High Springs
Housing Market

City market report · Alachua County · 8 ZIP codes

Median sale price $253,000, down 0.2% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 35 days, 14 homes on the market.

6 communities reporting41 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 58
Live Market Pulse
58/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
Tracking 6 communities across High Springs. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
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Price
$253K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: Medium
down 0.2% vs the prior 12 months
-0.2%
1-yr price change
n = 41 recent sales
$195/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Alachua County: $188 · -5.7% vs prior yr
94.8%
Sale vs ask
Alachua County: 95.0% · -1.3pp vs prior yr
$306K
Alachua County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -1.2% vs a year ago
Tempo
3.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
35days
Median DOM · closed
Alachua County: 58 days · -6.0 days vs prior yr
21%
Under contract
Alachua County: 32%
14 · 7 ▼4
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
50
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities · +20.6% vs prior yr
Market context
27%
Listings with price cuts
Alachua County · Zillow
1,355
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -1.1% vs prior month
17%
New construction
share of recent sales · -0.5pp vs prior yr
23%
Cash buyers
share of sales · peak 32% · +0.1pp vs prior yr
58/100
Momentum score
Balanced Market
Economy & people · county layer
$59,659
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
281,751
County population
+7.1% since 2018
5.1×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
54%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$2,623/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · September 15, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 3.7 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 21% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 0.2% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 94.8% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 58
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage42
Seller leverage58

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors sellers.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — more likely to stabilize than fall sharply. Supply remains below balanced levels even as prices soften; without a meaningful inventory build, further declines tend to be shallow.
  • Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 21% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.1× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current High Springs data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Analysis

The read on High Springs

The median sale price across High Springs currently stands at $253,000, down 0.2% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $195 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 35 days. Sellers are capturing 94.8% of their original asking price on average.

There are 14 active listings on the market, with 7 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 3.7 months of supply — a seller-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 50 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

High Springs prices sit below the Alachua County median by roughly 21%. Zillow's home value index for Alachua County stands at $306,456. About 27% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for High Springs is 58 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.

Trends & History

High Springs since 2013 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $204,307 in 2013 and $334,487 over the last recorded year — 64% appreciation across 13 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 23% of recent sales, down from a 32% peak.

Median sale price · 2013–2026 (326 recorded sales)

$201K$282K$362K$334K2013: $204K2015: $225K2016: $230K2018: $274K2019: $247K2020: $309K2021: $359K2022: $352K2023: $288K2024: $303K2025: $352K2026: $334K20132018202120242026

Days on market by year

12d139d266d35d2013: 261d2015: 156d2016: 110d2018: 82d2019: 68d2020: 90d2021: 61d2022: 18d2023: 64d2024: 25d2025: 41d2026: 35d20132018202120242026

Cash buyers · share of sales

11%22%32%23%2021: 17%2022: 11%2023: 21%2024: 32%2025: 23%2026: 23%20212022202420252026

Home value trend · Alachua County (Zillow ZHVI)

$306K$308K$310K$306KJul '25: $310KAug '25: $309KSep '25: $308KOct '25: $307KNov '25: $307KDec '25: $307KJan '26: $308KFeb '26: $308KMar '26: $309KApr '26: $309KMay '26: $308KJun '26: $308KJul '26: $306KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

1,0721,2291,3861,355Jul '25: 1,380Aug '25: 1,345Sep '25: 1,320Oct '25: 1,290Nov '25: 1,246Dec '25: 1,157Jan '26: 1,091Feb '26: 1,079Mar '26: 1,174Apr '26: 1,282May '26: 1,361Jun '26: 1,370Jul '26: 1,355Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Alachua County (MLS)

3518071,264Jul 07 · Active: 1,246Aug 03 · Active: 1,234Aug 04 · Active: 1,212Aug 05 · Active: 1,218Aug 06 · Active: 1,215Aug 07 · Active: 1,225Aug 08 · Active: 1,229Aug 09 · Active: 1,225Aug 10 · Active: 1,228Aug 11 · Active: 1,222Aug 12 · Active: 1,225Aug 13 · Active: 1,226Aug 15 · Active: 1,217Aug 17 · Active: 1,206Aug 19 · Active: 1,210Aug 22 · Active: 1,204Aug 23 · Active: 1,205Aug 28 · Active: 1,203Aug 29 · Active: 1,214Aug 30 · Active: 1,208Aug 31 · Active: 1,203Sep 07 · Active: 1,211Sep 09 · Active: 1,205Sep 11 · Active: 1,215Sep 12 · Active: 1,220Sep 13 · Active: 1,213Sep 14 · Active: 1,214Sep 15 · Active: 1,210Jul 07Aug 19Sep 15ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$242K$253K$264K$253KAug 06: $253KAug 08: $253KAug 09: $253KAug 10: $253KAug 11: $253KAug 12: $253KAug 13: $253KAug 15: $253KAug 17: $253KAug 18: $253KAug 19: $253KAug 20: $253KAug 21: $253KAug 22: $253KAug 23: $253KAug 24: $253KAug 26: $253KAug 28: $253KAug 29: $253KAug 30: $253KAug 31: $253KSep 01: $253KSep 04: $253KSep 05: $253KSep 06: $253KSep 07: $253KSep 08: $253KSep 09: $253KSep 10: $253KSep 11: $253KSep 12: $253KSep 13: $253KSep 14: $253KSep 15: $253KAug 06Aug 17Aug 28Sep 07Sep 15
Single-family 95%Manufactured 2%Manufactured Home - Post 1977 2%? 1%
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving High Springs

Who’s moving here
-802 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: GA, NY, CA, TX. Movers arriving report ~$61,664 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$1,020/yr avg premium

714 Citizens policies in force in Alachua County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Alachua purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
3,336 units permitted +91% YoY

689 single-family · 2,647 multi-family · 11.8 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H S ▲ 1%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

Compare Markets

How it stacks up across Alachua County

MarketMedianActiveScore
High Springs ← this page$253K1458
Gainesville$370K78756Open →
Alachua$332K7257Open →
Newberry$321K5752Open →
Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H SHigh Springs$253K▲ 1%
Prices cooling fastest
G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H SHigh Springs$253K▼ 1%
Most homes for sale
G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H SHigh Springs$253K8
CINNAMON HILLS ESTATES PH IIHigh Springs$570K2
BAILEY ESTATES OF HIGH SPGSHigh Springs$332K1
Selling fastest
G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H SHigh Springs$253K32 days
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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in High Springs right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in High Springs — the Momentum Score reads 58/100 with 3.7 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is High Springs becoming more affordable?

Yes, modestly — the median sale price in High Springs is $253,000, down 0.2% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 94.8% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.

Where are prices falling fastest in High Springs?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H S (1%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.

Which High Springs neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are G M WHETSTONE ESTATE ADD TO H S (32 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 35 days.

How does High Springs compare to the rest of Alachua County?

High Springs's median of $253,000 runs 21% below the county-wide median of $320,890, and homes here take 35 days to go under contract versus 58 county-wide.

Questions

High Springs housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in High Springs right now?

As of September 15, 2026, the High Springs housing market favors sellers: the median sale price is $253,000 (down 0.2% year over year), 14 homes are for sale against 50 sales in the last 12 months, which is 3.7 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 35 days.

How much is a house in High Springs?

The median home sold for $253,000 in High Springs over the last 12 months, about $195 per square foot; asking prices on the 14 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.

Is it a good time to sell a house in High Springs?

By the numbers, sellers in High Springs are getting 94.8% of asking price and going under contract in about 35 days with 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.

What is the High Springs housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: High Springs median sale prices are down 0.2% year over year, inventory stands at 3.7 months of supply, and 21% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.

What is the median home price in High Springs?

The median sale price in High Springs is currently $253,000, down 0.2% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.

Is High Springs a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently favors sellers. High Springs scores 58 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 3.7 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in High Springs?

The typical home in High Springs goes under contract in about 35 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in High Springs?

There are approximately 14 active listings in High Springs as of September 15, 2026.

Are home prices in High Springs rising or falling?

Median sale prices are down 0.2% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.