Homes for sale in
Alachua County, Florida
North Florida living from college town to spring country
1,383
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
Alachua County is North Central Florida with real range — the energy of a university town in Gainesville, the small-town rhythm of High Springs and Newberry, and the freshwater springs and rivers that define the region. You can be walking a college campus in the morning and floating a spring run in the afternoon, and the housing options stretch just as wide, from historic bungalows to brand-new subdivisions.
For buyers, the market is deep and moving at a reasonable pace: 1,383 active listings with a median list price of $325,000 and a median 40 days on market, which leaves room to negotiate rather than sprint. New construction is a big part of the picture with 246 active listings, and if budget is the driver you can browse by price or watch what's just reduced. Whether you want single-family homes on a bigger lot or a lower-maintenance condo near campus, the county has a lane for it.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
9 cities & towns
$35,000 – $9.3M price range
1,633 sqft median home
$1,800/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Alachua County
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$745,000
12820 NW 116TH PLACE, ALACHUA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,490 sqft
$435,000
4204 NW 19TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,470 sqft
$199,900
3575 SW 30TH WAY UNIT 121, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,114 sqft
$619,000
3922 NW 69TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,195 sqft
$435,000
672 NW 247TH TERR, NEWBERRY
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,869 sqft
$469,900
24865 NW 155TH AVENUE, HIGH SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft
$815,000
3915 SW 95TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,294 sqft
$375,000
11212 SW 86TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft
$2,400,000
11816 SE COUNTY ROAD 234, MICANOPY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,341 sqft
$569,000
1529 NW 143RD STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft
$1,600,000
1224 NW 143RD STREET, NEWBERRY
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,500 sqft
$299,000
1116 NW 32ND AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Alachua County market
Balanced
5.6 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
3,333
Sold, last 12 months
$325,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Alachua County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 3.5% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 4.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Alachua County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
Pick your town
Cities in Alachua County
Gainesville
880 homes for sale
Newberry
185 homes for sale
Alachua
176 homes for sale
High Springs
80 homes for sale
Archer
25 homes for sale
Waldo
15 homes for sale
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Beyond the listings
Living in Alachua County
University-town anchor
Gainesville brings the jobs, culture, and rental demand of a major university, keeping the county's economy and housing market active year-round.
Spring country doorstep
High Springs and the surrounding area put freshwater springs and rivers within easy reach for weekend paddling and swimming.
Wide range of towns
From Gainesville to Newberry, Alachua, Archer, and Waldo, you can pick anything from walkable in-town to rural acreage.
New construction options
With 246 new-construction listings active, buyers who want a never-lived-in home have real choice here.
Pools and waterfront available
There are 144 homes with a pool and 31 waterfront listings on the market for buyers chasing a specific lifestyle.
Population
281,751
Median age
32.2
Median income
$59,659
Median home value
$266,800
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 23% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
On the calendar
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GSD offers free swing dancing every Thursday in a cool, comfortable dance hall with hardwood floors. The event includes beginner lessons for those new to swing dancing, p…
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Summer Indoor Market
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Beat the summer heat by shopping local at the Indoor Market, where the air-conditioned and indoor environment ensures a comfortable browsing experience, rain or shine. Th…
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Summer Indoor Farmers Market
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The Summer Indoor Farmers Market provides a cool, comfortable environment for attendees to browse and shop. With a variety of offerings from fresh produce, baked goods, t…
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Karaoke Night
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Tuesdays Social Dancing with Andy
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What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Alachua County home
≈ $2,348/mo
$325,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
3%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$1,800/mo
Median rent
365 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Alachua County real estate FAQs
Is Alachua County a good place to live?+
It works for a lot of different buyers: students and staff near the university in Gainesville, families in the quieter towns like Newberry and Alachua, and outdoor types drawn to the springs around High Springs. With notable communities spread across the county, you can trade town energy for rural space without leaving the area.
Is Alachua County expensive?+
It sits below many Florida metros, with a median list price of $325,000 and an average of $214 per square foot. Prices run the full spectrum here, from around $35,000 up to $9,250,000, so budgets from first-time buyer to luxury can find something.
What do homes cost in Alachua County?+
The median list price is $325,000 for a median home size of about 1,633 square feet. The market skews toward single-family homes with 1,001 active, but there are also 239 condos and 81 townhouses for lower-maintenance buyers — you can see what fits in single-family homes.
How is the market right now?+
There are 1,383 active listings and homes are taking a median of 40 days to sell, which is a balanced-to-buyer-friendly pace rather than a frenzy. That gives you time to tour, compare, and negotiate — and it's worth checking just reduced listings and open houses this week.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $119 per month, though plenty of homes here carry no HOA at all, especially rural and older in-town properties. Median property tax is around $3,686 per year, and if you're renting first, the median rent is about $1,800 per month.
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