Modern Gainesville

Mike Hastings at Maple Hill

Thank you for visiting ModernGainesville.com. We created this site to highlight Mid-Century Modern and Modern homes and design found throughout Gainesville and Alachua County.

Here you can learn about the Architects, Designers and Builders who helped shape Gainesville's past. You will also find useful information about the Mid-Century Modern homes that are for sale in Gainesville as well as details about their neighborhoods.

Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or suggestions.

Thanks again, Mike Hastings

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Modern Pool Home For Sale In The Hammock

5311 NW 98th Terrace, Gainesville, Florida 32653

$525,000

MLS 440065

Beautiful modern pool home designed by Architect Tom Tonnelier in NW Gainesville's The Hammock neighborhood. Set on 1.93 acres, this 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom home combines the best of nature with soaring ceilings, contemporary shapes and stunning views. Located 8 miles NW of the University of Florida, The Hammock has large lots and a natural setting. Just two miles to Hunter's Crossing Publix shops and restaurants, walking distance to nearby parks and trails, but peaceful and quiet. Zoned for A-rated Talbott Elementary, Fort Clark Middle Schools and GHS. This dramatic home overlooks a creek and pond with views from the multiple decks, covered porches and three balconies. The ground level is perfect for an in-law suite with separate entrance, living area, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen/dining space. Through the spiral staircase is the two-story Family Room, open kitchen and dining area and half -circle guest bathroom. Up another level to the Owner's Suite with large bathroom and two story shower. The top level is like living amongst the trees and is perfect as a den or small third bedroom. The lap pool has a three story screened enclosure with decks and covered porch. Two car side entry garage. Annual HOA dues of $600.

Why buy a Mid-Century Modern or Modern home?

LOCATION

Homes from the 1940's to late 1970's were part of Gainesville's boom period following WW2.

Most of the neighborhoods with Mid-Century Modern homes have mature treescape, established areas and are typically located around the University of Florida or near downtown.

UNIQUE

These homes were uniquely adapted to the Florida environment using new building materials like steel, glass and concrete. Mid-Century Modern design started the trend of open floor plans with good use of natural light and natural ventilation.

PRICE

Mid-Century Modern homes come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and condition. Price is always based on location, but for these homes condition plays a big factor as well. We can work together to find you the perfect fit! Or use our extensive contacts to assist you in remodeling the home. Either way, we are ready to help.

Client Reviews

"Mike Hastings at Dawn Realty is the best! My partner and I are first-time home buyers, and he has been there to help us every step of the way. Even when we had an issue with our mortgage lender, Mike found us another lender very quickly, and he ensured that we got the home we fell in love with. Mike is incredibly professional,highly competent, and a genuinely good person. We would strongly recommend Mike!"

- Lisa S.

"Mike has been exceptionally helpful in listing our homes for rent and for sale over the last few years. He is quick acting, responsive, willing to extend himself under temporal constraints, and he knows the local market very well.
I trust Mike with the sale of our most important asset - our home."

- Holly D.

"Mike worked tirelessly to find a home we wanted in the areas we wanted. He found the perfect home for us and helped us to get it at the price we were willing to pay. He gave us all the pointers and suggestions to walk us through the search, inspections, offer options and closing process. You can't find a better Realtor. If we decide to move we'll choose Mike Hastings again."

- Eddie D.