3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD, ANTHONY, FL, 32617
Active276 days on marketListed Oct 31, 2025MLS #OM712626
About this home
3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD
Seller says lets sell with this big price improvement! Someone is going to get a great buy on this mini farm with an updated concrete block home! This move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on 2.5 beautifully maintained acres and has everything you need to enjoy the rural lifestyle while staying close to modern conveniences. Inside, you’ll love the new kitchen cabinets and large island, perfect for gatherings, as well as the spacious screened-in pool area—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The home has been thoughtfully updated with new metal roofs on the home ,barn, and screened patio, new water heater and water softener, new washer and dryer (3-year warranty included). The split bedroom plan gives the primary bedroom seclusion for privacy, with an updated ensuite bathroom and newly added closet makes a great space with porch access. The exterior was freshly painted, including the wrap around porch and pool deck. All buildings match giving a fresh clean look including the custom-built privacy fence along the east side adds extra seclusion. Outside, the 40'x 48' pole barn has 3-stalls and has been upgraded with new metal siding, a metal roof, and reinforced interiors, offering plenty of space for your horses or a workshop. There’s even room to expand and add more stalls. Enjoy the perfect combination of tranquility and convenience, located just minutes from downtown Ocala and Sliver Springs, 5 minutes to Publix,15 miles to WEC, and a short 2 mile drive to riding trails. Bring your horses and make this mini farm your own today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,342
Sqft
2.5 ac
Lot size
1962
Year built
One
Levels
$373
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 — not generic estimates.
$3,430 /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
$3,430/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.
$/sqft vs NA
$373 vs $268
Days on market
276 vs 23 typical
Where $373/sqft sits among the 127 homes for sale in NA
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 Anthony
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ANTHONY 32617 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
4,859
Median age
45.9
Median income
$57,297
Median home value
$211,200
Avg household
3.24
Households w/ children
417
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Anthony market
$505K → $523K
Anthony median sold, yr/yr
94.9%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
57 of 127
NA have cut their price
Median sold price, Anthony, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1% above the ANTHONY 32617 median. See the full Anthony market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$195,000
40418 COUNTRY ROAD · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft · $150/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$825,000
5704 OLD HOMELAND ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · $589/sqft · 69 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$535,000
3616 & 3622 NW 178TH TERRACE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · $367/sqft · 179 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,430/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $1,265. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Anthony?+
At $499,999, this home is listed about 14% below the Anthony median of $579,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3505 NE 97TH STREET ROAD?+
Sparr Elementary School (elementary), North Marion High School (high), North Marion Middle School (middle) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
02Time on market is leverage
276 days on market against a Anthony median of 23 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $595,000, now $499,999 — a $95K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PEGASUS REALTY & ASSOC INC · Heather Mangus. MLS #OM712626.
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