Homes zoned for
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Central Gainesville living with room to grow
37
Homes for sale
$225,000
Median list price
$179
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
The Howard W. Bishop Middle School zone sits in the heart of Gainesville, a stretch of established neighborhoods within easy reach of the University of Florida and the city's core. It's a practical, connected part of town where mid-century homes, mature tree canopy, and short commutes appeal to families, faculty, and first-time buyers alike. Nearby zones like Kanapaha Middle School and Gainesville High School round out the school options across the wider Gainesville homes for sale market.
For buyers today, this is one of the more accessible entry points into the city. With a median list price of $239,000 and homes moving in about 25 days, the pace is steady without being frantic. You can browse everything currently available on the live map, and with sellers getting 97% of asking on average, well-priced homes still hold their value.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School is an attendance zone in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$95,000 – $2.0M price range
1,270 sqft median home
$25/mo median HOA
$1,850/mo median rent
103 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,995,000
3510 NE 156TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 5 ba · 6,876 sqft
$275,000
1321 NE 20TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft
$269,900
2208 NE 15TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,543 sqft
$220,000
3626 NE 12 STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 975 sqft
$269,900
2839 NE 10TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,585 sqft
$149,900
907 NE 24TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft
$199,000
1129 NE 24TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
$225,000
2212 NE 8TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,518 sqft
$225,000
1320 NE 28TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,704 sqft
$539,900
10710 NE 81ST STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,261 sqft
$155,000
2002 NE 7TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$259,000$269,000
1421 NE 18TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,295 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Howard W. Bishop Middle School market
103
Sold, last 12 months
$226,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 days
Median time to sell
Howard W. Bishop Middle School vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 13.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Howard W. Bishop Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Howard W. Bishop Middle School home
≈ $1,652/mo
$225,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$25/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,850/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
16,871
Median age
40
Median income
$60,959
Median home value
$155,717
Beyond the listings
Living in Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Lifestyles
Top 16% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 17% 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.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Culture
Top 17% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% 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.
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.
Straight answers
Howard W. Bishop Middle School FAQs
Is the Howard W. Bishop zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid, centrally located choice for buyers who want to be near the University of Florida and downtown Gainesville without a long commute. The neighborhoods are established and family-friendly, and nearby school zones like F. W. Buchholz High School add options across the area. With 109 homes sold in the past year, it's an active, lived-in part of the city.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Gainesville standards — the median list price is $239,000, and active listings range from $95,000 up to $754,000. At an average of $196 per square foot, it's one of the more approachable zones in the city, especially for first-time buyers.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Current active listings have a median list price of $239,000, while homes that actually closed over the past 12 months came in at a median of $220,000. The typical home runs about 1,231 square feet, so you're looking at compact, practical floor plans priced for real budgets.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced. Homes sell in a median of 25 days, and sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price, which means fair pricing gets results. With 37 active listings and 109 sales in the last year, there's consistent turnover to work with.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here — the median is just $8 per month, since most homes aren't in association-governed communities. The median property tax runs about $3,209 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent in the zone is $1,650 per month.
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