One of Gainesville''s best kept secrets! This 3BR/2BA home is just minutes from everything yet offers a serene, park-like setting that few other locations can. Highlights include an elegant circular drive, brick fireplace and spacious screened porch, all situated on a large 1+ acre lot. This home may qualify for $100 down payment FHA financing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patti Moser• HORIZON REALTY OF ALACHUA INC
* * CONTINGENT * * SQ. FT. FROM TAX ROLLS DO NOT OPEN DOOR TO PORCH-DOG LIVES ON PORCH. DO NOT LET CAT OUTSIDE. GREAT HOUSE ON NEARLY 2 ACRES. FIREPLACE, PORCH, CLEAN AND UPDATED.
Public Records
Jul 25, 1996
Sold
$89,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1988
Sold
$69,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,331 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,261 (+6.2%)
2023
$2,129 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,027 (+1.6%)
2021
$1,995 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,955 (+4.3%)
2019
$1,875 (+3.3%)
2018
$1,815 (+0.2%)
2017
$1,811 (+10.6%)
2016
$1,637 (−36.5%)
2014
$2,579
$21,000 + $82,900
$103,900
Tax history for 8000 SW 20th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,331 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,261 (+6.2%)
2023
$2,129 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,027 (+1.6%)
2021
$1,995 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,955 (+4.3%)
2019
$1,875 (+3.3%)
2018
$1,815 (+0.2%)
2017
$1,811 (+10.6%)
2016
$1,637 (−36.5%)
2014
$2,579
$21,000 + $82,900
$103,900
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,578
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alachua County
APN
06669-002-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
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
Apr 27, 2019 • Final
Building
Replace a garage door.
Remodel
Nov 7, 2015 • Final
Roofing
Roofing
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room
# of Rooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Parquet, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Concrete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Fencing: Other
Pool Information
Pool Features: Screen Enclosure
Farm Information
Barn Features: Shed-Row
Property Information
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 4573
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,639
Tax Year: 2013
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: From X of Tower Road (SW 75th Street) and SW 24th Avenue: go west on SW 24th Avenue, turn right into Oaklands (SW 79th Drive), follow 79th Drive to back of neighborhood, 79th Drive turns right into SW 20th Place.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,578
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Alachua County
APN: 06669-002-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 45
Status Contractual Search Date: 2014-04-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 82.38
Home Information
Living Area: 1578
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Living Area Meters: 146.60
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Around this home
Schools
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Kanapaha Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
F. W. Buchholz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 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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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
$284,000 – $344,000
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