212 SW 42nd St is a 2,607 square foot house on a 0.85 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 19, 2006 for $259,000. Based on Redfin's Gainesville data, we estimate the home's value is $525,356.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$525,356
$266K since sold in June 2006$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 46.5% higher than the average sale price ($359K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 11, 2022 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
Apr 17, 2022 • Final
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Concrete/Cinder Block
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GWYNN OAK
Living Sq. Ft: 2,607
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,010
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,607
Building Sq. Ft: 4,010
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: GWYNN OAK PB D-23 LOT 24 OR 5235/1408
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,026
Legal Lot Number: 24
Municipality Name: GAINESVILLE
Acres: 0.85
Zoning Code: RSF1
County Use Description: SFR
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: CITY OF GAINESVILLE ST JHN WMD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,607
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Alachua County
APN: 06537-024-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Littlewood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Westwood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Gainesville High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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