$205,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

2482 Forest Way Gainesville, FL 32605

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$122/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Living Room
  • Laundry closet
  • Gainesville High School Rated A
  • French Doors
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Corner unit with Low HOA is a rare find! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms unit in the quiet neighborhood of Forest of the Unicorn (The Lakes). Easy commute to the University of Florida, Shands hospital and Santa Fe college. With a renovated kitchen open to the dining room facing huge windows and the high ceiling in the living room makes this unit feels like home. New paint, new roof, all tile floor, newer kitchen cabinets and the list goes on! Large wood deck in the backyard ready for your BBQ and entertaining. Locked storage closet attached out back as well. Call today because it won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rami Salem

DALTON WADE INC Brokerage Phone: 888-668-8283 License #3416804 Listed on: 03/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Dale

GARRETT REALTY License #3351781

GARRETT REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

HOA Fees

  • $122 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include pool
  • R. Brett De Gale Association, Phone Number (352) 331-9988
  • Visit Association Website
  • Forest Of The Unicorn The Lakes Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,561

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$122 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Other, Pool
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1200
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Building Area Total: 1239
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178
  • Directions to Property: From NW 53rd ave going east, make right on 24th Blvd and right on Forest Way. Property is on the right.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 1
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 163917242
  • Minimum Lease: 3 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 170.83
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 1
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 888-668-8283
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Street Number Modifier: 2482
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 111.48
  • Room Count: 3

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2018-11-02
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12001C0303E

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 122
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: R. Brett de Gale
  • Phone: 3523319988
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Building Name Number: 2482
  • Condo Land Included YN: 1
  • Montly Maint Amt Addition To HOA: 0
  • Association Email: rdegale@vestapropertyservices.com
  • Association URL: www.vestapropertyservices.com
  • Development: Forest of the Unicorn/The Lakes

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 1464.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 122.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 122.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD
  • Parcel Number: 06076-053-037
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 202

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: HOA documents available.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1561
  • Tax Book Number: I-7
  • Tax Lot: 37

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Gibbins Shane
Bought by
Taggart Kevin
Seller's Agent
Rami Salem
DALTON WADE INC
Buyer's Agent
Katie Dale
GARRETT REALTY
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.55%
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.03%
Original Mortgage
$153,750
Outstanding Balance
$153,750
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,240

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Dec 24, 2019
Sold by
Pais Deborah K
Bought by
Gibbins Shane
Seller's Agent
Teiss Parr Trio Chelsea
BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
List Price
$157,900
Sold Price
$147,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-6.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$144,827
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Tambor Linda D
Bought by
Pais Deborah K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1986
Bought by
Pais Deborah K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1984
Bought by
Pais Deborah K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1976
Bought by
Pais Deborah K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 Us Title
Warranty Deed $205,000 Us Title
Warranty Deed $147,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $154,000 Us Title
Warranty Deed $30,200 --
Warranty Deed $51,200 --
Warranty Deed $31,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $153,750 New Conventional
Closed $153,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,984 FHA
Previous Owner $144,827 FHA
Previous Owner $65,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $205,000 +2.6% $171 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2025 03/22/25 For Sale $199,900 +35.5% $167 / Sq Ft
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Off Market $147,500 -- --
12/24/2019 12/24/19 Sold $147,500 -6.6% $123 / Sq Ft
11/13/2019 11/13/19 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $157,900 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,510 $107,918 -- --
2023 $1,510 $104,775 $0 $0
2022 $1,404 $101,723 $0 $0
2021 $1,375 $98,760 $40,000 $58,760
2020 $1,465 $102,878 $0 $0
2019 $785 $62,994 $0 $0
2018 $0 $61,820 $0 $0
2017 $656 $60,550 $0 $0
2016 $731 $59,310 $0 $0
2015 $680 $58,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $60,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $61,400 $15,000 $46,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: GC529194

Stellar MLS

APN: 06076-053-037