Homes zoned for
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
An affordable corner of Gainesville with room to grow
20
Homes for sale
$258,167
Median list price
$201
Avg price / sqft
99
Median days on market
The W. A. Metcalfe Elementary zone sits in Gainesville, a university town shaped by the University of Florida and a steady rhythm of students, faculty, and long-term families. It's a practical, unpretentious pocket where modestly sized homes and reasonable prices keep the door open for first-time buyers, and where families can map a clear path through Kanapaha Middle School and on to F. W. Buchholz High School or Gainesville High School.
For buyers today, this is one of the more accessible entries into Gainesville homes for sale, with a median list price of $264,450 across 20 active listings and a wide range that runs from $155,000 up to $725,000. Homes here take a little time to trade — a median of 63 days on market — and sellers are collecting about 96% of asking, which tells you there's real room to negotiate. Browse the live map to see how the current inventory lines up against what you're looking for.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is an attendance zone in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$95,000 – $700K price range
1,419 sqft median home
$1,610/mo median rent
77 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$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
$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
$269,900
1421 NE 17TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,193 sqft
$250,000
2214 NE 17TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,631 sqft
$193,000
536 NE 12TH COURT, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft
$229,900$234,900
2102 NE 8TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,049 sqft
$219,900$229,900
1805 NE 6TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft
$257,333
1302 NE 14TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,222 sqft
$95,000
1815 NE 16TH WAY, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft
$700,000$730,000
720 NE BOULEVARD, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,693 sqft
Every active listing inside the W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School market
77
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 days
Median time to sell
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School home
≈ $1,885/mo
$258,167 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,610/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
6,169
Median age
41
Median income
$76,054
Median home value
$248,723
Beyond the listings
Living in W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 13% 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.
Culture
Top 14% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Culture
Top 15% 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.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% 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.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Straight answers
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School FAQs
Is the Metcalfe Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a grounded, family-friendly slice of Gainesville with a straightforward school path from elementary through Buchholz or Gainesville High School. The appeal here is value and practicality rather than flash, which suits buyers who want to stay close to the University of Florida without stretching the budget.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable zones in the area, with a median list price of $264,450 and homes available from $155,000. The ceiling reaches $725,000, so there's range, but the bulk of inventory sits well below what you'd pay in many other parts of Gainesville.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect to pay around $211 per square foot, with a median home size of 1,283 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 78 homes sold at a median price of $285,000, so recent closings line up closely with today's asking prices.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market that favors prepared buyers. With 20 active listings, a 63-day median time on market, and sellers netting about 96% of asking, you generally have time to tour, think, and negotiate rather than rush an offer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA presence across the active listings here, so you're largely free of monthly association dues. Property taxes run a median of $3,778 per year, and if you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the area is about $1,400 a month.
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