Virtually Staged. Welcome to Idylwild Serenola South, one of Southwest Gainesville's hidden gems! Nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, flexibility, and endless potential. In addition to the comfortable living areas, you'll find a versatile bonus/storage room perfect for a playroom, home office, hobby space, or extra storage, along with an oversized garage. Dreaming of a home with space to create, build, and unwind? The oversized garage offers ample room for a workshop, hobbies, storage, or your next big project, while the long driveway provides plenty of parking for guests, boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles. Nestled within a peaceful, established neighborhood, this property offers the privacy and tranquility that make coming home the best part of your day. Designed with outdoor living in mind, the property features a covered and screened back porch, a large screened lanai, and a sparkling pool that's ready for family gatherings, weekend cookouts, and relaxing Florida afternoons. The spacious backyard provides plenty of room for pets, gardening, play, or entertaining. With no HOA, you'll enjoy added freedom and flexibility. Conveniently located near the University of Florida, UF Health, downtown Gainesville, Celebration Pointe, and the shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations that line Archer Road, this home combines a peaceful setting with easy access to everything Gainesville has to offer. Quick access to I-75 makes commuting throughout North Central Florida a breeze. Bring your vision and personal touches to make this solid, well-loved home your own. Don't miss this opportunity to create something special in one of Gainesville's most desirable locations.
For sale
$365,000
1822 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
3beds
1,316sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.29 Acres Lot
$360,600 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large screened lanaiOversized garageSparkling pool
- 21 days |
- 496 |
- 27 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristine Anderson Santos 352-222-2984,
BHHS FLORIDA REALTY 352-225-4700
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC541287
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Utility Room, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,316 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Playground, Private Yard, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Child Safety Fence, Deck, Fiberglass, In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 07214029000
- Zoning: R-1A
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Public, Sewer Connected, Solar
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: IDYLWILD SOUTH SERENOLA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,123
- Annual tax amount: $3,253
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$360,600
$343,000 - $379,000
$1,900/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+28.1%$277/sqft |
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| 1/7/2025 | Listing removed | $285,000$217/sqft |
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| 1/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/13/2021 | Pending sale | $285,000$217/sqft |
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| 12/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $285,000$217/sqft |
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| 10/31/2021 | Pending sale | $285,000$217/sqft |
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| 10/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $285,000+442.9%$217/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Sold | $52,500$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,253 +2.8% | $176,827 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3,166 +4.9% | $171,843 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,018 -16.1% | $166,838 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $3,599 +149.6% | $155,597 +81% |
| 2021 | $1,442 +2.5% | $85,947 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,407 +7.5% | $84,760 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,309 | $82,855 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,309 +3.9% | $81,310 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,260 -0.6% | $79,640 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,267 +19.3% | $78,010 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,062 -0.2% | $77,470 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,064 -0.4% | $76,860 -13.6% |
| 2013 | $1,068 | $89,000 +10.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,300 +11% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,310 -17.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,100 -12.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $100,700 -8% |
| 2008 | -- | $109,500 +1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,300 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,900 +5.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $98,200 +10.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,000 +14.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $77,700 +14.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $67,600 +3.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $65,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Idylwild
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Idylwild Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Eastside High SchoolGrades: 7,9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Idylwild Elementary School-AL
- Middle: Abraham Lincoln Middle School-AL
- High: Eastside High School-AL
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- Florida
- Alachua County
- Gainesville
- 32608
- Idylwild
- 1822 SW 42nd Ave






