Neighborhood · Gainesville, Fl, Florida
Porters Community
Historic downtown Gainesville living, close to everything
2
Homes for sale
$137,450
Median list price
$117
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
Porters Community sits just southwest of downtown Gainesville, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and an easy walk or short ride to the University of Florida, downtown restaurants, and the transit that ties the whole area together. It's a small, tight-knit pocket with a real sense of place, close to nearby neighborhoods like Debra Heights, Palm Terrace, and Sugar Hill. Families here feed into schools including Kanapaha Middle School and Gainesville High School.
The market here is genuinely thin — right now there are just two active listings, with a median list price around $147,500 and homes averaging $125 per square foot. When something does come up it moves fast (median days on market is essentially half a day), so buyers need to be ready to act. Browse everything currently available across Gainesville, Fl homes for sale or watch this pocket on the live map.
Porters Community is a community in Gainesville, Fl, Florida.
Quick facts
$135,000 – $140K price range
1,176 sqft median home
$2,038/mo median rent
1 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Porters Community
$135,000$145,000
753 SW 2ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft
$139,900$149,999
803 SW 2ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft
Every active listing inside the Porters Community boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Porters Community market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$370,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Porters Community vs Gainesville, Fl
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Porters Community boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Porters Community is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Porters Community home
≈ $1,098/mo
$137,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,038/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
408
Median age
22
Median income
$23,938
Median home value
$156,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Porters Community
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% 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.
Straight answers
Porters Community FAQs
Is Porters Community a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you value being close to the action — Porters is one of Gainesville's oldest neighborhoods and sits within easy reach of the University of Florida and downtown. Families are assigned to schools including Kanapaha Middle School, and the surrounding neighborhoods give the area a settled, connected feel.
Is Porters Community expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable pockets in the Gainesville core, with a median list price around $147,500 and prices averaging about $125 per square foot. That said, inventory is very limited, and a single higher-end sale in the past year closed at $390,000, so the range can be wide depending on the home.
What do homes cost in Porters Community?+
Active listings currently run from about $145,000 to $149,999, with a median around $147,500 and a typical home size near 1,176 square feet. For comparison, you can see what's available in nearby Ironwood to gauge how the wider area is priced.
How is the market in Porters Community?+
It's fast and thin — there are just two active listings right now, and the median days on market is about half a day. Sellers averaged 98% of asking over the last 12 months, so serious buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data for this neighborhood, which is typical for an older, non-planned community. Property taxes run around $1,969 per year based on recent activity, and median rents in the area sit near $1,500 per month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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