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8547 NW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32653 Property Records

Alachua County property record for 8547 NW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32653

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$155,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$2,601 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale
Sep 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05985-389-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05985-389-000
Alternative APNs
  • 00441730000
  • 1029005

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,072 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area912 sqft
Utility Area176 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsCustom/Decorative

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area242 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area242 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area470 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed/Finished Porch
Porch Area160 sqft
Lawn SprinklersLawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address8547 NW 42ND ST
CityGAINESVILLE
StateFL
Zip32653-0042
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePD
Legal DescriptionTURKEY CREEK FOREST UNIT NO 3-A PB M-26 LOT 389 OR 4738/1764
Legal Range19E
Legal Township09S
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionTURKEY CREEK FOREST UNIT 3A
Legal Lot Number389
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Township / Civil DivisionHIGH SPRINGS-ALACHUA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract1803

Owner

8547 NW 42nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2019.

Source: Alachua County records, as of November 19, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8547 NW 42ND ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-0042
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 11, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 1, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20193231272
Deed Book / Page4738 / 1764
Prior Transfer DateAug 29, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0045422403
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Recording DateDec 11, 2019
Property Address8547 NW 42ND ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-0042
Document Number0047381764
Book / Page004738 / 001764
Instrument DateNov 13, 2019
Instrument3231273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 7, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,085.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address8547 NW 42ND ST GAINESVILLE FL 326530042, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-0042

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Recording DateSep 1, 2017
Property Address8547 NW 42ND ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-0042
Document Number0045422403
Book / Page004542 / 002403
Instrument DateAug 29, 2017
Instrument3079598
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address2616 NW 104TH CT GAINESVILLE FL 326065174, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606-5174

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8547 NW 42nd St was $2,601 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.

Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,601.00 (+3.92%) Homeowner's exemption$153,274$173,829 Land $69,000 Building $242,829
2024$2,503.00 (+2.75%)
2023$2,436.00 (+3.97%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$145,008 (+3%)$161,347 (+14.61%) Land $65,000 Building $96,347
2022$2,343.00 Homeowner's exemption$140,784 Land $55,000 Building $85,784$140,784 Land $55,000 Building $85,784

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8547 NW 42nd St 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

Wildfire risk around 8547 NW 42nd St is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · lower than 76% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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