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$177,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,370 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 days ago
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Virtually Staged. Enjoy updated, low-maintenance living in Gainesville's popular Rockwood Villas community. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers 1,370 square feet with a versatile two-story floor plan and an impressive list of recent improvements. Inside, the main living areas feel fresh and inviting with updated flooring and interior paint. The renovated kitchen features new appliances and connects easily with the dining and living spaces, creating a comfortable layout for both everyday life and entertaining. The first-floor primary suite adds convenience and privacy and includes its own en suite bath. Also downstairs, sliding glass doors open to the refreshed screened lanai, providing a peaceful outdoor space for morning coffee, reading, or unwinding at the end of the day. Upstairs are the additional bedrooms and baths, including a secondary bedroom with a private en suite bathroom-an excellent setup for guests, family members, roommates, or a home office. All three bathrooms have been updated, and a newer water heater adds another valuable improvement. Rockwood Villas offers an amenity-rich lifestyle with swimming pools, tennis, basketball and volleyball, while the association provides for many exterior and community maintenance items, including common areas, roof, siding, lawn care, pest control and pool maintenance. The location puts you within easy reach of the University of Florida, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Butler Plaza, The Oaks Mall, restaurants, shopping and everyday conveniences. With three bedrooms, three full baths, substantial updates and a desirable Gainesville location, this Rockwood Villas home offers a combination of flexibility, convenience and low-maintenance living that is difficult to beat. Come see everything this updated Rockwood Villas townhome has to offer!

Full Property Details for 5606 SW 8th Pl

General

  • Price: $177,000
  • HOA FEE: $255/month
  • Taxes: $3,791 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: GC543832
  • Updated: 10/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Other

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened

Location

  • Area: 32607 - Gainesville
  • County: Alachua
  • Development Name: 32607 - Gainesville
  • Subdivision: ROCKWOOD VILLAS UNIT II
  • Driving Directions: From X of I-75 and Exit 387, head East on Newberry Road. Turn right onto SW 62nd Blvd. Turn right onto SW 9th Place, then right onto SW 55th Terrace. Follow SW 55th Terrace as it curves left and becomes SW 8th Place. Continue to 5606 SW 8th Place; the home will be on the right.
  • Direction Faces: Southwest

School Information

  • Elementary School: Myra Terwilliger Elementary School-AL
  • Middle School: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
  • High School: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL

Community

  • Community Name: 32607 - Gainesville
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: Rockwood Villas Association
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
  • Number of Pets: 3
  • Pet Restrictions: Buyer To Verify All Pet Restrictions, / 75lbs.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 1,370
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1987

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
  • Lot Size: 871
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $255
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
  • Tax Amount: $3,791
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: ROCKWOOD VILLAS UNIT 2 PB N-15 LOT L-59 OR 3161/0764 & OR OR 3179/0986
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 6680020059
  • Property ID: 6680020059

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Schools serving 5606 SW 8th Pl

School District:Alachua County School District
NameGradesDistance
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
301 Northwest 62nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
K-50.8 mi
F. W. Buchholz High School
5510 Northwest 27th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
9-122.3 mi
Kanapaha Middle School
5005 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
6-82.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5606 SW 8th Pl Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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10/01/2026
Listed
$177,000
4.8%
MLS
6/17/2005
Sold
$168,900
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Tax History for 5606 SW 8th Pl

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,791
8%
$164,524
2%
2024
$3,498
8%
$161,130
9%
2023
$3,233
19%
$147,320
17%
2021
$2,707
-1%
$125,564
2%
2022
$2,745
1%
$123,525
9%
2021
$2,707
17%
$113,503
19%
2019
$2,322
14%
$95,645
-1%
2018
$2,036
6%
$96,700
8%
2017
$1,918
10%
$89,300
20%
2016
$1,738
5%
$74,600
14%
2015
$1,662
13%
$65,340
10%
2014
$1,471
-6%
$59,400
-6%
2013
$1,566
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$63,200
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5606 SW 8th Place, Gainesville, FL 32607 (MLS# GC543832) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5606 SW 8th Place is currently listed for $177,000 and was received on October 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 5606 SW 8th Place? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Gainesville? You can browse all Gainesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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