616 NE 7TH STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601
Active73 days on marketListed May 12, 2026MLS #GC540010
About this home
616 NE 7TH STREET
Quintessential Bungalow built in 1926, just two blocks to "The Duck Pond". This treasure is located in the City's Historic District and is a contributing structure. A two bedroom, one bath, charmer with spacious rooms, loads of windows, and a screen porch across the front of the home with a bead board ceiling. This home is a rare find with original wood floors in great condition, original interior doors and door hardware, original sash windows, along with original millwork throughout the home. The kitchen has a washboard sink under a bright window. You will be amazed at the number of cabinets in this vintage kitchen. There is an island on wheels for food prep, or bar stools for hanging out. The bathroom has an antique tub and a vanity with a mirror tucked into a cupboard. The home has been lovingly cared for and it shows. Situated on a large, deep lot graced with an amazing Live Oak tree, and completely fenced providing a private setting. The unfinished "Carriage House" currently houses the washer and dryer. It is approximately 18 x 24 and has a concrete slab floor. Potential for an ADU, guest house, workshop, etc. The home has been re-plumbed, the roof was replaced 10/11/2022, and the HVAC replaced 4/24/2017. The Duck Pond historic neighborhood is one of the amazing places to live in Gainesville. Walk to downtown restaurants, Hippodrome theatre, festivals, parks, and shops. This home is in amazing condition. Request your tour today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,092
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
1925
Year built
One
Levels
$311
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,782 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,782/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+65.5%
$/sqft vs Gainesville actives
$311 vs $198
Days on market
73 vs 36 typical
Where $311/sqft sits among the 400 Gainesville actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Duckpond
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Duckpond — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,453
Median age
41
Median income
$99,525
Median home value
$300,470
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
430
For the school run
Alachua County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Gainesville market
$320K → $312K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
184 of 400
Gainesville actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 48% above the GAINESVILLE 32601 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 616 NE 7TH STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’25$615,000
620 NE 6TH AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,147 sqft · $195/sqft · 76 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$239,000
230 SW 2ND AVENUE UNIT 207
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft · $218/sqft · 69 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$204,235
1909 SE 14TH AVENUE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · $186/sqft · 26 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 616 NE 7TH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 616 NE 7TH STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
616 NE 7TH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 616 NE 7TH STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,782/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 616 NE 7TH STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,638. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+
At $340,000, this home is listed about 15% above the Gainesville median of $295,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 616 NE 7TH STREET?+
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School (elementary), Gainesville High School (high), Westwood Middle School (middle) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS · Kathleen MacDowell. MLS #GC540010.
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