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Homes for sale in

Gainesville, Florida

A college town with real neighborhoods and range

765

Homes for sale

$293,070

Median list price

$207

Avg price / sqft

46

Median days on market

Gainesville is a University of Florida town first, but it's a lot more than game days and student rentals. You've got the historic bungalows of the Duckpond, the master-planned quiet of Haile Plantation, and newer builds spread across Alachua County — a spread of character that keeps buyers coming back after graduation.

Today there are 783 active listings with a median list price of $296,000, so this is one of the more attainable university markets in Florida. Inventory skews toward single-family homes (516 of them), but with 198 condos on the market and homes moving in a median of 44 days, you have time to be choosy. Watch the just reduced list — with sellers getting about 97% of asking, there's room to negotiate on the right property.

Gainesville is in Alachua County, Florida.

Quick facts

$59,000$3.8M price range

1,431 sqft median home

$1,650/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

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The numbers that matter

The Gainesville market

Leans seller

3.7 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

2,262

Sold, last 12 months

$315,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

34 days

Median time to sell

Gainesville vs Alachua County

Median list price

Gainesville$293K
Alachua Co.$328K

Price per sqft

Gainesville$207
Alachua Co.$216

Days on market

Gainesville46d
Alachua Co.52d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

1.3% yr/yr

$285K$312K$339KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

4.0% yr/yr

6309031,176Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

0138276Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Gainesville, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Gainesville neighborhoods

Show all 80 Gainesville neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Gainesville

01

University of Florida anchor

The university drives steady rental demand and a walkable, bike-friendly core that keeps neighborhoods like the Duckpond in constant demand.

02

Attainable price point

A $296,000 median list price and $209 per square foot make Gainesville a rare affordable pick among Florida college towns.

03

Master-planned options

Haile Plantation, Oakmont, and University Park offer amenity-rich living with 21 gated and 19 golf-oriented listings currently active.

04

Historic character homes

The Duckpond and Duval Heights deliver older, distinctive architecture close to downtown for buyers who want personality over new drywall.

05

Room for new builds

With 52 new-construction listings active, buyers wanting turnkey finishes and warranties have real choices across the county.

Population

143,611

Median age

26.5

Median income

$45,611

Median home value

$235,000

What people here are into

Lifestyles

Top 14% 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.

Relationships

Top 19% in the U.S.

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.

Hobbies & Interests

Top 23% in the U.S.

Bookish

Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.

Lifestyles

Top 23% in the U.S.

Nerd Culture

These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.

Beliefs

Top 25% in the U.S.

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

Top 25% in the U.S.

Volunteering & Giving

Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Gainesville home

$2,268/mo

Principal & interest $1,544
Property tax $314
HOA / fees $200
Insurance (est.) $210

$293,070 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

2%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$1,650/mo

Median rent

231 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Gainesville real estate FAQs

Is Gainesville a good place to live?+

For a lot of buyers, yes — it pairs a university-town energy with genuine neighborhoods, from the walkable Duckpond to family-oriented Haile Plantation. Assigned schools include F. W. Buchholz High School, Kanapaha Middle, and Gainesville High, and the mix of housing styles means most lifestyles find a fit.

Is Gainesville expensive?+

Not by Florida standards. The median list price is $296,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $315,000, well below the state's pricier metros. Median rent runs about $1,600 a month, which is part of why investors and parents of students look here.

What do homes cost in Gainesville?+

Active listings run from $59,000 up to $3,750,000, with a median of $296,000 and an average of $209 per square foot on a median home size of 1,436 square feet. If you're budget-focused, you can browse by price; if you want a pool, there are 73 homes with a pool on the market now.

How is the Gainesville market right now?+

Steady and balanced. Homes take a median of 44 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, with 2,271 homes sold over the last 12 months against 783 active today. That gives buyers negotiating room without the frenzy of a true seller's market.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA is about $208 a month, though plenty of homes — especially older ones — carry no HOA at all. Median property tax runs roughly $3,747 a year, and fees climb in amenity communities like the gated communities and golf neighborhoods.

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