5606 SW 8th Pl

Gainesville, FL 32607

$185,000
Price
3
Beds
1,370 Sq. Ft.
$135 / Sq. Ft.
1,370
Sq. Ft.
$135
per Sq. Ft.
New
New

Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to this well maintained two story townhouse in the desirable Rockwood Villas community, offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,370 square feet of comfortable living space. Step inside to an open floor plan that brings the dining area, kitchen, and living room together, creating a bright and welcoming main living space. The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the first floor and features an en suite bathroom with a tub and shower combination....One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to this well maintained two story townhouse in the desirable Rockwood Villas community, offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,370 square feet of comfortable living space. Step inside to an open floor plan that brings the dining area, kitchen, and living room together, creating a bright and welcoming main living space. The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the first floor and features an en suite bathroom with a tub and shower combination. Sliding glass doors lead from the living area to a freshly redone screened in lanai, providing a relaxing spot to enjoy the outdoors. Upstairs, you will find the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms, including a secondary bedroom with its own private bathroom, offering flexibility for guests, work from home space, or additional living needs. Rockwood Villas is known for its excellent amenities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. The association covers common areas, roof, siding, lawn care, pest control, and pool maintenance allowing for easy, low maintenance living. Ideally located just minutes from Butler Plaza, North Florida Regional Medical Center, the University of Florida, and the Oaks Mall, this home offers both convenience and a strong sense of community. A great opportunity to enjoy comfort, amenities, and a prime Gainesville location. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.
  1. Listed by John Marascia • Brokerage DRE #2035942 • REDFIN CORPORATION
    P: (352)-653-7977 C: (352)-653-7977 John.Marascia@Redfin.com

Property Details for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

Subdivision Name
ROCKWOOD VILLAS UNIT II
Township
10
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2026 02:57 PM

Property Details for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

StatusActive
MLS #O6371312
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$3,791 / year
HOA Fees$2,580 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Townhouse
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF
CountyAlachua County

Location

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Building Information for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

Stories2Residences-Year Built1987Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,433 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$902

Property Taxes

$316

HOA Dues

$215

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Property Information for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1370.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name Number: NA
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Directions: Head toward SW 52nd St, Turn left onto SW 62nd Blvd, Turn left onto SW 9th Pl, Turn right onto SW 55th Terrace, SW 55th Terrace turns left and becomes SW 8th Pl, Destination will be on the right
  • Elementary School: Myra Terwilliger Elementary School-AL
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
  • High School: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: Yes
  • Street Number: 5606
  • Street Direction Prefix: SW
  • Street Name: 8TH
  • Street Suffix: PLACE
  • State: FL
  • City: GAINESVILLE
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Includes: Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: Rockwood Villas Association
  • Association Phone: 352-377-8899
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Condo Land Included: No
  • Number Of Pets: 3
  • Pet Restrictions: Buyer To Verify All Pet Restrictions
  • Tax Book Number: N-15
  • Tax Legal Description: ROCKWOOD VILLAS UNIT 2 PB N-15 LOT L-59 OR 3161/0764 & OR OR 3179/0986
  • Tax Lot: L-59
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 06680020059
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Living Area: 1370
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1987
  • Building Elevator: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 06-16-2006
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12001C0294D
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 10
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Other
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 75

Property History for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6371312

$185,000—
Jan 5, 2026

Expired

MFRMLS #GC533606

$194,000—
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC533606

—
Nov 16, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #GC533606

—
Sep 16, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC533606

$199,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC533606

$206,900—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC533606

$215,000—
Jul 5, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160879437

$168,900

+3292.8% / yr

Feb 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #154872316

$44,600

-15.9% / yr

May 31, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #74392593

$85,000—
Jul 12, 1996

Sold

MFRMLS #GC21125

$66,200—
Jul 11, 1996

Sold

GACAR #21125

$66,200—
Mar 26, 1996

Pending

MFRMLS #GC21125

—
Mar 25, 1996

Pending

GACAR #21125

—
Mar 8, 1996

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC21125

$68,900—
Mar 7, 1996

Listed (Active)

GACAR #21125

$68,900—
May 27, 1993

Sold

MFRMLS #GC5548

$62,900—
May 26, 1993

Sold

GACAR #5548

$62,900—
Apr 8, 1993

Pending

MFRMLS #GC5548

—
Apr 7, 1993

Pending

GACAR #5548

—
Feb 16, 1993

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC5548

$62,900—
Feb 15, 1993

Listed (Active)

GACAR #5548

$62,900—
Sep 11, 1990

Sold

MFRMLS #GC86020

$64,500—
Sep 10, 1990

Sold

GACAR #86020

$64,500—
Jun 18, 1990

Pending

MFRMLS #GC86020

—
Jun 17, 1990

Pending

GACAR #86020

—
Dec 19, 1989

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC86020

$72,500—
Dec 18, 1989

Listed (Active)

GACAR #86020

$72,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6371312

$185,000
01/05/2026

Expired

MFRMLS #GC533606

$194,000
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC533606

—
11/16/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #GC533606

—
09/16/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC533606

$199,000
08/28/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC533606

$206,900
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC533606

$215,000
07/05/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160879437

$168,900

+3292.8% / yr

02/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #154872316

$44,600

-15.9% / yr

05/31/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #74392593

$85,000
07/12/1996

Sold

MFRMLS #GC21125

$66,200
07/11/1996

Sold

GACAR #21125

$66,200
03/26/1996

Pending

MFRMLS #GC21125

—
03/25/1996

Pending

GACAR #21125

—
03/08/1996

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC21125

$68,900
03/07/1996

Listed (Active)

GACAR #21125

$68,900
05/27/1993

Sold

MFRMLS #GC5548

$62,900
05/26/1993

Sold

GACAR #5548

$62,900
04/08/1993

Pending

MFRMLS #GC5548

—
04/07/1993

Pending

GACAR #5548

—
02/16/1993

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC5548

$62,900
02/15/1993

Listed (Active)

GACAR #5548

$62,900
09/11/1990

Sold

MFRMLS #GC86020

$64,500
09/10/1990

Sold

GACAR #86020

$64,500
06/18/1990

Pending

MFRMLS #GC86020

—
06/17/1990

Pending

GACAR #86020

—
12/19/1989

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC86020

$72,500
12/18/1989

Listed (Active)

GACAR #86020

$72,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

Taxable ValueLand$62,000Additions$102,524Total$164,524
Tax Record2024$3,498 ($291 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtStories1Lot Size871 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1987Year Renovated1995ZoningPDCountyALACHUAAPN06680-020-059

Schools near 5606 Southwest 8th Place

This home is within Alachua.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
F. W. Buchholz High School
Public - 5 to 12
Kanapaha Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Siatech Gainesville
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

F. W. Buchholz High School
Public5 to 12

Kanapaha Middle School
Public6 to 8

Siatech Gainesville
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 5606 Southwest 8th Place, Gainesville, FL 32607

5606 Southwest 8th Place is a townhouse for sale in Gainesville, FL 32607. This property was listed for sale on January 22, 2026 by REDFIN CORPORATION, it's currently listed at $185,000. It has been on the market for a total of 126 days and was last sold on July 5, 2005. This listing's school district is Alachua. Nearby schools include Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, F. W. Buchholz High School and Kanapaha Middle School. 5606 Southwest 8th Place is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,370 sqft townhouse built in 1987.

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