501 NE 8TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601
Active93 days on marketListed May 2, 2026MLS #GC540000
About this home
501 NE 8TH AVENUE
Historic Duck pond home on a wooded corner lot has a fantastic floor plan with lots of natural light. This home has been exceptionally well maintained, and is move-in ready. Three large bedrooms and two full baths, the private owner''s suite features a large closet and fabulous vintage mid-century tiles and updated sink & vanity in bathroom. The updated kitchen features a gas stove, SS refrigerator, and custom cabinets. The bonus room leading out into the backyard has great morning sunlight. Detached storage/workshop area. The fully-fenced yard has plenty of green space for gardening plus a pergola covered paver/ patio area that is perfect for entertaining. Gorgeous refinished hardwood oak floors, a covered carport, an interior laundry closet, and SOLAR means LOW ELECTRIC bills! Only a short walk or bike ride to downtown. 2 Pets welcome!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,612
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
1946
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$179 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$179/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs HIGHLANDS
$2 vs $221
Days on market
93 vs 36 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 11 homes for sale in HIGHLANDS
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Duckpond
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Duckpond — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,453
Median age
41
Median income
$99,525
Median home value
$300,470
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
430
For the school run
Alachua County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Gainesville market
$320K → $312K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
9 of 11
HIGHLANDS have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the GAINESVILLE 32601 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 501 NE 8TH AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$343,000
18232 MONTEVERDE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 sqft · $213/sqft · 183 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$330,000
18520 WELLBORN LANE · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft · $197/sqft · 53 DOM
Sold · May ’26$399,000
18406 SAND PINE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · $260/sqft · 8 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 501 NE 8TH AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 501 NE 8TH AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
501 NE 8TH AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 501 NE 8TH AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $179/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 501 NE 8TH AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Monthly Pet Fee, Number Limit. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+
At $2,600, this home is listed about 99% below the Gainesville median of $295,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 501 NE 8TH AVENUE?+
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School (elementary), Gainesville High School (high), Westwood Middle School (middle) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the GAINESVILLE 32601 market on paper
$2,600 is 99% below the GAINESVILLE 32601 median of $249,995, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Gainesville average of $208.
02City views
The city view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
93 days on market against a Gainesville median of 36 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $2,900, now $2,600 — a $300 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of GOLDEN RULE REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT · April Strickland. MLS #GC540000.
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