$200,000

1617 NE 8th St Gainesville, FL 32609

$2,375
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
675 sqft
0.2 acres
$296 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1617 NE 8th St

*** Back on the market due to a change in the buyer’s situation — no inspections were performed. *** This adorable cottage is full of charm and modern updates! Step inside to refinished original wood floors, a brand new kitchen, and bathroom updates that bring a fresh, clean feel to the home. Both bedrooms have built-in dressers and closets to maximize storage and keep things tidy. Love spending time outside? You’ve got options here with screened and covered porches, plus a large partially fenced yard — plenty of space for relaxing, gardening, playing, and pets. Additional updates include a new water heater, electrical panel and wiring, ceiling fans and light fixtures, 2021 roof and 2016 HVAC system.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size675 sqft
Lot size0.24 Acres
Year built1950
MLS #GC531139

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Other
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $200,000
  • Price/SqFt: $296
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,879
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Main street, go east on NE 16th Avenue. Turn left on NE 8th Street. Property is 2nd house on the right.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 675 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
  • MLS Number: GC531139
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: WATSON REALTY CORP
  • Office Phone: (352) 377-8899
  • Listing Agent: Pamela Gretter

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1617 NE 8th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 - view of front of house featuring an attached carport

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 03, 2010
Home Sold
$110,000
Jul 14, 2008
Home Sold
$12,000
Dec 11, 2003
Home Sold
$69,000
Apr 20, 1999
Home Sold
$44,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$142,426$2,879
2022$111,881$2,479
2021$112,334$2,479
2019$90,262$2,191
2018$58,770$724
2017$57,570$733

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

1250 NE 18th Ave

7

Boulware Springs Charter

Public Charter KG-5

0.6 mi

1303 NE 23rd Ave

1

M. K. Rawlings Center for Fine Arts

Public Magnet KG-5

1.3 mi

3500 NE 15th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,392. Residents of Gainesville, FL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

64%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1617 NE 8th St

The listing price of 1617 NE 8th St property is $200,000.

The property 1617 NE 8th St is a house located in Gainesville, Florida, 32609.

Active Listing: 1617 NE 8th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1617 NE 8th St are: W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Boulware Springs Charter (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), M. K. Rawlings Center for Fine Arts (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Resilience Charter School Inc (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howard W. Bishop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Abraham Lincoln Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), North Central Florida Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), A. Quinn Jones/Exceptional Student Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Gainesville High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,879 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 3, 2010 for $110,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1617 NE 8th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1617 NE 8th St is 675 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1617 NE 8th St is 1950.

This home is located at 1617 NE 8th St in Gainesville, FL and zip code 32609 in the Eastside / Northeast Gainesville neighborhood. This 675 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $200,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Gainesville, FL there were more than 27 sold above asking price, over 148 sold below and more than 37 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Gainesville, FL increased by 2.1% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 62 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $316,173.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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