318 SW 40TH ST Gainesville, FL 32607

Live in the heart of Gainesville in this 1837 SF mid-century modern home in Fletcher Heights. Built in 1963, this three bedroom, two bath home shows beautifully and lives up to its architectural features which speak to its contemporary design. The home is situated on a .3 acre fully fenced lot on a tree lined street tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Newberry Road. This ranch style design features concrete block construction with attractive brick veneer accentuating the front elevation of the home. There are two separate garage doors with ample driveway parking. The concrete paver front entry walk way leads you to the wood double door entry. The foyer has a neutral ceramic tile flooring, as well as a large opening that offers direct views into the dining room and the secondary family room beyond. The front family room has original terrazzo flooring, crown molding, and a large picture window with operable windows on both sides. The entire wall surrounding the windows have wood built-ins, perfect for displaying your family photos and treasures. The same Terrazzo floors continue into the dining area. Connecting to the dining area is the secondary family room. This room has south and north facing windows, making this room light and bright, and a natural gas heating stove. The same tile flooring in the foyer is also in this room. On one side of the room is the garage door access (which includes a Maytag washer and dryer). On the opposite side is a French door that leads to the outside; next to that is the direct kitchen access.

The galley style kitchen has an abundance of upper and lower cabinetry, laminate counters, a closet pantry, and approximately four-year-old stainless appliances including a French door refrigerator, an electric cooktop, a built-in wall oven, and a Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen also features a mural of deep-sea aquatic life, commissioned by the former owner who was the aquatic curator at UF, adding a touch of whimsy while you’re prepping your meals.

The second kitchen access opens onto the front family room. Down the bedroom hallway you will find the HVAC closet and a separate linen closet with an IKEA modular closet system for efficient storage. Both guest rooms have carpet and new ceiling fans; one has a barn door for its closet. Both share the full hallway bath that features tile vanity countertop, make up area, a linen closet, and a tub/shower combination.

The master bedroom is en suite; it also has a new ceiling fan and a double door closet. Its bathroom has a step-in shower and single sink vanity with tiled countertop. If you like to sleep in, then this is the house for you... all bedrooms have custom black out shades. On the rear of the home is the updated open-air wood deck. The yard has a separate storage building, lush landscaping, and is fully fenced. This home has been updated with newer windows, a tankless water heater, solar panels for VERY affordable GRU bills, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a recently replaced energy efficient two-stage HVAC system. Walk, ride, bike or drive to shopping, restaurants, the movie theater, UF Health, UF’s Levin College of Law, and is around the corner from the brand-new Publix on 34th Street. Walking distance to three public parks (John Mahon, Clear Lake, and Green Acres) and numerous wooded hiking trails. Don’t miss out on this MCM charmer!