2490 Sw 14Th Dr

Prairiewood is a single-story condominium community in Gainesville completed in 1979, composed primarily of one-bedroom units with occasional two-bedroom layouts. The complex presents low-rise, garden-style architecture set among mature oaks and small courtyards; exterior features include sidewalks, irrigation, rain gutters and basic site lighting. Individual units typically offer open floorplans or living/dining combos, eat-in kitchens, crown molding, ceiling fans, stone or updated counters, window treatments and in-unit stackable laundry in many homes. Ground-floor units open to small patios or walkways and some face a lake or landscaped common areas. Common-area maintenance and water are covered by modest HOA dues; parking is surface-level. Pet policies are generally permissive across the community. The location is the property’s defining asset: within a mile of the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, the VA and downtown Gainesville, with a UF bus stop at the community edge and nearby parks and retail. Overall the complex emphasizes affordability, proximity to institutional employers and straightforward, low-maintenance condo living rather than high-end finishes or vertical amenities.