5280 SW 88TH PLACE, OCALA, FL, 34476
Active82 days on marketListed May 9, 2026MLS #R4911241
About this home
5280 SW 88TH PLACE
Location is everything! Close to all amenities, yet a tranquil, beautiful neighborhood. Come home to this peaceful, low maintenance house. Enjoy the spaciousness of the high vaulted ceilings of this light & bright home. New roof installed 11/2023. Newer Stainless Steel GE Appliances. Main of house has large Porcelain tile. New light fixtures. All Kohler toilets & sink faucets in bathrooms. The split floorplan provides comfort & functionality. The large Great room offers ease of entertaining & an expansive feeling of openness. The Primary/ Master Suite has an ensuite bathroom & very large walk-in closet. Relax in the huge, comfortable Garden Tub. Walk-in shower with tile & clear door & top area allows ease of access & plenty of light. The dining area has plenty of room for a very large table. Oversized garage will allow a Suburban to park in there. Side door, to walk into the garage, is convenient. The newer Vinyl fence provides privacy & a safe place for pets to play. The single gate allows a 60 inch wide mower to drive through. The double gates on the other side will allow vehicles to drive though, in case a pool is installed. The yard has an irrigation system. The screened porch is great for grilling or just enjoying nature. There are Japanese Plum trees (Loquats) that produce fruit, young Tangerine trees & Turk's Cap Flowers in the back yard. The home is well maintained.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,850
Sqft
0.26 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2004
Year built
One
Levels
$154
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,206 /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
$2,206/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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+4.5%
$/sqft vs Ocala actives
$154 vs $183
Days on market
82 vs 43 typical
Where $154/sqft sits among the 400 Ocala actives
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 Ocala
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OCALA 34476 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
26,397
Median age
56.1
Median income
$65,429
Median home value
$260,300
Avg household
2.21
Households w/ children
2,252
For the school run
Marion County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ocala market
$285K → $280K
Ocala median sold, yr/yr
97.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
150 of 400
Ocala actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Ocala, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 2% below the OCALA 34476 median. See the full Ocala market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5280 SW 88TH PLACE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$300,000
8835 SW 52ND COURT · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,729 sqft · $174/sqft · 96 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$317,000
5393 SW 86TH PLACE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,116 sqft · $150/sqft · 12 DOM
Sold · Jul ’25$318,500
5420 SW 86TH LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,213 sqft · $144/sqft · 47 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
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5280 SW 88TH PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5280 SW 88TH PLACE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5280 SW 88TH PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5280 SW 88TH PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,206/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $13/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 5280 SW 88TH PLACE?+
The association fee works out to $13 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5280 SW 88TH PLACE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,750. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 5280 SW 88TH PLACE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocala?+
At $285,000, this home is listed about 5% below the Ocala median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5280 SW 88TH PLACE?+
Liberty Middle School (middle), Marion Oaks Elementary School (elementary), West Port High School (high) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of GOLD MEADOW REALTY, LLC · Jessica Griffin Dykes. MLS #R4911241.
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