$162,500

8850 SW 97th St Unit C Ocala, FL 34481

$1,930
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,341 sqft
0.05 acres
$121 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8850 SW 97th St Unit C

Very Popular EXPANDED Philadelphian Model Villa in the Friendship Colony Neighborhood of On Top of the World, a Premiere 55+ Gated Golf Community! GREEN SPACE in back & front, AND EXTRA LONG Driveway! Located on a shady, tree lined street, this villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1.5 car garage (sufficient for a car & golf cart), and finished FL room the villa is centrally located within the community for easy access to the amenities and the front gate! Cute front porch perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, or evening beverage, and meeting your neighbors! Step inside the spacious living room-dining room combo. Notice the beautiful hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace! To the right are the bedrooms with the guest bedroom in front with large-deep closet. Guest bedroom currently doesn’t have any flooring due to allergies. Guest/hall bath divides the bedrooms. Guest/hall bath with tub and tile surround. The primary bedroom is in the back right of the home for privacy, and is large enough for king sized bed! There is also a large walk-in closet, and en suite bath with updated step-in shower! The eat-in kitchen is light and bright, with access to the 1.5 car garage, also where the laundry is located. The finished Florida room is off the kitchen. Then out into the screened lanai, AND a covered patio perfect for grilling & entertaining! Notice the GREEN SPACE in back! The monthly HOA fee includes Basic Spectrum Cable, roof repair, exterior painting every seven years, irrigation water, exterior maintenance and insurance, landscaping, trash & recycling, 24/7 monitored gates and all the amenities that OTOW has to offer; three pools (2 outside & 1 inside & another under construction), two state of the art fitness centers, pickleball, billiards, archery range, 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 three shopping centers. Centrally located 20 minutes from the World Equestrian Center, easy drive to 4 cruise ports and/or airports, and close proximity to entertainment complexes in Orlando. PRICED TO SELL BY MOTIVATED OWNER!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,341 sqft
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1986
ParkingDriveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street
MLS #OM704086
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning
ViewPark

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Attic Ventilator, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street
  • View: Park
  • Exterior: Sprinkler Metered
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $162,500
  • Price/SqFt: $121
  • HOA Amount: $530 Monthly
  • Annual Tax Amount: $399
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Paved
  • Directions: Enter OTOW via the main gate. Upon entering TURN RIGHT at 1st street on SW 85th Terrace. IMMEDIATELY turn LEFT on SW 97th Street. Home located @ 8850-C on the LEFT across from Green Space!
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,341 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
  • MLS Number: OM704086
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S
  • Office Phone: (352) 479-0123
  • Listing Agent: Patti Doty

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8850 SW 97th St Unit C, Ocala, FL 34481 - single story home with a garage, a front yard, concrete driveway, and a chimney

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 06, 2014
Home Sold
$27,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$36,216$399
2022$35,161$450
2021$34,137$450
2020$33,666$439
2018$32,295$401
2017$31,631$360

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.3 mi

4397 SW 95th St

4

Marion Oaks Elementary School

Public District PK-5

5.4 mi

280 Marion Oaks Trl

6

Saddlewood Elementary School

Public District PK-5

6.4 mi

3700 SW 43rd Ct

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,846. Most Ocala, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

41%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
0%
Single, with Kids
50%
Married, No Kids
0%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

0%
<11 yrs old
0%
12-17 yrs old
0%
18-34 yrs old
15%
35-64 yrs old
85%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • ClassicalClassical
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 8850 SW 97th St Unit C

The listing price of 8850 SW 97th St Unit C property is $162,500.

The property 8850 SW 97th St Unit C is a house located in Ocala, Florida, 34481.

Active Listing: 8850 SW 97th St Unit C is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 8850 SW 97th St Unit C are: Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Marion Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Saddlewood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Liberty Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Howard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Port High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dunnellon High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McSo Adults (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $399 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 6, 2014 for $27,900 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 8850 SW 97th St Unit C has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 8850 SW 97th St Unit C is 1,341 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 8850 SW 97th St Unit C is 1986.

This home is located at 8850 SW 97th St Unit C in Ocala, FL and zip code 34481 in the Circle Square Woods neighborhood. This 1,341 square foot home, which was built in 1986, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $162,500.

Ocala, FL housing market in May 2025 saw over 78 listings sold above listed price, more than 145 sold at listed price and over 283 sold below. In May 2025 in Ocala, FL there were 0.8% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 74 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $284,986 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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