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Overview

2 bd1 ba857 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1944
Lot6,534 sqft
Living area857 sqft
Price / sqft$263

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Ceiling Fans(s)Solid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsThermostatAwning(s)Street LightsDishwasherDryer

1242 NW 30th Ave is a 1944-built home in Sun Crest, Gainesville. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, and 857 square feet of living space. Listed at $225,000 (about $263/sqft), 1 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

CHARM, UPDATES & A GREAT GAINESVILLE LOCATION! This beautifully updated 1944 Craftsman offers the character of a vintage home with many of the big-ticket improvements already completed. ROOF & HVAC 2023, plus a gas water heater (2014), updated kitchen (with a gas stove) and bathroom, newer fence, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Inside, original refinished hardwood floors, crystal doorknobs and classic wood trim preserve the charm that makes this home so special. The spacious living room offers flexibility for a home office or additional sitting area, while multiple closets provide surprising storage for a home of this era. Outside, the generous yard with beautiful flower beds offers plenty of possibilities—garden, fire pit, shed, entertaining space or even a future pool. The location is another standout! Just off 13th Street and approximately 2 miles from the University of Florida, with shopping, grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants nearby. A great opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with vintage Gainesville character, modern updates and convenient access to everything!

The essentials

Built
1944
Price / sqft
$263
On market
12 days
Annual tax
$3,023
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
6,534 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1944
6,534 sqft lot
Lot size
857 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,537/mo
Down payment (20%)
$45,000
Property taxes
$252/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1944
Lot
6,534 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
12
Ceiling Fans(s)
Solid Surface Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Thermostat
Awning(s)
Street Lights
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,023
Parcel #
08854-000-000

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Sun Crest
County
Alachua
MLS Area
32609 - Gainesville
Lot Size
6,534 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/28/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #GC543848
$225,000
$263/sqft

Neighborhood

1242 NW 30th Ave
Gainesville, FL, 32609 · 32609 - Gainesville

Market insights

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List price: $225,000
$220,000 – $225,000
97.2% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
35 of the last 69 home closings in 32609 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 36 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 12.

Sample: 69 closed home sales in 32609 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,538/mo
Principal & interest$1,173
Property taxes$252
Insurance$113
Down payment20% · $45,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$225,000

$263 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 1 baths

Size

857 sq ft

Time on market

12 days

Year built

1944

Monthly payment

About $1,537/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,023 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byBOSSHARDT REALTY SERVICES LLCListing agent: Kristine WendigListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# GC543848.

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