CENTURY 21 Edge
SoldSold May 2024
$499,000Sold May 20243 bd3 ba2,400 sqft$208 /sqft

8971 SW 89TH LOOP, OCALA, FL, 34481

Sold908 days on marketListed Jan 25, 2024Sold May 6, 2024MLS #OM671554

Reduced $50KSingle Family ResidenceCANDLER HILLS

About this home

8971 SW 89TH LOOP

PRIVACY, PRIVACY, PRIVACY! With over $70,000 in upgrades, this home on this lot cannot be replicated with a new build. This home on this lot cannot be replicated with a new build. Why build when you can purchase this exceptional former MODEL home within Sanctuary in Candler Hills at On Top of the World. Built to impress, this Arlington boasts exquisite high-end finishes that showcases fine craftsmanship. With 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and a 3+ car garage with an air-conditioned workshop/"man-cave", this home is luxury living at its finest. The heart of the home lies within its open-concept layout, where a gourmet kitchen awaits culinary enthusiasts. Enjoy the beauty of the oversized island, complemented by staggered ivory cabinets adorned with crown molding, a stylish backsplash, sleek quartz counters, and top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances. Designer touches grace every inch of this residence, from the inviting French doors connecting the living and dining rooms to the tranquil lanai, to the custom paint and millwork, crown molding, and designer lights and fans throughout. The tile floors welcome you into each space, while plush new carpeting in two of the bedrooms provides comfort underfoot. Two of the bedrooms, including the primary suite, boast en suite bathrooms, with the primary bedroom showcasing a spacious custom closet and a luxurious bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and dual vanity sinks. Indulge in spa-like relaxation in the secondary en suite bathroom, complete with an effervescent bubble massage tub. The professionally epoxied garage not only accommodates three vehicles but also offers a chic, air-conditioned haven for game nights or quiet retreats. Step outside into the meticulously landscaped, one-of-a-kind outdoor oasis, where a fully irrigated and sodded privacy lot awaits. Candler Hills, the esteemed estate section of On Top of the World, offers an unparalleled lifestyle, with amenities including curbside trash and recycling services, access to all community facilities, and exclusive use of The Lodge and Candler Hills Community Center. Experience luxury living at its finest in this remarkable sanctuary.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2,400

Sqft

0.26 ac

Lot size

3

Garage

2017

Year built

One

Levels

$208

Per sqft

55+ communityPets allowed

Inside

FlooringCarpet · Ceramic Tile
AppliancesBuilt-In Oven · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Gas Water Heater · Microwave · Range Hood · Refrigerator · Washer · Water Softener
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Crown Molding · High Ceilings · Open Floorplan · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Solid Wood Cabinets · Split Bedroom · Stone Counters · Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments
LaundryInside · Laundry Room
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingNatural Gas

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionBlock · Concrete · Stucco
FoundationSlab
FacesSouthwest
ParkingWorkshop in Garage
ExteriorIrrigation System · Private Mailbox · Rain Gutters · Sliding Doors

Community & fees

HOA fee$312/mo
Taxes (2023)$4,173/yr
PetsYes
CommunityBuyer Approval Required · Clubhouse · Deed Restrictions · Dog Park · Fitness Center · Gated Community - Guard · Golf Carts OK · Golf · Park · Playground · Pool · Racquetball · Restaurant · Special Community Restrictions

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected
WaterPrivate

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

$/sqft vs CANDLER HILLS

$208 vs $207

Days on market

908 vs 43 typical

Where $208/sqft sits among the 27 homes for sale in CANDLER HILLS

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$170–186$186–201$201–217$217–232$232–248$248+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Ocala

Map of 8971 SW 89TH LOOP

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The numbers that matter

The Ocala market

Seller’s marketBalanced6.3 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$285K$280K

Ocala median sold, yr/yr

97.4%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

8 of 27

CANDLER HILLS have cut their price

Median sold price, Ocala, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 67% above the Ocala median. See the full Ocala market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $499,000 $50K
Jan 25, 2024Listed at $549,000 · 908 days on market since
2017Built · CANDLER HILLS

Reality check

What actually sold near 8971 SW 89TH LOOP

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

8484 SW 99TH CIRCLESold · Dec ’25

$438,000

8484 SW 99TH CIRCLE · same community

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,373 sqft · $185/sqft · 65 DOM

10083 SW 84TH ST ROADSold · Dec ’25

$440,000

10083 SW 84TH ST ROAD · same community

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,373 sqft · $185/sqft · 29 DOM

8611 SW 83RD LOOPSold · Sep ’25

$380,000

8611 SW 83RD LOOP · same community

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,357 sqft · $161/sqft · 75 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Tommy Trainer

Your agent

Tommy Trainer

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8971 SW 89TH LOOP — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8971 SW 89TH LOOP — before you fall in love.

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The brief

Three things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$499,000 runs 67% above the Ocala median — but at 2,400 sqft it's also 39% larger than the typical Ocala listing.

02Time on market is leverage

908 days on market against a Ocala median of 43 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.

03The price has already moved

Listed at $549,000, now $499,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.

Listing courtesy of ON TOP OF THE WORLD REAL EST · Tammy Coughlin. MLS #OM671554.

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