12787 173RD, ALACHUA, FL 32615
$870,900 Was $895,900
Beds: 4
Baths: 3 Full
Sq. Ft.: 2,739 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2001
Lot Size: 5 Acres
Garage: 3
Pool: Yes
DOM: 57

Property Overview
Status: Closed
Property Type: Residential
MLS #: 16b4ce27710e303ed66648ae727c4ff2
Subdivision: ROCK MEADOWS FARM PH 2
County: Alachua
HOA Fee: $700 (Annually)
Year Built: 2001
Construction: Brick, HardiPlank Type
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Zoning: A
Tax Amount: $10,523.00 (2024)
Date Sold: May 16, 2025
Sold Price: $869,000
Listed On: Feb 11, 2025
Description
Get away from it all (but not too far) in your own personal Oasis! Custom built 4 BR 3 BA three-way split home with five-acre corner lot convenient to Gainesville and the University of Florida. Located in the desirable Rock Meadow Farm community, which boasts dedicated horseback riding (and walking) trails for the residents and gorgeous views! 1200 sq ft detached garage with 600 sq ft unfinished bonus space above. Also, a 32 x 36 concrete floor pole barn with a tack stall finished with tongue-n-groove pine and a feed room. Space for three stalls to be finished. Enjoy the serenity of the expansive back patio complete with a custom saltwater pool and huge summer kitchen. The home also includes a standby Generac propane powered whole home generator added in 2018. Open floor plan with granite counter tops, walk-in pantry, custom trim and built ins throughout, five-zone sprinkler system, central vac, and more! Roofs replaced 2021. Privacy abounds with a custom gated entry and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Electricity service through Clay Electric. Garbage/refuse pick up by the City of Alachua. Seller uses Windstream for internet and phone services. Conveniently located near state parks, Publix grocery stores and to Gainesville.
Exterior Features
French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower
Directions
From Gainesville FL, take NW 39th Ave west to the end. Then turn R onto NW 143rd St/NW 140th St (CR-241) and drive for 15 miles (will cross HWY 441). At fork, stay L on CR-241/NW 140th St. Then (past Mebane Middle School) turn R onto NW 172nd Ave (entrance to Rock Meadow Farm) and then take L onto NW 173rd Lane. Home and sign will be on R.
School Information
Elementary: W. W. Irby Elementary School-AL
Middle: A. L. Mebane Middle School-AL
High: Santa Fe High School-AL
Location
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Listing Information
Provided Courtesy of:
MOELLER REALTY INC
Listing Agent: Tom Leinbaugh
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Data last updated: April 19, 2026, 6:46 am UTC
MLS Source: Stellar MLS Copyright © 2026
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