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$585,000 -$30,000 (-4.88%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,410 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Welcome to this charming brick pool home nestled on 1.08 acres in the highly sought-after Kenwood community, lovingly owned by a Master Gardener whose passion is reflected in every inch of the lush, Florida-friendly landscape. Bursting with blooming flowers, vibrant plants, and mature trees year-round, this property offers a private, colorful retreat complete with a dedicated storage unit for all your gardening tools. The 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,410 sq ft home features a screened-in pool with a state-of-the-art cleaner, new pump (2025), new screen (2024), and electrical hook-ups ready for solar on the brand-new 2025 roof. Additional updates include exterior paint (2021), interior paint (2025), and a new septic system (2024). Inside, vaulted ceilings, tall windows, and skylights fill the home with natural light. The spacious owner's suite offers a walk-in closet, private pool access, and separation from the additional bedrooms-including a unique lofted room perfect for creativity and play. Enjoy cozy evenings in the family room featuring brick fireplace and built-ins, or welcome guests in the traditional living and dining rooms. The screened lanai overlooks a breathtaking, butterfly-friendly garden where you can relax with morning coffee in total privacy. All of this just minutes from shopping, restaurants, hospitals, I-75, the University of Florida, UF Health/Shands, and Gator game days. Zoned for A-rated schools: Wiles, Kanapaha, and Buchholz.

Full Property Details for 8303 SW 42nd Ave

General

  • Price: $585,000
  • Taxes: $6,481 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: GC536262
  • Updated: 1/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure, Solar Power Pump
  • Spa Description: Other

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sprinkler Metered, Storage

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: 32608 - Gainesville
  • County: Alachua
  • Development Name: 32608 - Gainesville
  • Subdivision: KENWOOD
  • Driving Directions: From SW 75th St/Tower Rd, enter Kenwood at SW 42nd St (south entrance). Follow road to home on left. HVAC is from 2014.
  • Direction Faces: North

School Information

  • Elementary School: Kimball Wiles Elementary School-AL
  • Middle School: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
  • High School: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL

Community

  • Community Name: 32608 - Gainesville

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 2,410
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1986

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.08
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 47,045
  • Lot Size: 1.08
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,481.44
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: KENWOOD UNIT 5 PB N-37 LOT 9 OR 4036/1548
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 6849005009
  • Property ID: 6849005009

Listed by Rabell Realty Group Llc

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Schools serving 8303 SW 42nd Ave

School District:Alachua County School District
NameGradesDistance
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
4601 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
K-50.8 mi
F. W. Buchholz High School
5510 Northwest 27th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
9-124.6 mi
Kanapaha Middle School
5005 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
6-81 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8303 SW 42nd Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Price Reduced
$585,000
-4.88%
MLS
1/01/2026
Listed
$615,000
158.4%
MLS
6/06/2011
Sold
$238,000
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Tax History for 8303 SW 42nd Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,362
—
$333,648
3%
2024
$6,362
3%
$324,245
3%
2023
$6,159
4%
$314,801
6%
2021
$5,934
-1%
$296,730
-3%
2022
$5,967
1%
$305,632
4%
2021
$5,934
2%
$292,633
2%
2019
$5,845
3%
$286,054
2%
2018
$5,655
-1%
$280,720
2%
2017
$5,709
3%
$274,950
2%
2016
$5,539
-8%
$269,300
10%
2015
$6,040
11%
$245,410
10%
2014
$5,457
—
$223,100
-1%
2013
$5,474
—
$225,200
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8303 SW 42nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608 (MLS# GC536262) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 8303 SW 42nd Avenue is currently listed for $585,000 and was received on January 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 8303 SW 42nd Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gainesville? You can browse all Gainesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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