$589,000

5117 NW 78 PLACE, Gainesville, FL 32653

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,817 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1994
0.74acre lot
2 car garage
$209/sqft
Listed 18 days ago

Property Description

Enjoy being surrounded in natural beauty in this tastefully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a bonus room over the garage, nestled on a wooded lot in the highly sought-after Blues Creek neighborhood. This spacious residence offers 2,817 square feet of thoughtfully renovated living space with a desirable split bedroom plan. Guest bedroom features a custom murphy bed with a matching chest for great flexibility of space. Overlooking exceptional indoor-outdoor living with a screened in porch adjoined with a large back deck featuring serene views. Blues Creek is renowned for its network of parks, walking trails, and green spaces, as well as abundant wildlife and birdlife. Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Move-in ready and truly one of a kind, this home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, natural surroundings, and prime Gainesville living.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 23, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 11, 2026 at 4:22AM
Listing Office:: MILLER REAL ESTATE : 352-872-5704
Listing Agent:: Barbara Miller : 352-872-5704
MLS ID:: GC536863

General: Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenKitchen/Family Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsStone CountersThermostatWindow Treatments
Rooms: Bonus Room
Appliances: Bar FridgeDisposalRangeRange HoodRefrigerator
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupLaundry Room
Flooring: CarpetHardwood
A/C: Central AirMini-Split Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

General: Private Yard
Style: Contemporary

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Blinds
General: HardiPlank TypeFrameTwoSlab

Road/Access: Paved
HOA Amenities: 120.0Quarterly
Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
County: Alachua

Zoning: PDSEE DEED FOR COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BLUES CREEK UNIT 3C PB R-23 LOT 47 OR 1962/1699 & OR 5041/047606006-032-047
Fencing: Other

Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableCable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Stellar MLS
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Barbara Miller , MILLER REAL ESTATE

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Location

Schools Nearby

William S. Talbot Elementary School

5701 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32653

Grades KG-5

1.37 miles away

Fort Clarke Middle School

9301 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606

Grades 6-8

4.49 miles away

F. W. Buchholz High School

5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606

Grades 9-12

3.27 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.