Shaw Farms of Alachua

Established 1988 · Alachua · Alachua County

A rural acreage community in the City of Alachua near San Felasco Hammock Preserve, with large multi-acre homesites, horses welcome, and an HOA with private roads.

Acreage near San FelascoHorses welcome, large lotsHOA with private roads

Live Market Pulse

49/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$722K

Median Price

24mo

Supply

12days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$208/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Shaw Farms of Alachua is a rural acreage community in the City of Alachua, just north of Gainesville, largely surrounded by San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, with lots reported from about two acres to thirty acres (median around five), homes with effective build years from the 1980s to the 2020s, two separate homeowner associations, and private roads where horses are welcome (community profiles). The read is acreage and home specific: the homesite size and usability, the home's condition and build, the well and septic, and the HOA and private road arrangement drive value more than any area average. Confirm the lot size, the HOA, the utilities, and the flood zone with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Shaw Farms of Alachua market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $722K ($208 per sq ft), with homes averaging 12 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Lots are reported from about two acres to thirty acres, with a median around five acres, across roughly 133 parcels, and homes with effective build years from the 1980s to the 2020s and sizes reported roughly from the 1,200s to the 5,300s. Treat all figures as reported and confirm per parcel.

The community is reported as governed by two separate homeowner associations with privately owned roads, and horses are welcome, drawing buyers who want peace, quiet, and country living near the preserve. It is reported roughly 30 minutes from the University of Florida and close to area hospitals.

Because this is a rural acreage community, the decision is home and lot specific: read the homesite size and usability, the home's condition and build, the well and septic, the HOA and private road arrangement, and any zoning, and comp by lot and condition rather than the broader area average.

Quick Match

Who Shaw Farms of Alachua is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a rural acreage community near San Felasco Preserve with peace and privacy
Buyers who value large multi-acre lots, horses welcome, and a country setting
Buyers comfortable with well and septic, an HOA, and private roads on acreage
Buyers who will read the lot, the build, and the HOA arrangement before they offer

Probably not for

Buyers who want a walkable, amenity-dense urban neighborhood
Buyers who want a small, low-maintenance lot
Buyers who want a short commute to central Gainesville
Buyers who want a turnkey home with no acreage due diligence

Market Pulse

How Shaw Farms of Alachua is performing right now

49/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

24Months of supplytight

12Median days on marketdays

0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand

1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+58%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Shaw Farms of Alachua listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Red Oak Estates or Alachua. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now2 : 0active : pending

For sale2

Pending0

Sold 12mo1

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Shaw Farms of Alachua buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Shaw Farms of Alachua

Live MLS inventory for Shaw Farms of Alachua. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active · 23 daysTop listing

$799,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 2020

13009 Nw 123Rd Place, ALACHUA, 32615

Listed by ANSON PROPERTIES LLC

Active · 2 days

$699,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,379 sqft · built 1989

12014 Nw 136Th Street, ALACHUA, 32615

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by REAL BROKER, LLC

Active and pending Shaw Farms of Alachua listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Shaw Farms of Alachua on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Shaw Farms of Alachua. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

San Felasco Hammock Preserve~2 to 8 min · approximate

City of Alachua~8 to 15 min · approximate

University of Florida~25 to 35 min · south, approximate

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital~15 to 22 min · approximate

Interstate 75~10 to 18 min · regional access, approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Shaw Farms of Alachua (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Alachua County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Shaw Farms of Alachua is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Shaw Farms of Alachua address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Shaw Farms of Alachua, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Shaw Farms of Alachua

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Shaw Farms of Alachua, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a rural acreage community near San Felasco Preserve with large lots, horses welcome, two HOAs, and private roads. The watch items are the lot size and usability, the well and septic, the HOA and road arrangement, the home's condition, and the flood picture per parcel.

Rural acreage adjacent to San Felasco Preserve

BullishLarge lots largely surrounded by a state preserve, with horses welcome, appeal to buyers who want privacy and country living near the city; confirm the lot, HOA, and utilities. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Rural acreage adjacent to San Felasco Preserve

Two HOAs, private roads, and acreage utilities

NeutralTwo homeowner associations, privately owned roads, and well and septic mean confirming the HOA and road arrangement, dues, reserves, and utilities per parcel; confirm the flood zone too. impact

SignificanceRadius: On-site

Two HOAs, private roads, and acreage utilities

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shaw Farms of Alachua, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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Reported
Community
Rural acreage community near San Felasco Preserve
Shaw Farms of Alachua is reported as a rural acreage community in the City of Alachua largely surrounded by San Felasco Hammock Preserve, with lots from about two to thirty acres (median around five), homes from the 1980s to the 2020s, two HOAs, private roads, and horses welcome (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The acreage, the preserve setting, and the country lifestyle are the story; value turns on the lot, the build, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Shaw Farms of Alachua buying strategy.

