Welcome to the lovely Duckpond neighborhood! Just steps from the Thomas Center gardens and events. Enter this stately historic home-- built in 1913 --through a huge foyer featuring a standout architectural staircase, seating area and coat closet. This well-maintained beauty has an abundance of original features such as heart pine floors throughout, nearly 10 foot ceilings, stylish solid wood wainscoting , useful built-ins, and 5 functional fireplaces, two with gas inserts and three wood burning. Several gorgeous stained glass windows accent the home. Bright modern kitchen with a fantastic coffered ceiling to complement spectacular quartz counters and abundant cherry cabinets and walk-in pantry. Crown molding and 12 inch baseboards support a visual cohesiveness throughout. Four bedrooms, each with multiple large windows that let in plenty of light, two and a half updated bathrooms, an on demand water heater, two HVAC systems, two refrigerators, washer/dryer, a fabulous private sleeping porch, and detached garage. Full attic on 3rd floor that has new insulation and AUTOMATIC attic stairs. Spend time on the substantial open front porch or opt for more privacy out back on the 27 foot screened lanai with plenty of dining space and a heated dipping pool/spa. Artistic wrought iron fencing and large established flowering trees and bushes with sitting areas welcome you home on this quiet street just blocks from downtown and UF.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/20)
$675,000
516 NE 4TH STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
4beds
2,404sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$645,900 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional fireplacesGas insertsQuartz countersStained glass windowsMultiple large windowsPrivate sleeping porchSolid wood wainscoting
- 300 days |
- 536 |
- 20 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sandy Malone 352-575-4080,
GOLDEN RULE REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 352-505-3499
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC534805
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x15
Dining room
- Features: Built-In Shelving
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x15
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Library
- Features: Built-In Shelving
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Insert, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room, Master Bedroom, Ventless, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,001
- Total interior livable area: 2,404 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Pool features: Other, Tile
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Other,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85 x 100
- Features: Historic District, City Lot, Landscaped
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 12604000000
- Zoning: RMF5
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historical
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
- Water conservation: Irrig. System-Drip/Microheads, Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: DUCKPOND
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $468,559
- Annual tax amount: $5,699
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 301 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$645,900
Estimated sales range
$614,000 - $678,000
Rent Zestimate®
$4,044/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $675,000-6.9%$281/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $725,000-8.8%$302/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $795,000-4.4%$331/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $832,000+94.8%$346/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/8/2007 | Sold | $427,000+61.1%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2001 | Sold | $265,000+27.1%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/1999 | Sold | $208,500+56.8%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/1992 | Sold | $133,000$55/sqft |
Source: GACAR #2876 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,934 +4.1% | $303,037 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,699 +2.3% | $294,497 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,571 +3.5% | $285,920 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,385 +0.7% | $280,373 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,348 +1.7% | $272,207 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,256 -0.2% | $268,449 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,268 | $262,413 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $5,268 +7.1% | $257,520 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $4,918 -0.3% | $252,230 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $4,932 +0.3% | $247,050 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $4,916 -1.3% | $245,340 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $4,982 +0.3% | $243,100 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $4,968 | $240,200 -6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $256,100 -8.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $280,300 -4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $292,500 -6.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $311,900 -5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $331,500 +4.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $316,600 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $282,600 +4.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $269,300 +13.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $238,200 +29% |
| 2003 | -- | $184,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $184,600 +13.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $163,100 +11.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $146,700 |
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Neighborhood: Duckpond
Nearby schools
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- 2/10W. A. Metcalfe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Gainesville High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
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