Rock Creek
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 814 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $298,950 · 116 homes for sale in 32605 · Alachua County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $382,500, $203 per square foot, a median 28 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-11% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1979 - 1983; 9 of 9 report an HOA (median $80/mo); none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 145 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,330 ($5,680 with the full homestead exemption).
Momentum Realty in ROCK CREEK: our agents closed 1 home here for buyers and sellers in the last 12 months (brokerage closed records through October 2026). Find the right Momentum agent in Gainesville →
Last 30 days in Rock Creek: 2 closed sales (median $370,000). As of October 17, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Rock Creek right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($382K) is down 11.0% from the prior 12 months ($430K) and up 78% since 2012. With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (6 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Rock Creek market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $382K ($203 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 29 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 11% from the prior 12 months and up 78% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32605 (Gainesville), 578 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($203/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 133 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 5.7 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32605 housing market and the Alachua County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 135 homes in Rock Creek that have changed hands since 1990, built between 1977 and 2005 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 2,154 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Flood zones in Rock Creek: of 9 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Gainesville.
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($382K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($430K) IS the -11.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
23% of homes for sale in ZIP 32605 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Rock Creek Market Scorecard
Rock Creek is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Rock Creek on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Rock Creek
- Playground · reported on 7 of 7 listings
- Pool · reported on 7 of 7 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 6 of 7 listings
- Pickleball Court(s) · reported on 6 of 7 listings
- Racquetball · reported on 6 of 7 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 6 of 7 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 2 of 7 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 2 of 7 listings
- Park · reported on 2 of 7 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 1 of 7 listings
- Special Community Restrictions · reported on 1 of 7 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Recent Developments in Rock Creek
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Rock Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
EPA plans mile-long underground wall at Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville
The EPA presented a plan to the Gainesville City Commission for a mile-long, 65-foot-deep underground wall at the 90-acre Koppers site at 200 NW 23rd Ave. Construction could start this fall and run to mid-2027, and an information session is set for Oct. 21. The site will be cleaned to commercial and industrial standards only.
What it may mean for the marketThe cleanup sets long-term land use limits on a large north Gainesville parcel and brings construction activity there through 2027. The site is about 3 miles east of Rock Creek.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County budgets $106 million for roads and expands pothole repair
County Manager Michele Lieberman said the 2026-27 budget includes $106 million for roads across a 700-mile network. The county now runs four pothole crews six days a week, added milling and resurfacing to its Watson Construction contract, and is adding a $500,000 amendment for more repairs.
What it may mean for the marketAdded road funding and resurfacing should improve driving conditions on county roads and affect commute reliability. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Rock Creek.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Development
GRU Authority approves demolition of Power District buildings ahead of possible land sale
The GRU Authority voted 3-0 to hire SGLC for $458,000 to demolish most buildings and remove asbestos on the roughly nine-acre Power District northeast of Depot Park. Demolition starts at the end of September and is to finish by Thanksgiving. GRU plans to sell the land, which it expects to bring at least $7.5 million.
What it may mean for the marketClearing about nine acres near Depot Park opens a possible future redevelopment site close to downtown. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Rock Creek.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - April 2026Development
Gainesville board approves 248-unit apartment project in northwest Gainesville
The Gainesville Development Review Board approved a 248-unit multifamily project in northwest Gainesville, planned as four four-story buildings with a clubhouse and amenities, with construction expected to run about 22 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new apartment community of this size adds rental housing to northwest Gainesville, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is less than a mile north of Rock Creek.
Source: WCJB - December 2025Retail & Dining
Amrit Palace Indian restaurant to open on Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville
Amrit Palace, an Indian restaurant expanding from Ocala, is planned to open at 3105 Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville, adding a dining option along the 34th Street corridor near Archer Road.
What it may mean for the marketA new restaurant on the 34th Street corridor adds to the dining and retail mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby Gainesville communities. The site is about 3 miles south of Rock Creek.
Source: 352today - May 2025Development
Archer Place luxury condo and retail project breaks ground at Archer Road and 34th Street in Gainesville
Archer Place, a mixed-use development at the corner of Archer Road and Southwest 34th Street near Butler Plaza in Gainesville, broke ground with plans for 92 residential units including penthouses and workforce apartments, ground-floor retail, and a roughly 6,000 square foot restaurant, with completion targeted for late 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use condo and retail project on the Archer Road corridor adds housing and commercial space near Butler Plaza, the kind of activity that can shape demand for nearby Gainesville communities. The site is about 3 miles south of Rock Creek.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Rock Creek buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rock Creek today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Rock Creek.
A closer look at the Rock Creek market
At a median of $203 per square foot, Rock Creek prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 11% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 29 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rock Creek. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Rock Creek buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +78% since 2012; Recent Direction -11.0% year-over-year; Pricing Power 95.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
What it really costs to own in Rock Creek
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $80/month across 332 MLS listings (most billed semi-annually; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Alachua County is $1,020/yr (714 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 9 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1980 across 9 listings. An original roof here would be about 46 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $80/month (about $960/yr) · median of 332 MLS listings, most billed twice a year
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $80 per month ($960 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 332 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed twice a year. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 9 sampled listing addresses in this community: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=9) · as of 2026-10
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Recently off market in Rock Creek
Homes in Rock Creek that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 3519 NW 30Th Boulevard · off market
- 3705 NW 25Th Avenue · off market
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32605, 32606, 99999 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Basketball Court, Tennis Court(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $382,500 median across 6 closed sales · $203 per sq ft · -11.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 28 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 4 pending |
| Momentum Realty closings here, last 12 months | 1 |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Rock Creek key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rock-creek-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Rock Creek, Gainesville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recently sold in Rock Creek Gainesville
- 3705 Nw 25Th Avenue · sold $420,000
- 3519 Nw 30Th Boulevard · sold $320,000
- 3511 Nw 30Th Boulevard · sold $430,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- NW 23Rd Place (14 homes on record)
- NW 37Th Terrace (9 homes on record)
- NW 38Th Street (9 homes on record)
- NW 30Th Place (7 homes on record)
- NW 38Th Street (5 homes on record)
- NW 24Th Place (4 homes on record)
- NW 37Th Terrace (3 homes on record)
- NW 35Th Terrace (3 homes on record)
- NW 29Th Place (3 homes on record)
- NW 25Th Avenue (3 homes on record)
- NW 29Th Place (2 homes on record)
- NW 28Th Place (2 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (198 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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