9759 SW 97th St · On Top of the World, FL
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $947 – $1,759
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 107°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 22 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- Cash flow +8.2/30.0
- 1% rule +5.6/10.0
- Schools +3.6/10.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Livability +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- DSCR +2.2/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$149,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN OTOW!!! Move in Ready Gem in a Premier 55+ Community! Experience comfort and convenience in this incredibly well maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a 2 car garage. This home features newer appliances, pull out drawers in the kitchen, an open floorplan and an enclosed lanai. The spacious great room is the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. Roof was replaced in 2016, and water heater in 2022. Located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier gated 55+ community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities, golf cart-friendly pathways to three shopping centers, and proximity to medical and retail conveniences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—schedule your showing today! 3D Tour and Floorplan available upon request.
Key facts
- Spacious great room
- Pull out drawers
- Newer appliances
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Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $149k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-139 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $124k (16.5% below list).
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $149k).
- Recommended offer: $124k (16.5% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
- Cap rate 5.2% vs local median 2.9% in On Top of the World — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads: area grade D — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
- Marion (rural): math 42% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #61 of 73 in FL (top 84%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 61% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School (math 56% / reading 56%, grade C+, #832 of 2,144 statewide, top 40%, 867 students, 54% FRL); Liberty Middle School (math 40% / reading 41%, grade F, #360 of 571 statewide, top 64%, 1,365 students, 54% FRL); West Port High School (math 34% / reading 52%, grade F, #255 of 667 statewide, top 39%, 2,906 students, 52% FRL).
- Market conditions: 1161 active listings in the ZIP; 27 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 7,071 units permitted in Marion County in 2024 (534 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($57k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Marion County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 160 days — a 12% lower offer ($131k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 17y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $47k (24%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $50k; list at $149k implies a 198% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: HOA is 30% of rent.
- Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
- It's been on market 160 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 16% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.06% ✓
- Cap rate
- 5.17%
- Cash-on-cash
- -3.99%
- DSCR
- 0.82
- GRM
- 7.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $225,772
- List price
- $149,000
- Delta
- -34.00%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9690 SW 95th Ter Unit A | 0.18mi | 2/2.0 | 1,412 (+3%) | 3mo | $140,000 | $99 | 85 |
| 9692 SW 95th Ct Unit B | 0.23mi | 2/2.0 | 1,412 (+3%) | 17mo | $159,900 | $113 | 71 |
| 10031 SW 98th Ln | 0.30mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,469 (+7%) | 7mo | $260,000 | $177 | 64 |
| 9313 SW 102nd Terrace Rd | 0.65mi | 2/2.0 | 1,469 (+7%) | 2mo | $298,000 | $203 | 56 |
| 10330 SW 99th Ave | 0.64mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,378 (+0%) | 12mo | $163,000 | $118 | 55 |
| 9224 SW 91st Cir | 0.70mi | 2/2.0 | 1,425 (+4%) | 10mo | $155,000 | $109 | 53 |
| 9101 SW 91st Cir | 0.71mi | 2/2.0 | 1,423 (+3%) | 12mo | $231,900 | $163 | 51 |
| 9663 SW 94th Ter Unit C | 0.31mi | 2/2.0 | 1,215 (-12%) | 18mo | $127,500 | $105 | 51 |
| 10305 SW 99th Ave | 0.60mi | 2/2.0 | 1,352 (-2%) | 22mo | $181,000 | $134 | 50 |
| 9333 SW 97th Pl Unit C | 0.45mi | 2/2.0 | 1,178 (-14%) | 13mo | $160,000 | $136 | 44 |
| 10106 SW 92nd Street Rd | 0.58mi | 2/2.0 | 1,510 (+10%) | 18mo | $238,000 | $158 | 42 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -22.8%
- Equity multiple
- 0.22×
- Total profit
- $-32,743
- Equity at exit
- $22,216
- IRR
- -16.6%
- Equity multiple
- 0.07×
- Total profit
- $-38,907
- Equity at exit
- $12,883
Cash invested: $41,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State Florida
- 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 34481
- Home prices YoY
- -25.2%
- Active inventory
- 1161
- Price-to-rent
- 7.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,580 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$781
- Tax from tax record
- −$66 /mo · $790/yr
- Insurance
- −$62
- HOA
- −$478
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$332
- Net cashflow
- $-139
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $-54 | -5% $-97 | +0% $-139 | +5% $-181 | +10% $-223 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-264 | -5% $-201 | +0% $-139 | +5% $-76 | +10% $-14 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-64 | -0.5pp $-101 | base $-139 | +0.5pp $-177 | +1.0pp $-217 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $37,250
- Closing costs
- $4,470
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 27 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9794 SW 96th St Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1201 | $1,700 | $1.42 | 23d | 1 | 0.01mi |
| 9758 SW 96th St Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1219 | $1,400 | $1.15 | 23d | 1 | 0.04mi |
| 9748 SW 97th St Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1105 | $1,500 | $1.36 | 23d | 1 | 0.07mi |
| 10081 SW 97th Ct Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 992 | $1,200 | $1.21 | 15d | 1 | 0.40mi |
| 9760 SW 101st Ln Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1360 | $1,500 | $1.10 | 23d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 10081 SW 95th Ave Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1040 | $1,395 | $1.34 | 23d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 10155 SW 100th Ave Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1040 | $1,700 | $1.63 | 23d | 1 | 0.51mi |
| 9119 SW 99th Court Rd Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1504 | $1,900 | $1.26 | 23d | 1 | 0.59mi |
| 9289 SW 92nd Ln Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1600 | $1,350 | $0.84 | 23d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 10211 SW 93rd Ct Ocala, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1456 | $1,495 | $1.03 | 23d | 1 | 0.70mi |
| 10405 SW 99th Ave Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1040 | $1,450 | $1.39 | 23d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 9513 SW 92nd Place Rd Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1651 | $2,000 | $1.21 | 15d | 1 | 0.78mi |
| 9075 SW 102nd Pl Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1008 | $1,275 | $1.26 | 23d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 9770 SW 92nd Place Rd Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1399 | $2,200 | $1.57 | 23d | 1 | 0.90mi |
| 9013 SW 91st Cir Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1494 | $1,900 | $1.27 | 15d | 1 | 0.90mi |
| 9746 SW 89th Loop Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1660 | $1,950 | $1.17 | 23d | 1 | 0.94mi |
| 8935 SW 102nd Pl Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1144 | $1,500 | $1.31 | 23d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 8757 SW 97th Lane Rd Unit C Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1490 | $1,600 | $1.07 | 15d | 1 | 1.08mi |
| 8670 SW 97th St Unit A Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1341 | $1,600 | $1.19 | 23d | 1 | 1.13mi |
| 8680 SW 94th Ln Unit G Ocala, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1409 | $1,550 | $1.10 | 23d | 1 | 1.13mi |
| 8671 SW 97th St Unit C Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1341 | $1,474 | $1.10 | 15d | 1 | 1.14mi |
| 8655 SW 98th Street Rd Unit G Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1424 | $1,500 | $1.05 | 23d | 1 | 1.15mi |
| 8666 SW 92nd Ln Unit F Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1748 | $2,000 | $1.14 | 23d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 9201 SW 108th Pl Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1170 | $1,475 | $1.26 | 23d | 15 | 1.24mi |
| 8665 SW 94th St Unit C Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1589 | $1,600 | $1.01 | 23d | 1 | 1.26mi |
| 10441 SW 85th Ct Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1090 | $1,495 | $1.37 | 23d | 1 | 1.43mi |
| 8430 SW 90th Ln Unit D Ocala, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1454 | $1,600 | $1.10 | 23d | 1 | 1.50mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $478 · $5,736/yr
- Likely covers
- watersecurity
Listing history 26 events
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2026-06-22days on market $149,000 Active 160 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $149,000 Active 157 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $149,000 Active 156 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $149,000 Active 155 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $149,000 Active 154 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $149,000 Active 152 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $149,000 Active 151 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $149,000 Active 149 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $149,000 Active 148 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $149,000 Active 147 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $149,000 Active 146 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $149,000 Active 142 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $149,000 Active 141 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $149,000 Active 139 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $149,000 Active 138 DOM
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2026-04-29price $154,900 853-char remark
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN OTOW!!! Move in Ready Gem in a Premier 55+ Community! Experience comfort and convenience in this incredibly well maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a 2 car garage. This home features newer appliances, pull out drawers in the kitchen, an open floorplan and an enclosed lanai. The spacious great room is the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. Roof was replaced in 2016, and water heater in 2022. Located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier gated 55+ community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities, golf cart-friendly pathways to three shopping centers, and proximity to medical and retail conveniences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—schedule your showing today! 3D Tour and Floorplan available upon request.
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2026-03-31price $159,000 853-char remark
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN OTOW!!! Move in Ready Gem in a Premier 55+ Community! Experience comfort and convenience in this incredibly well maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a 2 car garage. This home features newer appliances, pull out drawers in the kitchen, an open floorplan and an enclosed lanai. The spacious great room is the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. Roof was replaced in 2016, and water heater in 2022. Located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier gated 55+ community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities, golf cart-friendly pathways to three shopping centers, and proximity to medical and retail conveniences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—schedule your showing today! 3D Tour and Floorplan available upon request.
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2026-03-08price $169,000 853-char remark
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN OTOW!!! Move in Ready Gem in a Premier 55+ Community! Experience comfort and convenience in this incredibly well maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a 2 car garage. This home features newer appliances, pull out drawers in the kitchen, an open floorplan and an enclosed lanai. The spacious great room is the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. Roof was replaced in 2016, and water heater in 2022. Located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier gated 55+ community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities, golf cart-friendly pathways to three shopping centers, and proximity to medical and retail conveniences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—schedule your showing today! 3D Tour and Floorplan available upon request.
