
8971 SW 89TH LOOP, OCALA, FL, 34481
Sold908 days on marketListed Jan 25, 2024Sold May 6, 2024MLS #OM671554
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
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
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
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
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The numbers that matter
The Ocala 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
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.
Sold · Dec ’25$438,000
8484 SW 99TH CIRCLE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,373 sqft · $185/sqft · 65 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$440,000
10083 SW 84TH ST ROAD · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,373 sqft · $185/sqft · 29 DOM
Sold · 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.

Your agent
Tommy Trainer
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8971 SW 89TH LOOP — start here.

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.
Keep looking
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of ON TOP OF THE WORLD REAL EST · Tammy Coughlin. MLS #OM671554.
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