8961 SW 96TH LANE #E, Ocala, FL 34481
SOLD
APR 21, 2026

8961 SW 96TH LANE #E
Ocala, FL 34481

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,890 sqft

$182,000

Last Sold: Apr 21, 2026
2% below list $185K
$96/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,241/mo*
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$182,000

Last Sold: Apr 21, 2026
2% below list $185K
$96/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,241/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,890 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1999
Living Area
1,890 sqft
Price/Sqft
$96/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
$479/Monthly

About this House

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Winthrop model villa located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier 55+ gated community. Offering both privacy and flexible living space, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home includes a desirable flex room with elegant French doors—perfect for a home office, hobby room, or additional guest space. The spacious living room features cathedral ceilings and luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The kitchen features tile flooring, granite countertops, and ample cabinet space, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The home has been thoughtfully expanded into the lanai, providing additional heated and cooled living space, plus an extra bonus room just off the lanai—perfect for a den, craft room, fitness area, or quiet retreat. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2014 and a new AC system installed in 2023, offering comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy private front and backyard settings that provide a peaceful outdoor environment with added privacy. A 2-car garage offers generous storage and convenience. Residents of On Top of the World enjoy resort-style amenities including golf courses, heated pools, fitness centers, walking trails, clubs, live entertainment, and golf cart access to nearby shopping, dining, and medical facilities. This Winthrop villa offers space, versatility, and the lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Ocala’s most sought-after 55+ communities.
8961 SW 96TH LANE #E, Ocala, FL 34481 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,890 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $182,000 on Apr 21, 2026 (2% below the $184,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $179,600, with a rent estimate of $1,624/month.

Home Details for 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1890 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherLaundry: Laundry ClosetRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury VinylCommon Walls: End Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Gated Community

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, PatioVegetation: Mature LandscapingExterior: Sprinkler MeteredFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Rear
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Villa
Building
Construction Materials: Block, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNo Additional ParcelsDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: CompletedParcel Number: 3530505205

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $184,900Price Per Sqft: $96/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 17 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: OCALACommunity: ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: Winthrop
Building Area
Building Area: 2394 Square Feet
Community rooms
Fitness Center

Community

Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)Is a Senior Community
Other
Playground

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, TrashHOA Name: Lori SandsHOA Phone: 352-854-0805Association for this Listing: Ocala - MarionHas an HOAHOA Fee: $479/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1734 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Leasehold

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OM719153Showing Considerations: No SignShowing Requirements: Combination Lock Box, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12083-N-3530505205-S-E

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Basketball Court,Cable TV,Clubhouse,Elevator(s),Fence Restrictions,Fitness Center,Gated,Golf Course,Maintenance,Optional Additional Fees,Park,Pickleball Court(s),Playground,Pool,Racquetball,Recreation Facilities,Sauna,Shuffleboard Court,Spa/Hot Tub,Storage,Tennis Court(s),Trail(s)
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Colleen Skeffington, (802) 349-8771
FLORIDA ADVANTAGE REALTY GROUP, (352) 618-2926
Bought with: John Whipple, (352) 598-3570, RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S, (352) 479-0123
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#OM719153
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E

DatePriceEventSource
04/21/2026$182,000Sold
Stellar MLS #OM719153
03/19/2026$184,900PendingStellar MLS #OM719153
03/03/2026$184,900Listed For SaleStellar MLS #OM719153
05/05/2015$110,000Sold
Stellar MLS #OM422965

Market trends in Ocala

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$254K
$8.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.3%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$160
$3MoM
Available listings
2513
44MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$969
Assessment$217,121
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8961 SW 96TH LANE #C, Ocala, FL
0.00
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/14/26
2
2
1,540
8962 SW 97TH STREET #D, Ocala, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$175,000
04/02/26
2
2
1,916
8959 SW 96TH LANE #A, Ocala, FL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$155,000
12/04/25
2
2
1,728
9025 SW 94TH LANE #C, Ocala, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/23/25
2
2
1,709
8889 SW 96TH STREET #E, Ocala, FL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$165,000
06/02/26
2
2
1,748
8887 SW 95TH LANE #G, Ocala, FL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$168,500
11/25/25
2
2
1,369
8831 SW 94TH LANE #H, Ocala, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$160,000
10/20/25
2
2
1,748
8715 SW 97TH STREET #A, Ocala, FL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$191,000
12/01/25
2
2
1,748

