5240 SE 17TH STREET OCALA FL 34471 MLS #OM729537

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This is a Certified Pre-Owned Home — and that changes everything. Before you ever make an offer, a licensed home inspector has already been through this home top to bottom. You will be provided with this full report prior to viewing at no cost. No surprises. No guessing. Just confidence. And it doesn’t stop there — your purchase comes with a 12-month Home Warranty AND our 18-month Satisfaction Guarantee: love this home, or we will buy it back or sell it for free. You won’t find that anywhere else. As an added bonus you also qualify for a 1% lender credit at closing if you use our preferred lender. Your search ends here! Charming Pool Home with 3,102 living sq ft on 1.32 acre corner lot zoned A1 in the heart of SE Ocala. This spacious, updated and well maintained property is located in the desirable Huntington subdivision. Low HOA of $95.00 Annually! Front porch and double front doors welcome you into the foyer. 3 bedrooms plus a den, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces and bonus game room overlooking the Pool courtyard complete with an outdoor shower. Floorplan allows privacy, great potential for multi generation co-living. Bonus oversized Mudroom with plenty of storage. The updated kitchen is well designed and will inspire all levels of chefs. Features: NXR 6 burner natural gas stove, butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink at window overlooking pool, coffee bar area, kitchen island with custom granite inlay for baking. The generous 30×50 Primary Suite is still cozy with the brick entertainment wall, library space and gas burning fireplace as well as small office and custom closet. The peaceful primary bath is spa like and magazine quality. Enjoy the double vanities, huge tiled walk in shower with double shower heads and relaxing in the garden tub. The enclosed climate controlled game room complete with pool table and space for a bar is perfect for entertaining. 3 sliding glass doors open to the resort style courtyard pool and spa. The outdoor shower area is a perfect dog wash area for your furry friends after patrolling the 1.3 acres. This corner lot has mature landscaping, No rear neighbors and located in one of the most sought after school districts. Zoned for Maplewood Elementary, Osceola Middle and Forest High School. Recent updates include: LVP, Kitchen and baths remodeled, Blown attic insulation 2025, Tankless gas water heater 2025, Septic pumped and drain field jetted 2023, Roof over garage replaced 2021, Flat roof over Florida room replaced 2024, both AC Units replaced 2016, Interior Electric panel replaced 2014. Close to all amenities, Great South East location minutes to downtown, shopping, restaurants, plus nearby parks and trails. Start exploring all of the possibilities this property has to offer. This is a rare combination of space, updates and location. Schedule your private tour today and welcome home!