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Overview

3 bd3 ba1,370 sqftTownhouse
TypeTownhouse
HOA$255/mo
Built1987
Lot871 sqft
Living area1,370 sqft
Price / sqft$129

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Ceiling Fans(s)Primarybedroom UpstairsWalk-in Closet(s)LightingStorageClubhousePoolTennis Court(s)

5606 SW 8th Pl is a 1987-built home in Rockwood Villas Unit II, Gainesville. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,370 square feet of living space. Listed at $177,000 (about $129/sqft), 12 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $255 monthly.

From the listing

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!

The essentials

Built
1987
Price / sqft
$129
On market
12 days
Annual tax
$3,791
HOA
$255/mo
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
871 sqft
Type
Townhouse

At a glance

Townhouse
Built 1987
Community pool
Shared amenity
1,370 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,582/mo
Down payment (20%)
$35,400
Property taxes
$316/mo
HOA
$255/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1987
Lot
871 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
12
Ceiling Fans(s)
Primarybedroom Upstairs
Walk-in Closet(s)
Lighting
Storage
Clubhouse
Pool
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School-AL
Middle
Kanapaha Middle School-AL
High
F. W. Buchholz High School-AL

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,791
Parcel #
06680-020-059

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Rockwood Villas Unit II
County
Alachua
MLS Area
32607 - Gainesville
Lot Size
871 sqft
Cleared
HOA
$255/mo
Rockwood Villas Association

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/30/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #GC543832
$177,000
$129/sqft

Neighborhood

5606 SW 8th Pl
Gainesville, FL, 32607 · 32607 - Gainesville

Market insights

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List price: $177,000
$177,000
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
28 of the last 44 townhouse or villa closings in 32607 landed at this number or higher (64%). The median one sat 66 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 12.

Sample: 44 closed townhouse or villa sales in 32607 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,583/mo
Principal & interest$923
Property taxes$316
Insurance$89
HOA$255
Down payment20% · $35,400
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$177,000

$129 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 3 baths

Size

1,370 sq ft

Time on market

12 days

Year built

1987

Monthly payment

About $1,582/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,791 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $255/mo HOA fee.

HOA fee

$255/mo

Managed by Rockwood Villas Association.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byPEPINE REALTYListing agent: Mark GajdaListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# GC543832.

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