18708 NW 242 STREET, High Springs, FL 32643

$430,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,785  sqft
Built in 1937

SOLID AS A ROCK! Want to walk to downtown High Springs but still have that country vibe? Look no further! This spacious home is nestled on a beautiful 3/4 acre lot on a quiet street just blocks from restaurants and shopping. Perfect for large family or entertaining. High and dry at 66ft, this 2850 sq ft 4 bedroom, 3 bath arts-and-crafts farmhouse is brimming with character. Solid decorative concrete block construction. Heavy concrete headers above all window and door casings. Full foundation. Not on piers. New Heat/AC 2024. New Appliances 2023. Metal roof 2021, Hardwood floors and 10 foot ceilings throughout. Comes with a home warranty and no bugs. Above ground pool with new liner. RV hookup with power water and sewer. No neighbors behind. Just flowering plants, a productive garden, greenhouse, and your own mini nature preserve with deer, birds and butterflies . There are two large living rooms and two dining spaces. Three bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms and all 4 bedrooms have large closets. Large walk in pantry and large laundry room. This home has an extremely rare dry basement and a massive attic that spans the entire length of the home with a 15ft peak that could easily become more living space. Custom wood cabinets, kitchen island, antique door hardware, heavily built wood stove ready for use (child safety gate included but not installed), attic fan, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint, security system, gig speed fiber optic internet and low utilities with Duke Energy and city of High Springs. No GRU here! Has infinite possibilities for interior and exterior modifications. If you’re into architecture and fine homes don’t miss this one. Legit 1937 concrete block arts-and-crafts Florida farmhouse in the middle of a charming small town. There’s nothing like it anywhere around and they don’t make them like this anymore. Could easily last another 100 years if properly maintained.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Rooms:
Attic, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Storage Rooms
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
Inside
Basement:
Interior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring:
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Electric
Fireplace:
Free Standing, Wood Burning, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Storage, Storage
Style:
Historical, Traditional
Pool:
Above Ground, Pool Sweep
Parking:
Circular Driveway, Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
Windows:
Blinds, Window Treatments
General:
Block, Concrete, Wood Frame, Wood Siding, One, Basement, Block, Other

Location

Road/Access:
Paved
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Alachua

Lot

Zoning:
R2, GE FOSTER ADDN PB A-6 LOTS 3 BK 82 & 10 FT ADJ ON S SIDE & LOT 4 BK 82 LESS S 25 FT OF W 100 FT OF LOT 4 ALSO COM SW COR LOT 3 S 27 DEG W 10 FT POB S 27 DEG W 11.57 FT S 57 DEG E 150.73 FT N 27 DEG E 26.40 FT N 63 DEG W 150 FT POB OR 3180 /0745) OR 4956/1, 00799000000
View:
Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3%
NA Compensation:
0%

This listing courtesy of:
KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS, Brett Kean

About High Springs, FL

Housing

Number of Units
5,366
Median Home Value
$186,723
Median Rent
$929

17.10% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.41% are vacant.

Commute

Car
84.48%
Public Transportation
0.04%
Walk to Work
0.21%
Work from Home
14.80%
Other
0.27%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
12,394
Median Age
41.90
Median Household Size
2.70

Education

High School
30.85%
Associate’s Degree
15.06%
Bachelor’s Degree
13.62%
Graduate Degree
6.59%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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