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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 8303 SW 42nd Ave
General
- Sold For: $560,000
- Taxes: $6,481 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: GC536262
- Added to Site: 91 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
- Living Area: 2,410 Sq. Ft.
- 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
Sold by Realty One Group Sunshine
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Schools
Schools serving 8303 SW 42nd Ave
School District:Alachua County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kimball Wiles Elementary School 4601 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
F. W. Buchholz High School 5510 Northwest 27th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Kanapaha Middle School 5005 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8303 SW 42nd Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/27/2026
Sold
$560,000
-4.27%
MLS
1/14/2026
Price Reduced
$585,000
-4.88%
MLS
1/01/2026
Listed
$615,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8303 SW 42nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608 (MLS# GC536262) is a Single Family property that was sold at $560,000 on March 27, 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.
