Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Turkey Creek Forest
Attainable Gainesville living with room to grow
4
Homes for sale
$202,000
Median list price
$177
Avg price / sqft
152
Median days on market
Turkey Creek Forest sits on the north side of Gainesville, an area of practical, right-sized homes that appeal to first-time buyers and anyone who wants a manageable footprint without giving up proximity to the wider city. Homes here run modest by design — a median around 1,152 square feet — and the neighborhood keeps a low-key, established feel while more marquee communities like Haile Plantation and Oakmont command higher prices across town. Zoned schools include Santa Fe High School and A. L. Mebane Middle School, which anchors the area for families.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible corners of the Gainesville market. The median list price is $209,900 across seven active listings, and 29 homes have sold in the past year at a median of $204,000 — a market where sellers are getting about 95% of asking. With a median of 61 days on market, there's usually enough breathing room to tour, compare, and negotiate rather than rush.
Turkey Creek Forest is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$189,000 – $235K price range
1,222 sqft median home
$43/mo median HOA
24 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Turkey Creek Forest
$235,000
8733 NW 42ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft
$214,000$219,000
8496 NW 38TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft
$189,999$194,999
4224 NW 87TH LANE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft
$189,000$199,000
8754 NW 37TH CIRCLE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Turkey Creek Forest market
24
Sold, last 12 months
$202,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
64 days
Median time to sell
Turkey Creek Forest vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 13.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Turkey Creek Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Turkey Creek Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Turkey Creek Forest home
≈ $1,390/mo
$202,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$43/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
484
Median age
74
Median income
$32,667
Median home value
$167,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Turkey Creek Forest
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.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Relationships
Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
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.
Straight answers
Turkey Creek Forest FAQs
Is Turkey Creek Forest a good place to live?+
It's a practical, established neighborhood on the north side of Gainesville with modest, manageable homes and a low-key feel. Families are drawn to the zoned Santa Fe High School, and the central location keeps the rest of the city easily within reach.
Is Turkey Creek Forest expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of Gainesville, with a median list price of $209,900 and homes ranging from $189,999 to $285,000. Compared with pricier communities like Haile Plantation, the value here is clear for buyers watching their budget.
What do homes cost in Turkey Creek Forest?+
Active listings run from about $189,999 to $285,000, with a median list price of $209,900 and an average of $184 per square foot. Over the past year, 29 homes sold at a median price of $204,000, so list and sold prices track closely.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady rather than frantic — 7 homes are currently active, and the median time on market is 61 days. Sellers are taking about 95% of their asking price on average, which leaves reasonable room for negotiation.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is a light $43 per month, and the median annual property tax is about $3,595. Together those keep monthly ownership costs modest relative to much of the Gainesville market.
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