Active·35 days on market
8901 NE US Highway 301
Waldo, FL 32694
About this home
Waldo
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.
Cost to own
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Cost to own
True monthly cost
What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
- • In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
- • Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be.
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone X — minimal flood hazard
Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1970)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer records conflict — verify
The MLS lists “Private Sewer”, while Florida DOH records suggest an onsite septic system. Don’t rely on either — confirm the actual system, and if septic is possible, budget an inspection, before you offer. County records indicate a private well — a water-quality test is a standard (and cheap) pre-closing step.
Sources: MLS listing + Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,363 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeAs of July 2026, this Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 1, 2026Listed$350,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BACHMANN HOMES REALTY, LLC
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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