1716 NW 12TH RD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32605
$899,000
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,850 Sqft
Lot Size
13,068 Sqft
Tucked away on a quiet, oak-canopied, dead-end street in the beloved Florida Park neighborhood, this one-of-a-kind mid-century home blends architectural history, intentional design, and modern sustainability into a truly rare offering. Originally built in 1949, the home has been thoughtfully reimagined over time with architect-designed additions that honor its original character while elevating it for today’s lifestyle. Inside, natural light pours through expansive windows into open living spaces with soaring 10-foot ceilings, where garden views, birdsong, and soft shifting light become part of everyday living. Every detail reflects a deep commitment to quality and wellness, from low- and no-VOC finishes to energy-efficient windows, doors, appliances, and smart home features that enhance comfort and efficiency. Major upgrades include a high-efficiency, multi-zone HVAC system with up to four zones, variable speed air supply, and smart controls, supported by all-new ductwork. Electrical systems have been fully modernized with underground service, upgraded load center, and extensive rewiring. Plumbing has been fully re-piped. A metal reflective roof adds durability and energy efficiency, paired with oversized gutters and downspouts for stormwater management. Roof orientation maximizes southern exposure for future solar potential. Designed for peace and privacy, the home features enhanced sound insulation between living and sleeping spaces, including double 5/8” drywall over deep cavity walls, rockwool insulation or masonry block construction, and solid-core interior doors, creating exceptional quiet and comfort throughout. The flexible layout offers multiple private retreats, including a potential income- producing or in-law suite with separate entrance, porch, gated access, and dedicated parking. A spacious closet near utility lines offers future kitchenette potential for a fully self-contained unit. A detached writer’s cottage in the garden provides an inspiring studio or home office with peaceful views. Professionally designed, easy-care gardens surround the home, featuring drought-tolerant plantings, smart hydro-zoned irrigation, and a small zoysia turf area for play or relaxation. At the heart of the landscape, a tranquil lily pond with waterfall filters stormwater and creates a soothing focal point, bringing light and reflection into the home’s living spaces. Privacy and connection to nature were key priorities in the home’s redesign. A Japanese-inspired front fence and gate enhance curb appeal while screening the home, and an automated cantilevered driveway gate keeps vehicles discreetly out of view. Indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly with framed garden vistas and a constant sense of light, air, and serenity. Located in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Florida Park, known for its oak canopy, quiet streets, and strong community feel, the home sits on a true dead-end street with minimal traffic and abundant wildlife. Just a short walk or ride (1.2miles) to the University of Florida, it offers rare convenience while feeling worlds away. This is more than a home, it is a carefully curated sanctuary designed for beauty, flexibility, and enduring livability.
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRGC539201 Year Built: 1951
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
Community Features: Street Lights Construction Materials: Block, Brick, HardiPlank Type, Frame, Wood Siding
Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s), Zoned Country: US
County Or Parish: Alachua Direction Faces: South
Exterior Features: Courtyard, French Doors, Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered, Storage Fencing: Wood
Flooring: Other, Tile Foundation Details: Slab
Furnished: Negotiable Heating: Central, Zoned
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup Levels: One
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Lot Features: City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Private, Street Dead-End, Paved Occupant Type: Owner
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Private Entrance, Private Yard Other Structures: Other
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, Workshop in Garage Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Completed
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Property Type: Residential
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Metal Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Supra Lock Box, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Lock Box Electronic, See Remarks
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped View: Garden, Trees/Woods
Water Source: Public Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Rooms Rooms
Kitchen: Primary Bedroom:
Great Room:
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