Homes zoned for
Lake Forest Elementary School
An affordable East Gainesville pocket with room to grow
13
Homes for sale
$224,900
Median list price
$178
Avg price / sqft
58
Median days on market
The Lake Forest Elementary zone sits on the east side of Gainesville, an established residential area where the housing is practical, the lots are established, and the price of entry stays reasonable. It feeds into a familiar set of area schools including Gainesville High School and options nearby like Kanapaha Middle School and the Early Learning Academy at Duval, which makes it a steady choice for families and first-time buyers alike.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible corners of the Gainesville homes for sale market. With 14 active listings and a median list price of $228,950, homes here move at a measured pace — a median 52 days on market — which gives you time to think and room to negotiate. Browse the current inventory on the live map to see what's available right now.
Lake Forest Elementary School is an attendance zone in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,000 – $345K price range
1,368 sqft median home
$20/mo median HOA
$1,150/mo median rent
49 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
View all 13 →
$289,900
2402 NE 70TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,241 sqft
$260,000
2019 SE 45 TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft
$260,000
1411 SE 35TH ST, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
$233,000
2776 SE 21ST ROAD, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,177 sqft
$264,707$270,000
312 SE 49TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,805 sqft
$345,000$350,000
2550 SE 31ST STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,791 sqft
$169,000
4808 NE 3RD PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft
$149,900$155,000
2211 SE 51ST STREET, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft
$165,000$175,000
13219 NE 32ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,836 sqft
$224,900$238,999
2100 SE 50TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,652 sqft
$219,900$225,000
1431 SE 29TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft
$199,900$224,000
13117 N COUNTY ROAD 225, GAINESVILLE
1 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Forest Elementary School attendance boundary
Open full map search →Find your fit
Browse the zone
By feature — on the live map
Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Forest Elementary School market
49
Sold, last 12 months
$189,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
Lake Forest Elementary School vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Forest Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Forest Elementary School home
≈ $1,579/mo
$224,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$20/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
12,171
Median age
41
Median income
$44,383
Median home value
$143,815
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Forest Elementary School
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Beliefs
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
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Active
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.
Straight answers
Lake Forest Elementary School FAQs
Is the Lake Forest Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical, established east-side Gainesville area that appeals to families and first-time buyers. The zone feeds a familiar set of schools including Gainesville High School, and everyday ownership stays affordable. With 48 homes sold in the past year, it's a proven, active neighborhood.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of Gainesville's more affordable pockets. The median list price is $228,950, with listings ranging from $99,000 up to $345,000, and the average works out to about $177 per square foot. There are no active $1M+ listings in the zone.
What do homes cost in the Lake Forest Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $228,950 and the median home is about 1,431 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 48 homes sold at a median price of $192,000, so buyers are often finding value below list.
How is the market right now?+
It's measured and buyer-friendly. There are 14 active listings, homes sit a median of 52 days on market, and sellers are averaging 95% of their asking price — which leaves real room to negotiate. You can track new inventory on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs here are low. The median HOA is just $20 per month, and median property taxes run about $2,141 per year. For renters comparing options, the median rent is around $1,150 per month.
Keep exploring
Other Gainesville school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
Never miss a listing
New Lake Forest Elementary School homes, in your inbox
A daily digest of new Gainesville listings — straight from the MLS. Unsubscribe anytime.