Amazing House in Desirable Mentone Community! Don''t Miss this Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home on a Premium Lot! Features Include an Open Floor Plan with Large Grand Room, High Ceilings, Tons of Natural Light. Kitchen Offers Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, and includes Newer Dishwasher (2012). Grand Room has Newer French Doors Leading to the Enclosed Florida Room and Large, Fenced in Backyard with Storage Shed. Split Floor Plan with Trey Ceiling and Crown Molding in the Master Suite. Double Vanities, Shower and Jacuzzi Tub in the Master Bathroom, and Walk-in Closet. Relax in the Florida Room or on the Inviting Front Porch. Newer HVAC (2016). The Mentone Community Offers Low Association Fees, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis Courts, and Walking Trails, Tons of Green Space. The Community is Less than ~10 Minutes to The University of Florida and ~15 Minutes from Downtown Gainesville. Call to arrange a viewing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Handy• BOSSHARDT REALTY SERVICES LLC
Bought with Christopher Handy• BOSSHARDT REALTY SERVICES LLC
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC416158
Redfin Estimate
$370,803
$22K since sold in May 2026$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($343K) of 6 comparable homes.
Amazing House in Desirable Mentone Community! Don''t Miss this Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home on a Premium Lot! Features Include an Open Floor Plan with Large Grand Room, High Ceilings, Tons of Natural Light. Kitchen Offers Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, and includes Newer Dishwasher (2012). Grand Room has Newer French Doors Leading to the Enclosed Florida Room and Large, Fenced in Backyard with Storage Shed. Split Floor Plan with Trey Ceiling and Crown Molding in the Master Suite. Double Vanities, Shower and Jacuzzi Tub in the Master Bathroom, and Walk-in Closet. Relax in the Florida Room or on the Inviting Front Porch. Newer HVAC (2016). The Mentone Community Offers Low Association Fees, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis Courts, and Walking Trails, Tons of Green Space. The Community is Less than ~10 Minutes to The University of Florida and ~15 Minutes from Downtown Gainesville. Call to arrange a viewing today!
Public Records
Jun 27, 2003
Sold
$31,700
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,920 (+5.0%)
2024
$6,588 (+7.5%)
2023
$6,128 (+8.8%)
2022
$5,631 (+11.7%)
2021
$5,040 (+5.4%)
2020
$4,781 (−1.7%)
$73,000 + $145,275
$218,275
2019
$4,861 (+4.3%)
$58,000 + $146,532
$204,532
2018
$4,662 (+5.1%)
$48,000 + $150,100
$198,100
2017
$4,436 (+6.0%)
$30,000 + $152,000
$182,000
2016
$4,184 (+17.7%)
$30,000 + $152,000
$182,000
2014
$3,556
Tax history for 8524 SW 68th Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,920 (+5.0%)
2024
$6,588 (+7.5%)
2023
$6,128 (+8.8%)
2022
$5,631 (+11.7%)
2021
$5,040 (+5.4%)
2020
$4,781 (−1.7%)
$73,000 + $145,275
$218,275
2019
$4,861 (+4.3%)
$58,000 + $146,532
$204,532
2018
$4,662 (+5.1%)
$48,000 + $150,100
$198,100
2017
$4,436 (+6.0%)
$30,000 + $152,000
$182,000
2016
$4,184 (+17.7%)
$30,000 + $152,000
$182,000
2014
$3,556
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1A
Single-Family, Low Density District
The single-family residential districts implement the estate residential, urban residential, and rural cluster policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Jul 19, 2022 • Final
Building
Replace a garage door.
Remodel
Mar 8, 2021 • Final
Roofing
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Hardboard
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MENTONE CLUSTER PH 7
Living Sq. Ft: 1,698
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,336
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,698
Building Sq. Ft: 2,336
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MENTONE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PH VII PB 22 PG 55 LOT 28 OR 4626/0078
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Finished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Legal Lot Number: 28
Municipality Name: ST JOHNS
Acres: 0.19
Zoning Code: R-1A
County Use Description: SFR
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: MSTU ST JOHNS WMD
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,698
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Alachua County
APN: 07061-070-028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Kanapaha Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Gainesville High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$353,000 – $427,000
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