Alachua County property record for 421 SW 5th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,398 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13020-010-001 |
| Primary APN | 13020-010-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Utility Area | 24 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 244 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 421 SW 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32601-6543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMF5 |
| Legal Description | PORTERS COURT PB R-68 LOT 1 OR 3642/1295 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERS COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
421 SW 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Alachua County records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 SW 5TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-6543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072356189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3642 / 1295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 SW 5th St was $1,398 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Alachua County |
| Municipality | Gainesville City |
| Unified School District | Alachua County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,398.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,099 | $208,411 Land $98,000 Building $306,411 |
| 2024 | $1,335.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,287.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $94,445 (+3%) | $140,794 (+9.13%) Land $35,000 Building $105,794 |
| 2022 | $1,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,694 | $129,010 Land $35,000 Building $94,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 SW 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 421 SW 5th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRU - MURPHREE WTP public/private · serves 195,768 people · EPA ID FL2010946 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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