Eric Chery
$419,900$448,9003 bd2 ba2,120 sqft$198 /sqft$3,297 /mo all-in ↓

13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE, SUMMERFIELD, FL, 34491

Active392 days on marketListed Jul 7, 2025MLS #G5099176

Reduced $29KSingle Family ResidenceSPRUCE CREEK

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About this home

13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE

Luxury Living on a Premium Lot - Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and resort-style living in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Johnstown model located on a premium private lot within the highly sought-after gated 55+ community of Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, this home features an inviting open layout with pocket sliding doors leading to a serene oversized lanai — creating the ideal indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle buyers are searching for. Meticulously cared for and thoughtfully upgraded, this home offers peace of mind with a newer roof and exterior paint (2021), state-of-the-art HVAC system (2021), brand-new attic plumbing (2025), upgraded appliances, decorative front door inserts, rain gutters, plantation shutters, and stylish kitchen and bathroom cabinetry updates. Newer carpeting in the bedrooms and den adds warmth and comfort, while the spacious kitchen offers functionality and flexibility with a gas stove hookup available for culinary enthusiasts. Beyond the home itself, Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club offers an unmatched active-adult lifestyle with over 70 clubs, multiple pools, golf, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, dining, social activities, and golf cart-friendly living all within a beautifully maintained gated community. Perfectly positioned just minutes from The Villages, shopping, dining, and entertainment — and conveniently located approximately 30 miles from Florida’s Gulf Coast and 60 miles from Orlando attractions — this home offers the ideal combination of privacy, convenience, and vibrant community living. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or seasonal retreat, this exceptional property delivers the Florida lifestyle you’ve been dreaming about.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2,120

Sqft

0.32 ac

Lot size

3

Garage

2004

Year built

One

Levels

$198

Per sqft

Garden view55+ communityPets allowed

Inside

FlooringCarpet · Porcelain Tile
AppliancesCooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Exhaust Fan · Gas Water Heater · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Eating Space In Kitchen · High Ceilings · Kitchen/Family Room Combo · Living Room/Dining Room Combo · Open Floorplan · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Solid Wood Cabinets · Split Bedroom · Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup · Inside · Laundry Room
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral · Electric · Natural Gas

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionBlock · Concrete · Stucco
FoundationSlab
ViewGarden
FacesNorth
ParkingGarage Door Opener · Garage Faces Rear
ExteriorIrrigation System · Lighting · Rain Gutters · Sliding Doors

Community & fees

HOA fee$211/mo
Taxes (2024)$3,221/yr
PetsYes
CommunityClubhouse · Deed Restrictions · Dog Park · Fitness Center · Gated Community - Guard · Golf Carts OK · Golf · Handicap Modified · Pool · Restaurant · Sidewalks · Tennis Court(s)

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Phone Available · Public · Water Connected
WaterPublic

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.

$3,297 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$2,472
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$186
Property tax — 2024 actual bill$268
HOA fee — from the listing$211
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $14,697Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

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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Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $14,697
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$3,297/mo

Principal & interest$2,472
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$186
Property taxes (actual bill)$268
HOA / condo fee$211
Est. insurance$160

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.

List $420K
$336KedgeAI estimate $381,309 · range $350K$448K$466K

vs edgeAI estimate

+10.1%

$/sqft vs Summerfield actives

$198 vs $189

Days on market

392 vs 51 typical

Where $198/sqft sits among the 353 Summerfield actives

56
79
129 · this home
51
11
27
$122–151$151–180$180–209$209–237$237–266$266+

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 Summerfield

Map of 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE

Get to know Summerfield. See the full Summerfield guide →

SUMMERFIELD 34491 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

32,369

Median age

54.4

Median income

$65,900

Median home value

$253,100

Avg household

2.3

Households w/ children

2,632

For the school run

Marion County School District

MiddleLake Weir Middle School★★★★
ElementaryHarbour View Elementary School★★★★★
HighLake Weir High School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Summerfield market

Seller’s marketLeans seller4.6 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$279K$256K

Summerfield median sold, yr/yr

96.8%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

171 of 353

Summerfield actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Summerfield, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 53% above the SUMMERFIELD 34491 median. See the full Summerfield market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $419,900 $29K
Jul 7, 2025Listed at $448,900 · 392 days on market since
2004Built · SPRUCE CREEK

Reality check

What actually sold near 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

8739 SE 140TH PLACE ROADSold · Jul ’26

$238,000

8739 SE 140TH PLACE ROAD · same community

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft · $116/sqft · 111 DOM

11060 SW 63RD TERRACESold · Mar ’26

$182,000

11060 SW 63RD TERRACE · same community

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,834 sqft · $99/sqft · 131 DOM

13860 SE 97TH AVENUESold · Oct ’25

$325,000

13860 SE 97TH AVENUE · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft · $196/sqft · 20 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.

Eric Chery

Your agent

Eric Chery

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,297/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $211/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 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE?+

The association fee works out to $211 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.

What are the property taxes on 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $3,221. 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 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE?+

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 Summerfield?+

At $419,900, this home is listed about 45% above the Summerfield median of $289,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 13944 SE 96TH CIRCLE?+

Lake Weir Middle School (middle), Harbour View Elementary School (elementary), Lake Weir High School (high) — Marion County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Four things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$419,900 runs 53% above the SUMMERFIELD 34491 median — but at 2,120 sqft it's also 31% larger than the typical Summerfield listing.

02Garden views

The garden view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.

03Time on market is leverage

392 days on market against a Summerfield median of 51 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.

04The price has already moved

Listed at $448,900, now $419,900 — a $29K cut. The full history is in the market section below.

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