If we were buying in Shaw Farms of Alachua, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the home's age and condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes honestly before you judge any list price.

Confirm the lot and any flood or drainage exposure per parcel, since this varies lot by lot.

Confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the specific parcel; confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

Confirm the HOA and private road arrangement, which of the two associations applies, the dues, reserves, and road maintenance, plus the well and septic on a rural lot.

Comp within Shaw Farms of Alachua by condition, not the broader area average, and cross-shop nearby neighborhoods.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A sound home on a usable acreage homesite with the HOA, private roads, well and septic, and flood zone confirmed.

Biggest Risk

Misjudging the HOA or private road responsibility, or underbudgeting acreage utilities and maintenance.

Best Lot

A higher, well-drained, usable acreage homesite near the preserve holds value best; confirm per parcel.

Smart Timing

Confirm the lot, the HOA and roads, the well and septic, and the flood zone before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Shaw Farms of Alachua is a rural acreage community in the City of Alachua (reported around 32615), Alachua County, just north of Gainesville, largely surrounded by San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. Lots are reported from about two acres to thirty acres (median around five), across roughly 133 parcels, with homes from the 1980s to the 2020s and sizes reported roughly from the 1,200s to the 5,300s. It is reported as governed by two separate homeowner associations with privately owned roads, and horses are welcome. It is reported roughly 30 minutes from the University of Florida and close to area hospitals. Homes commonly use well and septic; confirm the utilities, the HOA, and any zoning per parcel. It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area; verify the exact zoned schools with the district. Treat all figures as reported and confirm per parcel.

Shaw Farms of Alachua Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Shaw Farms of Alachua.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Shaw Farms of Alachua today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller home or acreage lot

$722K to $722K

The most attainable options are smaller homes or acreage lots. Confirm the HOA, roads, and utilities before assuming value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated home on acreage

$722K to $722K

The middle is updated homes on usable multi-acre lots. The lot, the build, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement separate these.

Most inventory

High: larger home or equestrian estate

$722K to $722K

The top end is larger homes or equestrian estates on the most usable acreage near the preserve. These trade on the land, the build, and the setting.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$722K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$722K to $722K

Entry: smaller home or acreage lot

The most attainable options are smaller homes or acreage lots. Confirm the HOA, roads, and utilities before assuming value.

$722K to $722K

Mid: updated home on acreage

The middle is updated homes on usable multi-acre lots. The lot, the build, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement separate these.

$722K to $722K

High: larger home or equestrian estate

The top end is larger homes or equestrian estates on the most usable acreage near the preserve. These trade on the land, the build, and the setting.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Shaw Farms of Alachua, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Shaw Farms of Alachua is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Shaw Farms of Alachua holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Alachua locationStrong

Scarce, established homesitesStrong

Established, in-demand locationPositive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Shaw Farms of Alachua

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Acreage, the preserve, and a country lifestyle are the appeal in Shaw Farms. The deal is won on the lot, the build, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.8B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.8/10

Renovation Risk5.6/10

Location Efficiency6.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Shaw Farms of Alachua is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

A higher, well-drained, usable acreage homesite near the preserve holds value best.
Confirm which HOA and private road arrangement applies per parcel.
Confirm the well and septic, drainage, and any wetlands per parcel.

In a rural acreage community like Shaw Farms of Alachua, the land, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement set value together. A higher, well-drained, usable acreage homesite near the preserve, with sound well and septic and a clear road and HOA picture, carries less risk. Compare a home against the closest sale by lot and condition, and confirm the HOA, the roads, the utilities, and the flood zone before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Shaw Farms of Alachua in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a rural acreage community near San Felasco Preserve with privacy and horses welcome.

Strong onLarge multi-acre lots, the preserve setting, horses welcome, and a country lifestyle near the city.

WatchThe lot, the well and septic, the HOA and private road arrangement, the build, and any flood exposure per parcel.

Not forBuyers who want a walkable urban neighborhood, a small lot, or a short Gainesville commute.

