Your home is your sanctuary and your family is your greatest joy. This Sterling Grand model home has been customized to create a spacious in-law suite, complete with commercial grade carpet and both a standard bedroom closet and an extra-large storage / walk-in closet. It is perfect for your extended family. You will all have room to relax, room to enjoy and room to live. This split bedroom floor plan features a spacious master bedroom and bath with a snail shower and two walk in closets, a in-law suite, a third bedroom, and a 2.5 golf cart garage. The stunning, private, covered lanai has remote-controlled sun shade awnings, a birdcage screen enclosure, a brick paver patio and a private, fenced backyard. Your all-weather enjoyment outdoors is guaranteed! Beautiful plantation shutters are installed through-out the home. This is a smart home with fiber optics, a home warranty, Florida friendly xeriscape plants, landscaped with rocks and terraced walls for low maintenance and low water usage, water softener & reverse Osmosis water system, 2 tankless gas hot water heaters and a new whole home Generac generator. Candler Hills is a private, gated luxury golf course community with three Golf Courses, Indoor & Outdoor Pools including the Lodge’s Beach Entry Pool & Clubhouse, Two Fitness Centers, Tennis, Racquetball, Pickle Ball, Billiards, Game Rooms and a Cultural Arts Center. Enjoy live music and dancing on the Town Square, great restaurants, shopping and hospitals nearby. On Top of the World is rated one of Top 50 Master Planned Communities in the USA by “Where to Retire Magazine”. Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Wallenstein• OCALA TOWN COUNTRY REAL ESTATE LLC
Contact: 352-239-1477
Bought with Tammy Campbell• RE/MAX REALTY UNLIMITED
Your home is your sanctuary and this is true now more then ever before, you want the comforts of home with room to spread out. This exquisite Sterling Grand model has three bedrooms plus a bonus room with a sink and epoxy floors that you could use for your home gym, your RC airplane workshop or your hobby room. This home has a split bedroom floor plan, two bathrooms and a 2.5 golf cart garage. The home has a covered lanai and a screen enclosure over the brick paver patio in the private backyard. There are remote controlled sun shade awnings as wide as the patio to inspire your all weather enjoyment. The home has been freshly painted inside and out, the stainless steel appliances are all new and so are the beautiful plantation shutters throughout the home. This is a smart home with fiber optics, Florida friendly xeriscape plants, landscaped with rocks and terraced walls for low maintenance and low water usage and comes with a home warranty. This customized Sterling Grand home has been enlarged to 2582 sq ft of living and 3625 sq ft total so that you have room to relax, room to create and room to live. Candler Hills is a private, gated luxury golf course community with three Golf Courses, Indoor & Outdoor Pools including the Lodge’s new Beach Entry Pool & Clubhouse, Two Fitness Centers, Tennis, Racquetball, Pickle Ball, Billiards, Game Rooms and a Cultural Arts Center. Enjoy live music and dancing on the Town Square, great restaurants, shopping and hospitals nearby. On Top of the World is rated one of Top 50 Master Planned Communities in the USA by “Where to Retire Magazine”.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM516010
Jul 18, 2017
Sold
$250,000
$97/sq ft
Mar 27, 2017
Listed
$279,500
$108/sq ft
WHY BUY NEW, when you can have this custom expanded Sterling model with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2.5 car garage in Candler Hills West. This home is like new and has many features, such as: a very open floor plan, beautiful 8 foot front entry door, crown molding, upgraded kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, wood floor in master bedroom, screened lanai with remote awning, paver patio, private fenced yard, plus a bonus hobby/workshop room. This home has it all and more. Located in Ocala's premier, gated active 55+ community, loaded with amenities, including golf cart access, to two shopping centers.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM441116
Mar 23, 2017
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,255 (+40.0%)
$16,368 + $357,541
$373,909
2024
$4,467 (+2.4%)
$16,368 + $357,541
$373,909
2023
$4,362 (+2.7%)
2022
$4,248 (−0.1%)
2021
$4,253 (+6.7%)
2020
$3,987 (+1.4%)
$22,320 + $257,970
$280,290
2019
$3,931 (+6.8%)
2018
$3,682 (−19.8%)
2017
$4,591 (+18.4%)
$14,582 + $209,704
$224,286
2016
$3,879 (−4.0%)
$14,582 + $209,704
$224,286
2015
$4,042 (+1,195.5%)
$14,582 + $203,003
$217,585
2014
$312
Tax history for 8979 SW 86th Loop
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,255 (+40.0%)
$16,368 + $357,541
$373,909
2024
$4,467 (+2.4%)
$16,368 + $357,541
$373,909
2023
$4,362 (+2.7%)
2022
$4,248 (−0.1%)
2021
$4,253 (+6.7%)
2020
$3,987 (+1.4%)
$22,320 + $257,970
$280,290
2019
$3,931 (+6.8%)
2018
$3,682 (−19.8%)
2017
$4,591 (+18.4%)
$14,582 + $209,704
$224,286
2016
$3,879 (−4.0%)
$14,582 + $209,704
$224,286
2015
$4,042 (+1,195.5%)
$14,582 + $203,003
$217,585
2014
$312
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,582
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
3531-1535-10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
PUD
Planned Unit Development District
A Planned Unit Development district is intended to provide a process
for the evaluation of unique individually planned residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed use developments, which may not be otherwise permitted in zoning districts established by this section. Standards and procedures of this district are intended to promote innovative design and permit planned diversification and integration of uses and structures, allow flexibility and compatibility with surrounding properties, and be consistent with existing infrastructure, while at the same time retaining the absolute authority of the Board to establish such conditions, stipulations, limitations and restrictions as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 23x24
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Great Room,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite w/No Private Entry
# of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Window Features: Shutters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape,Non Toxic Fertilizer/Pesticides,Xeriscape
Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Near Golf Course, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Dimensions: 62x129
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 728
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Planned Unit Development YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 336.77
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,078
Tax Year: 2022
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $3,749.76
Total Monthly Fees: $312.48
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
Association Name: Candler Hills Neighborhood Assoc. / Lori Sands
Has HOA
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: Required
Association Approval Required Y/N: 1
Monthly HOA Amount: 312.48
Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
Association Fee: $312.48
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Pool, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Trash
Location Information
Directions: SR 200 to SW 80th Ave, turn left on SW 90 St through Candler Hills gate. Turn right on SW 99 St Rd , turn left on SW 86th Loop. House on left. No sign.
Condo Information
Floor Number: 1
Community Information
Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Tennis Courts
Senior Community
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,582
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: —
County: Marion County
APN: 3531-1535-10
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Property information provided by Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: ON TOP OF THE WORLD REAL EST
Listing agent: Caterina Mignosa
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Wed Sep 16 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.