Recreational Land for Sale in High Springs, Florida

Rare opportunity to own a private 17.2 acre retreat with 500' on the Santa Fe River! Peaceful, forest-covered, Santa Fe River riverfront property in Santa Fe River Estates (No HOA) close to High Springs in Alachua County with approximately 4.5 buildable acres. Zoning allows for a residential home and accessory dwelling unit. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a pristine, untouched property along a spring-fed river, perfect for camping and any outdoor activity. Located in unincorporated Alachua County, on a private road. There is no HOA. Close to 500' of frontage and river access along the natural, free-flowing Santa Fe River. Property dotted with majestic, old growth Southern live oaks, Laurel oaks, bald cypress, scrub palmetto, Magnolia, black walnut, slash pines and other mature hardwood trees. Wooded and secluded parcel, close to downtown High Springs and parks including Blue, Ginnie, Poe and Ichetucknee Springs parks. Walk or drive via a grassy path along the easily accessible riverbank. You can float/paddle directly from the property to Poe Springs, Blue Springs, Lily Springs, Ginnie Springs and Rum Island Park or put in at US 27 or US 441 for a longer river ride back to the property or canoe/kayak from your own backyard all the way to the Gulf. The public boat ramp is less than a quarter mile from the property. Wildlife seen traversing property include white-tailed deer, Osceola wild turkeys, fox and bobcat. Well on property (not warranted/as-is) and power access on two sides. 400 square foot covered treehouse on concrete stilts allows for entertaining, wildlife observation plus storage. Don't miss this rare chance to escape to your own peaceful retreat far from crowds and live in nature in one of the fastest growing communities in North Florida, just three miles from High Springs and only 30 minutes from Gainesville, the Gainesville Regional Airport, UF Health and the Univ. of Florida.