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1822 SW 42nd Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32608

$365,000

143 Days On Site

  • 3Beds
  • 2Baths2 full
  • 1,316Sq Ft
  • $277Per Sq Ft
  • 0.29Acres
  • 1973Built
Subdivision
Idylwild South Serenola
County
Alachua
MLS®
GC541287

Overview

Virtually Staged. This home is a Short Sale. Investor Alert!!

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.

Listing Snapshot

Price
$365,000
Days On Site
143 Days
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,316 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
0
Lot Size
0.29 Acres
Year Built
1973
MLS® Number
GC541287
Status
Active
Property Tax
$3,253.41 (2025)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Public Records

Property Details

General Features

17 items
Acres
0.29
Attached Garage
Yes
Direction Faces
North
Energy Features
Solar
Foundation
Slab
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Levels
One
Number Of Stories
1
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Attached
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Septic Tank
SqFt Total
2,044
Style
Florida, Ranch
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Water Source
Public
Zoning
R-1A

Interior Features

9 items
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
Electric
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
KitchenFirst
Living RoomFirst
Master BedroomFirst

Exterior Features

7 items
Construction Details
HardiPlank Type, Vinyl Siding
Exterior
Playground, Private Yard, Storage
Fencing
Chain Link, Wood
Patio And Porch
Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Pool Features
Fiberglass, In Ground, Private
Private Pool
Yes
Roof
Metal

Community Features

4 items
MLS Area
32608 - Gainesville
Township
10
Financing Terms Available
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Roads
Paved

Location

1822 SW 42nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608 · 32608 - Gainesville

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Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 32608

Median household income
$64,757
Income per person
$39,612
Households
22,937
Average household size
2.15
Median age
32.2

Source: Walk Score.

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Schools

Elementary School
Idylwild Elementary School-AL
Middle School
Abraham Lincoln Middle School-AL
High School
Eastside High School-AL

Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Listing first seen on site
  3. Status changed to Active

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