6603 SW 81 Terrace Under contract-accepting backup offers. Virtually Staged. Bright, clean, and beautifully maintained, this Mentone home is ready for you. Step inside and you'll love the open-concept, split floor plan with high ceilings and generous natural light throughout. The living room features vaulted ceilings, tile flooring, and a comfortable layout that anchors the heart of the home. The kitchen overlooks the living room and offers ample counter space, a breakfast bar perfect for barstools, and a cabinet pantry. It opens seamlessly to both the formal dining room and the breakfast nook where built-in shelving and storage add charm and functionality. The spacious primary suite includes high ceilings, new carpet (2026), and a walk-in closet. The primary bathroom features a dual-sink vanity, a large soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms also include new carpet (2026). The second bathroom is brightened by a skylight and offers a tub/shower combo. A standout feature of this home is the heated and cooled rear sunroom - ideal as an office, playroom, or year-round relaxation space. With tiled flooring, windows on all sides, double doors leading in from the living room, and ductwork for heating and cooling, it's a perfect extension of the living area. A single exterior door opens from the sunroom to the backyard. Outside, the private fenced-in backyard provides room to play, garden, or unwind, and the front porch adds another welcoming outdoor space. A dedicated laundry room offers a washer and dryer plus shelving for easy organization. The two-car garage allows space for parking your vehicles, storing tools, or using it as a workshop. Major updates include a newer roof (2022) and a new gas water heater (2026), offering peace of mind and added efficiency. The easy-care xeriscape front lawn allows you to spend your weekends relaxing with family and friends instead of doing yard work! Located in the highly desirable Mentone neighborhood near Haile Plantation, you'll enjoy community amenities including a pavilion, community pools, pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, green space, a playground, disc golf, a soccer field, walking trails, and sidewalks. This convenient location offers Publix, Butler Plaza and Celebration Pointe nearby with a quick 10-minute drive to the University of Florida, North Florida Hospital, and UF Health/Shands. With Clay Electric, you'll appreciate all the benefits of Gainesville living and lower energy costs. Zoned for Wiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and Gainesville High School. Schedule your private showing today!