8303 SW 42nd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32608

$585,000
Price
4
Beds
2,410 Sq. Ft.
$243 / Sq. Ft.
2,410
Sq. Ft.
$243
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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.
  1. Listed by Kristen Rabell • Brokerage DRE #1050122 • RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC
    P: (352)-213-6760 C: (352)-213-6760 info@buysellrabell.com

Property Details for 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

Subdivision Name
KENWOOD
Township
10
Garage Spaces
2
View
Garden
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 01:31 PM

Property Details for 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #GC536262
Days on Market36
Taxes$6,481 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1986
Lot Size1.08 AC / 47,045 SF
CountyAlachua County

Location

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Building Information for 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

Stories1Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size1.08 AC / 47,045 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,391 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,851

Property Taxes

$540

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3195.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • 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.
  • Elementary School: Kimball Wiles Elementary School-AL
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kanapaha Middle School-AL
  • High School: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 8303
  • Street Direction Prefix: SW
  • Street Name: 42ND
  • Street Suffix: AVENUE
  • State: FL
  • City: GAINESVILLE
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: N-37
  • Tax Legal Description: KENWOOD UNIT 5 PB N-37 LOT 9 OR 4036/1548
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Parcel Number: 06849005009
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RE-1
  • Living Area: 2410
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1986
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 09-24-2021
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12001C0435E
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 17
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sprinkler Metered, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure, Solar Power Pump
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa Features: Other
  • Spa: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • 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
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 4.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC536262

$585,000—
Jan 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536262

$615,000—
Dec 31, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #GC536264

—
Jun 7, 2011

Sold

MFRMLS #GC323552

$340,000—
Jun 6, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #310704814

$238,000—
May 6, 2011

Pending

MFRMLS #GC323552

—
Apr 7, 2011

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC323552

$353,000—
Dec 15, 2000

Sold

MFRMLS #GC203190

$230,000—
Nov 20, 2000

Pending

MFRMLS #GC203190

—
Sep 1, 2000

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC203190

$239,900—
Oct 22, 1999

Sold

MFRMLS #GC40814

$235,000—
Jul 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC40814

$239,000—
Aug 7, 1992

Sold

MFRMLS #GC1497

$188,000—
May 11, 1992

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC1497

$193,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #GC536262

$585,000
01/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536262

$615,000
12/31/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #GC536264

—
06/07/2011

Sold

MFRMLS #GC323552

$340,000
06/06/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #310704814

$238,000
05/06/2011

Pending

MFRMLS #GC323552

—
04/07/2011

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC323552

$353,000
12/15/2000

Sold

MFRMLS #GC203190

$230,000
11/20/2000

Pending

MFRMLS #GC203190

—
09/01/2000

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC203190

$239,900
10/22/1999

Sold

MFRMLS #GC40814

$235,000
07/31/1999

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC40814

$239,000
08/07/1992

Sold

MFRMLS #GC1497

$188,000
05/11/1992

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC1497

$193,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$6,362 ($530 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,410 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,410 SqFtStories1Lot Size47,045 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1995ZoningRE-1CountyALACHUAAPN06849-005-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue

This home is within Alachua.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
F. W. Buchholz High School
Public - 5 to 12
Kanapaha Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
AMIkids
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

F. W. Buchholz High School
Public5 to 12

Kanapaha Middle School
Public6 to 8

AMIkids
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608

8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue is a single family home for sale in Gainesville, FL 32608. This property was listed for sale on January 1, 2026 by RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC, it's currently listed at $585,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on June 7, 2011. This listing's school district is Alachua. Nearby schools include Kimball Wiles Elementary School, F. W. Buchholz High School and Kanapaha Middle School. 8303 Southwest 42nd Avenue is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,410 sqft single family home built in 1986.

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