Blues Creek, FL Find your dream home in Blues Creek, Gainesville, FL
Welcome to Blues Creek in Gainesville, FL!
Blues Creek is a tight-knit community of single family homes in bucolic Northwest Gainesville. Residents enjoy the comforts of suburban living at an affordable price. The homes were built in the 1990s or early 2000s and range in size from 2,000 to 3,000 sq/ft on cozy lots.
Location
Blues Creek is a short drive to the University of Florida and Shands hospitals. It’s also very close to Turkey Creek golf club, San Felasco State Park, Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, and a clutch of well-preserved conservation areas. The entrance is located off of NW 43rd St., north of Millhopper Rd.
Living in Blues Creek
If you look at aerial map of Blues Creek you’ll notice that over half of the land is undeveloped forest land. A big perk of living in Blues Creek is the peace and tranquility that comes with being surrounded by protected nature areas.
The compact grid of Blues Creek’s east side is the secret to the community’s low carbon footprint and affordability.
On Blues Creek’s tree-canopied west side you find larger homes on larger lots. The west side blends seamlessly into west Alachua County’s much lauded conservation areas, including Blues Creek Ravine, which is open to the public.
What Amenities Are Included?
Blues Creek residents enjoy all of the amenities you would expect to find in a suburban residential community, including:
- A light-filled clubhouse
- Pool
- Tennis courts.
Our Top 5 Things to Do in Blues Creek
1. Blues Creek Ravine
A well-kept neighborhood secret. To get there, park on the shoulder of NW 71st Street and walk down to NW 69th Avenue.
2. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
This park goes on forever. As close to a wilderness experience as you can get in a city.
3. Turkey Creek Golf Club
The recently revitalized Turkey Creek Golf Club and restaurant is a short drive from Blues Creek. Learn more about neighboring Turkey Creek here.
4. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
Devil’s Millhopper is a shaded walk around a true ecological marvel. It stays cool during the hot months.
5. Family Fun at Possum Creek
Possum Creek features a fully-fenced dog park and a skate park popular with all ages.
Fun Stuff to Do in Blues Creek
Check out our in-depth guide to fun stuff to do in Gainesville’s Blues Creek!
Blues Creek Gainesville, FL HOA
HOA fees are very modest and include access to the amenities. The property manager is Action Management of Gainesville.
Public School Zones in Blues Creek
Blues Creek is zoned for the following excellent Alachua County public schools:
- Talbot Elementary School
- Clarke Middle School
- Gainesville High School
Final Thoughts
We love Blues Creek because you get the serenity and natural beauty of the Northwest suburbs, but you’re also within easy driving distance of all that Gainesville has to offer. We think Blues Creek is a great place to put down roots.
Have more questions about Blues Creek? Contact Rabell today to start your search, or click on one of the listings below to learn more about available properties.
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At Rabell Realty Group, we believe that each and every home purchase, sale and lease is unique and deserves a skilled touch. Located in Haile Plantation’s Haile Village Center, we’re a small, local real estate firm focused on providing our customers with consistent and outstanding real estate service.
We’re honored to be recognized as the Best Real Estate Agency in Gainesville in 2022 by Gainesville Award Program. Each year, the awards go to small businesses that have achieved exceptional success in their local community and business category, and are helping make the Gainesville area a great place to live, work and play.
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