Your First Home Awaits: 3 Bed, 2 Bath in Northwood, Gainesville, FL 32605 Ready to stop renting and start owning? This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home at 3145 NW 48th Pl is the kind of first home that lets you skip the stress of surprise repairs and just settle in. It offers approximately 1,453 square feet of living space on a generous 0.25 acre lot, tucked into Gainesville's established Northwood subdivision. It's a Northwest Gainesville neighborhood with mature tree canopy, larger than average lots, and an easy commute to UF, UF Health/Shands, North Florida Regional Medical Center, and downtown Gainesville. The two expenses that scare first time buyers most are already checked off the list. The roof was replaced in 2021, and the HVAC system and ductwork were fully replaced in 2026, so you can budget for a mortgage instead of a repair fund. It's also zoned for C.W. Norton Elementary, Westwood Middle School, and Gainesville High School, giving you a settled, family friendly community from day one.