This remarkable 20-acre property--once the Waldo Circus Animal Retirement Village--offers a rare chance to own a piece of Florida history with exceptional future potential. With expansive Highway 301 frontage and surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and meadows, it blends privacy, accessibility, and character in a way few properties can.The land still includes animal enclosures, habitat structures, and outbuildings, adding unique charm and opening the door to creative redevelopment. Whether you envision a commercial venture, residential retreat, eco-tourism destination, or mixed-use project, this site provides the space and infrastructure to bring bold ideas to life. Improvements include a mobile home, new outbuildings, electric fencing, a 4-inch well, and septic. The boondocking area was consistently booked and could grow into an RV park, campground, or nature-focused getaway. With open land and mature trees, it's a beautiful, versatile canvas ready for transformation.
ManufacturedProperty Type
1970Year Built
19.7 acresLot Size
$365Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by PAUL MARSHALL• BACHMANN HOMES REALTY, LLC
Almost 20 acres with US Hwy 301 Frontage. This property used to be the Waldo Wild Animal Retirement Village and still has many of the animal enclosures, animal living structures and outbuildings. Many possible uses; including commercial and residential. There is a mobile home , 4 inch well and septic. This property is well groomed with several pine trees and shade.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC506299
Apr 11, 2023
Sold
$230,000
$240/sq ft
Jan 9, 2023
Pending
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Aug 15, 2022
Price Changed
$250,000
$260/sq ft
Jun 23, 2022
Listed
$300,000
$313/sq ft
Almost 20 acres with US Hwy 301 Frontage. This property used to be the Waldo Wild Animal Retirement Village and still has many of the animal enclosures, animal living structures and outbuildings. Many possible uses; including commercial and residential. There is a mobile home , 4 inch well and septic. This property is well groomed with several pine trees and shade.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC420810
Feb 22, 2019
Sold
$59,000
$61/sq ft
Dec 19, 2018
Listed
$69,000
$72/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC329291
Dec 19, 2015
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC321930
Jul 26, 2011
Listing Removed
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Vacant Land
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Alachua County
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Last updated by owner on Apr 26, 2023.
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Agricultural District
The agricultural district A implements the rural/agriculture designation on the Future Land Use Map, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to allow rural and agricultural areas to be developed in a manner consistent with the retention of agriculture, Open Space, and rural character; preservation of environmentally sensitive areas; and the efficient use of public services and facilities.
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Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Waldo, FL • 32694
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Very good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8901 NE Us Highway 301
$334,637
$15K under list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $159K to $421K.