Discover one of Gainesville’s most extraordinary hidden gems — a custom-built John Van Mills pool home tucked away on 2.5+ acres in Shands Woods, less than a mile from the University of Florida. Perched high above protected Hogtown Creek wetlands and surrounded by untouched preserve land, this 6–7 bedroom residence offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture and a true connection to nature. Step inside and you’re immediately welcomed by a dramatic two-story great room with cedar batten-and-board walls and a stunning wood-burning Spade stone fireplace that evokes the feeling of a mountain lodge. Walls of windows invite in natural light and frame elevated views of the surrounding preserve — no neighbors in sight. The main level delivers both comfort and elegance with a formal living room with bay windows, a formal dining room with custom built-ins, and a spacious island kitchen with double ovens, eat-in breakfast area, and French doors that open to the pool — creating an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The serene primary suite overlooks the pool and wooded backyard and features a spa-style bath with split vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and a unique indoor terrarium. Upstairs, five additional bedrooms, a large office, and a versatile game room (possible seventh bedroom) provide plenty of room for family, guests and creative work. Two bedrooms include private en suite baths; the others share a large dual-vanity bathroom with jetted tub/shower. A private deck overlooking the pool is accessed from both a bedroom and the game room, while a spiral staircase offers quick access down to the laundry room. Outside, your private oasis awaits. Enjoy a 30,000-gallon pool surrounded by lush landscaping, total privacy, and your own staircase down to Hogtown Creek. With protected wetlands on the property line and no HOA, this home offers unmatched peace and lifelong seclusion — yet remains just minutes from UF, Shands Hospital, the VA and downtown Gainesville. Meticulously maintained with a NEW roof (2024), water heaters (2022), fresh interior/exterior paint, and new flooring in most living areas, this home is the perfect blend of classic design and modern convenience. Looking for space, privacy and a location near UF? This one-of-a-kind Gainesville retreat is truly a must-see— schedule your private tour today.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/25)
$1,200,000
2626 NW 7th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
6beds
5,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
2.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Total privacyWalls of windowsExceptional privacyUnique indoor terrariumVersatile game roomWood-burning spade stone fireplaceCedar batten-and-board walls
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 25, 2025 at 01:21pm
Listing Provided by:
Laurie Obreza 352-213-5455,
BOSSHARDT REALTY SERVICES LLC 352-371-6100
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC528232
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
- Area: 360.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5x18.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x14
Bathroom 3
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x24
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x15
Office
- Features: No Closet
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,295
- Total interior livable area: 5,200 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 24x24
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Diving Board, Gunite, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Water, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Creek Access
- Body of water: HOG TOWN CREEK
Lot
- Size: 2.52 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, City Lot, Oversized Lot, Private
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 06460131003
- Zoning: RSF1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Details
- Builder model: Custom
- Builder name: John VanMill
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SHANDS WOODS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $886,595
- Annual tax amount: $10,736
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 174 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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