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Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Family-focused living on Gainesville's growing west side

82

Homes for sale

$546,950

Median list price

$262

Avg price / sqft

86

Median days on market

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The Lawton M. Chiles Elementary zone sits on Gainesville's west side, an area that pulls in families for its schools and steady, unhurried residential streets. Buyers here often move within a well-connected school pipeline, with feeder options like Kanapaha Middle School and F. W. Buchholz High School shaping where people choose to plant roots. It's a practical, quality-of-life corner of the city rather than a flashy one.

Right now there are 83 active listings across a wide spread, from $110,000 up to $2,600,000, with a median list price of $549,000. New construction is a real factor here — 27 of those active homes are new builds — and the market moves at a measured pace, with a median of 65 days on market. If you're weighing options across Gainesville homes for sale, this zone gives you room to compare established houses against fresh inventory on the the live map.

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is an attendance zone in Gainesville, Florida.

Quick facts

$108,000 – $2.6M price range

2,235 sqft median home

$75/mo median HOA

$2,500/mo median rent

253 sold in 12 months

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Homes for sale in this zone

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Every active listing inside the Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School attendance boundary

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School market

253

Sold, last 12 months

$585,000

Median sold price

98%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

38 days

Median time to sell

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School vs Gainesville

Median list price

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School$547K
Gainesville Co.$285K

Price per sqft

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School$262
Gainesville Co.$204

Days on market

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School86d
Gainesville Co.75d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▲ 3.6% yr/yr

$488K$589K$689KOct ’23Sep ’26

Homes sold per month

01734Oct ’24Sep ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School home

≈ $3,685/mo

Principal & interest $2,882
Property tax $518
HOA / fees $75
Insurance (est.) $210

$546,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$75/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$2,500/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

11,069

Median age

42

Median income

$123,659

Median home value

$439,324

Beyond the listings

Living in Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Entertainment

Top 9% 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.

Emotional

Top 11% in the U.S.

Happy Place

Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.

Active

Top 12% in the U.S.

Yoga Advocates

Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.

Relationships

Top 13% 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.

Hobbies & Interests

Top 13% in the U.S.

Handcrafted

The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.

Food & Drink

Top 13% in the U.S.

Sweet Treats

This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.

Straight answers

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School FAQs

Is the Lawton M. Chiles Elementary zone a good place to live?+

It's a solid choice for families who want a dependable school pipeline, feeding into schools like Kanapaha Middle School. The west-side location offers a quiet, residential feel with a healthy mix of established homes and 27 new-construction listings currently available. It's steady and family-oriented rather than trend-driven.

Is it expensive to buy here?+

The median list price is $549,000 and the average price is $262 per square foot, so it sits in the mid-to-upper range for Gainesville homes for sale. That said, the spread is wide — listings start at $110,000 and climb to $2,600,000 — so there's genuine room to buy up or down depending on your budget.

What do homes cost in this zone?+

Expect a median around $549,000 for active listings and a typical home size near 2,235 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 252 homes sold at a median of $585,000, with 11 current listings priced above $1M for buyers at the top of the market.

How is the market right now?+

It's a measured market — homes take a median of 65 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 98% of their asking price on average. With 83 active listings against 252 sales in the past year, buyers have real choice without feeling rushed.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA here is a light $75 per month, and many homes carry no association at all. Median property taxes run about $6,246 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the zone is around $2,550 per month.

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