $15.1K (5/13)
$299,900
9878 SW 97th Ln, Ocala, FL 34481
2beds
1,911sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$513/mo HOA
What's special
Flex roomBright and inviting interiorScreened lanai with electricKitchen features granite countertopsGenerous cabinet spaceSpacious and well-maintained homeStainless steel appliances
- 289 days |
- 79 |
- 1 |
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Listed by:
Mercy Reyes-Rubin 305-439-8406,
RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S 352-479-0123
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: OM709659
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,911 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Features: Near Golf Course
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 3530300202
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Details
- Builder model: Columbia/Winthrop
- Builder name: On Top Of The World
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Solar, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: ON TOP OF THE WORLD
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Racquetball, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Services included: Maintenance Structure, Manager, Trash
- HOA fee: $513 monthly
- HOA name: Lori Sands
Location
- Region: Ocala
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,348
- Annual tax amount: $2,201
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 290 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Leasehold
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $299,900-4.8%$157/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #OM709659 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $315,000-4.5%$165/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #OM709659 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $330,000-2.9%$173/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #OM709659 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $340,000+100.1%$178/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #OM709659 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Sold | $169,900$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2020 | Pending sale | $169,900$89/sqft |
Source: FOXFIRE REALTY - HWY200/103 ST #OM604265 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,900$89/sqft |
Source: FOXFIRE REALTY - HWY200/103 ST #OM604265 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,202 +2.6% | $161,408 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,145 +7.4% | $156,707 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $1,997 +0.3% | $146,985 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,991 +139.1% | $142,704 +111.9% |
| 2020 | $833 +0.4% | $67,343 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $829 | $65,829 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $829 +4.2% | $64,602 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $796 +2.7% | $63,273 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $774 | $61,972 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $774 +4.7% | $61,541 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $739 -5.2% | $61,053 -9.2% |
| 2013 | $780 -9.4% | $67,215 -11.7% |
| 2012 | $861 -10.1% | $76,115 -7.4% |
| 2011 | $958 -38.1% | $82,219 -31.6% |
| 2010 | $1,549 +3.3% | $120,262 +0.9% |
| 2009 | $1,500 +1.4% | $119,231 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,478 -8.2% | $119,113 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,610 -5.8% | $115,643 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,709 -2.7% | $112,824 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,758 | $109,537 -1% |
| 2004 | $1,758 +1.6% | $110,661 +3.9% |
| 2002 | $1,730 | $106,507 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 34481
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.4 mi
- 5/10Liberty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 4/10West Port High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
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- Marion County
- Ocala
- 34481
- 9878 SW 97th Ln
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