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2026-02-17price $189,000 853-char remark
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN OTOW!!! Move in Ready Gem in a Premier 55+ Community! Experience comfort and convenience in this incredibly well maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a 2 car garage. This home features newer appliances, pull out drawers in the kitchen, an open floorplan and an enclosed lanai. The spacious great room is the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. Roof was replaced in 2016, and water heater in 2022. Located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier gated 55+ community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities, golf cart-friendly pathways to three shopping centers, and proximity to medical and retail conveniences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—schedule your showing today! 3D Tour and Floorplan available upon request.
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2026-01-12$196,000 Active 853-char remark
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN OTOW!!! Move in Ready Gem in a Premier 55+ Community! Experience comfort and convenience in this incredibly well maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a 2 car garage. This home features newer appliances, pull out drawers in the kitchen, an open floorplan and an enclosed lanai. The spacious great room is the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. Roof was replaced in 2016, and water heater in 2022. Located in On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier gated 55+ community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities, golf cart-friendly pathways to three shopping centers, and proximity to medical and retail conveniences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—schedule your showing today! 3D Tour and Floorplan available upon request.
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2011-11-29soldstatus $50,000
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2011-11-23soldstatus $50,000 407-char remark
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FREE STANDING HOME IN CRESCENT II. POPULAR 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH SEVILLE MODEL IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. FEATURES INCLUDE EAT IN KITCHEN WITH ALL APPLIANCES COMPLETELY FURNISHED WITH POTS AND PANS ETC. , LARGE LIVING AND DINING ROOMS, VINYL ENCLOSED LANAI, 1.5 CAR GARAGE WITH GARAGE DOOR SCREENS. SOME FURNITURE INCLUDED. THIS IS A FANTASTIC PRICE FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME. BRING YOUR TOOTH BRUSH AND MOVE RIGHT IN.
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2011-08-03$55,000 407-char remark
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FREE STANDING HOME IN CRESCENT II. POPULAR 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH SEVILLE MODEL IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. FEATURES INCLUDE EAT IN KITCHEN WITH ALL APPLIANCES COMPLETELY FURNISHED WITH POTS AND PANS ETC. , LARGE LIVING AND DINING ROOMS, VINYL ENCLOSED LANAI, 1.5 CAR GARAGE WITH GARAGE DOOR SCREENS. SOME FURNITURE INCLUDED. THIS IS A FANTASTIC PRICE FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME. BRING YOUR TOOTH BRUSH AND MOVE RIGHT IN.
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2011-03-22soldstatus $71,000
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2011-03-09soldstatus $71,000
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2009-01-02$73,900
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $790 · $66/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,237 · $103/mo
- Expected delta
- +$447/yr (+$37/mo · 56.6%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 5/10 Major
- Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $18,964
- − Mortgage interest
- −$8,346
- − Property taxes
- −$790
- − Insurance
- −$745
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,517
- − Management
- −$1,517
- − HOA
- −$5,736
- − Depreciation
- −$4,335
- Taxable loss
- −$4,022
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$965
- After-tax cash flow
- $-701/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Marion
- NCES district ID
- 1201260
- Math proficiency
- 42% ▼ -7.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 43% ▼ -4.00%
- Median HH income
- $40,015
- Composite
- 35.61/100
- National rank
- #4890
- State rank
- #61 of 73 in FL
Livability — On Top of the World
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Census & demographics
- Census place
- On Top of the World, FL
- County
- Marion County · 315,796 people
- City population
- 25,668
- Metro
- Ocala, FL
- Population (ZIP)
- 26,782
- Household income
- $57,324
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 313.0
Population outlook (Marion County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 365,905 people
- By 2030
- 376,768 · +3.0%
- By 2040
- 396,555 · +8.4%
- By 2050
- 412,723 · +12.8%
- By 2075
- 446,090 · +21.9%
- By 2100
- 436,193 · +19.2%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (80%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 80% Hispanic / Latino 11% Black 7% Two or more races 5%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 4% Cuban 1%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 7% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 2%
- Foreign-born
- 8% · Canada, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 88% English-only · Spanish 9% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% German/W. Germanic 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Marion
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+31.6) · D 33.8% · R 65.5%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -20.0pp toward R · 2008: -11.6pp · 2024: -31.6pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+31.6 2020: R+25.9 2016: R+26.2 2012: R+16.2 2008: R+11.6
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -67.48%
- Current HPI
- 199.986
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- Ocala, FL
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.28%
- F500 in state
- 36
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 2 | $29B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $17B |
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| Retail | 1 | $60B |
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| Technology Distribution | 1 | $58B |
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| Homebuilding | 1 | $35B |
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| Technology Manufacturing | 1 | $35B |
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Price history
+109.6% since first listed11 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-29 Price Changed $154,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2026-03-31 Price Changed $159,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2026-03-08 Price Changed $169,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2026-02-17 Price Changed $189,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2026-01-12 Listed $196,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2011-11-29 Sold (Public Records) $50,000 Public Records
- 2011-11-23 Sold (MLS) $50,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2011-08-03 Listed $55,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2011-03-22 Sold (Public Records) $71,000 Public Records
- 2011-03-09 Sold (MLS) $71,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2009-01-02 Listed $73,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
Property tax history
+4.2%/yrLatest (2025): $790 · +38.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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