Six-Acre North Florida Cottage with Mature Live Oaks and Additional Storage – Alachua, FL – $289,000

Property Overview

Set across six picturesque acres in Alachua, this 1961 single-family property combines a two-bedroom, one-bath cottage with mature live oaks, multiple outbuildings, and the flexibility that comes with substantial North Florida acreage. The one-story cottage offers 1,232 square feet of livable interior space, terrazzo floors, a tin roof, central air, a heat pump, and a practical layout with a first-level kitchen, living room, laundry room, and primary bedroom with a built-in closet.

The land is a defining feature, with beautiful mature live oaks creating an established setting and substantial room for future plans. The existing cottage can provide a place to live while considering how the acreage may be used over time, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and other requirements.

Additional structures add useful storage and workspace, including a separate two-car-sized storage building, additional storage space, an older tobacco barn, and a newer 20′ x 40′ pole barn. The property also includes a two-space carport, paved road access, a private well, septic tank, and connected electricity.

The location combines a rural setting with access to Alachua’s everyday amenities. The listing describes Publix, Lowe’s, Progress Corporate Park, and I-75 as approximately eight minutes away, North Florida Hospital as approximately 20 minutes away, and the University of Florida as approximately 25 minutes away.

Interior Features

Land & Outdoor Features

The six-acre property is dotted with mature live oaks and includes several structures beyond the main cottage. A separate storage building provides two-car-sized storage capacity, while additional storage areas, an older tobacco barn, and a newer 20′ x 40′ pole barn provide further space for equipment, projects, hobbies, and property-related storage.

The property is zoned RES, has a paved road surface, and is held in fee simple ownership. The acreage provides substantial outdoor space while retaining an existing residence that can be used during future planning for the land.

Structure, Parking & Utilities

• Single-family residence built in 1961.
• Block construction with a slab foundation.
• Shingle roof listed in the property specifications; the listing description also highlights the cottage’s tin roof.
• One story with one level.
• Two-space carport.
• Private well water.
• Septic tank sewer system.
• Electricity connected to the property.
• No HOA.
• Parcel number: 04008003000.

The property-specific utility information identifies a private well and septic tank. Area utility availability should not be interpreted as a substitute for property-specific service verification.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Alachua is a city in Alachua County, north of Gainesville, with a population of 10,574 at the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city’s population at 10,856 in 2024. The community combines residential areas with employment, commercial, and research-oriented activity in the broader Alachua area.

The property is in ZIP Code 32615 and is identified within the Alachua region. The surrounding community provides access to local retail, schools, outdoor recreation, healthcare, and regional transportation routes connecting Alachua with Gainesville and other parts of North Central Florida.

Safety & Crime

The City of Alachua maintains its own police department, including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic, K-9, school resource, and community services. The department also maintains a records unit for incident reports, arrest records, and related documentation.

Publicly available crime information should be interpreted by jurisdiction and reporting year. The Alachua Police Department’s public records resources provide access to official records, while the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office publishes annual reports for county-level activity. City, county, and other law-enforcement jurisdictions should not be treated as interchangeable when comparing crime statistics.

Schools & Education

Nearby public schools include W. W. Irby Elementary School, Alachua Elementary School, A. L. Mebane Middle School, and Santa Fe High School. The property listing identifies W. W. Irby Elementary School at approximately 2.6 miles, A. L. Mebane Middle School at approximately 4 miles, and Santa Fe High School at approximately 3.6 miles. These are proximity references rather than verified enrollment assignments.

Alachua Elementary School serves grades 3–5 and is located at 13800 NW 152 Place in Alachua. Alachua County Public Schools provides district-level information and transportation resources for families. School boundaries and assignments can change, so current enrollment eligibility should be confirmed directly with the district before making a housing decision.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare access in the broader area includes HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. Florida’s official health-facility database lists the hospital as a licensed hospital facility in Alachua County, with its Gainesville location at 6500 W Newberry Road. The property listing describes North Florida Hospital as approximately 20 minutes away.

Additional medical services are available throughout the Gainesville-Alachua area. Facility type, current services, and emergency-care availability should be confirmed directly with the provider when selecting healthcare services.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the table below uses the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Alachua County. This is an index rather than a dollar-denominated home value, with 2000 set to 100. The figures describe countywide housing-price movement and are not a valuation of this property.

From 2021 through 2025, the Alachua County index increased from 229.70 to 316.75. The annual pace of change was strongest in 2022 and subsequently moderated through 2025. Historical performance is descriptive and should not be interpreted as a forecast of future property values.

Additional current context from Zillow shows an Alachua typical home value of $327,303 as of August 31, 2026, with a reported one-year change of -2.1%. Zillow also reported 106 homes for sale in Alachua at that date.

Transportation & Access

Regional roadway access is centered on I-75 and U.S. 441. The City of Alachua transportation plan identifies I-75 as a freeway through the city and U.S. 441 as a principal arterial route. The property itself has paved road access, and the listing describes I-75 as approximately eight minutes away.

The property listing also places the University of Florida at approximately 25 minutes away. Actual travel times can vary with traffic, weather, road conditions, and route selection.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping is available in Alachua, including Alachua Market Place at 16193 NW US Highway 441, which includes a Publix supermarket and pharmacy. Lowe’s operates an Alachua location at 15910 NW 144 Terrace, providing home-improvement, building-supply, garden, appliance, and related services.

The property’s listing identifies Publix and Lowe’s among the nearby conveniences and describes them as approximately eight minutes from the property.

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor recreation is a significant part of the surrounding area. The City of Alachua’s Nature Trails are located within the San Felasco Conservation Corridor and include an approximately one-mile hiking trail, a pond overlook, interpretive features, and mature live oaks.

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park provides additional opportunities for outdoor recreation, including nearly 20 miles of single-track mountain-bike trails and an equestrian trail system. Turkey Creek Preserve, located between Alachua and Gainesville, encompasses 376 acres and provides approximately five miles of trails for hiking, off-road bicycling, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing.

Utilities & Connectivity

At the property, electricity is connected, while water is provided by a private well and wastewater is handled by a septic tank. These property-specific systems are distinct from municipal utility availability in the surrounding community.

The City of Alachua operates municipal electric and water utility infrastructure within its service area. The city’s utility records and applications provide current information regarding municipal services and utility accounts. Property-specific service arrangements should be confirmed with the appropriate providers before closing.

Development & Planning

The City of Alachua maintains an interactive development-project map covering recently approved and proposed projects, including future land-use changes, rezonings, and site-plan applications. Project status is identified individually, allowing buyers to distinguish projects under review from projects that have received approvals.

The city’s April 13, 2026 development monitoring report lists several projects with final development orders, including Tolosa South Phase 1 Final Plat in March 2026 and Gatorland Kubota in February 2026. The same report includes earlier projects such as San Felasco Tech City Phase 5, which received a final order in November 2025. These are municipal development records and should not be interpreted as projects affecting this specific property unless a property-specific planning record establishes that connection.

Property Summary