5855 SW 8th Pl

1,106 Sq. Ft.
$16 / Sq. Ft.
1,106
Sq. Ft.
$16
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rockwood Villas – Charming 2/2 Townhome Close to Everything! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse is ideally located near UF, shopping, restaurants, and the Oaks Mall. Enjoy a private courtyard entrance and easy access to the community pool just steps away. Inside, the home features a spacious living/dining room combination with tile flooring throughout the main living area. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and counter space and comes equipped with white appliances. A sliding...Rockwood Villas – Charming 2/2 Townhome Close to Everything! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse is ideally located near UF, shopping, restaurants, and the Oaks Mall. Enjoy a private courtyard entrance and easy access to the community pool just steps away. Inside, the home features a spacious living/dining room combination with tile flooring throughout the main living area. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and counter space and comes equipped with white appliances. A sliding glass door opens to a large covered porch with convenient washer and dryer connections located in the storage closet. (Washer, dryer and furniture pieces shown in photos are not included.)The upstairs master bedroom loft overlooks the living room, creating an open and airy feel. The master bathroom includes a tub/shower combo and a single-sink vanity. A generously sized downstairs bedroom offers direct access to the second bathroom, which also features a single-sink vanity, tiled floors, and a tub/shower combo. Rockwood Villas offers fantastic amenities, including two community pools, tennis courts, and volleyball courts.
1 pet allowed (maximum 35 lbs) Renter's insurance required This is tenant placement watson does not manage Available : 1/12/2026
  1. Listed by Jessica Williams • Brokerage DRE #2029049 • WATSON REALTY CORP - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
    P: (352)-335-0440 C: (352)-335-0440 jwilliams@watsonrealtycorp.com

Property Details for 5855 Southwest 8th Place

Subdivision Name
ROCKWOOD VILLAS
View
Trees/Woods
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 09:47 AM

Property Details for 5855 Southwest 8th Place

StatusActive
MLS #GC535434
Days on Market70
Rental Incentives-
Available Date01/12/2026
Lease Term-
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Condominium
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,106 SF
CountyAlachua County

Location

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Building Information for 5855 Southwest 8th Place

Building/Complex5855 SW 8th PlFloor-Stories2Residences-Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsCats OK,Dogs OKYear Built1987Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,106 SF

Property Information for 5855 Southwest 8th Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1106.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name Number: N/A
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: 5855 SW 8th Place Gainesville, FL 32607
  • 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: Price Decrease
  • Long Term YN: true
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: Yes
  • Street Number: 5855
  • Street Direction Prefix: SW
  • Street Name: 8TH
  • Street Suffix: PLACE
  • State: FL
  • City: GAINESVILLE
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Pet Fees: $25 per pet per month
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association Name: Rockwood Villa Association/ Susan Reitnauer
  • Association: Yes
  • Number Of Pets: 1
  • Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Number: 06680030072
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Living Area: 1106
  • Property Info: Corner Unit
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1987
  • Building Elevator: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Owner Pays: None
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Security Deposit: $1,450
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Living Room/Dining Room Combo
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 1.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Max Pet Weight: 35

Property History for 5855 Southwest 8th Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,450
Jan 13, 2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,475
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,495
Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,550
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,475
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,450
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,600
Aug 11, 2009

Rented

MFRMLS #GC306415

$800
Jul 20, 2009

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC306415

$835
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,450
01/13/2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,475
12/08/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,495
11/20/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,550
11/13/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,475
11/13/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,450
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC535434

$1,600
08/11/2009

Rented

MFRMLS #GC306415

$800
07/20/2009

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC306415

$835

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

Schools near 5855 Southwest 8th Place

This home is within Alachua.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
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.

5855 Southwest 8th Place is available for rent in Gainesville, FL 32607. This property was listed on November 13, 2025 by WATSON REALTY CORP - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, it's currently listed at $1,450. It has been on the market for a total of 70 days and was last rented on August 11, 2009. This listing's school district is Alachua. Nearby schools include Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, F. W. Buchholz High School and Kanapaha Middle School. 5855 Southwest 8th Place is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,106 sqft a property built in 1987.

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