Eric Chery
$700,000$730,0004 bd3 ba2,693 sqft$260 /sqft$4,578 /mo all-in ↓

720 NE BOULEVARD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601

Active47 days on marketListed Jun 6, 2026MLS #GC540881

Reduced $30KSingle Family ResidenceHIGHLANDS

About this home

720 NE BOULEVARD

Just listed for sale- the 1924 Haynie House is the quintessential Florida Craftsman Bungalow. This beautiful home has 3 bedrooms plus an office and 2 full bathrooms in the main house, a detached 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment, a 1 car garage/workshop and sits on one of the largest properties in the Duckpond. Located on the main Boulevard on the duck pond, you will love the gorgeous views of the city-maintained, park-like setting with a meandering creek as it flows into the pond. The Duckpond is an area of 900 homes in the NE Gainesville Residential District. It is walking distance to downtown Gainesville, 2.5 miles to the University of Florida, UF Health/Shands and just 10 minutes to the Gainesville airport. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in Gainesville, it is just blocks to area shops and restaurants as well as Tom Petty and Roper Parks and the Thomas Center and gardens. This beautiful home emphasizes horizontal lines, local fieldstone and building materials and maintains a strong connection to the natural Florida landscape. From the front covered entry you enter the foyer with beautiful red oak wood floors. To the left is the large Great Room with a wood-burning fireplace and French Doors to the backyard. Off the Great Room is a Florida Room with walls of windows, built-in shelves and a Murphy bed to double as a guest room. To the right of the front door is the dining room with views of the creek across the street. Off the dining room is a large pantry and utility room. Beyond the dining room is the updated and beautiful kitchen with solid cypress wood cabinets, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a gas range and microhood. The floors have newer travertine tile. Off the Kitchen is a full bathroom with updated tile, fixtures and lighting throughout. Many updates have been done to the home, including a new roof in 2026, new HVAC in 2023 and new wiring in 2008. The water supply lines are copper and the sewer has been replaced. The crawlspace has a new Dryzone dehumidification system. Upstairs is the Primary Suite with a separate office and walk-in closet. There is an updated Jack-and-Jill Bathroom with new tile, vanity and shower glass enclosure. There are two additional upstairs guest bedrooms. All the upstairs bedrooms have heart pine floors. Some windows have been replaced. The large .26-acre lot spans to the street behind the home as well. Parking can be from the front under the Port Cochere or from the rear driveway and 1 car garage. Above the garage is the detached 1-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment. The open space has a kitchen complete with updated appliances. The bedroom is separate from the living space with large windows on three sides. Downstairs is a separate washer and dryer as well as additional storage space. The garage has automatic doors on both sides. Just off the garage is a detached, separate laundry room for the main house with a ton of additional storage. The large, fenced rear yard includes a paver patio perfect for grilling. The outdoor fireplace takes center stage for entertaining family and friends. This is a rare, updated home with a great location.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2,693

Sqft

0.26 ac

Lot size

1

Garage

1926

Year built

Two

Levels

$260

Per sqft

FireplaceGarden & Park/Greenbelt & Water view

Inside

FlooringTile · Hardwood
AppliancesCooktop · Dishwasher · Dryer · Electric Water Heater · Gas Water Heater · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Crown Molding · High Ceilings · PrimaryBedroom Upstairs · Solid Wood Cabinets · Stone Counters · Thermostat
LaundryLaundry Room · Outside
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingNatural Gas

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionStone · Wood Frame
FoundationCrawlspace · Pillar/Post/Pier
ViewGarden · Park/Greenbelt · Water
FacesEast
ParkingDriveway
ExteriorFrench Doors · Outdoor Grill · Private Mailbox · Private Yard · Sidewalk · Storage

Community & fees

Taxes (2025)$4,543/yr
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Available · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Public · Water Connected
WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$4,578 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$3,777
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$263
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$379
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $70,000Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.

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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Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $70,000
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$4,578/mo

Principal & interest$3,777
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$263
Property taxes (actual bill)$379
Est. insurance$160

Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.

List $700K
$416KedgeAI estimate $531,737 · range $434K$714K$743K

vs edgeAI estimate

+31.6%

Days on market

47 vs 36 typical

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

Map of 720 NE BOULEVARD inside its neighborhood boundary

Get to know Gainesville. See the full Gainesville guide →

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

ElementaryW. A. Metcalfe Elementary School★★★★★
HighGainesville High School★★★★★
MiddleWestwood Middle School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Gainesville market

Seller’s marketBalanced5.2 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$320K$312K

Gainesville median sold, yr/yr

96.6%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 198% above the GAINESVILLE 32601 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $700,000 $30K
Jun 6, 2026Listed at $730,000 · 47 days on market since
1926Built · HIGHLANDS

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.

Eric Chery

Your agent

Eric Chery

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 720 NE BOULEVARD — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 720 NE BOULEVARD — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

720 NE BOULEVARD FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 720 NE BOULEVARD?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,578/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 720 NE BOULEVARD?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,543. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 720 NE BOULEVARD?+

The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+

At $700,000, this home is listed about 137% above the Gainesville median of $295,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 720 NE BOULEVARD?+

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.

The brief

Three things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$700,000 runs 198% above the GAINESVILLE 32601 median — but at 2,693 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Gainesville listing.

02Garden & Park/Greenbelt & Water views

The garden and park/greenbelt and water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.

03The price has already moved

Listed at $730,000, now $700,000 — a $30K cut. The full history is in the market section below.

Listing courtesy of ARISTA REALTY · Mike Hastings. MLS #GC540881.

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