Welcoming front door - 831 NW 42ND TER, GAINESVILLE
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Kitchen of of entryway - 831 NW 42ND TER, GAINESVILLE
spacious kitchen - 831 NW 42ND TER, GAINESVILLE
Open, bright living and dining area - 831 NW 42ND TER, GAINESVILLE
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living and dining area - 831 NW 42ND TER, GAINESVILLE
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$209,000

831 NW 42ND TER
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Listed by Stephanie Bailes · WATSON REALTY CORP
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,414 sqft
Year built
1988

About this home

RECENTLY REDUCED - Move-In Ready 2BR/2.5BA Townhome in Lenox Place — Minutes to UF, Shands & HCA, and I-75. Seller offering a $1,500 CREDIT TOWARD BUYER CLOSING COSTS for full price offers. This 1,414-square-foot townhome sits in Lenox Place, one of Gainesville's most convenient locations for anyone working or studying near UF, Shands, or HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, also offering quick access to I-75. It's an easy commute home to a low-maintenance lifestyle: the HOA and Master Association dues cover all exterior maintenance, roof upkeep, structural insurance, and access to the community pool. Inside, the home has been kept clean and tidy. The bathrooms and downstairs flooring have been updated. The first floor has an open layout dining area and living room with French doors leading to a quaint private patio overlooking lush greenery and trees providing a quiet spot to unwind after a long day. The east-facing french doors fill the main level with natural light. Also on the first floor the spacious kitchen and half-bath complete the equation needed to make this an easy space to entertain guests. Upstairs, both bedrooms are generously sized, each with its own full bath; the primary suite includes a walk-in closet. A one-car attached garage adds secure parking and more storage, plus there's expansive usable attic space for anything else you need to stow. Built in 1988 and thoughtfully maintained. Newer washer and dryer, and water heater replaced in 2020. Use the seller's credit for updates, rate buy down, or cash to close - its there to use as you choose within lender requirements. HOA and Master Association combined dues of $409/month cover all exterior maintenance, roof upkeep, structural insurance, and community pool access — making this low-maintenance ownership for your busy lifestyle. THIS HOME IS ALSO BEING OFFERED FOR LEASE.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
MFRGC539962
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
LENOX PLACE
Status
Active
Days on market
81
On market date
June 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.04 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.85 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
667
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
ALACHUA
Middle
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
1.08 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
851
Student:teacher ratio
18.9:1
District
ALACHUA
High
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
1.52 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,472
Student:teacher ratio
28.4:1
District
ALACHUA

Walkability

Blended score for GAINESVILLE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks9
Schools15
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in GAINESVILLE, from live MLS data.

On the market 81 days -- 16 fewer days than GAINESVILLE's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,459 active listings in GAINESVILLE right now is $224,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,409/mo
$41,800 down
$167,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,084
Property tax (est.)$174
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 6, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.