Beautiful 3-Bedroom Home in Longleaf - Front Yard Maintenance Included!Enjoy comfortable living in this well-maintained home located in the desirable Longleaf community, conveniently located just minutes from the University of Florida, UF Health/Shands Hospital, VA Hospital, shopping, dining, and entertainment.This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,446 square feet of living space with high ceilings, an open floor plan, and access to Longleaf's extensive amenities. The spacious great room features ceramic tile flooring, a cozy fireplace, and stone accents, while the kitchen offers maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, a breakfast bar, and a large pantry with built-in shelving. The kitchen overlooks the great room, making the space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The owner's suite includes a tray ceiling and walk-in closet. The owner's bathroom features dual vanities, a separate tiled walk-in shower, soaking tub, and private toilet area. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened-in lanai overlooking the backyard.Front yard lawn maintenance is included!The home is served by Clay Electric and is located within the Longleaf community, offering residents access to a beach-entry resort-style pool, kiddie pool, clubhouse, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, and 24-hour fitness center.Conveniently located with easy access to UF, UF Health/Shands, the VA Hospital, major roads, shopping, restaurants, movies, and more.Boat/trailer parking available in backyard.*Pets considered
This property is priced $469 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$2,500
Rental estimate
$2,031
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Sale and tax history for 8390 SW 78th Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
STELLARMLS #GC543941
Oct 3, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$2/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC517348
Sep 25, 2024
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC509565
Mar 20, 2023
Sold
$325,000
$225/sq ft
Jan 26, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 10, 2022
Price Changed
$339,900
$235/sq ft
Nov 19, 2022
Listed
$349,900
$242/sq ft
Great buy in Longleaf! Principal & interest payments from $1,983.57 per month. Take a look at this 3 bedroom 2 bath 1,446sf home built in 2008. The covered front porch welcomes you as the front door opens to a formal dining area and two guest bedrooms with a bath in between. The kitchen is centrally located and is loaded with counter tops and cabinets, window to the rear porch, breakfast bar with stools and has recent stainlesss steel refrigerator, 5-burner gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. The large great room has crown molding and a corner gas fireplace with stone accents. The spacious primary bedroom has tray ceilings, an on-suite bath with double sinks, jetted tub, separate shower and water closet plus two closets including a walk-in. There is an indoor laundry room that leads to the 2 car garage. The rear entry garage is accessed through an alleyway behind the home. Enjoy the outdoor living with a rear screened porch facing a privacy fence. Lots of ceramic tile in the dining area, hallway, kitchen, great room and laundry room. For $115.50 per month, the HOA takes care of the front lawn for you and provides access to the resort-style amenities (just around the corner) like; clubhouse, large swimming pool, kiddie splash area, fitness room, party room, basketball, tennis and pickle ball courts and playground. Also nearby is tons of shopping and dining with Celebration Point and Butler Plaza town centers. Conveniently located with easy access to I-75, the University of Florida, VA, UF Health and North Florida hospitals. Ready for immediate occupancy! Zoned for sought after schools of Wiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle School and Gainesville High School. This home is serviced by Clay electric. City water, sewer and gas with GRU. Cox high speed internet available. Motivated owner!
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Listing provided courtesy of: CMP REAL ESTATE
Listing agent: Chris Martin
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Tue Oct 27 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Last Updated: 2026-10-03T09:22:09.532Z
8390 SW 78th Rd is a 1446 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 8390 SW 78th Rd would rent between $2,031 / mo.8390 SW 78th Rd is located in Gainesville, the 32608 zipcode, and the Alachua County Public Schools.