Discover a rare blend of privacy, space, and in-town convenience with this beautiful corner-lot home set on 1.18 acres in the heart of West Gainesville. This move-in ready residence features a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath split floor plan, with three bedrooms and one full bath on the main level, and a private primary suite with full bath upstairs. The balcony window overlooks the expansive, simply maintained yard. Downstairs, enjoy a separate dining room adjacent to the living room and kitchen, a breakfast bar with tile countertops, and a cozy den with a fireplace just off the kitchen—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step outside and unwind on the large screened back porch that opens to the peaceful, tree-lined backyard, offering even more space to enjoy the outdoors. This well-maintained home is ideally located off Newberry Road, just one mile west of I-75, with easy access to Publix, shopping, hospitals, and dining. Roof was replaced in 2022. AC was replaced in 2024. Zoned for Terwilliger Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and Buchholz High School, this property offers an exceptional combination of location, land, and livability—an increasingly rare find in West Gainesville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.18 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Reilly• TIOGA REALTY LLC
Listed by Trish Reilly• TIOGA REALTY LLC
Contact: 352-333-3009
Bought with Jen Lancaster• KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
Gorgeous corner lot (1.18 acres). Move right into this wonderful 4 bedroom/2 full bath split plan home featuring 3 bedrooms/1 baths downstairs with Master bedroom & full bath upstairs. Enjoy sitting on the deck looking out to the beautiful yard. Separate dining room off the living room and kitchen. Breakfast bar tile countertop. The Den with a fireplace is off the kitchen. Large, screened porch leading out to a tree line yard. Well maintained house ready to move in. Located off Newberry Rd. Near I75, Publix, shopping, hospital and restaurants.
Public Records
Mar 26, 1999
Sold
$133,500
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1978
Sold
$62,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,078 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $249,879
$349,879
2024
$7,003 (−0.7%)
$75,000 + $252,572
$327,572
2023
$7,054 (+1.8%)
$70,000 + $250,784
$320,784
2022
$6,927 (+92.2%)
$70,000 + $250,784
$320,784
2021
$3,605 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $251,840
$311,840
2020
$3,551 (+2.0%)
2019
$3,480 (+3.4%)
2018
$3,365 (−0.4%)
2017
$3,379 (+6.8%)
2016
$3,165 (+0.7%)
2014
$3,143
Tax history for 8118 SW 1st Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,078 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $249,879
$349,879
2024
$7,003 (−0.7%)
$75,000 + $252,572
$327,572
2023
$7,054 (+1.8%)
$70,000 + $250,784
$320,784
2022
$6,927 (+92.2%)
$70,000 + $250,784
$320,784
2021
$3,605 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $251,840
$311,840
2020
$3,551 (+2.0%)
2019
$3,480 (+3.4%)
2018
$3,365 (−0.4%)
2017
$3,379 (+6.8%)
2016
$3,165 (+0.7%)
2014
$3,143
*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
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.18 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,250
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alachua County
APN
06656-645-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 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
Apr 22, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Nov 17, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Repipe the hot and cold water system.
Plumbing
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.