703 NE 5TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601
Active46 days on marketListed Aug 25, 2026MLS #GC542958
About this home
703 NE 5TH PLACE
Beautiful corner lot home in the historic Duckpond neighborhood - 10 min walk to downtown, 10 min drive to the UF campus. Nice wood floors through living area and carpet in bedrooms. Remodeled large kitchen with pantry and newer dishwasher, washer and dryer in 2023. Dining area plus countertop bar seating. Primary bedroom has attached bath. Home was painted in 2023. Washer and dryer included, 1-car garage and long driveway plus plenty of street parking. Fenced-in large backyard with irrigation (perfect for dogs!). Lawn and garden care included (if desired).
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,560
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1966
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$177 /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
$177/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Gainesville actives
$2 vs $198
Days on market
46 vs 75 typical
Where $2/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 Duckpond
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Duckpond — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,453
Median age
41
Median income
$99,525
Median home value
$300,470
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
430
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 → $309K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
244 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 98% below the GAINESVILLE 32601 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 703 NE 5TH PLACE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$280,000
532 NE 7TH TERRACE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,678 sqft · $167/sqft · 116 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$310,000
711 NE 6TH PLACE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,892 sqft · $164/sqft · 70 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$272,000
1523 NE 1ST AVENUE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft · $176/sqft · 81 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
Shawn Lewis
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 703 NE 5TH PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 703 NE 5TH PLACE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
703 NE 5TH PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 703 NE 5TH PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $177/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 703 NE 5TH PLACE?+
The listing reports pets: Dogs OK. 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 $2,400, this home is listed about 99% below the Gainesville median of $285,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 703 NE 5TH PLACE?+
Howard W. Bishop Middle School (middle), W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School (elementary), Eastside High School (high) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of BHHS FLORIDA REALTY · Chelsea Parr. MLS #GC542958.
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