Welcome to this charming 4 BR/3BA pool home in Buckingham South (no HOA). Nestled on nearly a half-acre corner lot, featuring 2,444 sq ft of living space with NO CARPET. Step inside to an open floor plan that unites the living, dining and kitchen into one flowing, light-filled space. Every first-floor room opens to the pool, decks, patio and spacious fenced backyard. Perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing in your own retreat. The family room features cathedral ceilings, wet bar and a wood burning fireplace. The split-bedroom plan includes a spacious primary with en suite bathroom, granite countertop and walk-in closet. On the opposite side is an in-law suite/guest bedroom with Jack and Jill bathroom and a private entrance. The kitchen includes granite countertops, window solarium for plant or herbs. A lower nook with windows for your pet’s enjoyment or a play area. Upstairs, two more bedrooms and a full bath with granite countertop and a jetted tub. Each upstairs bedroom includes built-in desk space, and one bedroom has a bay window seat. There is a mud room/utility room at side entrance. Pool was resurfaced in 2025, and roofs were replaced in 2023 and 2025. Enjoy quiet living, convenient to shopping, dining and schools.
Whether you’re a growing family, empty nesters or an investor seeking the perfect rental property, this Buckingham South home (No HOA) has so much to offer. This custom contemporary pool home on a half acre corner lot will make your whole family smile. Three ground floor rooms boast French doors leading to the fenced yard, decking, patio & pool (with safety fence). Enter into the open concept living room, dining area, & kitchen. You may prefer to use this space as an office & enjoy relaxing in the great room with wood burning fireplace, wet bar & soaring cathedral ceilings. The huge en suite with his & her vanities & walk in closet is on the opposite side of in-law suite. Granite counter tops in the bathrooms & kitchen. The kitchen has a window solarium for your herb garden. A lower nook with windows for your dog’s enjoyment! Upper level has a full bath (jetted tub) & 2 bedrooms with built in desk space & a bay window seat. Perfectly equipped for entertaining with a 35x12ft pool & fire pit. There’s a mud room/utility room at 2nd entrance, walk up attic & no maintenance storage shed. 2 newer AC units, hot water heaters and kitchen appliances. * * * Seller will add two gravel walkways for $2,500.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC423140
Jul 15, 2019
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC367570
Nov 13, 2015
Sold
$244,900
$100/sq ft
Sep 20, 2015
Listed
$247,900
$101/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC273799
Feb 4, 2013
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Dec 1, 1989
Sold
$120,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1977
Sold
$73,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,859 (+2.2%)
2024
$4,752 (+2.8%)
2023
$4,622 (+3.3%)
2022
$4,476 (+0.8%)
2021
$4,439 (+2.8%)
$60,000 + $171,956
$231,956
2020
$4,317 (−14.2%)
2019
$5,034 (−1.4%)
$58,000 + $154,376
$212,376
2018
$5,105 (+2.8%)
$58,000 + $160,700
$218,700
2017
$4,965 (+6.9%)
$23,000 + $181,600
$204,600
2016
$4,645 (+50.0%)
$23,000 + $181,600
$204,600
2014
$3,097
Tax history for 8523 SW 3rd Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,859 (+2.2%)
2024
$4,752 (+2.8%)
2023
$4,622 (+3.3%)
2022
$4,476 (+0.8%)
2021
$4,439 (+2.8%)
$60,000 + $171,956
$231,956
2020
$4,317 (−14.2%)
2019
$5,034 (−1.4%)
$58,000 + $154,376
$212,376
2018
$5,105 (+2.8%)
$58,000 + $160,700
$218,700
2017
$4,965 (+6.9%)
$23,000 + $181,600
$204,600
2016
$4,645 (+50.0%)
$23,000 + $181,600
$204,600
2014
$3,097
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,444
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alachua County
APN
06656-045-017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-1AA
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Converted Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Middle Or Junior High School: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
High School: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
Location Information
Directions: South on Tower Road, turn right onto 8th Ave. Turn right onto SW 83rd Terrace, it turns into SW 5th Place. Turn right onto SW 85th Terrace. House is on the left at the corner of SW 85th Terrace and SW 3rd Place. South on SW 91st Street, turn left onto 8th Ave. Turn left onto SW 86th Terrace, it turns into SW 5th Place. Turn left onto SW 85th Terrace. House is on the left at the corner of SW 85th Terrace and SW 3rd Place.
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Development: Buckingham
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,444
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Alachua County
APN: 06656-045-017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 352-505-5700
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 3
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-01-16
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 198.45
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 2444
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 227.05
Building Area Total: 2444
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Kanapaha Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
F. W. Buchholz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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
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, 19 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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Historical weather
Gainesville, FL • 32607
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$502,000 – $607,000
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