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$4,500

5512 NW 51ST AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Listed by Mariella Varela · COLDWELL BANKER M.M. PARRISH REALTORS
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,020 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

Welcome to this cozy custom-built Tom Spain home in the desirable Millhopper Forest community, nestled off scenic Millhopper Road in Northwest Gainesville. This beautifully maintained residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and functionality, with spacious living areas, thoughtful updates, and a peaceful setting surrounded by mature landscaping. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of this sought-after neighborhood while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, top-rated schools, the University of Florida, and UF Health Shands Hospital. Situated on a spacious half-acre lot, this exceptional residence has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with high ceiling and abundance of natural light that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large walk-in pantry, and generous storage, all opening seamlessly to the family room. A cozy breakfast nook overlooks the private backyard, providing the perfect spot for morning coffee.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
MFRGC542324
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
MILLHOPPER FOREST PH 1A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
July 31, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.49 acres
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Nearby schools

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).

Elementary
WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL
0.94 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
649
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
ALACHUA
Middle
FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
3.12 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
942
Student:teacher ratio
19.2:1
District
ALACHUA
High
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
1.59 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,472
Student:teacher ratio
28.4:1
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).

39
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
15 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops10
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in GAINESVILLE, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 97 fewer days than GAINESVILLE's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,459 active listings in GAINESVILLE right now is $224,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$900 down
$3,600 loan
Principal & interest$23
Property tax (est.)$4
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 1, 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.