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#GC529952, Kristine Glenn, Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER M.M. PARRISH REALTORS
$189,000 List price
5542 SW 8th Pl Gainesville, FL 32607
$2,244
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,106 sqft
0.02 acres
$171 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 5542 SW 8th Pl
Updated turn-key 2 bedroom /2 bathroom townhouse (not a condo) in the centrally located community of Rockwood Villas. Quiet section of community with elevated screened back porch offers optimal privacy . This home features a guest bedroom and full bath on the ground floor and owner suite loft on the second floor with a dedicated full bath and huge walk in closet with space that could double as a study or nursery. Enjoy features like a gated front entry courtyard, screened back patio, and laundry room with washer and dryer. Updated counters, vanities, appliances, light fixtures, freshly painted, luxury vinyl, and landscaped gated entryway. Low $200/month association fee with no special assessments pending. Plenty of parking in community. Rockwood Villas offers low Homeowners Association fees yet has amenities that include 2 pools, volleyball and tennis courts. Community also handles roof, exterior building maintenance and groundskeeping. Easy access to North Florida Regional Hospital, I-75, and less than 3 miles to the University of Florida, Butler Shopping Center, and Celebration Pointe! Rockwood is also on a direct bus route to UF. Not a condo association so easy to finance FHA or VA or conventional.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,106 sqft
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1987
MLS #GC530449
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $189,000
- Price/SqFt: $170
- HOA Amount: $200
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,841
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Newberry Road, head South SW 62 Blvd. Turn right into Rockwood Villas. Turn left on to SW 9th Place. Turn right on to SW 57th Terrace, then left on SW 8th Place.
- Year Built: 1987
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,106 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: GC530449
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE
- Office Phone: (352) 240-1133
- Listing Agent: Heather Damron
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | Home Sold | $183,000 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Home Sold | $150,000 |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Home Sold | $108,900 |
| Apr 28, 2000 | Home Sold | $71,500 |
| Aug 11, 1998 | Home Sold | $66,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,598 | $2,841 |
| 2022 | $108,497 | $2,422 |
| 2021 | $110,721 | $2,422 |
| 2019 | $82,126 | $2,015 |
| 2018 | $83,000 | $1,757 |
| 2017 | $75,200 | $1,645 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Myra A. Terwilliger Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•301 NW 62nd St
4
Littlewood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.0 mi
•812 NW 34th St
7
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.6 mi
•4601 SW 75th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,630. Most Gainesville, FL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
68%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
85%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
86%
18-34 yrs old
9%
35-64 yrs old
0%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Mazda
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5542 SW 8th Pl
The listing price of 5542 SW 8th Pl property is $189,000.
The property 5542 SW 8th Pl is a townhouse located in Gainesville, Florida, 32607.
Active Listing: 5542 SW 8th Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5542 SW 8th Pl are: Myra A. Terwilliger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Littlewood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kimball Wiles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Westwood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), The Einstein School Inc. (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kanapaha Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Siatech at Gainesville (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), F. W. Buchholz High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,841 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 13, 2023 for $183,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5542 SW 8th Pl has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5542 SW 8th Pl is 1,106 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5542 SW 8th Pl is 1987.
This home is located at 5542 SW 8th Pl in Gainesville, FL and zip code 32607 in the Southwest Gainesville neighborhood. This 1,106 square foot home, which was built in 1987, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $189,000.
Over 19 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Gainesville, FL. In the same period over 122 listings were sold below the listed price and 38 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2025 in Gainesville, FL there were 12.4% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $317,183, while the average time on the real estate market was 75 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.