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What Locals Say about Ocala

At least 1455 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Shirley Lewis
    "It's like a big cul-de-sac all roads connected in a circle only one way in and out. Large mature trees very safe and quiet neighborhood. "
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  • Deloris B.
    ""My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, has many public parks, national parks and hidden treasures that provide lively activities in Ocala. From its lakes, secret beaches, springs, nature spots, museums, and downtown district. Also a safe area."
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  • Deloris B.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood going on 3 years. My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, has many public parks, national parks and hidden treasures that provide lively activities in Ocala. From its lakes, secret beaches, springs, nature spots, museums, and downtown district. But mostly I feel safe, the neighbors look out fot each other and cameras everywhere ( lol)."
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  • Deloris B.
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, has many public parks, national parks and hidden treasures that provide lively activities in Ocala. From its lakes, secret beaches, springs, nature spots, museums, and downtown district." I've lived here for the past 3 years it's been great."
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  • Nurseleemy
    "Children park and water pad close by. Plenty of hiking trails. Club house offers a variety of activities."
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  • Darthwolf65
    "People need to be cautious and watching their pets more. To many cats and dogs getting out of the yards roaming around. This contributes to animal attacking people the pet does not know."
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  • Tgray74
    "Horses and lots of animal lovers , very beautiful trails parks recreation for kids schools are awesome"
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  • Latorya Katiba
    "Liberty park always has events for children. This is a great part of Ocala to reside. It is very peaceful."
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  • Flcracker0216
    "Need to choose your schools. Looking around will definitely help your kids out in the classroom …….."
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  • Meiryn Gracia
    "Amazing and calm place to live. Around nature and peaceful. Nice people and friendly. Good neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk dogs all the time and if any go missing it seems like the community works together in saving stray animals and finding the owners . I feel like animals a pretty welcome here .. everyone has animals here. "
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  • Mary Mcginnis
    "Traffic is bad. Poor infrastructure and rampant development. Great horse country. Never see kids playing outdoors."
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  • Trulia User
    "Getting around anywhere from here is great, im close by alot of stores only takes me 6-12 minutes publix, walmart, target, dollar store ! And my sons bus stop is practically in front of our house ! I love the convenience "
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  • Felipe Gomez
    "The peaceful living you’ve been looking for laid back and relax…………………….. great place to raise a family "
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  • Jessie Khalawan
    "Some people let their dogs run wild in the front of their homes but thankfully they tend to stay there. "
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  • Tammie Young
    "They would like it but they all keep their dogs on a leash or in a dog house or in the backyard or in the yard or in the house or in the back of the yard "
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  • Julie Ellis
    "Too much traffic too many other dogs being walked so you keep having to reroute yourself all the time because other dogs are coming at you and there’s just other cars coming down the road and it’s just a lot sometimes for dogs"
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  • Maria Gonzalez
    "The neighborhood is pretty quiet. It does get really dark. Not enough street lights. With all the land being destroyed around us there are more and more sightings of bears etc. Always keep your pets on a leash and carry a blow horn, pepper spray and maybe even a taser. You never know is when you might have to try to rescue your fur baby. Better safe than sorry. "
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  • Kjames81
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for about 15 years. I have only had my packages stolen once. It’s pretty clean and the neighbors are friendly."
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  • Jethele
    "The area is beautiful with all the horse farms and all the agriculture in the surrounding areas. It is close to everything; beaches and theme parks."
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  • Theegreenhuman
    "Down to Ocala in the parks and libraries put on many events for families and their children to attend all the time there’s always something happening and almost every store. You can see many of the vents advertise somewhere."
