8717 SW ARCHER ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608
Active167 days on marketListed Feb 20, 2026MLS #GC537657
About this home
8717 SW ARCHER ROAD
7.56 Acres of Prime Infill property in the Gainesville Urban Service Boundary. This parcel represents a premier development opportunity. It is designated for residential only use. The site is perfectly suited for high-quality infill projects, such as a modern cottage-style community or a premium single-family enclave. The property has 285 feet frontage on Archer Road. There are very few if any properties like this one available in a major growth Archer Road or Tower Road areas which is close to shopping, hospitals, and The University Of Florida. This site is level and contains no wetlands. A proposed drawing plan for 60 cottage style homes of approximately 1400 square feet each is available. Seller is willing to due a 1031 exchange for property in Gainesville, maybe other cities. This is a deal waiting to happen so don't wait!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
7.56 ac
Lot size
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$7,471 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$7,471/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Where it sits
Inside Gainesville
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GAINESVILLE 32608 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
53,966
Median age
30.2
Median income
$60,182
Median home value
$340,200
Avg household
2.3
Households w/ children
4,332
For the school run
Alachua County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Gainesville market
$294K → $322K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 459% above the GAINESVILLE 32608 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8717 SW ARCHER ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$247,000
1074 EMPORIA ROAD · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 716 sqft · $345/sqft · 11 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$130,000
5640 SW 57TH AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · $172/sqft · 78 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$168,500
12860 SW 174TH STREET · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · $206/sqft · 83 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8717 SW ARCHER ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8717 SW ARCHER ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8717 SW ARCHER ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8717 SW ARCHER ROAD?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $7,471/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 8717 SW ARCHER ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,166. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+
At $1,250,000, this home is listed about 324% above the Gainesville median of $295,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8717 SW ARCHER ROAD?+
Idylwild Elementary School (elementary), Kanapaha Middle School (middle), Eastside High School (high) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,250,000 runs 459% above the GAINESVILLE 32608 median.
02Time on market is leverage
167 days on market against a Gainesville median of 45 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $1,300,000, now $1,250,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BHHS FLORIDA REALTY · Joe Freck. MLS #GC537657.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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