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$359,900

5153 NW 81st Ave Gainesville, FL 32653

4 beds
2 full
1,886 sqft
0.1 acres
$191 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5153 NW 81st Ave

4 bedroom 2 bath 1886sf home built in 2011 in NW Gainesville's Weschester community. As you enter, the family room and dining area greet you and lead you to the kitchen and living room area. The chef's kitchen has an island with cabinet storage, granite countertops in the rest of the kitchen and lots of cabinet space. Spacious primary suite with adjacent primary bath, complete with double sinks, walk-in shower, water closet and walk-in closet. On the opposite side of the home there are three guest bedrooms, laundry closet and a guest bath. Enjoy the outdoors on the covered lanai that is ready for your grill and outdoor furniture and top it off by relaxing in the hot tub. Privacy fenced back yard. Tankless gas water heater for added savings. For additional storage there is a 2 car garage. Low HOA fee of $42.67 per month offers a playground, community pool and lots of sidewalks, walking trails and ponds! Short drive to UF Health and the VA hospitals, Publix, shopping, and restaurants! High speed internet through Cox or AT&T fiber optic. Zoned for Talbot Elementary. Around the corner from local restaurants, Thornebrook Village, medical offices, banks, Publix marketplace & shopping. Call today for your private showing!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,886 sqft
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built2011
ParkingDriveway, Garage Door Opener
MLS #GC532084
Attached garage2 spaces
ViewTrees/Woods

Virtual tour

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Exterior: Sliding Doors
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $359,900
  • Price/SqFt: $190
  • HOA Amount: $500 Annually
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,112
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Landscaped, Level, Sidewalk, Paved
  • Directions: Nw 43rd street north to Weschester entrance at Nw 82nd blvd, then turn left at NW 81st Ave, look for home in the left.
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,886 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
  • MLS Number: GC532084
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: WATSON REALTY CORP
  • Office Phone: (352) 377-8899
  • Listing Agent: Jonathan Colon

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 06, 2018
Home Sold
$232,000
Dec 14, 2012
Home Sold
$184,000
May 01, 2012
Home Sold
$175,000
Jun 30, 2011
Home Sold
$60,000
Jul 24, 2008
Home Sold
$4,533,400

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$216,277$4,112
2022$209,977$3,905
2021$203,861$3,905
2019$208,134$4,061
2018$165,590$2,931
2017$162,190$2,931

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

William S. Talbot Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.6 mi

5701 NW 43rd St

3

C. W. Norton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.4 mi

2200 NW 45th Ave

5

Glen Springs Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.8 mi

2826 NW 31st Ave

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 $91,789. Residents of Gainesville, FL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

12%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
38%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Best BuyBest Buy

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5153 NW 81st Ave

The listing price of 5153 NW 81st Ave property is $359,900.

The property 5153 NW 81st Ave is a house located in Gainesville, Florida, 32653.

Active Listing: 5153 NW 81st Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5153 NW 81st Ave are: William S. Talbot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), C. W. Norton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Glen Springs Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fort Clarke Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Westwood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howard W. Bishop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), F. W. Buchholz High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Siatech at Gainesville (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Gainesville High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,112 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 6, 2018 for $232,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5153 NW 81st Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5153 NW 81st Ave is 1,886 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5153 NW 81st Ave is 2011.

This home is located at 5153 NW 81st Ave in Gainesville, FL and zip code 32653 in the Weschester Cluster neighborhood. This 1,886 square foot home, which was built in 2011, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $359,900.

Over 20 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Gainesville, FL. In the same period over 179 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Gainesville, FL there were 5.3% less homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 45 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $320,487.

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

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