Alachua County property record for 8521 SW 68th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $214,900 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,334 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07061-070-037 |
| Primary APN | 07061-070-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,108 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 398 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 8521 SW 68TH RD |
|---|---|
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32608-5697 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | MENTONE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PH VII PB 22 PG 55 LOT 37 OR 3125/1136 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MENTONE CLUSTER PHASE 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBERRY-ARCHER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 2209 |
8521 SW 68th Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Alachua County records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15893 NW 16TH CT, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028-1689 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052134758 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3125 / 1136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8521 SW 68th Rd was $3,334 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Alachua County |
| Unified School District | Alachua County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,334.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $175,717 | $314,692 Land $101,000 Building $415,692 |
| 2024 | $3,275.00 (+2.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,210.00 (+4.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $166,047 (+3%) | $285,081 (+9.54%) Land $65,000 Building $220,081 |
| 2022 | $3,076.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,211 | $260,258 Land $65,000 Building $195,258 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8521 SW 68th Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 44 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 44 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Storms, High Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 8521 SW 68th Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 431 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 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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