$147,500
SOLD DEC 24, 2019

2482 Forest Way Gainesville, FL 32605

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Deck
  • End Unit
  • Gainesville High School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of April 2025

Picture yourself living in the middle of nature on your private deck only minutes from Civilization. Every window of this darling end unit villa in The Forest of the Unicorn has a sunny view of plush landscaping maintained by the Association. The Pool, Tennis Courts and Club house is only a few steps away. The recently redone kitchen is perfect for the creative chef and serving your special friends in the adjacent dining room is the icing on the cake. Newer Roof 2016 and flat roof section 2007 plus exterior painted 2014. Two large bedrooms, vaulted ceiling and tile floors throughout complete the picture.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teiss Parr Trio Chelsea

BHHS FLORIDA REALTY License #3157273 Listed on: 09/17/2019

BHHS FLORIDA REALTY

Co-Listed By

Laraine Teiss

BHHS FLORIDA REALTY License #0078093

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $730

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

HOA Fees

  • $122 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Villa
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • C. W. Norton Elementary School
  • Westwood Middle School
  • Gainesville High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06076-053-037

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, pest control, private road
  • Action Management Association, Phone Number (352) 331-1133
  • The Lakes Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$730

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$122 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Other, Pest Control, Private Road
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Living Area: 1200
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Building Area Total: 1239
  • Directions to Property: Turn North off of NW 39th Avenue onto NW 24th Blvd into the Forest of the Unicorn Neighborhood. Make your 4th Left onto Forest Way. Unit is the single story last unit of the first building on the right.
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR259506003
  • Co List Office Phone: 352-225-4700
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Floor Number: 1
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 529793694
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 122.92
  • Property Description: End Unit
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds, Insulated Windows
  • Street Number Modifier: 2482
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate
  • Living Area Meters: 111.48
  • Room Count: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Lead Paint, Other Disclosures, Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water - Multiple Meters
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Private Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 122.24
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Action Management
  • Phone: 352-331-1133
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required

Schools

  • Elementary School: C. W. Norton Elementary School-AL
  • High School: Gainesville High School-AL
  • Middle Or Junior School: Westwood Middle School-AL

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 06076-053-037
  • Homestead YN: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 730

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
-0.02%
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: GC428513

Stellar MLS

APN: 06076-053-037