Welcome to Turkey Creek Forest, one of Gainesville’s most desirable 55+ communities, offering a peaceful lifestyle with access to outstanding amenities. This well-kept home at 8689 NW 42nd Dr is just steps away from the community clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts, making it easy to enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Located in NW Gainesville, this home is just a short drive from top medical facilities including UF Health Shands Hospital, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center—providing peace of mind and convenient healthcare access. Whether you’re looking for a forever home or a seasonal retreat, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, community, and convenience. Schedule your private showing today and enjoy all that Turkey Creek Forest has to offer!
Sold for $189,000
$189,000
8689 NW 42ND DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
2beds
1,106sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$185,700 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$1,639 Estimated rent
Home value
$185,700
$169,000 - $204,000
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Swimming poolTennis courtsCommunity clubhousePickleball courts
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Listed by:
Paul Curlings 352-257-3749,
REAL BROKER, LLC 855-450-0442,
Melissa Curlings 352-663-7157,
REAL BROKER, LLC
Bought with:
Leslie Suskin, 0344676
SUSKIN REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC531048
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Flooring: Other
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,530
- Total interior livable area: 1,106 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other, Private Mailbox
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 05985420000
- Zoning: PD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: TURKEY CREEK FOREST UNIT 3C
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $35 monthly
- HOA name: Turkey Creek Forest Management
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,974
- Annual tax amount: $747
- Date on market: 5/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Sold | $189,000-4.1%$171/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Pending sale | $197,000$178/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $197,000-0.5%$178/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $198,000-0.5%$179/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $199,000-0.5%$180/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $199,9980%$181/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Price change | $199,999-2.4%$181/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+127.8%$185/sqft |
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| 5/4/2010 | Sold | $90,000+3.4%$81/sqft |
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| 2/3/2005 | Sold | $87,000+20.8%$79/sqft |
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| 10/28/1997 | Sold | $72,000$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780 +4.5% | $78,799 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $747 +4.5% | $76,811 +3% |
| 2023 | $715 -6.9% | $74,574 +3% |
| 2022 | $767 -0.9% | $72,402 +3% |
| 2021 | $774 -14.5% | $70,293 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $905 -0.6% | $69,322 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $911 | $67,763 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $911 +9.2% | $66,500 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $834 -1.2% | $65,140 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $845 +2.8% | $63,800 -1.5% |
| 2015 | $822 -3% | $64,800 -4% |
| 2014 | $847 -3.5% | $67,500 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $878 | $68,500 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,000 -3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,700 -17.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,200 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $89,700 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,100 +1.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,500 +12.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $79,500 +14.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,500 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $65,600 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $61,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $61,100 +1.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $60,000 +1.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $59,300 |
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Neighborhood: Turkey Creek Forest
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- 8/10William S. Talbot Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Florida
- Alachua County
- Gainesville
- 32653
- Turkey Creek Forest
- 8689 NW 42ND DRIVE
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