5258 SW 97TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608
Active53 days on marketListed Jun 1, 2026MLS #GC540032
About this home
5258 SW 97TH DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse located in Haile Plantation’s Plantation Villas community, these are single family attached townhomes that offer the ease of low maintenance living, with the association responsible for exterior maintenance including the roof and siding, as well as landscape maintenance! This well-maintained home offers two reserved parking spaces conveniently located directly in front of the unit. As you enter, you’ll immediately notice the beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. Brand new interior paint and new carpet upstairs completed in 2026 make this home truly move-in ready. The kitchen has been updated with wood cabinets, newer countertops, and appliances, including the refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. Major improvements include a new central AC and gas furnace installed in 2023, along with windows and front door replacement in 2019. Enjoy the incredible Haile Plantation lifestyle with quick access to scenic walking trails, perfect for nature lovers, and the nearby Haile Village Center featuring restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Hawkstone Golf & Country Club is also located within the community and offers a variety of membership options with access to golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming pools, fitness amenities, clubhouse dining, and more. Conveniently located just minutes from the University of Florida, UF Health/Shands, the VA, Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, and North Florida Regional, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and community living in one of Gainesville’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,240
Sqft
0.03 ac
Lot size
1995
Year built
Two
Levels
$169
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,098 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,098/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+6.4%
$/sqft vs HAILE PLANTATION
$169 vs $238
Days on market
53 vs 36 typical
Where $169/sqft sits among the 10 homes for sale in HAILE PLANTATION
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 Haile Plantation
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Haile Plantation — neighborhood snapshot
Population
5,843
Median age
48
Median income
$118,974
Median home value
$437,518
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
658
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)
7 of 10
HAILE PLANTATION have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 7% below the GAINESVILLE 32608 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$265,000
5128 SW 86TH TERRACE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft · $209/sqft · 89 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$187,000
5248 SW 97TH WAY · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,203 sqft · $155/sqft · 61 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$185,000
5238 SW 97TH DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · $155/sqft · 10 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 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5258 SW 97TH DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,098/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $306/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $306 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,637. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $210,000, this home is listed about 29% below the Gainesville median of $295,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5258 SW 97TH DRIVE?+
Kanapaha Middle School (middle), Kimball Wiles Elementary School (elementary), F. W. Buchholz High School (high) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS · Lisa Fetrow. MLS #GC540032.
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