- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,628 sqft
- ~3 acre lot
- $420 per sqft
- 1940 build
- – on site
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Last updated Jul 5, 2025
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MLS# GC532079 —
The Building
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Year Built:1940
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New Construction:false
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Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
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Levels:One
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Roof:Metal
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Foundation Details:Slab
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Patio And Porch Features:Covered
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Building Area Total:2456
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Building Area Units:Square Feet
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Building Area Source:Public Records
Interior
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Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)
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Flooring:Carpet
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplace Features:Wood Burning
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:1628
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Living Area Units:Square Feet
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Living Area Source:Public Records
Location
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Directions:From Gainesville Heading East to Lake Santa Fe, turn north (Left) on 221. Continue the home on right side of the road.
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Latitude:29.727704
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Longitude:-82.088568
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Coordinates:-82.088568, 29.727704
The Property
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Parcel Number:18659002000
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Lot Size Acres:2.54
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Lot Size Area:2.54
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Lot Size SqFt:110642
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Total Acres:2 to less than 5
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Zoning:A
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Direction Faces:Northeast
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View:Water
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View:true
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Exterior Features:Storage
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Water Source:Well
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Road Surface Type:Dirt
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Flood Zone Code:X
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Additional Parcels:true
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Additional Parcels Description:18679-001-000
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Homestead:false
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Lease Restrictions:false
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Land Lease:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (412) 559-7335
- Office phone:
- (352) 375-1002
Taxes
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Tax Year:2023
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Tax Lot:4
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Tax Legal Description:SANTA FE SHORES PB D-20 N 2/3 OF N LOT 4 OR 4303/0841
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Tax Book Number:D-20
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Tax Annual Amount:$5,226.25
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:3
Baths
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Total Baths:2
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
The Listing
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukn67-j1uwY
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded 2:https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/GC532079
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Central
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Heating:true
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Cooling:Central Air
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Cooling:true
Utilities
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Utilities:BB/HS Internet Available
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Sewer:Septic Tank
Appliances
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Appliances:Microwave
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Laundry Features:In Garage
Schools
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Elementary School:Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
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Middle Or Junior School:Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
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High School:Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
The Community
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Subdivision Name:SANTA FE SHORES
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Senior Community:false
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Waterview:Lake
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Waterview:true
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Water Access:Beach
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Water Access:true
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Waterfront:true
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Waterfront Features:Lake Front
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Pool Private:false
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Association:false
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Ownership:Fee Simple
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Association Approval Required:false
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Waterfront Feet Total:67
Parking
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Garage:true
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Attached Garage:false
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Garage Spaces:2
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Carport:false
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Covered Spaces:2
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$685,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$3,667
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Taxes | $435 |
Insurance | $188 |
Utilities | $168 See report |
Total | $4,458/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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7/3/25
Jul 3, 2025
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Listed / Active | STELLAR_MLS | $685,000 | |
10/5/23
Oct 5, 2023
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Listed / Active | NEFMLS | ||
10/4/23
Oct 4, 2023
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Listed / Active | STELLAR_MLS |