3839 SW 78th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 Property Records

Alachua County property record for 3839 SW 78th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 3,281 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size1.05 acres (46,174 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$779,500 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$9,198 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06849-002-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06849-002-025
Alternative APN
  • 00713990000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,281 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area3,281 sqft
Utility Area18 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area46,174 sqft (1.05 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area2,601 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area512 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area453 sqft
Patio Area1,221 sqft
Lawn SprinklersLawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number00713990000
Street Address3839 SW 78TH ST
CityGAINESVILLE
StateFL
Zip32608-3611
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRE-1
Legal DescriptionKENWOOD UNIT 2 PB H-67 LOT 25 OR 5177/0909
Legal Range19E
Legal Township10S
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionKENWOOD
Legal Lot Number25
Legal Unit2
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Township / Civil DivisionGAINESVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract2221

Owner

Source: Alachua County records, as of January 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address3839 SW 78TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-3611
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 5, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 28, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number3578868
Deed Book / Page5177 / 909
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyAlachua County
Unified School DistrictAlachua County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$550,232 (+22.55%) Land $140,000 Building $410,232$550,232 (-0.84%) Land $140,000 Building $410,232
2024$9,198.00 (+1.93%)
2023$9,024.00 (+3.08%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$448,987 (+3%)$554,904 (+12.27%) Land $140,000 Building $414,904
2022$8,754.00 Homeowner's exemption$435,910$494,260 Land $125,000 Building $369,260

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 23 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies23 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 63% of the US · lower than 89% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGRU - MURPHREE WTP
public/private · serves 195,768 people · EPA ID FL2010946
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, IQ Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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