Rock Creek
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 806 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $299,900 · 118 homes for sale in 32605 · Alachua County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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; 11 of 11 report an HOA (median $80/mo); none of the 11 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).
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| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32605, 32606, 99999 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Playground, Pool, Basketball Court, Pickleball Court(s), Racquetball, 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.
Last 30 days in Rock Creek: 2 closed sales (median $370,000). As of September 27, 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 September 27, 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), 581 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 11 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.
Aerial and on-site photos of Rock Creek. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Rock Creek; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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, tiles © CARTO.
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 July 2026.
- 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 - April 2026Development
Newberry Ridge development of up to 1,250 homes advances east of Champions Park
Newberry Ridge, a roughly 225 acre project planned for up to 1,250 homes east of Champions Park in Newberry, cleared a land use amendment step and moved toward further Planning and Zoning, City Commission, and state review.
What it may mean for the marketA large planned community of this scale adds significant future housing on the west side of Alachua County, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The project is about 11 miles west of Rock Creek, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - April 2026Development
Sandia West development of about 500 homes advances near Champions Park in Newberry
Sandia West, a roughly 160 acre residential development planned for about 500 homes near Champions Park on the northeast side of Newberry, won Planning and Zoning Board approval and moved toward City Commission and state review.
What it may mean for the marketA large new residential development in Newberry adds future housing supply on the west side of Alachua County, the kind of growth that can shape demand for nearby communities. The project is about 12 miles west of Rock Creek, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - 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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $80/month (about $960/yr) · median of 155 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 155 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, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Rock Creek buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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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
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 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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