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.
Sold for $560,000
$560,000
8303 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
4beds
2,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
1.08 Acres Lot
$555,600 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$3,657 Estimated rent
Home value
$555,600
$511,000 - $606,000
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Screened-in poolPrivate pool accessTall windowsVaulted ceilingsPrivate colorful retreatCharming brick pool homeLush florida-friendly landscape
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Kristen Rabell 352-213-6760,
RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC 352-559-8820
Bought with:
Kim Buchholz, 3454601
REALTY ONE GROUP SUNSHINE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC536262
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,195
- Total interior livable area: 2,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sprinkler Metered, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure, Solar Power Pump
- Spa features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.08 Acres
- Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 06849005009
- Zoning: RE-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gainesville
- Subdivision: KENWOOD
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $560,000-4.3%$232/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #GC536262 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Pending sale | $585,000$243/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC536262 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $585,000-4.9%$243/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC536262 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000+80.9%$255/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC536262 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2011 | Sold | $340,000-3.7%$141/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2011 | Pending sale | $353,000$146/sqft |
Source: Watson Realty Corp #G323552 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $353,000+53.5%$146/sqft |
Source: Watson Realty Corp #G323552 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2000 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1999 | Sold | $235,000+25%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/1992 | Sold | $188,000$78/sqft |
Source: GACAR #1497 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,481 +1.9% | $333,648 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $6,362 +3.3% | $324,245 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,159 +3.2% | $314,801 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,967 +0.6% | $305,632 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,934 +1.2% | $296,730 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,861 +0.3% | $292,633 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,845 | $286,054 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $5,845 +3.3% | $280,720 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $5,655 -0.9% | $274,950 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,709 +3.1% | $269,300 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $5,539 -8.3% | $245,410 +10% |
| 2014 | $6,040 +10.7% | $223,100 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $5,457 | $225,200 -6.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $241,500 +9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $220,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $234,900 -8.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $255,600 -7.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $275,000 -4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $286,700 +9.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $261,600 +16.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $224,200 +11.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $200,900 +6.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $188,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $188,200 +0.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $187,900 +15.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $162,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 32608
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kimball Wiles Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Kanapaha Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10F. W. Buchholz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kimball Wiles Elementary School-AL
- Middle: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
- High: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alachua County
- Gainesville
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- 8303 SW 42nd Ave
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