Homes for sale in
Gainesville, Florida
A college town with real neighborhoods and range
789
Homes for sale
$285,000
Median list price
$203
Avg price / sqft
75
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
$57,500 – $3.5M price range
1,430 sqft median home
$1,650/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Gainesville
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$565,000
2921 NW 24TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,850 sqft
$440,000
3938 NW 62ND LANE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,061 sqft
$169,900
1608 SE 39TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,175 sqft
$399,000
5949 SW 83RD TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft
$275,000
1321 NE 20TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft
$195,000
5431 NW 33RD PLACE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,141 sqft
$225,000
1242 NW 30TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 857 sqft
$184,900
3705 SW 27TH STREET UNIT 522, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,198 sqft
$1,995,000
3510 NE 156TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 5 ba · 6,876 sqft
$249,000
4519 SHERWOOD TRACE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,255 sqft
$219,000
2362 SW 42ND WAY UNIT 165, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,142 sqft
$264,900
16414 N COUNTY ROAD 225, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Gainesville market
Leans seller
3.9 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
2,230
Sold, last 12 months
$315,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Gainesville vs Alachua County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 3.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
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
Haile Plantation
59 homes · $379K median
Duval Heights
16 homes · $219K median
University Park
13 homes · $549K median
Stephen Foster
11 homes · $250K median
Oakmont
10 homes · $774K median
Longleaf Village
10 homes · $415K median
Blues Creek
8 homes · $319K median
Springtree
7 homes · $235K median
Grove Street
7 homes · $450K median
Millhopper Area
6 homes · $374K median
Duckpond
6 homes · $665K median
Capri
6 homes · $328K median
Highland Court Manor
5 homes · $220K median
Lincoln Estates
5 homes · $215K median
Mentone
5 homes · $485K median
Ridgeview
5 homes · $251K median
Innovation District
5 homes · $95K median
Southgate
4 homes · $389K median
Show all 80 Gainesville neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
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
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.
Attainable price point
A $296,000 median list price and $209 per square foot make Gainesville a rare affordable pick among Florida college towns.
Master-planned options
Haile Plantation, Oakmont, and University Park offer amenity-rich living with 21 gated and 19 golf-oriented listings currently active.
Historic character homes
The Duckpond and Duval Heights deliver older, distinctive architecture close to downtown for buyers who want personality over new drywall.
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
≈ $2,216/mo
$285,000 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
239 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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