4742 NW 79TH ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32653
Active13 days on marketListed Jul 20, 2026MLS #GC542092
About this home
4742 NW 79TH ROAD
Welcome home to 4742 NW 79th Road in the desirable Blues Creek subdivision of Northwest Gainesville! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a functional split floor plan, a spacious living area, and an attached 2-car garage. Enjoy the convenience of a low-maintenance lifestyle in a community offering amenities such as a community pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, San Felasco Hammock Preserve, and a short drive to the University of Florida, UF Health, and North Florida Hospital, this home offers both comfort and convenience in one of Gainesville's most sought-after neighborhoods. Don't miss your opportunity to make this charming home yours!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,352
Sqft
0.06 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2003
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$176 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$176/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Gainesville actives
$2 vs $198
Days on market
13 vs 36 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 400 Gainesville actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Blues Creek
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Blues Creek — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,421
Median age
39
Median income
$103,304
Median home value
$317,600
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
173
For the school run
Alachua County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Gainesville market
$320K → $312K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
186 of 400
Gainesville actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the GAINESVILLE 32653 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 4742 NW 79TH ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$275,000
7398 NW 47TH WAY · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · $187/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$349,000
7001 NW 52ND TERRACE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,558 sqft · $224/sqft · 46 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$345,000
7022 NW 51ST TERRACE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,805 sqft · $191/sqft · 45 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 4742 NW 79TH ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 4742 NW 79TH ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
4742 NW 79TH ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 4742 NW 79TH ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $176/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 4742 NW 79TH ROAD?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+
At $2,150, this home is listed about 99% below the Gainesville median of $295,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 4742 NW 79TH ROAD?+
William S. Talbot Elementary School (elementary), Fort Clarke Middle School (middle), Gainesville High School (high) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of CORNERSTONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES · Connor Williams. MLS #GC542092.
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