5840 85TH STREET
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
About this home
Are you searching for a beautifully updated home in SW Gainesville, minutes from everything Gainesville has to offer? You found it! Welcome to Hickory Forest, conveniently located just off Archer Road with easy access to shopping, restaurants, Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, UF Health, and the University of Florida. This thoughtfully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a brand new HVAC system, 2019 roof, and LVP and tile flooring throughout. Arrive, and you'll appreciate the home being situated on arguably one of the most desirable streets in the entire community. Step inside to a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry, rich granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast nook, and bar seating overlooking the living area. The split floor plan offers plenty of privacy in the spacious primary suite, complete with high ceilings, a large closet, and a gorgeously updated en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and jetted tub. Step out back to an oversized, covered and screened wooden deck that was recently repainted and overlooks the spacious, fully fenced backyard- perfect for entertaining, grilling, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Hickory Forest offers great community amenities, including a pool, tennis courts, and playground. All of this for only $359,900! Schedule your private tour today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,532 sqft
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat…
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 10,019 sqft (0.23 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- HardiPlank Type, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Exterior
- Awning(s), French Doors, Lighting
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- HOA dues
- $43 / monthly
- Annual tax
- $6,493 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $235/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2001
- Subdivision
- HICKORY FOREST 1ST ADD
- County
- Alachua
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Kimball Wiles Elementary School-AL
- Middle
- Kanapaha Middle School-AL
- High
- F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- Today
- MLS #
- MFR802542574
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Keiton Stender · KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 15 comparable sales within 4 miles of GAINESVILLE, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $1,916/mo
- Property tax
- $540/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
- HOA dues
- $43/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
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Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.
Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Listed | $359,900 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
Reference scores for GAINESVILLE, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What would 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE cost per month?
About $2,583 a month: $1,820 principal and interest, $541 property tax, $180 insurance, $43 HOA. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years.
Is 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE priced fairly?
Comparable sales nearby put it between $338,381 and $389,320, with $363,850 in the middle. That is from 8 properties of the same type and size within three miles, at a median of $238 a square foot.
How does 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 6220 81ST STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL at $370,000, 2,027 sq ft, 0.29 miles away; 5225 86TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL at $320,000, 1,317 sq ft, 0.37 miles away; 6415 88TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL at $489,900, 2,068 sq ft, 0.38 miles away.
How long has 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE been on the market?
It came on the market today.
Has the price of 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE?
3 bed, 2 bath, 1,532 square feet. That is $235 a square foot.
What year was 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE built?
Built in 2001.
What is the HOA fee at 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE?
The association fee works out to $43 a month.
What are the property taxes at 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE?
Property tax works out to about $541 a month, $6,492 a year.
Is 5840 85TH STREET, GAINESVILLE still available?
It is still on the market.
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