$349,900
About this home
Some homes tell a story the moment you arrive, and this gorgeous 3-bed, 1.5-bath log home on 4.71 acres speaks of simpler times, where abundant wildlife, privacy, and the freedom to embrace a homestead lifestyle come together with the tranquility of country living. This charming property features a 2025 hand pump well, 2024 A/C system, 2016 aluminum roof, and detached 2-car garage with an adjoining pole barn. A long covered front porch offers plenty of room for rocking chairs, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Step inside, where soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams, and warm natural wood create the timeless character that makes log homes so special. The main level flows comfortably from the living room into the expansive kitchen and sunlit dining room, creating a welcoming gathering place for family and friends. A versatile Florida room extends the home's functional space, offering flexibility for work, relaxation, or hobbies. Off the kitchen, a large storage room provides convenient organization and connects to the dedicated laundry area and inviting back porch. Completing this floor is a main-level guest bedroom and half bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bath, including a primary bedroom with sweeping views of the countryside. Outside, the possibilities are endless with room for gardens, livestock, outdoor entertaining, or simply relaxing beneath the stars around a crackling bonfire. Located just minutes from Archer and approximately 20 minutes from Gainesville, this property offers the serenity of rural living while keeping the shopping, dining, entertainment, and amenities of Gainesville within easy reach. Experience the story this remarkable log home has to tell and schedule your private tour today!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRGC542283
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- FOREST PARK UNIT 3 PH I
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 4.71 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- ALACHUA
- Enrollment
- 955
- Student:teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
- District
- ALACHUA
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
- District
- LEVY
Walkability
Blended score for ARCHER's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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