7136 SW 81ST DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608
Active14 days on marketListed Jul 23, 2026MLS #GC542060
About this home
7136 SW 81ST DRIVE
Live in the highly sought-after Mentone community! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and a popular split-bedroom layout. The spacious primary suite offers tray ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and a private bath with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and relaxing jetted tub. Step outside to enjoy the oversized, fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply relaxing. Residents of Mentone enjoy fantastic amenities including a community pool, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, and walking trails. Conveniently located near UF, Shands, Celebration Pointe, Haile Plantation, Archer Road shopping and dining, with the added bonus of Clay Electric for lower utility costs. 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 home is eligible for Pepine Property Management's Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for an additional $60.00 per month. The package includes on-demand pest control (up to four service calls annually), HVAC air filter delivery for applicable properties, move-in concierge service to assist with utility connections and home service setup, and additional resident benefits. The RBP fee is separate from the advertised monthly rent. Additional details will be provided during the application process.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,558
Sqft
0.24 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1999
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$178 /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
$178/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Gainesville actives
$2 vs $201
Days on market
14 vs 45 typical
Where $2/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 Mentone
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Mentone — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,106
Median age
36
Median income
$130,735
Median home value
$358,600
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
147
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
$294K → $322K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
178 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 99% below the GAINESVILLE 32608 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 7136 SW 81ST DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$379,000
7127 SW 80TH WAY · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,702 sqft · $223/sqft · 75 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$305,000
8888 SW 79TH AVENUE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · $198/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$330,000
9047 SW 76TH AVENUE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · $208/sqft · 11 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
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 7136 SW 81ST DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 7136 SW 81ST DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
7136 SW 81ST DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 7136 SW 81ST DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $178/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 7136 SW 81ST DRIVE?+
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 $2,450, this home is listed about 99% below the Gainesville median of $294,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 7136 SW 81ST DRIVE?+
Kanapaha Middle School (middle), Kimball Wiles Elementary School (elementary), Gainesville High School (high) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of PEPINE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC · Jenifer Bullard. MLS #GC542060.
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