1229 NE 3RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32641
Active24 days on marketListed Jul 1, 2026MLS #GC541624
About this home
1229 NE 3RD AVENUE
Charm & Character abound at this renovated 2/1 cottage! With gorgeous creek views in the backyard and updates including insulation, windows, flooring, appliances, etc, this home is ready for move-in! 1 pet is considered, subject to approval, with additional deposit. Breed restrictions apply. 1st month's rent and security deposit are required for move-in. 1 year initial lease term.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
740
Sqft
0.28 ac
Lot size
1900
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.
$171 /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
$171/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 Gainesville actives
$2 vs $197
Days on market
24 vs 36 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 400 Gainesville actives
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 Duval Heights
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Duval Heights — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,847
Median age
33
Median income
$24,673
Median home value
$123,347
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
362
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)
184 of 400
Gainesville actives 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 32641 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1229 NE 3RD AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$399,000
633 FLOWER FIELDS LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · $255/sqft · 16 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$345,000
11829 ORANGE STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,706 sqft · $202/sqft · 9 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$500,000
740 FLOWER FIELDS LANE · same community
6 bd · 4 ba · 3,514 sqft · $142/sqft · 128 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 1229 NE 3RD AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1229 NE 3RD AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1229 NE 3RD AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1229 NE 3RD AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $171/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 1229 NE 3RD AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Deposit. 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 $1,500, 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 1229 NE 3RD AVENUE?+
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 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.
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Listing courtesy of CARL TURLINGTON REAL ESTATE · Alicia Phillips. MLS #GC541624.
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