6659 SW 88TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

Pending

$499,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

2,266

Acreage

0.21

Open Houses

year built

2006

Full Baths

Half Baths

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Under contract-accepting backup offers. This charming Paul MacArthur built, craftsman home is located in Eloise Gardens, just south of Haile Plantation, on a premium lot backing to the Haile Historic Homestead. UPGRADES include a brand-new roof (April 2025), new HVAC and new water heater all within the past month. Spanning 2266 SF conditioned, this popular one-story floor plan features 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The main living areas, including the foyer, hallway, kitchen, and family room, features neutral ceramic tile flooring. Off the left of the foyer is the separate dining with direct kitchen access. Additional features include custom chair rail with decorative box molding. The first guest room has its own hallway full bathroom with a separate linen closet in the hallway. In addition, this bedroom has a vaulted ceiling which gives this room its spacious feel. The spacious kitchen has an abundance of upper and lower cabinetry for all of your storage needs. The angled breakfast bar offers additional casual seating. Additional features include an all stainless-steel appliance suite, including a 5-burner gas stove, glass front upper cabinetry doors, and step-up upper cabinetry with the custom trim molding. The family room features a corner gas fireplace, two sets of windows that face the rear yard, a set of French doors that open onto the rear lanai, and upper transom windows, trimmed in wood. The additional two guest rooms are off the family room. There is a pocket door that can close off this guest wing hallway from the family room and kitchen area. The guest room on the right has bead board detail work, while the third guest room is 14x14 in size. The full hallway bathroom features a two-basin vanity and a tub/shower combination. On the left side of the family room, and off the nook area, is the master bedroom. Complete with east-facing windows that overlook the backyard, there is a separate French door that accesses the rear lanai. The en suite bathroom has a dual sink vanity, a separate step-in shower, a soaking tub, and a separate water closet. The rear covered lanai spans the width of the family room. The rear yard has a concrete pad that offers year-round multi-purpose use; customize to fit your needs as a small sports-court, or top with pavers and install outdoor lights for your own private outdoor lounging or dining area. Offering the epitome of privacy, this home backs to the 37+ acre Historic Haile Homestead property. Listed in the US National Register of Historic Places, the Alachua Conservation Trust co-owns and manages this property, ensuring your privacy for years to come. Additional home features include an interior laundry room with washer and dryer and stationary sink, an attached 2 car garage, and an affordable HOA fee of $413/quarter that includes front lawn care and common area maintenance. Use the sidewalk within the community for walking, or cross over SW 91st Street to use the Archer Braid Trail, which has been categorized as a priority trail by the Florida Greenways and Trails Council and is part of the county’s Bicycle Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan. It contributes to a network of 97 miles of interconnection SUN trail projects throughout Alachua County, which include Newberry and Hawthorne.

Location
Subdivision	ELOISE GARDENS PH 2
County	Alachua
Elementary School	-
Middle School	-
High School	-

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MLS number: GC529437

Listing agent: Jacqui Knowles #3097616

Listing broker: Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors (352) 335-4999

Last update: Tuesday, April 22 2025 at 3:39 p.m. EDT

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