Active·95 days on market
8123 NW 51st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32653
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About this home
Gainesville
Virtually Staged one or more photos. First time on the market. Welcome to this exceptional home with all new paint inside to include new carpet in bedrooms (May 2026), living room (June 2026). Great open living/dining/kitchen space with vaulted ceilings for a bright and airy feel. Kitchen appliances upgrade micro 2yrs, stove 1yr, DW5 yrs. refrigerator 3yrs old, perfect for preparing meals. Vaulted ceiling enhances the open-concept design, creating a bright and airy atmosphere filled with abundant natural light. The laundry room is located just off the kitchen. Tankless hot water heater. Enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking serene nature views or unwind after busy day. Located in the established NW community of Weschester, residents enjoy access to a community pool, playground, and sidewalks. This home also offers convenient access to nearby schools, restaurants, and shopping. One of NW Gainesville's most established communities.
Cost to own
True monthly cost
What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
- • In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
- • Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be (that applies to the reference bill above too).
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Cost to own
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Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone X — minimal flood hazard
Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2010)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer · Gainesville Regional Utilities · Public water (record)
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by Gainesville Regional Utilities — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,760 usable sun-hours per year
A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeAs of July 2026, this Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access and league fields from this home's location.
Closest park or preserve
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Parkabout 27 mi · 13 mi of trails
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Sun & Light
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 6:56 PM.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
Orientation per the MLS listing; sun paths are seasonal geometry for Northeast Florida, not a shade study — trees, screening, and neighboring structures change the picture on any specific lot.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,383/yr
Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 30, 2026Price change$357,500−$2,500
- Aug 4, 2026Price change$360,000−$5,000
- Jul 14, 2026Listed$365,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Closed sales
What sold nearby
Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $165/sq ft; this home is listed at $211/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5311 NW 54th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Dec 2025 | $310,000 | $165 | 3/2 | 1,882 | 50 | 1.8 |
| 10922 Palmetto Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Mar 2026 | $303,000 | $172 | 2/2 | 1,758 | 228 | 2.4 |
| 5620 NW 25th Street, Gainesville, FL 32653Listed by CENTURY 21 LIGHTHOUSE REALTY | Jul 2025 | $260,000 | $162 | 3/2 | 1,601 | 38 | 2.7 |
Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.
Features
School Information
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Amenities
Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: HELEN HERSEY REALTY
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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