Welcome to your private country retreat just minutes from Gainesville! This spacious 3-bed, 2-bath single-family home offers 2,260 ± sq ft of comfortable living space on a gorgeous 6.33-acre parcel — a perfect blend of serene rural living and convenient access to city amenities. The home features a flexible floor plan with a cozy fireplace, den/office, and abundant natural light. The kitchen provides ample functionality for daily living and entertaining, while a 2-car garage and utility room add convenience. Outdoor living is a highlight on this expansive property. Enjoy a covered patio perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings, and take advantage of the fully fenced acreage — ideal for hobby farming, equestrian pursuits (horses permitted), gardening, or room to roam. Located in the desirable Monteocha Highlands community with no HOA, this property offers the best of peaceful country living while still being just a short drive to the University of Florida, UFHealth/Shands, shopping and dining. Whether you’re seeking a family home with room to grow, or a unique rural lifestyle close to town, this property is a rare find in the Gainesville market!
Sold for $429,000
$429,000
3518 NE 159th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32609
3beds
2,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
6.33 Acres Lot
$426,000 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$2,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$426,000
$400,000 - $456,000
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Cozy fireplaceAbundant natural lightFlexible floor planUtility roomExpansive propertyFully fenced acreage
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Listed by:
Sarai Baker 352-672-0244,
HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC 904-729-4313
Bought with:
Brian Hetzer, 3491264
PROPERTUNITY REAL ESTATE PROS
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC536938
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Florida Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,310
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Fenced,Wire,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6.33 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 07721020018
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: MONTEOCHA HIGHLANDS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $324,901
- Annual tax amount: $6,296
- Date on market: 1/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $429,000$190/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #GC536938 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2026 | Pending sale | $429,000$190/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC536938 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,000+104.3%$190/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC536938 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2016 | Sold | $210,000$93/sqft |
Source: GACAR #367005 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2016 | Pending sale | $210,000$93/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Gainesville Realty #367005 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2016 | Price change | $210,000-20.8%$93/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Ocala #367005 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2015 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$117/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Ocala #367005 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $275,000+816.7%$122/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Ocala #367005 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/1997 | Sold | $30,000$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,296 +4.2% | $274,884 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $6,042 +3.9% | $250,353 +10% |
| 2023 | $5,813 +15.3% | $227,593 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,040 +16.1% | $206,903 +10% |
| 2021 | $4,341 -1% | $188,094 -1.1% |
| 2020 | $4,386 -3.7% | $190,269 -1.2% |
| 2019 | $4,555 | $192,503 -1.9% |
| 2018 | $4,555 -0.1% | $196,300 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $4,557 -3.6% | $198,500 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $4,727 +40.8% | $186,500 -1.2% |
| 2015 | $3,358 -2.4% | $188,800 |
| 2014 | $3,441 +0% | $188,800 -10.5% |
| 2013 | $3,440 | $210,900 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $210,500 +20.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $175,330 -22.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $226,900 -5.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $240,900 -4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $252,100 +2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $246,700 +12.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $219,800 +25.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $175,200 +7% |
| 2004 | -- | $163,800 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $147,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $147,400 +3.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $141,800 +474.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $24,700 |
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Neighborhood: 32609
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Lake Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 10.7 mi
- 5/10Howard W. Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.3 mi
- 5/10Eastside High SchoolGrades: 7,9-12Distance: 11.1 mi
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- 3518 NE 159th Pl
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