Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Millhopper Area
Wooded lots and springs on Gainesville's northwest side
6
Homes for sale
$373,700
Median list price
$235
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
The Millhopper Area sits on Gainesville's northwest edge, named for the sinkhole geology that defines this leafy, mature part of town. It's a place of established streets, canopy roads, and easy access to both the University of Florida corridor and the natural preserves that draw so many residents here. Buyers comparing it to nearby Oakmont or the historic Duckpond tend to land on Millhopper for its settled, unhurried feel and proximity to good schools.
The market here is tight and moves fast. With just 6 active listings and a median list price of $413,750, choices are limited and well-priced homes don't linger — the median home sells in 12 days, and over the past year sellers have collected 98% of asking on average. If you're weighing options across the broader Gainesville homes for sale market or want to track what comes up next, the live map is the fastest way to stay ahead.
Millhopper Area is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$355,000 – $500K price range
1,559 sqft median home
$39/mo median HOA
16 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Millhopper Area
$369,900
5305 NW 52ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft
$369,000$379,000
6413 NW 52ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,531 sqft
$459,900
4919 NW 71ST PLACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,218 sqft
$499,900$515,000
5015 NW 71ST PLACE, GAINESVILLE
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,399 sqft
$355,000$369,000
7027 NW 51ST TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft
$377,500$382,500
6226 NW 53RD TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
Every active listing inside the Millhopper Area boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Millhopper Area market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$397,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
31 days
Median time to sell
Millhopper Area vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Millhopper Area boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Millhopper Area is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Millhopper Area home
≈ $2,663/mo
$373,700 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$39/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
827
Median age
49
Median income
$119,388
Median home value
$291,530
Beyond the listings
Living in Millhopper Area
Relationships
Top 6% 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.
Relationships
Top 10% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Lifestyles
Top 18% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Emotional
Top 22% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Straight answers
Millhopper Area FAQs
Is the Millhopper Area a good place to live?+
It's one of Gainesville's more established northwest neighborhoods, with mature tree cover, natural preserves, and quick access to the University of Florida corridor. Assigned schools include Fort Clarke Middle School and Gainesville High, which anchors its appeal for families. The settled, unhurried character sets it apart from newer developments.
Is the Millhopper Area expensive?+
It's moderately priced for Gainesville, with a median list price of $413,750 and homes running about $224 per square foot. Active listings span from $355,000 to $515,000, so there's a real range within a fairly narrow band. It reads as a solid move-up market rather than a luxury one.
What do homes cost in the Millhopper Area?+
The median home is around 1,827 square feet and lists near $413,750, with sold prices over the past year landing at a median of $404,000. That gap is small, reflecting how closely listing prices track what buyers actually pay here. You can see current options across the broader Gainesville homes for sale market too.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast and competitive on limited supply — just 6 active listings, a 12-day median time on market, and sellers getting 98% of asking on average. With 17 homes sold in the past year, turnover is steady but inventory stays thin. Serious buyers should be ready to act when the right home appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA dues are low here, with a median of about $39 a month, and none of the current listings are in gated or age-restricted communities. Property taxes run a median of roughly $5,163 a year. Together those keep monthly carrying costs reasonable relative to amenity-driven neighborhoods like Haile Plantation.
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