Highland Court Manor vs Rockwood Villas
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Highland Court Manor | Rockwood Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $216K | $178K |
| Price per sq ft | $164 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 12 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 8.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 18 | 18 |
The verdict
Highland Court Manor carries the higher median price — about 21% above Rockwood Villas. Homes in Highland Court Manor sell faster (12 days on market vs 52). Highland Court Manor is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Highland Court Manor | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| ZIP | 23609, 326, 32601 | 32607 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 81% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Highland Court Manor | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 13 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $215K to $260K | $145K to $190K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Highland Court Manor homes for sale · Rockwood Villas homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Highland Court Manor | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 29 |
| Built | n/a | 1987–1987 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,370 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Highland Court Manor median | Rockwood Villas median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $215K (23 sales) | $183K (11 sales) |
| 2023 | $191K (14 sales) | $182K (4 sales) |
| 2024 | $230K (26 sales) | $194K (16 sales) |
| 2025 | $240K (16 sales) | $181K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $200K (16 sales) | $175K (14 sales) |
Since 2022, Highland Court Manor's median sale price is -7% and Rockwood Villas's is -4% — Rockwood Villas has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Highland Court Manor | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.8% | 94.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,028 sq ft | 1,370 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Highland Court Manor | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Myra Terwilliger Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | not reported | Kanapaha Middle School-Al |
| High school | not reported | F. W. Buchholz High School-Al |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 2 homes in Highland Court Manor and 0 in Rockwood Villas (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Highland Court Manor · Rockwood Villas.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Rockwood Villas is the lower entry point (median $178K vs $216K). Sellers get a faster sale in Highland Court Manor (12 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Highland Court Manor more expensive than Rockwood Villas?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Highland Court Manor is $216,000 versus $178,000 in Rockwood Villas, about 21% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Highland Court Manor or Rockwood Villas?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -7% in Highland Court Manor and -4% in Rockwood Villas (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Rockwood Villas — sellers there received 94.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.8% in Highland Court Manor.
Go deeper on each: Highland Court Manor homes, photos & schools · Rockwood Villas homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.