The edgeThe land, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement define this market, so matching the right acreage and home is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Two HOAs and private roads; confirm which applies and the dues.
Large multi-acre lots, commonly on well and septic; confirm per parcel.
Horses welcome; confirm the zoning and allowed uses.
Read the lot usability, drainage, and the build before you offer.
Comp by lot and condition, not the area average.

Shaw Farms of Alachua is reported as governed by two separate homeowner associations with privately owned roads. Confirm which association applies to the specific parcel, the dues, reserves, road maintenance, and rules, along with the well and septic, the zoning (including horses), and the flood zone, before you offer. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

The applicable HOA typically covers common areas and the privately owned roads; confirm the exact scope, dues, reserves, and road responsibility for the specific parcel. Homes on acreage commonly use well and septic.

No club or gated amenities are confirmed; the setting is rural acreage near San Felasco Preserve. Confirm any shared features and the HOA scope with the listing.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Shaw Farms of Alachua buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxAlachua County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Shaw Farms of Alachua.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Shaw Farms of Alachua

Thinking of selling in Shaw Farms of Alachua?

Your buyer is shopping rural acreage near the preserve, so sell the specifics: the homesite size and usability, the home's build and condition, the well and septic, the applicable HOA and private roads, any equestrian features, and a clear flood-zone picture.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Shaw Farms of Alachua, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Red Oak Estates, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Shaw Farms of Alachua home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Shaw Farms of Alachua matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Shaw Farms of Alachua Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Shaw Farms of Alachua is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,049,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$321

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/7/39

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shaw Farms of Alachua?

It is a rural acreage community in the City of Alachua, Alachua County, just north of Gainesville, largely surrounded by San Felasco Hammock Preserve. Confirm the parcel and lot size with the listing.

How large are the lots?

Lots are reported from about two acres to thirty acres, with a median around five acres. Treat lot sizes as reported and confirm the exact acreage and usability per parcel.

Does Shaw Farms have an HOA?

It is reported as governed by two separate homeowner associations with privately owned roads. Confirm which association applies to the specific parcel, the dues, reserves, and road maintenance before you offer.

Can I keep horses in Shaw Farms?

It is reported that horses are welcome. Confirm the zoning, allowed uses, and any HOA rules for the specific parcel with the listing and Alachua County.

Do homes use well and septic?

On acreage lots, homes commonly use private well and septic. Confirm the water, septic, and any permits for the specific parcel.

Is Shaw Farms in a flood zone?

It varies by parcel. Confirm the FEMA flood zone, any wetlands, and drainage for the specific lot before you offer.

How far is it from the University of Florida?

It is reported roughly 30 minutes from the University of Florida, with the City of Alachua and area hospitals closer. Drive times are approximate.

What should I check before buying acreage here?

Read the lot usability and drainage, confirm the well and septic, which HOA and road arrangement applies, the build quality, and the flood zone. The figure that matters is the comparable-sales read by lot and condition.

What due diligence should I do before buying in Shaw Farms of Alachua?

Read the home's condition (roof, HVAC, and systems), confirm the lot and the FEMA flood zone, confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the parcel, and comp within the area by condition. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

What schools serve Shaw Farms of Alachua?

It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area for the City of Alachua. School assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by the home address before you assume them.

Is Shaw Farms of Alachua a good investment?

Value here is home specific. Confirm the condition, the lot, the flood zone, any HOA or special district, and the renovation math before deciding; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Shaw Farms of Alachua?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the home, the lot, the flood zone, and the comparable sales is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Shaw Farms of Alachua?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a rural acreage community near San Felasco Preserve with privacyExcellent fit

You value large multi-acre lots, horses welcome, and a country settingExcellent fit

You will read the lot, the build, the utilities, and the HOA arrangement before you offerExcellent fit

You want a walkable, amenity-dense urban neighborhoodProbably not

You want a small, low-maintenance lotProbably not

You want a short commute to central GainesvilleProbably not

Get the inside read on Shaw Farms of Alachua

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Shaw Farms of Alachua home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Shaw Farms of Alachua

The 60-Second Overview

Who Shaw Farms of Alachua is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Shaw Farms of Alachua is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Shaw Farms of Alachua

Shaw Farms of Alachua on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Shaw Farms of Alachua

Rural acreage adjacent to San Felasco Preserve

Two HOAs, private roads, and acreage utilities

Rural acreage community near San Felasco Preserve

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

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