Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Mentone
West Gainesville living with quick, quiet commutes
5
Homes for sale
$484,900
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Mentone sits on the west side of Gainesville, in the same corridor as established communities like Haile Plantation and Oakmont — a part of town buyers gravitate toward for its newer homes and easy access across the city. Homes here are assigned to well-known schools including Kanapaha Middle School and Gainesville High School, which makes it a practical pick for families. It reads calmer and more residential than the busier neighborhoods closer to campus.
For buyers today, the market is tight and moving fast. There are just 6 active listings with a median list price of $442,400, and homes are going under contract in a median of 12 days. If you want the full picture, browse Gainesville homes for sale or watch the live map as new listings hit.
Mentone is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$379,900 – $535K price range
2,378 sqft median home
$69/mo median HOA
$2,450/mo median rent
19 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Mentone
$399,900
6907 SW 82ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,857 sqft
$379,900$389,900
6622 SW 81ST STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,670 sqft
$535,000$549,900
6940 SW 86TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,477 sqft
$499,000
9533 SW 66TH LANE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,397 sqft
$484,900$499,999
6618 SW 83RD TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,378 sqft
Every active listing inside the Mentone boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Mentone market
19
Sold, last 12 months
$379,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Mentone vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 1.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Mentone boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Mentone is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Mentone home
≈ $3,339/mo
$484,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$69/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,450/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,106
Median age
36
Median income
$130,735
Median home value
$358,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Mentone
Lifestyles
Top 1% 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.
Emotional
Top 12% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Appearance oriented
Top 17% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 17% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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.
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Straight answers
Mentone FAQs
Is Mentone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want a quieter, residential feel on the west side of Gainesville, near established communities like Oakmont. Homes are assigned to Kimball Wiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and Gainesville High, which appeals to families. The pace is calmer than the neighborhoods closer to the University of Florida.
Is Mentone expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Gainesville, with a median list price of $442,400 and active homes running from $389,900 to $535,000. At roughly $217 per square foot, it's priced for buyers wanting newer west-side homes without stepping into the $1M+ tier. There are currently no listings above a million dollars here.
What do homes cost in Mentone?+
Active listings have a median list price of $442,400, while homes that actually sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $373,889. That gap reflects both current inventory and how well-priced homes perform — sellers averaged 98% of asking. The median home size is about 2,118 sqft.
How is the market in Mentone?+
It's competitive and quick, with only 6 active listings and a median of 12 days on market. Eighteen homes sold over the last year, and sellers averaged 98% of their asking price. Buyers should be ready to move when the right home appears — checking the live map helps you catch new listings early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $69 per month, which is modest for a managed community. Property taxes come in around $5,184 per year at current values. If you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area is about $2,350 per month.
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