Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Avalon
West Gainesville living with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$619,900
Median list price
$177
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
Avalon sits on the west side of Gainesville, in the same corridor as established communities like Haile Plantation and Oakmont — an area buyers gravitate to for its schools, its trees, and its easy access to the rest of the city. Homes here are zoned to Lawton M. Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and F. W. Buchholz High School, which keeps it firmly on the radar for families weighing the west-side neighborhoods.
The market reality here is scarcity: there are no active listings in Avalon right now, so you'll be watching for the next home to come up rather than choosing from a shelf. Over the past year, 10 homes sold at a median of $470,000, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking — a sign that well-priced homes move. Keep an eye on the live map and the broader Gainesville homes for sale if you want more inventory to compare against.
Avalon is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$619,900 – $620K price range
3,496 sqft median home
$31/mo median HOA
$2,723/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Avalon
Every active listing inside the Avalon boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Avalon market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$421,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
67 days
Median time to sell
Avalon vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 24.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Avalon boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Avalon is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Avalon home
≈ $4,062/mo
$619,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$31/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,723/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,108
Median age
36
Median income
$138,607
Median home value
$366,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Avalon
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 2% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Lifestyles
Top 3% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Culture
Top 9% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Straight answers
Avalon FAQs
Is Avalon a good place to live?+
Avalon appeals to buyers who want a west-side Gainesville address near established communities like Oakmont. It's zoned to Lawton M. Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and Buchholz High, which is a big draw for families. The steady demand and quick sales suggest people who land here tend to stay.
Is Avalon expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for west Gainesville, with homes selling at a median of $470,000 over the past year. That's a solid family-home price point rather than a luxury tier — for context, you can compare it against the wider Gainesville homes for sale market. Rentals here run around $2,550 a month.
What do homes cost in Avalon?+
Ten homes sold in Avalon over the last 12 months at a median price of $470,000. With no active listings on the market right now, pricing on the next home will depend on its size and condition. Watching the live map is the best way to catch new listings as they appear.
How is the market in Avalon?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-friendly market — there are currently zero active listings, and the 10 homes sold in the past year went for about 95% of asking. That tells you well-priced homes don't linger. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act when something comes up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the current data set for Avalon, so confirm those directly for any specific home you're considering. Costs can vary within a neighborhood depending on the community and lot. Your agent can pull the exact HOA and tax history before you write an offer.
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