This home is in an excellent cul-de-sac location in Northwood Pines. It has extensive updates and can serve as an excellent starter home or long-term residence. The 3-bedroom 2-bath home has an open floor plan and is light and airy inside with great curb appeal. The floorplan includes a Living Room, Dining Area, open Kitchen and a rather spacious Family Room. Kitchen has been fully updated with newer s/s appliances, cabinetry and granite countertops. New energy efficient windows (American Craftsman) were installed in 2024. New HVAC installed in Sept. 2020 and new roof installed 2022. There is a screened-in Florida Room with foam-core roof replaced in 2024. Plant your own vegetable patch in the large fenced-in backyard which is also ideal for barbecuing and entertaining. There is a steel shed in the back for additional storage. Northwood Pines is a walkable and pet-friendly neighborhood. The home is close to many restaurants, shops, the North Central Florida Community Center, Gainesville Senior Center, Home Depot, Walmart, Publix and minutes away from UF, Shands, VA and North Florida Hospitals.