Virtually Staged. Welcome to this classic, low maintenance, ranch-style home in the desirable Forest Ridge neighborhood, located less than 2 miles from the University of Florida. Lovingly and meticulously maintained by the current owner for the past 46 years, built of sturdy concrete block with a timeless brick facade, this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a combination of traditional character, flexible living spaces, and indoor-outdoor living. Mature landscaping including magnolia, crepe myrtle, palm trees provide year-round beauty to this ready to move-in home, with flexibility to accommodate changes to make it your own.
A covered front porch with tile flooring welcomes you into the home, while the generous covered and screened rear patio provides a space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining year-round. Beyond the screened patio is an additional concrete patio providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.
Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features a separate living room, dining room, and family room, where a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving create an inviting gathering space. The kitchen is open to an area perfect for a breakfast table or casual dining. The four spacious bedrooms include a private primary suite tucked into the rear corner of the home, complete with an en suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a floor-to-ceiling, built-in book shelf.
One of the home’s most versatile features is the approximately 500 square foot bonus space, with its own private exterior entrance, a new mini-split system, and an additional 11′ x 12′ attached half bath/laundry room combo. Use it as a fifth bedroom, recreation room, home office, media room, studio, or guest space, or explore the possibility of modifying it into an attached accessory dwelling unit or in-law suite.
Recent updates include freshly painted interior walls, a new roof in 2023, repiping and a new water heater in 2024, all new gutters in 2025, a new bonus room mini-split system in 2026, a re-screened porch in 2026, and a new A/C condenser in 2021
A covered front porch with tile flooring welcomes you into the home, while the generous covered and screened rear patio provides a space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining year-round. Beyond the screened patio is an additional concrete patio providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.
Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features a separate living room, dining room, and family room, where a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving create an inviting gathering space. The kitchen is open to an area perfect for a breakfast table or casual dining. The four spacious bedrooms include a private primary suite tucked into the rear corner of the home, complete with an en suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a floor-to-ceiling, built-in book shelf.
One of the home’s most versatile features is the approximately 500 square foot bonus space, with its own private exterior entrance, a new mini-split system, and an additional 11′ x 12′ attached half bath/laundry room combo. Use it as a fifth bedroom, recreation room, home office, media room, studio, or guest space, or explore the possibility of modifying it into an attached accessory dwelling unit or in-law suite.
Recent updates include freshly painted interior walls, a new roof in 2023, repiping and a new water heater in 2024, all new gutters in 2025, a new bonus room mini-split system in 2026, a re-screened porch in 2026, and a new A/C condenser in 2021
Property Details
Price:
$425,000
MLS #:
GC543478
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
FOREST RIDGE
Neighborhood:
32605gainesville
Listed Date:
Sep 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,628
Total Sq Ft:
3,300
Lot Size:
13,068 sqft / 0.30 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1968
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Schools
Elementary School:
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
Middle School:
Westwood Middle School-AL
High School:
Gainesville High School-AL
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments
Laundry Features
Inside
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Block, Brick
Direction Faces
South
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
Chain Link
Lot Features
City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Street Dead-End
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Converted Garage, Driveway, On Street
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Shades
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,221
Map
Community
- Address2280 NW 21ST PLACE GAINESVILLE FL
- SubdivisionFOREST RIDGE
- CityGAINESVILLE
- CountyAlachua
- Zip Code32605
Subdivisions in GAINESVILLE
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in GAINESVILLE as of Oct 19, 2026
654
Single Family Listed
107
Avg DOM
223
Avg $ / SqFt
$459,212
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the FOREST RIDGE subdivision, 2280 NW 21ST PLACE GAINESVILLE FL is a Single Family for sale in GAINESVILLE, FL, 32605. It is listed for $425,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,628 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1968. The current price per square foot is $162. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in GAINESVILLE is $223. The average listing price for Single Family in GAINESVILLE is $459,212. To schedule a showing of MLS#gc543478 at 2280 NW 21ST PLACE in GAINESVILLE, FL, contact your InvestPro Properties, Inc. agent at 561-203-7022.
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