3518 NE 159TH PLACE, Gainesville, FL 32609

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,260 sqft

Property Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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!

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

January 30, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 11, 2026 at 7:21AM

Listing Office:

HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC : 904-729-4313

Listing Agent:

Sarai Baker : 352-672-0244

MLS ID:

GC536938

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Primary Bedroom Main FloorSplit BedroomVaulted Ceiling(s)
• Rooms: Florida Room
• Appliances: DisposalElectric Water HeaterRangeRefrigeratorWater Softener
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic Tile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

Exterior

• General: Private EntrancePrivate MailboxPrivate YardRain GuttersStorage
• Other Structures: Shed(s)EnclosedFront PorchRear PorchCovered

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• General: BlockConcreteStoneStuccoOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Alachua

Lot

• Zoning: AMONTEOCHA HIGHLANDS PB T-28 LOT 18 OR 4457/1463 & OR 4558/002207721-020-018
• Fencing: FencedWireWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple