8978 Southwest 86th Loop

Sold 8/21/25
Sold 8/21/25
Front View
Last Sold Price
$340,000
3 beds2,075 sqft$164/sqft
8978 SW 86th Loop, Ocala, FL 34481

Description

Wow!   Price improvement... Take advantage of this competitive price improvement on this incredible home! Stop by and take a look at this beautiful home on a desired lot in CANDLER HILLS. This move in ready 3/2 Lochearn Model has beautiful custom details designed by the previous original owner. Perfectly located in the desirable Candler Hills West community within On Top Of The World. Situated on a prime location with beautiful landscaped views. This elegant home provides a spacious, open floor plan...Wow!   Price improvement... Take advantage of this competitive price improvement on this incredible home! Stop by and take a look at this beautiful home on a desired lot in CANDLER HILLS. This move in ready 3/2 Lochearn Model has beautiful custom details designed by the previous original owner. Perfectly located in the desirable Candler Hills West community within On Top Of The World. Situated on a prime location with beautiful landscaped views. This elegant home provides a spacious, open floor plan which is perfect for enjoying the retirement lifestyle with family and friends. As you enter, the foyer opens up to the grand living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. It is a chef's delight with its quartz countertops, gas cooking and spacious custom cabinets. Solar tubes also provide extra natural light. Added touches of mention are the crown moldings , tray ceilings and upgraded ceiling fans which lend elegance to each room. Also of note is the structural support already installed for a hanging TV in the Great Room. Primary bathroom includes a roman, zero entry shower. Custom Primary Closet is a stunning 170sq ft. and has everything you could dream of to organize and display your extensive wardrobe and jewelry. It's a MUST SEE! Another convenient feature is the light switches are labeled for ease of use. The Garage is Oversized with a newly resurfaced floor. Enjoy your lovely location and Florida weather with the Outside gas hook up in the oversized screened birdcage for your grill or fire pit. The Candler Hills exclusive Lodge features a pool with a beach entry, spa, outdoor fire pit, covered pavilion and grand lodge! Enjoy resort style living with state-of-the-art fitness centers, outdoor pools with cabanas, indoor pool, three golf courses, pickleball courts, tennis courts, Veterans Park, miles of multimodal paths for golf carts, walking and biking, dog parks, large private R/C flying field, softball field and so much more! Convenient golf cart access to parks, grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping, entertainment and restaurants!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/21/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kim North • Brokerage DRE #1047871 • COLDWELL BANKER STEVENS RE
    P: (570) 856-5502 C: (570) 856-5502 kdnorth2@gmail.com

Property Details for 8978 Southwest 86th Loop

Status
Sold
MLS #
G5093118
Days on Market
123
Taxes
$3,412 / year
HOA Fees
$312 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2013
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,148 SF
County
Marion County
Subdivision Name
CANDLER HILLS WEST
Township
16S
Garage Spaces
2
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$325,000

Avg days on market

147

Sale-to-list ratio

90.4%

[Ocala, FL]

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Building Information for 8978 Southwest 86th Loop

Stories1Year Built2013Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,148 SF

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Property Information for 8978 Southwest 86th Loop

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3026.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Starting on SW Highway 200, go rt on SW 90th St, rt on SW 99th St, left on SW 86th Loop, house on left.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 8978
  • Street Direction Prefix: SW
  • Street Name: 86TH
  • Street Suffix: LOOP
  • State: FL
  • City: OCALA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Security
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: Lori Sands
  • Association Phone: 352-873-0848
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Number Of Pets: 3
  • Tax Block: 36
  • Tax Book Number: 011-175CANDLER
  • Tax Legal Description: SEC 13 TWP 16 RGE 20 PLAT BOOK 011 PAGE 175 CANDLER HILLS WEST POD O BLK 36 LOT 5
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70 x 130
  • Parcel Number: 3531153605
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: PUD
  • Living Area: 2075
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 130
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2013
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Racquetball, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Trail(s)
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 20E
  • Public Survey Section: 13
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Private Mailbox
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room, Great Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 8978 Southwest 86th Loop

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #G5093118

$340,000—
Jul 21, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #G5093118

—
Jul 10, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #G5093118

$359,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #G5093118

$340,000
07/21/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #G5093118

—
07/10/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #G5093118

$359,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8978 Southwest 86th Loop

Taxable ValueLand$18,480Additions$294,288Total$312,768
Tax Record2025$5,316 ($443 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,075 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,075 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2013Year Renovated2014ZoningPUDCountyMARIONAPN3531-1536-05

Schools near 8978 Southwest 86th Loop

This home is within Marion.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ina A.Colen Academy
Charter - K to 8
Liberty Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
West Port High School
Public - 9 to 12
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ina A.Colen Academy
CharterK to 8

Liberty Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Port High School
Public9 to 12

Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$340,000
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2,075
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