$219,900
About this home
BACK ON MARKET! Located in the desirable Public & General neighborhood within walking distance to Satchel’s Pizza and just minutes from Tom Petty Park, downtown Gainesville, and shopping, this turnkey 3BR/1.5BA block home offers modern finishes and a spacious fully FENCED backyard. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor seeking proven rental income, or simply looking for a move-in ready Gainesville home, this property blends thoughtful updates with timeless mid-century charm. Step inside to find luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and a bright, functional layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The kitchen features upgraded solid wood cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, electric range, and microwave—and a convenient pantry. The vintage tile full bathroom showcases classic mid-century style with an upgraded granite countertop, while the primary bedroom includes a private en-suite half bath for added convenience. Major improvements include an architectural shingle roof and gas water heater replaced in 2021. Priced to sell with proven rental history—most recently rented for $1,835 per month—start your next chapter or build your rental portfolio.
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRGC538214
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- CAROL ESTATES EAST
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 135
- On market date
- March 6, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- ALACHUA
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
- District
- ALACHUA
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student:teacher ratio
- 30.3:1
- District
- ALACHUA
Walkability
Blended score for GAINESVILLE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 5, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.