One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This home is a great value, a BRAND NEW ROOF was installed 12-15-25 and the seller is offering a $5,000 ALLOWANCE to the buyer(s) at closing to use toward upgrades, improvements of your choice or closing costs. You must see this clean, well-maintained 3 bedroom/2 bath home in Ocala Palms, one of Ocala’s most desirable 55+ communities! Although this home is move-in ready, it offers plenty of potential for someone looking to make it their own. The air conditioner was updated in 2015. The home has spacious, high ceilings and plenty of natural light. There is a large enclosed lanai accessible by two sets of sliding glass doors from the living/dining area that overlooks part of the 18 hole GOLF course and allows for beautiful views of the sunrise to the east. The kitchen has room for a bistro table and chairs, and there is a separate dining room as well. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and the master bath offers a linen closet, a dual sink vanity, a walk-in tiled shower, as well as a large soaking tub. The front bedroom could also be a great office, with yet another bedroom for guests. The side entry 2 car garage is spacious and clean, and the interior laundry room is just off the kitchen leading to the garage. All appliances are included (refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer). Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the community, but with the convenience of a shopping plaza and restaurants just across from the manned gated entry. This location is close to Ocala’s World Equestrian Center, and is easy access to I-75 for travel to other Central Florida attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc. Amenities within Ocala Palms are a active club house; two pools – an indoor heated pool, as well as an Olympic size outdoor pool; tennis, bocce, and shuffleboard courts; an exercise room; library; and an activities room with pool and ping pong tables. A monthly community assessment fee covers common area maintenance, a 24 hour guard at the community’s gated entrance, and trash collection. Bella Cosa is an on site Italian Restaurant open Monday-Saturday for Lunch and dinner.