On Top of the World
It would be impossible to conduct a comprehensive tour of condos in the Tampa Bay area, or most of Florida, for that matter. There are thousands of communities, each with anywhere from one to hundreds of buildings. Since condos are generally sold by off-site independent realtors, it is not easy to look at individual units. We searched through the open house ads and found a couple of condos at On Top of the World a large 55+ golf community. The first was not available for showing, so we looked at a larger 2BR/2BA unit. It was listed at $99,800 and had a few upgrades (power hurricane shutters, tankless water heater) but still needed some updating. There was a patio, but it was not accessible from inside. Although the real estate agent claimed it was built in 1989, the building looked considerably older. Most buildings at the community are multi-story; this one was 3 stories.
On top of the World is typical high-density condo living. If you don’t mind lots of neighbors on either side and often above and below, condo living can be a good choice. You have no yard to maintain, but there is little covered parking, and not all units have washer/dryer. At On Top of the World, you have a choice of 1, 2 or 3 BR condos ranging in price from $39k – $200k with anywhere from around 1000 – 1500 sq ft. of living space. While there is no new construction here, there is a wide variety of buildings, floor plans, and unit amenities with plenty of units to choose from. The community comprises around 5000 condos, some with golf or lake views.
On the plus side, there are lots of amenities at this community, such as free golf, heated community pool and hot tub, fitness center, and a very active recreation center. There are plenty of daily activities, and lots of chances for meeting new friends. It is conveniently located in Clearwater, FL with great shopping nearby.
For more information, contact Florence Lugo of Flo Lugo Realty at 727-447-1194.
