PRICE REDUCTION! Nestled in the elevated terrain of northwest Gainesville, this exceptional 17.51-acre tract at 8543 NW 71st Terrace rises to approximately 180 feet above sea level — making it one of the highest-elevation parcels in the region. A generous buildable zone on the northwest end of the property offers an ideal pad for your custom home or estate, while the deeper reaches of the parcel reveal a stunning natural backdrop as ravines gently descend toward the bordering preserved woods of the adjacent San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and its thriving ecosystem. Under a mature hardwood and pine canopy you’ll discover an enviable forager’s landscape graced with wild mushrooms (lion’s mane, turkey tail, chanterelles), patches of wild turmeric, and brambles of wild raspberries and blackberries — a true seasonal harvest on your own acreage. Wildlife is abundant: deer, waterfowl and other species wander in from the preserve, making this land ideal for recreational pursuits like hunting, observing nature, or designing your own private wetlands. Incredibly, this secluded nature retreat sits just minutes from Gainesville and its amenities — offering both serenity and convenience. Whether you envision a private nature estate, a retreat for wildlife-oriented recreation or a long-term land investment, this rare parcel combines elevation, ecological richness and location like few others. Showings by appointment only.
Lot/land
Price cut: $20K (8/26)
$455,000
8543 NW 71 TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
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9.96Acres
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9.96 Acres Lot
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What's special
Patches of wild turmeric
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Gajda 352-226-6493,
PEPINE REALTY 352-226-8474,
Betsy Pepine 352-226-8474,
PEPINE REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC542670
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 760 x 329
- Residential vegetation: Oak Trees, Trees, Wooded
Details
- Additional parcels included: 06004-004-000
- Parcel number: 06004005000
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Well Required
- Utilities for property: Electrical Nearby
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $221,970
- Annual tax amount: $3,482
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,489/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $455,000-4.2% |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000-1.8% |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listing removed | $483,750 |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $483,750-3.1% |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,965 +8119.7% | $221,970 +7827.5% |
| 2024 | $60 -1.2% | $2,800 |
| 2023 | $61 +1.5% | $2,800 |
| 2022 | $60 -2.4% | $2,800 |
| 2021 | $62 -0.7% | $2,800 |
| 2020 | $62 -3% | $2,800 |
| 2019 | $64 | $2,800 |
| 2018 | $64 +1.4% | $2,800 +64.7% |
| 2017 | $63 +60.5% | $1,700 |
| 2016 | $39 -6.2% | $1,700 |
| 2015 | $42 -1.9% | $1,700 -5.6% |
| 2014 | $43 | $1,800 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32653
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William S. Talbot Elem School-AL
- Middle: A. L. Mebane Middle School-AL
- High: F. W. Buchholz High School-AL
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