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  • Oasis T.
    "Quiet neighborhood in the fastest growing area in the country. Peaceful street absent of traffic, crime, and rental properties. The residents of this neighborhood take pride, maintain, and upgrade their homes accordingly. Unlike the Shores or Marion Oaks where you will find an abundance of homes for sale, the turnover rate in this neighborhood is rare and the residents have all lived here for years."
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  • Emmanuel Roman
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, has many public parks, national parks and hidden treasures that provide lively activities in Ocala. From its lakes, secret beaches, springs, nature spots, museums, and downtown district."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to live and this has to be the nicest weather in the entire country. It’s an affordable place to live in Florida "
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  • Nick
    "Too many people have moved here and the traffic is awful!! DOT has not updated any roads or lights and a once 15 minute commute is now 45. "
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  • Diane Perez
    "There are Not many sidewalks to walk on. There are a lot of grassy areas which is good, lots of dog friendly places too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "What a great neighborhood to raise kids in plus the houses are affordable their sidewalks everywhere"
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  • Amelia Secki
    "I’ve lived here my entire life. I was born in 2000 and am turning 24 in October. Ocala has some things for little children, but it mainly caters to the adult and wealthy populations (ie, downtown & WEC). There is little to nothing to do as a teenager/young adult, or a poor person, for free or low cost. Ocala’s refusal to cater to the young adult and poor population has been a very direct contributor to the rise of drug use and violent crime. "
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  • Bolofamily
    "We have a community recreation center that has a gym, billiards, pickleball, basketball and tennis courts along with outdoor trail."
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  • Modsires
    "Very neighborly area with great parks and convenient shopping. Safe area low crime. Very quiet and peaceful. Area is well liked by residents. Lots of pride of ownership. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots for fur parents around here and lots of areas to walk them. There is also the 49th Trailhead hiking trails, there are paved walking trails. I ride my E-Trike from my house to the trailhead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are friendly neighbors in our neighborhood and the parks are nice. The restaurants are 15-25 minutes away."
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  • Trulia User
    "The weather here is amazing! The Neighborhood is a diverse area with many friendly people. Lots of people walk on the long sidewalk that rust along Marion Oaks Trail. There is also endless paved/dirt trails to ride on the Green Way. I ride my E-trike to the trailhead on 49th ave, it’s 10 minutes from my house, there is another trailhead near by as well. There’s a 2 story Publix, 711, hair place, nail place and a Walmart within 5 miles from here. Plus the Beach is 45 minutes away. The Rainbow River is 20 minutes away And they are all super easy to find. "
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  • Shannonlamarche
    "There is public transportation if you are in to that sort of thing. There are many sidewalks and the neighborhood is also golf cart friendly."
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  • Kim Martin
    "I love my neighborhood I have lived here six years and everyone is friendly and looks out for each other."
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  • Janmorin
    "It’s a planned unit development that is well managed and great for 55+ residents. Many activities are available for folks to take part in. It’s one of the largest such communities in central Florida. "
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  • Angelfury3
    "you need a car to get around there’s not shops close by. Bus route is close within walking distance "
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  • Denise N.
    "peaceful and easy. nothing is far. and we have the new world equestrian center opening soon. it will be a amazing place to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 12yrs and I love it The people here are very friendly and looks out for one another "
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Frequently asked questions about 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E

  • What is 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E in Ocala, FL is $179,600.
  • What is the price history for 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E?
    8961 SW 96TH LANE #E in Ocala, FL last sold for $182,000 in April 2026.
  • Is Ocala a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ocala is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ocala?
    The median sale price in Ocala is $254K. That is up $8.92K from the prior month.
  • Does 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E in Ocala, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E have a pool?
    Yes, 8961 SW 96TH LANE #E in Ocala, FL has a pool.