Water Views - Primary on Main
Address
15000 W Hwy 318, WILLISTON, FL
Price
$ 2,599,999
Property Attributes
- MLS#OM716965
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyMarion
- CityWILLISTON
- AreaWilliston
- NeighborhoodACRG NONSUB
- Zip32696
- StyleCraftsman
- Year Built1997
- Taxes$ 6021
- Price$ 2,599,999
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3780
- Lot Size50 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description
Forever Spring Farm sits in the heart of Florida's Horse Country, roughly 25 minutes from the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, 15 minutes to HITS, and just 30 minutes from Gainesville and the University of Florida. The location alone makes this one of the most strategically positioned equestrian estates currently on the market, but location is only the beginning. The property generates income on day one. Tucked privately away from the main house is the Happy House, a short-term rental that has been welcoming guests for years. Add the dedicated RV hookup as a second income stream, and this farm pays you while you enjoy it. For buyers looking to offset carrying costs or build a hospitality-forward operation around Florida's thriving equestrian season, the infrastructure is already in place. The equestrian facilities are built for real use. The 7-stall center-aisle barn includes an air-conditioned tack room, feed room, and a full bathroom, so horse care is comfortable year round. The pastures are lush and well-maintained across the full 50 acres, with surrounding mature woods that provide natural privacy and a quiet that is increasingly hard to find this close to Ocala. The main residence is 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, custom built with the kind of detail that shows up in person rather than on paper. Sunlight fills the living spaces through generous windows framing views of rolling pasture and ancient live oaks. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living area, a formal dining room is sized for a crowd, and the Florida room and wide front deck have hosted more sunsets than anyone could count. The attached mother-in-law suite adds flexibility whether your priority is multi-generational living, long-term guests, or additional rental income. A long paved drive leads you in across a fish-filled pond, and somewhere along that approach, something shifts. The world you came from gets quieter. That feeling is not accidental. The owners built this place over 20 years with that intention, and it shows in every garden bed, every fence line, and every mature oak that shades the land. This is a working farm with real income potential, in the right location, with the infrastructure already built. With a recent appraisal in hand, it is priced to reflect what it would cost to assemble this combination of land, location, and improvements from scratch.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/15/2026 | Listed $2,750,000 |
| 5/12/2026 | 5$2,599,999 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central,Zoned |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Cable Connected,Electricity Connected |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | A-1 GENERAL AGRICULTURE |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Front Porch,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Craftsman |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | HardiPlank Type,Wood Frame |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| View | Trees/Woods |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Current Use | Horses |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Accessibility | Customized Wheelchair Accessible |
| County | Marion |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | ACRG NONSUB |
| Facing Direction | North |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Other Structures | Additional Single Family Home,Barn(s),Corral(s),Guest House,Shed(s),Storage |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | I75 N, WEST ON HWY 318 FOR 7.5 MI, S AT PAVED DR, FOLLOW RD STRAIGHT TO FOREVER SPRING FARM |
| City | WILLISTON |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 32696 - Williston |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 2178000 |
| Carport Spaces | 2 |
| Carport Y/N | true |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6021 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | false |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | true |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/OM716965 |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Lot | 1 |
| Legal Description | Lengthy, See Attachment. |
| Water View | Pond |
| Water Access Type | Pond |
| Minimum Lease | No Minimum |
| Water Access Y/N | true |
| Additional Rooms | Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Florida Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry |
| ILS Total SQFT | 1369 |
| ILS Under Air SQFT | 938 |
| Water View Y/N | true |
| Flood Zone Code | X |
| In Law Suite YN | true |
| In Law Suite Description | 1 Bedroom,2+ Bedrooms,Detached (ADU) |
| Flood Zone Code X | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Vacuum,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,Thermostat,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile,Hardwood |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Blinds |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Courtyard,French Doors,Garden,Irrigation System,Lighting,Private Mailbox,Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Vegetation | Mature Landscaping,Oak Trees,Trees/Landscaped,Wooded |
| Fencing | Board,Cross Fenced,Fenced,Wire |
| Parking Features | Circular Driveway,Covered,Driveway,Off Street,Parking Pad,RV Parking |
| Lot Features | Cleared,Farm,In County,Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Oversized Lot,Pasture,Private,Rolling Slope,Street Dead-End,Unincorporated,Zoned for Horses |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 50 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 6004 |
| Lot Size Acres | 50 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved,Asphalt |
| Private Pool | false |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Road Frontage Type | Street Dead-End,Street Paved |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 32696
Price
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Year Built
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