$189,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

8689 NW 42nd Dr Gainesville, FL 32653

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,106 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Senior Community
  • Living Room
  • Sliding Doors
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to Turkey Creek Forest, one of Gainesville’s most desirable 55+ communities, offering a peaceful lifestyle with access to outstanding amenities. This well-kept home at 8689 NW 42nd Dr is just steps away from the community clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts, making it easy to enjoy an active and social lifestyle.

Located in NW Gainesville, this home is just a short drive from top medical facilities including UF Health Shands Hospital, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center—providing peace of mind and convenient healthcare access.

Whether you’re looking for a forever home or a seasonal retreat, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, community, and convenience.

Schedule your private showing today and enjoy all that Turkey Creek Forest has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Curlings

REAL BROKER, LLC Brokerage Phone: 407.279.0038 License #3393385 Listed on: 05/19/2025

REAL BROKER, LLC

Co-Listed By

Melissa Glover

REAL BROKER, LLC Brokerage Phone: 407.279.0038 License #3439730

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Suskin

SUSKIN REALTY INC License #0344676

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $747

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,106 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Private Mailbox

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat

Community Details

  • Senior Community
  • Turkey Creek Forest Management Association
  • Turkey Creek Forest Unit 3C Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$747

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1106
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Building Area Total: 1530
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Directions to Property: Starting at NW 13th St and NW 86th BLVD. Head east onto NW 86th BLVD. Turn left onto NW 42nd Dr. Property on the left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: NW
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR805521714
  • Co List Office Phone: 855-450-0442
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 198057009
  • Minimum Lease: 6 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 170.89
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 407.279.0038
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Modifier: 8689
  • Living Area Meters: 102.75
  • Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Other, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2018-11-02
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12001C0282E

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 35
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Turkey Creek Forest Management
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Development: Turkey Creek Forest

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 420.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 35.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 35.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD
  • Parcel Number: 05985-420-000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 445

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Check HOA Docs

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 747
  • Tax Book Number: M-80
  • Tax Lot: 420

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
Abrams Marjorie and Stein Dorie
Bought by
Starrett Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2005
Sold by
Brownlee Herbert N and Brownlee Trevethan M
Bought by
Cook Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Fink Verna E and Fink Everett C
Bought by
Brownlee Herbert N and Brownlee Trevethan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1997
Sold by
Jaeger Norma Lee
Bought by
Fink Verna E and Fink Everett C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1985
Bought by
Starrett Nancy L
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
Personal Reps Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $90,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $87,000 --
Warranty Deed $73,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $72,000 --
Warranty Deed $14,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $211,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $72,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $87,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $189,000 -4.1% $171 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $197,000 -0.5% $178 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Price Changed $198,000 -0.5% $179 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $199,000 -0.5% $180 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $199,998 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Price Changed $199,999 -2.4% $181 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $205,000 -- $185 / 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 $715 $76,811 -- --
2023 $715 $74,574 $0 $0
2022 $767 $72,402 $0 $0
2021 $774 $70,293 $0 $0
2020 $905 $69,322 $0 $0
2019 $911 $67,763 $0 $0
2018 $834 $66,500 $0 $0
2017 $845 $65,140 $0 $0
2016 $822 $63,800 $0 $0
2015 $847 $64,800 $0 $0
2014 $878 $67,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $68,500 $17,000 $51,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: GC531048

Stellar MLS

APN: 05985-420-000