8303 SW 42ND AVENUE, Gainesville, FL 32608

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,410 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to this charming brick pool home nestled on 1.08 acres in the highly sought-after Kenwood community, lovingly owned by a Master Gardener whose passion is reflected in every inch of the lush, Florida-friendly landscape. Bursting with blooming flowers, vibrant plants, and mature trees year-round, this property offers a private, colorful retreat complete with a dedicated storage unit for all your gardening tools. The 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,410 sq ft home features a screened-in pool with a state-of-the-art cleaner, new pump (2025), new screen (2024), and electrical hook-ups ready for solar on the brand-new 2025 roof. Additional updates include exterior paint (2021), interior paint (2025), and a new septic system (2024). Inside, vaulted ceilings, tall windows, and skylights fill the home with natural light. The spacious owner’s suite offers a walk-in closet, private pool access, and separation from the additional bedrooms—including a unique lofted room perfect for creativity and play. Enjoy cozy evenings in the family room featuring brick fireplace and built-ins, or welcome guests in the traditional living and dining rooms. The screened lanai overlooks a breathtaking, butterfly-friendly garden where you can relax with morning coffee in total privacy. All of this just minutes from shopping, restaurants, hospitals, I-75, the University of Florida, UF Health/Shands, and Gator game days. Zoned for A-rated schools: Wiles, Kanapaha, and Buchholz.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 1, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 11, 2026 at 4:22AM

Listing Office:

RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC : 352-559-8820

Listing Agent:

Kristen Rabell : 352-213-6760

MLS ID:

GC536262

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesCathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsPrimary Bedroom Main FloorThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Family RoomFormal Dining Room SeparateFormal Living Room SeparateInside Utility
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileWood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace
• Disability Feature: Accessible Full Bath

Exterior

• General: GardenLightingPrivate MailboxPrivate YardSprinkler MeteredStorageOther
• Other Structures: Shed(s)
• Pool: In GroundLightingScreen EnclosureSolar Power Pump

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Skylight(s)BlindsWindow Treatments
• General: CedarWood SidingOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Alachua

Lot

• Zoning: RE-1KENWOOD UNIT 5 PB N-37 LOT 9 OR 4036/154806849-005-009
• View: Garden

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailablePublicSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple