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  • $177,000

    5606 SW 8TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

    3beds
    1,370sqft
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    $1,579/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1987
    871 Square Feet Lot
    $170,100 Zestimate®
    $129/sqft
    $255/mo HOA

    What's special

    Renovated kitchenInterior paintNew appliancesUpdated flooringFirst-floor primary suitePeaceful outdoor space
    Virtually Staged. Enjoy updated, low-maintenance living in Gainesville’s popular Rockwood Villas community. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers 1,370 square feet with a versatile two-story floor plan and an impressive list of recent improvements. Inside, the main living areas feel fresh and inviting with updated flooring and interior paint. The renovated kitchen features new appliances and connects easily with the dining and living spaces, creating a comfortable layout for both everyday life and entertaining. The first-floor primary suite adds convenience and privacy and includes its own en suite bath. Also downstairs, sliding glass doors open to the refreshed screened lanai, providing a peaceful outdoor space for morning coffee, reading, or unwinding at the end of the day. Upstairs are the additional bedrooms and baths, including a secondary bedroom with a private en suite bathroom—an excellent setup for guests, family members, roommates, or a home office. All three bathrooms have been updated, and a newer water heater adds another valuable improvement. Rockwood Villas offers an amenity-rich lifestyle with swimming pools, tennis, basketball and volleyball, while the association provides for many exterior and community maintenance items, including common areas, roof, siding, lawn care, pest control and pool maintenance. The location puts you within easy reach of the University of Florida, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Butler Plaza, The Oaks Mall, restaurants, shopping and everyday conveniences. With three bedrooms, three full baths, substantial updates and a desirable Gainesville location, this Rockwood Villas home offers a combination of flexibility, convenience and low-maintenance living that is difficult to beat. Come see everything this updated Rockwood Villas townhome has to offer!
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    Listed by:

    Mark Gajda 352-226-6493,

    PEPINE REALTY 352-226-8474,

    Betsy Pepine 352-226-8474,

    PEPINE REALTY

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC543832MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: Second
      Kitchen
      • Features: Granite Counters
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Other
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,370
      • Total interior livable area: 1,370 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Storage
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 871 Square Feet
      • Features: Cleared
      Details
      • Parcel number: 06680020059
      • Zoning: SFR
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Completed
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: ROCKWOOD VILLAS UNIT II
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
      • HOA fee: $255 monthly
      • HOA name: Rockwood Villas Association
      • HOA phone: 352-377-8899
      Location
      • Region: Gainesville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $129/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $164,524
      • Annual tax amount: $3,791
      • Date on market: 10/1/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 348 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

        Estimated market value

        $170,100

        $162,000 - $179,000

        $1,747/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/2/2026Listed for sale$177,000-6.8%$129/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #GC543832 Report a problem
        9/22/2026Listing removed$189,900$139/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #O6371312 Report a problem
        8/6/2026Price change$189,900-2.6%$139/sqft
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        7/9/2026Price change$194,900-2.5%$142/sqft
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        6/2/2026Listed for sale$199,900+11.1%$146/sqft
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        4/14/2026Listing removed$179,900$131/sqft
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        4/9/2026Listed for sale$179,900$131/sqft
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        3/30/2026Pending sale$179,900$131/sqft
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        3/16/2026Price change$179,900-2.8%$131/sqft
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        1/22/2026Listed for sale$185,000-4.6%$135/sqft
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        1/6/2026Listing removed$194,000$142/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #GC533606 Report a problem
        11/20/2025Listed for sale$194,000$142/sqft
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        11/16/2025Pending sale$194,000$142/sqft
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        11/13/2025Price change$194,000-2.5%$142/sqft
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        9/16/2025Price change$199,000-3.8%$145/sqft
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        8/28/2025Listed for sale$206,900+1815.7%$151/sqft
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        7/17/2023Listing removed--
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        7/7/2023Listed for rent$1,500+1.7%$1/sqft
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        6/22/2022Listing removed--
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        5/15/2022Listed for rent$1,475+37.2%$1/sqft
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        6/20/2018Listing removed$1,075$1/sqft
        Source: BHHS Florida Realty Gainesville Rental Division Report a problem
        4/16/2018Listed for rent$1,075+13.2%$1/sqft
        Source: Trend Management Solutions, Inc. Report a problem
        6/26/2015Listing removed$950$1/sqft
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        5/20/2015Listed for rent$950+5.6%$1/sqft
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        6/17/2014Listing removed$900$1/sqft
        Source: Allison Ables Property Management #350584 Report a problem
        6/16/2014Sold$10,800-93.6%$8/sqft
        Source: GACAR #350584 Report a problem
        7/5/2005Sold$168,900+278.7%$123/sqft
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        4/7/2005Sold$44,600-47.5%$33/sqft
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        5/31/2001Sold$85,000+28.4%$62/sqft
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        7/15/1996Sold$66,200$48/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,791 +8.4%$164,413 +10%
        2024$3,498 +8.2%$149,466 +10%
        2023$3,233 +17.8%$135,878 +10%
        2022$2,745 +1.4%$123,525 +6.7%
        2021$2,707 +10%$115,730 +10%
        2020$2,460 +6%$105,209 +10%
        2019$2,322 $95,645 -1.1%
        2018$2,322 +14.1%$96,700 +8.3%
        2017$2,036 +6.1%$89,300 +24.3%
        2016$1,918 +10.3%$71,870 +10%
        2015$1,738 +4.6%$65,340 +10%
        2014$1,662 +13%$59,400 -6%
        2013$1,471 $63,200 +3.4%
        2012-- $61,100 -23.6%
        2011-- $80,000 -11.7%
        2010-- $90,600 -14.7%
        2009-- $106,200 -8.5%
        2008-- $116,100 -16.7%
        2007-- $139,400 +12.1%
        2006-- $124,400 +13.7%
        2005-- $109,400 +22.8%
        2004-- $89,100 +19.4%
        2003-- $74,600
        2002-- $74,600 +8%
        2001-- $69,100 +8.6%
        2000-- $63,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 32607

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Myra Terwilliger Elementary School-AL
        • Middle: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
        • High: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL

        Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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