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$365,000

1822 SW 42ND AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
Listed by Kristine Anderson Santos · BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,316 sqft
Year built
1973

About this home

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.

Highlights

Private pool

Property details

MLS #
MFRGC541287
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
IDYLWILD SOUTH SERENOLA
Status
Active
Days on market
31
On market date
June 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.29 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).

ElementaryCharter
EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY
0.79 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
81
Student:teacher ratio
9.0:1
District
ALACHUA
Middle
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
3.01 mi away · Grades 6-9
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
735
Student:teacher ratio
24.5:1
District
ALACHUA
High
P. K. YONGE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
1.98 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
Not yet rated
Local Score not yet available for this school
Enrollment
0
District
UF LAB SCH

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).

45
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
48 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks3
Schools3
Transit stops20
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 31 days -- 66 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
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$73,000 down
$292,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,894
Property tax (est.)$304
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 18, 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.