$499,900

8266 SW 78th Ln Gainesville, FL 32608

$5,936
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full
2,050 sqft
0.2 acres
$244 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8266 SW 78th Ln

Best deal on a renovated 4 bedroom/3 bathroom in Longleaf Village! Reduced for quick sale! New HVAC units, new tankless, gas hot water heater, new refrigerator, new wood floors in bedrooms, new carpeting upstairs, new huge walk-in closet, new smart home garage door opener, Nest thermastat and exterior cameras all convey with the home. Gorgeous kitchen with large granite island with seating, cream colored cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances and warm brass accessories. This Tommy Williams home is energy efficient with an open floor plan and 10 foot ceilings, oversized covered patio and huge, fenced backyard facing open retention area-very private! Best location in the neighborhood with guest on-street parking and less than a block away from the pool and gym at the beautiful clubhouse. The inviting front porch is shaded with a beautiful Magnolia Tree and there's no work to do because the front yard maintenance is included in the low HOA fee. Home interior is freshly painted with no VOC paint as well. Move right in! This neighborhood is truly so convenient for shopping, UF, Shands, Celebration Pointe... yet is quiet and desirable with the shaded sidewalks and surrounding nature.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,050 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built2012
MLS #OM696846
Attached garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Irrigation System, Sidewalk
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $499,900
  • Price/SqFt: $243
  • HOA Amount: $125
  • HOA Frequency: Quarterly
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,167
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Cleared, City Lot, Landscaped, Sidewalk, Paved
  • Directions: From the entrance to Longleaf on Archer Rd SW 88th St…Left on Sw 73rd, Straight onto Sw 85th, Straight on to Sw 78th Lane, House on Left
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,050 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: OM696846
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: COOKIE KING REAL ESTATE, INC
  • Office Phone: (352) 528-5010
  • Listing Agent: Cheri Jenkins

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 29, 2022
Home Sold
$450,000
May 18, 2012
Home Sold
$345,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$315,672$6,167
2022$211,260$4,112
2021$205,107$4,112
2019$197,727$3,904
2018$194,040$3,760
2017$190,050$3,792

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Kimball Wiles Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.1 mi

4601 SW 75th St

6

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.3 mi

2525 School House Rd

3

Myra A. Terwilliger Elementary School

Public District KG-5

5.2 mi

301 NW 62nd 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 $77,193. The most common annual income of people living in Gainesville, FL is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
26%
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?

29%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 8266 SW 78th Ln

The listing price of 8266 SW 78th Ln property is $499,900.

The property 8266 SW 78th Ln is a house located in Gainesville, Florida, 32608.

Active Listing: 8266 SW 78th Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 8266 SW 78th Ln are: Kimball Wiles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Myra A. Terwilliger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kanapaha Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), The Einstein School Inc. (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Fort Clarke Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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 $6,167 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 29, 2022 for $450,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 8266 SW 78th Ln has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 8266 SW 78th Ln is 2,050 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 8266 SW 78th Ln is 2012.

This home is located at 8266 SW 78th Ln in Gainesville, FL and zip code 32608 in the Southwest Gainesville neighborhood. This 2,050 square foot home, which was built in 2012, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.

Gainesville, FL housing market in April 2025 saw over 27 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 148 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Gainesville, FL between March and April 2025 increased by 2.1%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $316,173, while the average time on the real estate market was 62 days.

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

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