3839 SW 78th STREET, Gainesville, FL 32608

$849,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,281  sqft
Built in 2002

Welcome to this spectacular 4 bed / 3 1/2 bath 3,281 sq.ft. contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright Style home built by Frank Sappienza in 2002 in the highly sought after subdivision of Kenwood. This executive property sits on 1.06 acres of mature trees and is landscaped beautifully. The lanai is completely private, has travertine pavers, an outdoor shower, a square pool with hot tub and elegant water features. There is also a covered walk/ area leading to the detached oversized 2 car garage that would be perfect for your summer kitchen. As you enter from the front, a sweeping walkway leads through your tranquil, shady front yard to your 8' double glass doors and into the foyer. To the left is a multi purpose room ready for whatever you need it to be ie. large study, formal dining room, media room with pass through to the kitchen for snacks or another living space. To the right is a full bath with walk-in shower and a large bedroom perfect for guests, mother-in-law or teenagers. The great room has soaring ceilings complete with transom windows for tons of natural light, a brick wood burning fireplace with stainless steel shelves and comfy bench seating. French doors with sidelight windows head out to the pool and lanai. The kitchen is gourmet with stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinetry, black granite counters and plenty of counter space, plus an island with stainless steel countertop and prep sink. There are breakfast bars of different heights and a large eat in space overlooking the pool. The laundry and half baths are off the kitchen with a door leading to the garage and lanai. The primary bedroom sits toward the back of the home and has a sitting area overlooking the lanai, 2 large closets and the ensuite has double sinks, a huge walk-in shower and oversized jetted tub. There are 2 other bedrooms, one with a built-in desk and both with large closets and a full bath in between. The 2 A/C units have variable speeds and smart thermostats for cooling capacity and efficiency. For garage enthusiasts, this space is generously sized, has multiple windows, an enclosed closet for tools, high ceilings, attic insulation, heat and UV reducing window film, high-lift, insulated garage door, 220V outlet, overhead lighting, and pulldown power cord and a portable A/C unit. The roof was recently replaced in 2023 and all other systems have been meticulously maintained.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances:
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
Laundry Room
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Irrigation System, In Ground
Pool:
In Ground

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
General:
HardiPlank Type, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Paved
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Alachua

Lot

Zoning:
RE-1, KENWOOD UNIT 2 PB H-67 LOT 25 OR 3959/0149, 06849002025
View:
Pool, Trees/Woods

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities
Water:
None
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3%-$395
NA Compensation:
0

This listing courtesy of:
BOSSHARDT REALTY SERVICES LLC, Ken Cornell

About Gainesville, FL

Housing

Number of Units
99,597
Median Home Value
$217,247
Median Rent
$915

55.66% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.46% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.02%
Public Transportation
3.95%
Walk to Work
3.09%
Work from Home
23.21%
Other
1.15%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
218,376
Median Age
33.70
Median Household Size
2.34

Education

High School
18.19%
Associate’s Degree
10.73%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.96%
Graduate Degree
24.05%

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