8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B, OCALA, FL, 34481
Active159 days on marketListed Mar 2, 2026MLS #OM719935
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About this home
8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B
Bostonian Villa | 2-Car Garage | Florida Room | Now $164,900 Freshly repositioned to $164,900, this beautifully maintained Bostonian villa offers 1,748 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space in the 55+ community of On Top of the World in Ocala. Inside, you'll find a spacious floor plan with wood-look laminate flooring in the kitchen and family room, brand-new carpet and vertical blinds (2025), and a Florida Room under heat and air, providing additional year-round living space. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry along with a newer refrigerator (2023), stove (2025), and dishwasher (2025). The primary suite includes a beautifully updated bathroom (2023) and new windows in both the bedroom and bath. The guest bath features a new toilet (2025). Major updates have already been completed, including a 2018 roof, 2019 HVAC, 2020 water heater, and 2021 exterior paint, plus a new garage door opener (2024), front and rear screen doors (2025), pull-down attic stairs with attic storage, and updated smoke detectors and fire extinguishers (2025). The attached 2-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and a golf cart. Enjoy maintenance-free villa living with exterior maintenance included, giving you more time to experience everything On Top of the World has to offer, including golf courses, heated pools, fitness centers, pickleball, restaurants, clubs, and convenient golf cart access to shopping, medical offices, and everyday conveniences. Now offered at $164,900, this updated Bostonian delivers generous living space, major system updates, and exceptional value in one of Ocala's premier active adult communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,748
Sqft
0.04 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1986
Year built
One
Levels
$94
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$1,908 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,908/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
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.
vs edgeAI estimate
−4.1%
$/sqft vs ON TOP OF THE WORLD
$94 vs $145
Days on market
159 vs 50 typical
Where $94/sqft sits among the 234 homes for sale in ON TOP OF THE WORLD
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 On Top Of The World
Get to know Ocala. See the full Ocala guide →
On Top Of The World — neighborhood snapshot
Population
9,305
Median age
73
Median income
$51,446
Median home value
$222,633
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
77%
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ocala market
$285K → $285K
Ocala median sold, yr/yr
97.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
107 of 234
ON TOP OF THE WORLD have cut their price
Median sold price, Ocala, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 28% below the OCALA 34481 median. See the full Ocala market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B
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$340,000
10414 SW 105TH TERRACE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,767 sqft · $192/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$155,000
8959 SW 96TH LANE UNIT A · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · $90/sqft · 124 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$247,500
9155 SW 83RD COURT UNIT C · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,886 sqft · $131/sqft · 39 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
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,908/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $494/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B?+
The association fee works out to $494 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,519. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocala?+
At $164,900, this home is listed about 45% below the Ocala median of $298,939. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8890 SW 96TH STREET UNIT B?+
Liberty Middle School (middle), Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School (elementary), West Port High School (high) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the OCALA 34481 market on paper
$164,900 is 28% below the OCALA 34481 median of $229,900, and at $94/sqft it sits under the Ocala average of $206.
02Time on market is leverage
159 days on market against a Ocala median of 50 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $169,000, now $164,900 — a $4K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA ADVANTAGE REALTY GROUP · Colleen Skeffington. MLS #OM719935.
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