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$1,450 / Month

5855 SW 8th Pl

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Gainesville, FL 32607

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904-831-2405

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,106 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
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About This Home

$1,450 deposit, Available Now

Step into comfort and style in this spacious 2-bedroom,2-bath townhouse in the sought-after Rockwood Villas community. Featuring a bright,open floor plan,a modern kitchen with updated appliances,and patio with a convenient laundry closet,this home blends functionality with charm. The ground-floor bedroom offers a full bath and generous closet space,while the upstairs master suite includes a private bath and a versatile bonus room—ideal for a home office,gym,or guest retreat. Enjoy community amenities like a pool,sidewalks,tennis and volleyball courts,and easy access to public transportation. Plus,you’re just minutes from Butler Plaza,North Florida Regional,UF,UF Health,and Oaks Mall,making this location perfect for both work and play. BEWARE of potential fraud. This home is professionally managed by Pepine Property Management. We do NOT ask any of our potential residents to wire funds. Our main office is located in Gainesville,Florida. Renter’s insurance is mandatory for all tenants. A policy with at least $100,000 in liability coverage must be provided before move in. Move In Costs: - $75 Application Fee Per Adult. Each adult must complete a separate application. - Security Deposit/Holding Deposit Starts @ 1 Months' Rent (may increase depending on screening) - $250 Administrative Fee - $350 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet (pets must be approved. Max 2 pets per property) - $35 Per Month Pet Rent We use a third-party service,PetScreening,to ensure all applicants understand how to adhere to the property's pet and animal policies,even if you do not have a pet or animal. All applicants must complete a Pet,No Pet,or Animal Profile. This property is professionally marketed by Pepine Property Management. Upon lease execution and move-in,the property will be managed directly by the owner. MLS# GC539024

5855 Sw 8th Pl is a townhome located in Alachua County and the 32607 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alachua attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1987

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Split Bedroom Floorplan 2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Interior Spaces

Ceiling Fan 1,106 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property Window Treatments

Kitchen

Range Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Located Outside

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,450 Property Available on 3/31/26 $75 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 06680-030-072 Tenant pays for carpet cleaning fee, cleaning fee Residential Lease

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Clubhouse

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association Rockwood Villas HOA Rockwood Villas Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed Pets up to 35 lbs 1 Pet Allowed $350 Pet Fee

Recreation

Community Pool Community Playground Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $75
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,450

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Jenifer Bullard | PEPINE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT,LLC
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
  • Source
    Stellar MLS
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Situated a few miles west of the University of Florida, West Gainesville is the neighborhood where retail, residential, and rural collide. West Gainesville conveniently borders State Route 24, which provides easy access to other areas as well as massive retail centers. Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, and their surrounding plazas are all located along this road. If you’re searching for outdoor adventures, you’ll find it in town at Split Rock Conservation Area and Clear Lake Nature Park. The other parts of West Gainesville are made up of residential neighborhoods holding an array of affordable apartments.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Florida
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Santa Fe College
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
5855 SW 8th Pl is within 11 minutes or 4.6 miles from University of Florida. It is also near Santa Fe College.
Schools
F. W. Buchholz High School
Public Elementary & High School
Grades K-5 & 9-12
2,353 Students
Attendance Zone
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
724 Students
Attendance Zone
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
764 Students
Nearby
Kanapaha Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
986 Students
Attendance Zone
Siatech Gainesville
Public High School
Grades 9-12
134 Students
Nearby
Newberry Christian Community School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
203 Students
Nearby
The Academy at the Family Church
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
58 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

5855 SW 8th Pl is near Gainesville Regional, located 12.8 miles or 27 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Gainesville Regional
 Drive: 27 min 12.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5855 SW 8th Pl.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Illuminations II
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Canopy Park
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
The Oaks Mall
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
5855 SW 8th Pl has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
 Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Cofrin Nature Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 10 min 3.2 mi
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
5855 SW 8th Pl has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Cofrin Nature Park, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity, and Florida Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital
Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
5855 SW 8th Pl is 1.9 miles from North Florida Regional Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Cecil Field Naval Air Station
Drive: 84 min 61.1 mi
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Drive: 111 min 70.6 mi
5855 SW 8th Pl is 61.1 miles from Cecil Field Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Jacksonville Naval Air Station.

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