One or more photos was virtually staged (fire shown in fireplace). Impeccably-maintained 2,330 sf 4-bed, 2.5-bath home with bonus room on 1.3 spectacular acres in the back of Emerald Woods, a fantastic NW Gainesville neighborhood with no HOA fees! Featuring a newer roof (2022), new fencing, and newer luxury vinyl floor tile, it is easy to fall in love with a home like this. The 2-story home impresses with its quaint covered front porch, and large living space that overlooks a backyard paradise and includes a living room with wood burning floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile countertops and breakfast bar, and separate dining area. The main floor also hosts a ½ bath, huge laundry room with sink, bonus room you can have fun personalizing to suit your needs, and captivating screened-in porch that opens to the lovely back deck, which looks out over the exquisite backyard. Upstairs are the three guest bedrooms, full guest bath, and primary suite with updated luxury bath you will long to linger in. Emerald Woods is an established neighborhood with tree-lined streets, located in a top-rated school zone, within a short commute to University of Florida, Santa Fe College, North Florida Hospital, Shands, VA, I-75, and lots of restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment venues. In addition to being conveniently located, the neighborhood is also known for its beauty, tranquility, cleanliness, and close-knit community feel, making it the perfect balance for those wanting a quiet place to live in the heart of Gainesville. Schedule a showing before this unique opportunity passes you by!