8197 SW 73rd LaneGainesville, FL 32608Sale Price: $367,900

Don't miss your opportunity to own this 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home in the coveted SW pool community of Longleaf Village. Enter through the beautiful mission-style decorative glass front door via the convenient keypad entry lock into this impeccably maintained open-concept floor plan home. The main living areas feature hardwood floors and designer paint colors draw your eye up to the 10 foot ceilings. The room flows easily through into the kitchen and dining area with a light-filled bay window and out onto the fully-screened back porch accessible through double French doors. The kitchen features granite countertops and has been updated with new lighting, a contemporary cabinet color, new hardware, a recently upgraded faucet, disposal, and a brand new dishwasher. Newer stainless appliances along with a 600 CFM stainless steel range hood with touch controls will inspire your inner chef. The back patio spills out onto a beautiful paver patio with a sitting wall, extending your entertaining space outdoors into a fully-fenced and beautifully landscaped backyard. The whole yard has a built-in irrigation system controlled by a newer irrigation control panel. The generous owners' suite features an 11-foot tray ceiling and a private double French door walk-out onto the back porch. The primary bath has a soaking tub and separate tiled shower and features two elevated back saver vanities. A large walk-in closet completes the space. This split bedroom plan has two additional bedrooms, one of which features a spacious vaulted ceiling. No need to worry about major maintenance costs in the near future with many systems upgrades, including a NEW Carrier HVAC (installed by Bounds, 2019) featuring a Tech Pure UV-C system and programmable Nest thermostat. The air ducts were cleaned in 2023. A new tankless water heater was installed in 2018, and a new garage door spring and opener with keypad entry in 2017. Additional features include a whole house surge protector, gutters, a hurricane-rated and insulated garage door, low-E heat- blocking reflective windows, 2x6 exterior walls with R-23 formaldehyde-free blown-in insulation, and Hardiplank siding and trim. Enjoy low electricity bills with Clay Electric and this home's stunning below-60 Department of Energy E-Scale score. There are plenty of amenities to enjoy in this fabulous community, including a clubhouse with beach-entry pool and kiddie fountain, recently resurfaced basketball and tennis/pickleball courts, well-equipped fitness center with new equipment, and playground. All front yard maintenance is covered by the HOA (mowing, trimming, fertilizing and sprinkler repair)! Longleaf is perfectly located, only minutes away from UF Health Shands Hospital, the University of Florida, HCA Florida North Central Hospital, Celebration Point, Butler Plaza Shopping centers and is only a short drive from one of the best Farmers Markets in North Florida in Haile Village Center. Seller is a licensed Florida Real Estate Agent.