Absolute gem of a home in very popular Royal Oaks subdivision. The ONE ACRE lot sits at the back of the neighborhood in a cul-de-sac at the dead end street, giving it a very serene and private park-like setting. After stepping through the inviting entryway, the living room has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings and skylights that shine extra bright. The floors throughout the living and kitchen area are bamboo with wood flooring in bedrooms. Both bathrooms have tile flooring. The kitchen is a cook's dream with lots of cabinets and granite countertops to spread out on. There is a reverse osmosis water filter and dispenser in the kitchen. Pull up a chair to your island with more space to store items, all while chatting with guests in living room. Screened porch in the back looks out onto a spacious backyard with firepit and azaleas. Lots of room to roam and play. The storage shed in back yard is a great workshop with lots of cabinets for storage and power for your tools. This is a must see home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Lee• CAMPUS TO COAST REALTY, LLC
Contact: 352-554-6178
Bought with Jamie Williams• BROXSON REAL ESTATE GROUP
Solid Brick Contemporary home in Royal Oaks neighborhood in SW Gainesville. Beautifully landscaped 1-acre cul-de-sac lot provides a peaceful, nature filled setting. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths spilt plan. Great room with vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room. Kitchen with quartz countertops and recent stainless steel appliances. Recent wood flooring and ceramic tile, no carpet. Master suite has walk-in closet with built-ins and updated bath with large walk-in shower. Updated guest bath, split floor plan, and large laundry room before entering the side entry garage. You will enjoy the large screened patio and paver patio area and walkways. Storage shed for all your tools too. 7 Zone irrigation system and new pump, water filtration system, new gutters, new water heater. Buyer can assume existing home warranty plan. Schools are Chiles, Kanapaha, Buchholz. GRU power, and well & septic.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC356571
Oct 30, 2014
Sold
$265,000
$139/sq ft
Sep 18, 2014
Listed
$269,900
$141/sq ft
SOLID BRICK Contemporary on 1-Acre wooded cul-de-sac lot! Vaulted Ceilings, Quartz Kitchen Counters, Formal Dining, Fireplace and Large Screen Lanai for cool evenings surrounded by privacy in your backyard! Open Brick paver patios! Schools Chiles, Kanapaha & Buchholz. Minutes to Oaks Mall! 1-Year Buyers Warranty Included
Public Records
Aug 26, 2002
Sold
$199,500
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 1989
Sold
$25,000
$13/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$16,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,370 (+2.2%)
2024
$6,231 (−24.7%)
2023
$8,277 (+37.0%)
$150,000 + $235,368
$385,368
2022
$6,041 (−7.6%)
$150,000 + $235,368
$385,368
2021
$6,537 (+58.8%)
$130,000 + $184,149
$314,149
2020
$4,116 (+0.9%)
2019
$4,078 (+3.6%)
2018
$3,937 (−0.5%)
2017
$3,955 (+5.7%)
2016
$3,742 (+10.8%)
2014
$3,377
Tax history for 1520 SW 96th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,370 (+2.2%)
2024
$6,231 (−24.7%)
2023
$8,277 (+37.0%)
$150,000 + $235,368
$385,368
2022
$6,041 (−7.6%)
$150,000 + $235,368
$385,368
2021
$6,537 (+58.8%)
$130,000 + $184,149
$314,149
2020
$4,116 (+0.9%)
2019
$4,078 (+3.6%)
2018
$3,937 (−0.5%)
2017
$3,955 (+5.7%)
2016
$3,742 (+10.8%)
2014
$3,377
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,913
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alachua County
APN
06665-050-015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
RE-1
Single-Family, Low Density District
The single-family residential districts implement the estate residential, urban residential, and rural cluster policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Nov 29, 2026 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
May 6, 2025 • Final
Building
Replace a garage door.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate
# of Rooms: 3
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Skylight(s), Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Oversized Lot, Street Dead-End, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 3836
Other Exemptions YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 243.87
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,275.48
Tax Year: 2021
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Has HOA
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: None
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School-AL
Middle Or Junior High School: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
High School: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
Location Information
Directions: From intersection of I-75 and Newberry Road, head west on Newberry. Turn left onto SW 91st Street and continue 1 mile to SW 8th Avenue (4 way stop) and turn right. Turn left ont SW 96th Street, which is Royal Oaks subdivision.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,913
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Alachua County
APN: 06665-050-015
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 0
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 352-554-6178
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 41
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-12-15
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 235.23
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 1913
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 177.72
Building Area Total: 2625
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Builder Name: Temple Construction
Levels: One
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Schools
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Kanapaha Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
F. W. Buchholz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$448,000 – $542,000
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