Active
3 beds1,370 sqft
5606 SW 8th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32607
Est: $1,516/moGet pre-approved
TownhouseProperty Type
0.02 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$129/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$255/moHOA Fees

Description

Virtually Staged. Enjoy updated, low-maintenance living in Gainesville’s popular Rockwood Villas community. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers 1,370 square feet with a versatile two-story floor plan and an impressive list of recent improvements. Inside, the main living areas feel fresh and inviting with updated flooring and interior paint. The renovated kitchen features new appliances and connects easily with the dining and living spaces, creating a comfortable layout for both everyday life and...Virtually Staged. Enjoy updated, low-maintenance living in Gainesville’s popular Rockwood Villas community. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers 1,370 square feet with a versatile two-story floor plan and an impressive list of recent improvements. Inside, the main living areas feel fresh and inviting with updated flooring and interior paint. The renovated kitchen features new appliances and connects easily with the dining and living spaces, creating a comfortable layout for both everyday life and entertaining. The first-floor primary suite adds convenience and privacy and includes its own en suite bath. Also downstairs, sliding glass doors open to the refreshed screened lanai, providing a peaceful outdoor space for morning coffee, reading, or unwinding at the end of the day. Upstairs are the additional bedrooms and baths, including a secondary bedroom with a private en suite bathroom—an excellent setup for guests, family members, roommates, or a home office. All three bathrooms have been updated, and a newer water heater adds another valuable improvement. Rockwood Villas offers an amenity-rich lifestyle with swimming pools, tennis, basketball and volleyball, while the association provides for many exterior and community maintenance items, including common areas, roof, siding, lawn care, pest control and pool maintenance. The location puts you within easy reach of the University of Florida, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Butler Plaza, The Oaks Mall, restaurants, shopping and everyday conveniences. With three bedrooms, three full baths, substantial updates and a desirable Gainesville location, this Rockwood Villas home offers a combination of flexibility, convenience and low-maintenance living that is difficult to beat. Come see everything this updated Rockwood Villas townhome has to offer!
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  • Listed by: Mark Gajda 352.226.6493 mark@pepinerealty.com Brokerage DRE #3154941 • PEPINE REALTY
  • Listed by: Betsy Pepine 352.226.8474 elizabeth@pepinerealty.com Brokerage DRE #3154941 • PEPINE REALTY
Last updated: 10/01/2026 10:21 PM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: GC543832

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$1,516 per month

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Property Information for 5606 Southwest 8th Place

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,791 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
  • Subdivision Name: ROCKWOOD VILLAS UNIT II
  • Township: 10
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.02 AC / 871 SF
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: From X of I-75 and Exit 387, head East on Newberry Road. Turn right onto SW 62nd Blvd. Turn right onto SW 9th Place, then right onto SW 55th Terrace. Follow SW 55th Terrace as it curves left and becomes SW 8th Place. Continue to 5606 SW 8th Place; the home 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
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • 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
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • 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, Rear Porch, Screened
  • 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, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • 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
Oct 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC543832

$177,000—
Sep 22, 2026

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #O6371312

$189,900—
Jul 9, 2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #O6371312

$194,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC543832

$177,000
09/22/2026

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #O6371312

$189,900
07/09/2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #O6371312

$194,900

For completeness, we 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 Record2025$3,791 ($316 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtStories1Lot Size871 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1995ZoningPDCountyALACHUAAPN06680-020-059

Schools near 5606 Southwest 8th Place

This home is within Alachua County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kanapaha Middle School
Public6 to 8

F. W. Buchholz High School
Public9 to 12

Siatech Gainesville
Charter8 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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5606 Southwest 8th Place is a townhouse for sale in Gainesville, FL 32607. This property was listed for sale on October 1, 2026 by PEPINE REALTY, it's currently listed at $177,000. It has been on the market for a total of 310 days and was last sold on July 5, 2005. This listing's school district is Alachua County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, Kanapaha Middle School and F. W. Buchholz High School. 5606 Southwest 8th Place is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,370 sqft townhouse built in 1987.

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