Under contract-accepting backup offers. Investor Alert! Cute Florida cottage on a sizable lot close to UF! In a community of vintage charm, this 2-bed/1-bath gem fits right in with its mature landscaping, partially fenced yard, quaint covered front porch and side deck, ideal for enjoying nature. As you step into the living room, you’re greeted by beautiful luxury vinyl plank flooring and varnished wood baseboards, wood window trim and wood door trim. You’ll find original varnished wood flooring and tranquil views of the wooded surroundings in each of the bedrooms. The bathroom and kitchen both have tile flooring, and the kitchen has lovely wood cabinets, a range and a refrigerator. Outdoors is a shed where the washer and dryer are kept, but it could also be used as an artist’s studio or workshop. This charming jewel makes a great, affordable rental for UF commuters, and the property also has easy access to a bus line, the Gainesville Regional Airport, Butler Plaza, Celebration Pointe, Shands Hospital and all points downtown. Best of all, the neighbors are quiet! There are few cute investment properties in this price range and in such a great location, so don’t delay on scheduling your showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Whitney Johnson Perkins• KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
Bought with Jennifer Bass• TRUSTED REALTY GROUP, LLC
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC514152
Redfin Estimate
$211,020
$28K since sold in June 2025$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 25.9% lower than the average sale price ($285K) of 6 comparable homes.
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Investor Alert! Cute Florida cottage on a sizable lot close to UF! In a community of vintage charm, this 2-bed/1-bath gem fits right in with its mature landscaping, partially fenced yard, quaint covered front porch and side deck, ideal for enjoying nature. As you step into the living room, you’re greeted by beautiful luxury vinyl plank flooring and varnished wood baseboards, wood window trim and wood door trim. You’ll find original varnished wood flooring and tranquil views of the wooded surroundings in each of the bedrooms. The bathroom and kitchen both have tile flooring, and the kitchen has lovely wood cabinets, a range and a refrigerator. Outdoors is a shed where the washer and dryer are kept, but it could also be used as an artist’s studio or workshop. This charming jewel makes a great, affordable rental for UF commuters, and the property also has easy access to a bus line, the Gainesville Regional Airport, Butler Plaza, Celebration Pointe, Shands Hospital and all points downtown. Best of all, the neighbors are quiet! There are few cute investment properties in this price range and in such a great location, so don’t delay on scheduling your showing!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1A
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
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Nov 24, 2025 • Final
Roofing
Roofing
Mar 6, 2012 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: N/A
Living Sq. Ft: 660
Gross Sq. Ft: 776
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 660
Building Sq. Ft: 776
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: D L CLINCH GRANT SERENOLA DB L-480 COM NW COR LOT 47 OF SOUTH IDYLWILD S/D RECORDED OR 56/292 AS POB RUN N 5 DEG W 122.5 FT N 84 DEG E 122.5 FT S 5 DEG E 122.5 FT S 84 DEG W 122.5 FT TO POB OR 5219/3083
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Legal Lot Number: 47
Municipality Name: ST JOHNS
Acres: 0.35
Zoning Code: R-1A
County Use Description: SFR
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: MSTU ST JOHNS WMD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 660
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Alachua County
APN: 07186-001-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Idylwild Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Eastside High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gainesville, FL • 32608
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$201,000 – $243,000
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