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Overview

4 bd2 ba1,815 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$592.8/yr
Built2025
Lot10,019 sqft
Living area1,815 sqft
Price / sqft$174
Garage2 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenOpen FloorplanSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersWalk-in Closet(s)Garden

16515 NW 144th St is a 2025-built home in Tara Forest East, Alachua. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,815 square feet of living space. Listed at $314,999 (about $174/sqft), 28 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $592.8 annually.

From the listing

Welcome home to this beautifully appointed 2025 Lennar Celeste model in Tara Forest East, offering nearly new construction, a desirable corner lot, and the privacy of no rear neighbors in growing Alachua, Florida. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1,815 sq. ft. of living space, and a 2-car garage, this move-in-ready home combines a thoughtful layout with the ease and efficiency of newer construction. At the heart of the home, an open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room creates an inviting space designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features an oversized center island with seating, abundant cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and plenty of workspace, while ceramic tile flows throughout the main living areas for easy Florida living. The split-bedroom floor plan provides comfortable separation and privacy. The spacious primary suite is tucked away from the secondary bedrooms and features a walk-in closet and private en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms provides flexibility for family, overnight guests, a home office, fitness space, or hobbies. Step outside to the covered rear patio and enjoy the added privacy of having no home directly behind you. Situated on approximately 0.23 acres, the corner homesite provides additional outdoor space, while the HardiePlank-style exterior and newer construction make this an appealing low-maintenance option. Living in Tara Forest East in Alachua means having neighborhood amenities close to home, including a community pool, clubhouse, dog park, playground, tennis courts, and sidewalks. Convenient access to I-75 and US-441 also makes commuting to Gainesville, the University of Florida, UF Health, shopping, dining, and surrounding North Central Florida communities easy. If you have been searching for a 4-bedroom home in Alachua, FL with newer construction, community amenities, a corner lot, and added backyard privacy, this one deserves a closer look. Schedule your private showing and come experience the home and community for yourself.

The essentials

Built
2025
Price / sqft
$174
On market
28 days
Annual tax
$1,003
HOA
$592.8/yr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
10,019 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 2025
Community pool
Shared amenity
2 car garage
Driveway
10,019 sqft lot
Lot size
1,815 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,933/mo
Down payment (20%)
$63,000
Property taxes
$84/mo
HOA
$592.8/yr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2025
Lot
10,019 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Days on Market
28
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Open Floorplan
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Walk-in Closet(s)
Garden
Sidewalk
Clubhouse
Dog Park
Park
Playground
Pool
Sidewalks
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Alachua Elementary School-AL
Middle
A. L. Mebane Middle School-AL
High
Santa Fe High School-AL

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$1,003
Parcel #
03067-010-027

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Tara Forest East
County
Alachua
MLS Area
32615 - Alachua
Lot Size
10,019 sqft
ClearedLandscapedLevelSidewalkPaved
HOA
$592.8/yr
Affinity Management Group | Ben Boukari

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/16/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #OM731139
$314,999
$174/sqft

Neighborhood

16515 NW 144th St
Alachua, FL, 32615 · 32615 - Alachua

Market insights

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List price: $314,999
$312,500 – $314,999
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
79 of the last 144 home closings in 32615 landed at this number or higher (55%). The median one sat 53 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 28.

Sample: 144 closed home sales in 32615 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,933/mo
Principal & interest$1,643
Property taxes$84
Insurance$157
HOA$49
Down payment20% · $63,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$314,999

$174 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,815 sq ft

Time on market

28 days

Year built

2025

Monthly payment

About $1,933/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $1,003 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $592.8/yr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$592.8/yr

Managed by Affinity Management Group | Ben Boukari.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byGOLDEN OCALA REAL ESTATE INCListing agent: Tasha OsbourneListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# OM731139.

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