11688 NW 17TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32606
Active128 days on marketListed Apr 4, 2026MLS #GC538793
About this home
11688 NW 17TH PLACE
Welcome to this Charming well maintained two-story Charleston Park Home offering 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath with a loft in a quiet NW Gainesville setting. Charleston Park offers zero-maintenance outdoor living and features it's own community green space with gazebo. Enjoy sitting out on your private fenced in pavered courtyard patio sipping your morning coffee, entertaining guest or the perfect spot for your pet. The main living boast a wood burning fireplace, beautiful wood flooring, tile and no carpet, a separate nook office area, large kitchen & dining area, spacious primary bedroom for privacy and 1/2 bath for guest. Upstairs boast a large loft that provides flexibility for a second living area, playroom, or optional fourth bedroom. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom (Jack & Jill) complete the upper level. Each upstairs bedroom and the loft feature French doors opening to an expansive balcony. This layout flows easily for everyday living, entertaining or working from home, while the multiple balconies throughout the home extend the living space outdoors. (Roof 2021), (AC 2026) A two-car garage with over sized driveway for ample parking adds convenience and extra storage, plus an additional single assigned spot and street parking for guest. Prime location just minutes from I-75, town of tioga, dining, shopping, hospitals, santa fe college and the university of florida. Call us for more info or for your private showing of this charming home today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,100
Sqft
0.07 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2005
Year built
Two
Levels
$171
Per sqft
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,038 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,038/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−31.1%
$/sqft vs Gainesville actives
$171 vs $200
Days on market
128 vs 44 typical
Where $171/sqft sits among the 400 Gainesville actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Gainesville
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GAINESVILLE 32606 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
23,313
Median age
41
Median income
$79,888
Median home value
$319,300
Avg household
2.2
Households w/ children
2,630
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 → $323K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
184 of 400
Gainesville actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 14% above the GAINESVILLE 32606 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 11688 NW 17TH PLACE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$465,000
13505 NW 5TH LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,102 sqft · $221/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$441,000
12226 W UNIVERSITY AVENUE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,132 sqft · $207/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$540,000
12830 SW 3RD PLACE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,027 sqft · $266/sqft · 143 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
German Parra Tovar
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 11688 NW 17TH PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 11688 NW 17TH PLACE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
11688 NW 17TH PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 11688 NW 17TH PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,038/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $40/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 11688 NW 17TH PLACE?+
The association fee works out to $40 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 11688 NW 17TH PLACE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,719. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 11688 NW 17TH PLACE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+
At $360,000, this home is listed about 22% above the Gainesville median of $296,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 11688 NW 17TH PLACE?+
Hidden Oak Elementary School (elementary), Fort Clarke Middle School (middle), F. W. Buchholz High School (high) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$360,000 runs 14% above the GAINESVILLE 32606 median — but at 2,100 sqft it's also 46% larger than the typical Gainesville listing.
02Time on market is leverage
128 days on market against a Gainesville median of 44 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Hidden Oak Elementary School, Fort Clarke Middle School, F. W. Buchholz High School — Hidden Oak Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $388,000, now $360,000 — a $28K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of UNITED COUNTRY SMITH & ASSOCIATES - NEWBERRY · Niki Thomas-Schnyder. MLS #GC538793.
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