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Property Description
Enjoy being surrounded in natural beauty in this tastefully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a bonus room over the garage, nestled on a wooded lot in the highly sought-after Blues Creek neighborhood. This spacious residence offers 2,817 square feet of thoughtfully renovated living space with a desirable split bedroom plan. Guest bedroom features a custom murphy bed with a matching chest for great flexibility of space. Overlooking exceptional indoor-outdoor living with a screened in porch adjoined with a large back deck featuring serene views. Blues Creek is renowned for its network of parks, walking trails, and green spaces, as well as abundant wildlife and birdlife. Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park. Move-in ready and truly one of a kind, this home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, natural surroundings, and prime Gainesville living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5117 NW 78th Pl
General
- Sold For: $552,000
- HOA FEE: $40/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $5,740 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: GC536863
- Added to Site: 126 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 6 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Disposal, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 32653 - Gainesville
- County: Alachua
- Development Name: 32653 - Gainesville
- Subdivision: BLUES CREEK
- Driving Directions: From X of NW 43rd St & NW 53rd Ave, go north on NW 43rd St. to Left on NW 73rd Ave (Blues Creek) to 2nd round-about to NW 51st Dr.(2nd entrance) to Left on 78th Place to 5117 on the right.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elementary School: William S. Talbot Elem School-AL
- Middle School: Fort Clarke Middle School-AL
- High School: Gainesville High School-AL
Community
- Community Name: 32653 - Gainesville
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Cornerstone Management
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Contemporary
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Exterior Const.: HardiPlank Type, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 2,817
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,817 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1994
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.74
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 32,234
- Lot Size: 32234
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $120
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $5,740
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: SEE DEED FOR COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BLUES CREEK UNIT 3C PB R-23 LOT 47 OR 1962/1699 & OR 5041/0476
- Flood Zone Info: x
- APN: 6006032047
- Property ID: 6006032047
- Block/Lot/Section: 3/C
Listed by Miller Real Estate
Sold by Watson Realty Corp
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Schools
Schools serving 5117 NW 78th Pl
School District:Alachua County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
William S. Talbot Elementary School 5701 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32653 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Fort Clarke Middle School 9301 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606 | 6-8 | 4.5 mi |
Gainesville High School 1900 Northwest 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609 | 9-12 | 5.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5117 NW 78th Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2026
Sold
$552,000
-1.41%
MLS
3/12/2026
Price Reduced
$559,900
-2.63%
MLS
2/11/2026
Price Reduced
$575,000
-2.38%
MLS
1/24/2026
Price Increased
$589,000
2.43%
MLS
1/23/2026
Listed
$575,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5117 NW 78 Place, Gainesville, FL 32653 (MLS# GC536863) is a Single Family property that was sold at $552,000 on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 5117 NW 78 Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gainesville? You can browse all Gainesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
