Homes for sale in
Gilchrist County, Florida
Springs, farmland and room to breathe
79
Homes for sale
$350,000
Median list price
$240
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Gilchrist County sits in North Florida's spring country, where the Suwannee and Santa Fe Rivers draw people who want land, water access and a slower pace. Small towns like Trenton, Bell, Branford and Fanning Springs anchor the county, and the housing mix reflects rural life — single-family homes sit alongside manufactured and modular houses on acreage. This is a place for buyers who value fishing, springs and elbow room over subdivisions and traffic.
For buyers today the market is steady and reasonably priced. There are 83 active listings with a median list price of $374,975, while homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $270,000 — a reminder to watch the just reduced list and negotiate. With only 8 waterfront homes and 6 new construction properties active, the specialty inventory moves when it comes up, so serious buyers should be ready.
Quick facts
4 cities & towns
$64,900 – $1.1M price range
1,623 sqft median home
$1,800/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Gilchrist County
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$250,000
3450 NE 48TH AVENUE, HIGH SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$225,000
2629 NW 29TH TERRACE, BELL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$375,000
300 S US HIGHWAY 129, BELL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,089 sqft
$369,900
119 NE 98TH LANE, BRANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$265,000
3109 E BRYANT AVENUE, BELL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 sqft
$329,900
3369 NE 53RD TERRACE, HIGH SPRINGS
1 bd · 1 ba · 494 sqft
$698,000
8213 RIVERVIEW ROAD, FANNING SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$64,900
7809 SW 12TH PLACE, BELL
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$549,000
10250 NE 5TH AVENUE, BRANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft
$199,000
8399 SE 68TH COURT, TRENTON
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,164 sqft
$350,000
8909 SE 2ND STREET ROAD, TRENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,076 sqft
$449,000
9859 NW 38TH TERRACE, BRANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,959 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Gilchrist County market
Balanced
5.7 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
147
Sold, last 12 months
$270,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Gilchrist County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 17.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Gilchrist County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Gilchrist County
Trenton
36 homes for sale
Bell
23 homes for sale
Branford
18 homes for sale
Fanning Springs
5 homes for sale
Beyond the listings
Living in Gilchrist County
Spring and river country
The Suwannee and Santa Fe Rivers and the region's springs make water recreation a core part of life here.
Land and privacy
A housing mix of single-family, manufactured and modular homes plus farms means many properties come with real acreage.
Low carrying costs
Median property tax runs about $2,204 a year and median HOA is just $45 a month, keeping ownership affordable.
Small-town anchors
Trenton, Bell, Branford and Fanning Springs give the county walkable centers without big-city congestion.
Waterfront is limited
With only 8 waterfront and 11 pool homes currently active, the standout properties don't stay on the market long.
Population
18,494
Median age
42.7
Median income
$61,070
Median home value
$191,000
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
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.
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.
Beliefs
Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gilchrist County home
≈ $2,301/mo
$350,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
16%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,800/mo
Median rent
2 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Gilchrist County real estate FAQs
Is Gilchrist County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural North Florida life — springs, rivers, farmland and small towns like Trenton rather than dense suburbs. The trade-off is fewer services and a quieter pace, which is exactly the appeal for most people who move here.
Is Gilchrist County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable parts of Florida. The median list price is $374,975, but homes actually sold over the past year at a median of $270,000, and you can browse by price to find options well below that.
What do homes cost in Gilchrist County?+
Active listings run from $64,900 all the way to about $1,099,000, averaging $243 per square foot on a median home size of 1,680 square feet. With single-family, manufactured and modular homes all in the mix, there's a wide range depending on land and construction type.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and moving at a measured pace — the median listing takes about 49 days to sell, and 149 homes closed over the past year. Sellers are getting roughly 96% of asking on average, so there's room to negotiate but not by huge margins.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are low: the median HOA is about $45 a month and median property tax is around $2,204 a year. Many rural properties carry no HOA at all, though the handful of gated communities will have their own dues.
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