2280 NW 21ST PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32605
Active6 days on marketListed Sep 15, 2026MLS #GC543478
About this home
2280 NW 21ST PLACE
Virtually Staged. Welcome to this classic, low maintenance, ranch-style home in the desirable Forest Ridge neighborhood, located less than 2 miles from the University of Florida. Lovingly and meticulously maintained by the current owner for the past 46 years, built of sturdy concrete block with a timeless brick facade, this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a combination of traditional character, flexible living spaces, and indoor-outdoor living. Mature landscaping including magnolia, crepe myrtle, palm trees provide year-round beauty to this ready to move-in home, with flexibility to accommodate changes to make it your own. A covered front porch with tile flooring welcomes you into the home, while the generous covered and screened rear patio provides a space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining year-round. Beyond the screened patio is an additional concrete patio providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features a separate living room, dining room, and family room, where a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving create an inviting gathering space. The kitchen is open to an area perfect for a breakfast table or casual dining. The four spacious bedrooms include a private primary suite tucked into the rear corner of the home, complete with an en suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a floor-to-ceiling, built-in book shelf. One of the home's most versatile features is the approximately 500 square foot bonus space, with its own private exterior entrance, a new mini-split system, and an additional 11' x 12' attached half bath/laundry room combo. Use it as a fifth bedroom, recreation room, home office, media room, studio, or guest space, or explore the possibility of modifying it into an attached accessory dwelling unit or in-law suite. Recent updates include freshly painted interior walls, a new roof in 2023, repiping and a new water heater in 2024, all new gutters in 2025, a new bonus room mini-split system in 2026, a re-screened porch in 2026, and a new A/C condenser in 2021
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,628
Sqft
0.3 ac
Lot size
1968
Year built
One
Levels
$167
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 — not generic estimates.
$3,213 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,213/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
−14.6%
$/sqft vs FOREST RIDGE
$167 vs $216
Days on market
6 vs 46 typical
Where $167/sqft sits among the 7 homes for sale in FOREST RIDGE
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 Forest Ridge
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Forest Ridge — neighborhood snapshot
Population
414
Median age
45
Median income
$74,688
Median home value
$331,600
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
20%
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 → $318K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
5 of 7
FOREST RIDGE have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 80% above the GAINESVILLE 32605 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2280 NW 21ST PLACE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$580,000
1626 NW 21ST STREET · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,631 sqft · $220/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$300,000
6121 FOREST RIDGE WAY · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,526 sqft · $119/sqft · 73 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$480,000
2026 NW 19TH LANE · same community
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,375 sqft · $202/sqft · 0 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 2280 NW 21ST PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2280 NW 21ST PLACE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
2280 NW 21ST PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2280 NW 21ST PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,213/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 2280 NW 21ST PLACE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,221. 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 2280 NW 21ST 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 $440,000, this home is listed about 50% above the Gainesville median of $293,070. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2280 NW 21ST PLACE?+
Gainesville High School (high), Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary (elementary), Westwood Middle School (middle) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER M.M. PARRISH REALTORS · Jennifer Fancher. MLS #GC543478.
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