$291,000
Your First Home Awaits: 3 Bed, 2 Bath in Northwood, Gainesville, FL 32605
Some homes ask you to imagine the potential. This one just lets you move in and start living. 3145 NW 48th Place offers approximately 1,453 square feet of living space on a generous 0.25 acre lot, with vinyl and tile flooring running throughout the home for an easy, cohesive feel from room to room. The kitchen and primary bathroom have already been updated, and fresh paint in the living room, dining room, and hallway gives the main living spaces a clean, welcoming feel from the moment you walk in.
Step outside and you will find one more surprise tucked into the backyard: a detached cabin that is perfectly suited as a studio. Whether you need a home office, an art or music space, a guest retreat, or just a quiet spot away from the main house, this bonus structure adds a layer of flexibility that is hard to find at this price point.
The big ticket items that weigh on any new homeowner's mind are already handled. The roof was replaced in 2021, the plumbing was replaced in 2021, and the HVAC system and ductwork were fully replaced in 2026. The entire exterior of the home was freshly painted in 2026, giving it crisp, move-in ready curb appeal the moment you pull into the driveway. That is four major systems and the whole outside of the house already taken care of, so you can settle in without wondering what is hiding behind the walls.
The home sits in Gainesville's established Northwood subdivision, a Northwest Gainesville neighborhood known for its mature tree canopy and larger than average lots. It's the kind of street where the trees are already grown in and the pace feels settled, the kind of place you can picture yourself putting down roots. The quarter acre lot gives you real room to make it your own, whether that's a garden, space for pets to run, or simply somewhere quiet to sit outside in the evening. You're also close to everything that matters day to day, with an easy commute to UF, UF Health/Shands, North Florida Regional Medical Center, and downtown Gainesville.
This home is also zoned for C.W. Norton Elementary, Westwood Middle School, and Gainesville High School, giving you a strong, established community from day one. Between the updated kitchen and primary bath, fresh interior and exterior paint, a new roof, new plumbing, new HVAC, and a bonus studio cabin out back, the big decisions are already made for you. All that's left is to move in and start building your life there.
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Northwood
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32605
Zip Code
3145 Nw 48th Place, Gainesville
