Ocala - SummerGlen vs. On Top of the World (Villas: HOA, homeowners insurance)

[marliz]

I would like to bump this thread. It is two years old and maybe there are new city-data members who could add more information about the different communities.

[rjm1cc]

I think you will find Summer Glenn smaller, HOA fees lower, fewer activities and farther from shopping than Top of The World. Top of the world is broken up into a number of communities with different legal set ups and costs. Think of it as a collection of several over 55 communities. In general they all share common recreation facilities.

[Cat in Columbus]

We just returned from OTOW and were very impressed; I really want a gas range and they have that. Also they seem to be willing to work with us on getting a 3-stall garage my SO loves to work on cars.
We have not seen Del Webb yet, only on-line, but there don't seem to be any 3-car garages and they are all electric.
What are thoughts from folks living in OTOW?
Thanks
Cat

[elishebabb]

Pine Run is the least costly. . .right now there are many for under $40,000. They are frame, built in the 1980's. It's very quiet there.

[Sunny-Days-in-Florida]

Remember folks that your community might be awesome but you have to leave it to go anywhere and Ocala is not one town I would want to live at all.

I never feel safe in Ocala. Unless I am slightly west of the highway. East side makes me very uncomfortable.

[dontaskwhy]

Just your opinion Sunny-Days. I have been in the Ocala area for over 20 years and I feel very safe. Plenty to do here and do not have to go far to do it.

[Mickeydog]

Can anyone give me a rundown on the older homes in OTOTW? Very few decent and the rest look pretty shabby. What are the current HOA fees,taxes and other utilites

[Annapate]

I am a divorced female 61 and thinking of moving to a 55 and older community,how is it living single in these communities?

[Honeycrisp]

That's a very broad question, The Villages allows ppl who are thinking of moving there to stay for a few days - reservations have to be made in advance and there's a reasonable fee - for more details, check out their website or just google them, we did that and it's a great idea. Anyway, everyone's different, some ppl like them and some dont, the communities are different too, some offer more activities (such as The Villages), some offer a few, some have golf, some don't, some offer activities in the clubhouse (if there's a clubhouse). What are you looking for and how much are you thinking of spending? SOmetimes it's a good idea to rent first to get an idea of how they really are. Would make a list of exactly what you're looking for and do some research, there's plenty of info here if you do a search, narrow them down and come for a visit (we visited other communities while we were there bc we were from a distance away and it was difficult driving back and forth), you wont be sorry.

[tjhotow]

I would look very hard and be sure. There are many restrictions and rules. I once like it here but no more. I really like Ocala and will stay here but I would more than likely go to Stone Creek.

Jean, Ocala