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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,495 sqft
Price per Sqft $236
Subdivision Leigh Estates Orman
MLS Listing ID GC539064
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1968
Annual Tax Amount $1,679
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Positioned on a spacious corner lot, the property makes a strong first impression with mature landscaping, a welcoming front approach, and a side-entry driveway that keeps the garage and parking tucked away from the main curb appeal. The setting feels established, private, and thoughtfully laid out, with outdoor space that is both attractive and usable.
Inside, the home is clean, bright, and comfortable from the moment you walk in. Natural light fills the main living areas, enhanced by plantation shutters throughout. Real hardwood flooring adds warmth and character, while the overall layout offers a practical flow that works well for everyday living.
The floor plan includes multiple living spaces, with both a spacious main living room and a separate family room. This gives the home great flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, working from home, setting up a playroom, or creating a secondary gathering area. The home lives larger than expected because the space is functional and easy to use without feeling chopped up or wasted.
The kitchen is well-kept and highly functional, featuring granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and good connection to the dining and living areas. Whether you are preparing meals, hosting guests, or moving through the rhythm of daily life, the kitchen sits in a natural, convenient part of the home.
The living and dining areas open directly to the backyard, where this property really separates itself. A screened lanai extends the living space outdoors, while the stamped concrete patio creates an additional area for grilling, dining, relaxing, or entertaining. The fully fenced backyard and side yard are surrounded by established landscaping, offering privacy, flexibility, and room to enjoy the outdoors without feeling exposed.
The bedrooms are well-sized, and the overall floor plan gives buyers options depending on how they want to use the space. Whether you need guest rooms, office space, hobby space, or simply a comfortable home base in a central Gainesville location, the layout adapts well.
Located in central Northwest Gainesville, Orman Leigh Estates offers the benefit of an established neighborhood setting with no HOA, while still keeping you close to everyday conveniences. The home is just minutes from the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, shopping, dining, parks, and major roads throughout Gainesville.
Solid concrete block construction, a private corner lot, multiple living areas, and outdoor spaces that are actually usable. This is a home with the kind of practical layout, location, and long-term appeal that holds up over time.
Location
State FL
County Alachua
Community Leigh Estates Orman
Area 32605 - Gainesville
Zoning RSF1
Rooms
Other Rooms Family Room, Formal Living Room Separate
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace false
Appliance Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry In Garage
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
Parking Features Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Vinyl
Community Features Street Lights
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Paved
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Block, Slab
Lot Size Range 0 to less than 1/4
Sewer Public Sewer
Water None
Structure Type Block
New Construction false
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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