1716 NW 12TH RD Gainesville, FL 32605
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,850 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,850 sqft
Price per Sqft $315
Subdivision Hillside
MLS Listing ID GC539201
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Completed
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1951
Annual Tax Amount $3,251
Lot Size 0.300 Acres
Acres 0.3
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Originally built in 1949, the home has been thoughtfully reimagined over time with architect-designed additions that honor its original character while elevating it for today's lifestyle. Inside, natural light pours through expansive windows into open living spaces with soaring 10-foot ceilings, where garden views, birdsong, and soft shifting light become part of everyday living. Every detail reflects a deep commitment to quality and wellness, from low- and no-VOC finishes to energy-efficient windows, doors, appliances, and smart home features that enhance comfort and efficiency.
Major upgrades include a high-efficiency, multi-zone HVAC system with up to four zones, variable speed air supply, and smart controls,
supported by all-new ductwork. Electrical systems have been fully modernized with underground service, upgraded load center, and extensive rewiring. Plumbing has been fully re-piped. A metal reflective roof adds durability and energy efficiency, paired with oversized gutters and downspouts for stormwater management. Roof orientation maximizes southern exposure for future solar potential.
Designed for peace and privacy, the home features enhanced sound insulation between living and sleeping spaces, including double 5/8” drywall over deep cavity walls, rockwool insulation or masonry block construction, and solid-core interior doors, creating exceptional quiet and comfort throughout.
The flexible layout offers multiple private retreats, including a potential income- producing or in-law suite with separate entrance, porch, gated access, and dedicated parking. A spacious closet near utility lines offers future kitchenette potential for a fully self-contained unit. A detached writer's cottage in the garden provides an inspiring studio or home office with peaceful views. Professionally designed, easy-care gardens surround the home, featuring drought-tolerant plantings, smart hydro-zoned irrigation, and a small zoysia turf area for play or relaxation. At the heart of the landscape, a tranquil lily pond with waterfall filters stormwater and creates a soothing focal point, bringing light and reflection into the home's living spaces.
Privacy and connection to nature were key priorities in the home's redesign. A Japanese-inspired front fence and gate enhance curb appeal while screening the home, and an automated cantilevered driveway gate keeps vehicles discreetly out of view. Indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly with framed garden vistas and a constant sense of light, air, and serenity.
Located in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Florida Park, known for its oak canopy, quiet streets, and strong community feel, the home sits on a true dead-end street with minimal traffic and abundant wildlife. Just a short walk or ride (1.2miles) to the University of Florida, it offers rare convenience while feeling worlds away. This is more than a home, it is a carefully curated sanctuary designed for beauty, flexibility, and enduring livability.
Location
State FL
County Alachua
Community Hillside
Area 32605 - Gainesville
Zoning RSF1
Rooms
Other Rooms Great Room, Inside Utility
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s), Zoned
Flooring Other, Tile
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace false
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard, French Doors, Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered, Storage
Parking Features Driveway, Off Street, Workshop in Garage
Fence Wood
Community Features Street Lights
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
View Garden, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Porch Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Attached Garage false
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Private, Street Dead-End, Paved
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern
Structure Type Block,Brick,HardiPlank Type,Frame,Wood Siding
New Construction false
Construction Status Completed
Schools
Elementary Schools Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
Middle Schools Westwood Middle School-Al
High Schools Gainesville High School-Al
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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