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$163,594$93 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

9738 SW 97TH ST

OCALA, FL 34481
2
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,764 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
653 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$164K
$150K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,330 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$163,399 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,539
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,794
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$231,371

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMarion
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2019
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 44 ft²Outdoor kitchen

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Liberty Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi
E
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.2 mi
H
West Port High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Marion County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 34481These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,070
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,482
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

9738 Sw 97th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Marion County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Ocala 34481

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$113K$613K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Ocala 34481.

How it measures up in Ocala 34481

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ocala 34481.

Estimated value$163,594
CheaperTypical $263,615Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size653 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 9738 Sw 97th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOn Top of the WorldOcala 34481Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,59437% of homes22% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9316% of homes6% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,764 ft²63% of homes61% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than653 ft²39% of homes12% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than200356% of homes44% of homes62% of homes

About 9738 Sw 97th St

How much is 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL is $163,594 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $150,327 to $176,861. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL last sell?

9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL last sold on May 1, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL?

9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,764 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL built?

9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL?

9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL is assigned to Liberty Middle School (middle), rated C; Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; West Port High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Marion County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL compare to other homes in Ocala 34481?

Among the 17,994 homes in Ocala 34481, it is worth more than 22% of them ($163,594 against a typical $263,615), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($93 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,764 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (653 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (2003 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9738 Sw 97th St, Ocala, FL was $2,330. The county assessed it at $163,399.

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