Alachua County property record for 542 NW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Line of Credit Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14323-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 14323-000-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
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| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Convection |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 542 NW 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32601-5275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF4 |
| Legal Description | BRUSH ADDN DB O-218 BK 23 N 66 FT OF S 460 FT OF E 125 FT OF BK 23 W OF NW 3RD ST OR 4517/1135 & DEED APPEARS IN ERROR OR 4549/0724 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUSH ADDN TO GVILLE BLK 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pleasant Street Historic District listed 1989 · 259 contributing resources · NRIS 89000323 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Alachua County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 NW 3RD ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALLIANCE CU/FL |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4517 / 1135 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0045490724 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Property Address | 542 NW 3RD ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5275 |
| Document Number | 0046332367 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 542 NW 3RD ST GAINESVILLE FL 326015275, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5275 |
| Document Number | 0046332367 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 004633/002367 |
| Instrument | 3150917 |
| Name | ALLIANCE CU/FL |
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| Address | GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 NW 3RD ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5275 |
| Document Number | 0045490724 |
| Book / Page | 004549 / 000724 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3084791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 542 NW 3D ST GAINESVILLE FL 32601, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 |
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 | $140.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $90,710 (+5.99%) | $336,842 (+91.82%) Land $235,224 Building $572,066 |
| 2024 | $137.00 | ||
| 2023 | $137.00 (-37.16%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $85,586 (+3%) | $175,604 (+5.93%) Land $95,832 Building $79,772 |
| 2022 | $218.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $83,093 | $165,772 Land $95,832 Building $69,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 453 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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