Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Cambridge Forest
Spacious homes and quiet streets in west Gainesville
Cambridge Forest is the kind of west Gainesville neighborhood people settle into for the long haul — generous lots, sizable homes averaging close to 3,900 square feet, and the easy proximity to established communities like Haile Plantation and Oakmont. Families here are zoned to well-regarded schools including Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School, and the setting leans residential and green rather than fast-paced.
For buyers, this is a low-inventory pocket — there's currently just one active listing at $895,500, so opportunities come and go quickly. Over the last year only two homes sold, at a median of $650,000, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking. If you want to track what comes available, keep an eye on the live map and be ready to move when a home fits.
Cambridge Forest is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Cambridge Forest
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Every active listing inside the Cambridge Forest boundary
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The Cambridge Forest market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$660,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
55 days
Median time to sell
Cambridge Forest vs Gainesville
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 18.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Cambridge Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Cambridge Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,161
Median age
40
Median income
$151,563
Median home value
$570,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Cambridge Forest
Beliefs
Top 4% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Active
Top 5% 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.
Relationships
Top 7% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Attitudes
Top 7% in the U.S.Past Reflections
This population enjoys thinking about past historical events, including family genealogy, landmarks, and political affairs.
Lifestyles
Top 9% 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.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Cambridge Forest FAQs
Is Cambridge Forest a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, quiet, and strong schools on Gainesville's west side, with assignments to Kanapaha Middle School and Buchholz High. The larger homes and residential setting appeal to families planting roots rather than looking for a starter house.
Is Cambridge Forest expensive?+
It sits at the upper end of the Gainesville market — the single active listing is priced at $895,500, and last year's two sales came in at a median of $650,000. Compared to nearby communities like Oakmont, it's a premium neighborhood driven by home size.
What do homes cost in Cambridge Forest?+
Expect prices around $229 per square foot on homes averaging close to 3,910 square feet. The current listing is $895,500, while recent closings landed near the $650,000 median, so pricing varies with size and condition.
How is the market here?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — one active listing and two sales in the past 12 months, with a median of 119 days on market. Sellers averaged about 95% of asking, so well-priced homes still close near list. Watching Gainesville homes for sale helps you catch new inventory early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA runs about $100 per month, which is reasonable for a neighborhood of this caliber. Property taxes are higher given home values, with a median around $14,910 per year — worth budgeting for alongside your mortgage.
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