How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Sunrise, Gainesville
In Sunrise: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $420,000 ($197/sq ft) — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Sunrise: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See Sunrise Gainesville homes for sale and the Sunrise Gainesville community guide.
Sunrise recorded 2 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $420,000 — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Sunrise, what makes a great Sunrise real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Sunrise market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Sunrise neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Sunrise: what “top Sunrise real estate agents” actually means
The best Sunrise agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money.
That local nuance is why a Sunrise specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for. New to the process? Start with what a real estate agent actually does.
Recent market activity in Sunrise
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Sunrise (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Sunrise
Real homes recently closed in Sunrise — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1816 Sw 81St Terrace | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,239 sqft · closed 2026-05-20 | $435,000 |
| 1726 Sw 77Th Terrace | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,036 sqft · closed 2025-12-23 | $405,000 |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Sunrise compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | $420,000 | $197 | – | 50 |
| Portofino | $365,000 | $187 | – | 53 |
| The Reserve | $420,000 | $194 | – | 50 |
| Pine Glade | $290,000 | $196 | 20 d | 53 |
| Pepper Mill | $215,000 | $211 | 118 d | 45 |
| Carriage House Lane | $150,000 | $138 | 55 d | 52 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Alachua County has held roughly flat over the past year (-0%). About 28% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Sunrise itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Sunrise
On a median-priced Sunrise home ($420,000), property taxes at Alachua County’s typical millage of 16.5552 run roughly $6,125 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Alachua County is about $1,020 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Alachua County.
At Sunrise’s $420,000 median and Alachua County’s adopted 16.56 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,950 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $6,310 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Alachua County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Alachua County sits near $1,639 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.9% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.58% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.01x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Sunrise, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Alachua County, and what they earn
The county lost a net 802 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $61,664 in income versus $62,769 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn less than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are GA, NY, CA. Median household income in Alachua County has grown about 22% since 2018 ($59,659 now). Population is up about 7% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Sunrise is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Alachua County school district earned a district grade of B from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26). Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Sunrise, Gainesville are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated October 2026.
The City Plan Board voted 4-3 to recommend denying a new land use and Urban 6 zoning for about 2 acres at the Cottages at Depot Park, which has about 37 existing units. The zoning would have allowed a drive-thru by right. The City Commission makes the final decision, and current zoning already allows redevelopment.
Why it matters The outcome affects whether a small near-downtown parcel can be redeveloped at higher density with commercial uses. The project is about 6 miles east of Sunrise, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News ›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.
Why it matters Added road funding and resurfacing should improve driving conditions on county roads and affect commute reliability. The site is about 6 miles east of Sunrise.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News ›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.
Why it matters Clearing about nine acres near Depot Park opens a possible future redevelopment site close to downtown. The project is about 7 miles east of Sunrise, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News ›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.
Why it matters A 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 about 4 miles northeast of Sunrise.
Source: WCJB ›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.
Why it matters A 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 east of Sunrise.
Source: 352today ›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.
Why it matters A 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 east of Sunrise.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News ›Full Sunrise, Gainesville news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
If you’re buying in Sunrise
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Sunrise’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three Sunrise buyers won.
If you’re selling in Sunrise
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a Sunrise agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Sunrise in the last year — the community recorded 2?
- How would you price my home against the $197 per square foot Sunrise closings have averaged?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Sunrise
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Sunrise expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Sunrise
If you’re selling in Sunrise, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Sunrise Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Sunrise Gainesville
Momentum Realty lists and sells homes across Florida and Georgia. When you ask us for an agent in , we connect you with a Momentum agent who works the area or, where we do not have one yet, a vetted local agent from our referral network whose own closed sales are in . The market numbers on this page are what we hold that agent to.
Momentum agents who work
- Tammy Baranowski at Jax Listing Sisters6 years · Clay County, Florida
- Matthew BraddyMRP · 3 years · Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
- Susan Timmons9 years · Melrose, FLFirst-time buyers
- Alexis Short7 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Jessica CrittendenSFR, BPOR · 7 years · Jacksonville, FLNew construction
- Carolina Salcedo14 years · Jacksonville, FLReal estate investors
- Alex Watson13 years · Fernandina Beach, FLLuxury
- Frances Smith22 years · Live Oak, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
Service areas are self-reported by each agent; see the agent’s page for current listings and recent closings. All Momentum agents.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Sunrise resources
- Homes for sale & Sunrise neighborhood guide
- Alachua County real estate market
- Sell your Sunrise home with a local expert
- Alachua County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Sunrise, as of 2026-10-28, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.