Moving to Alachua, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Alachua, Florida over the last 12 months went for $349,000 (205 closings across 40 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $162 per square foot for a median 2,173-sq-ft home built around 2024. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 62 days, and with 87 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.1 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 13% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Alachua
Three price points from 124 recent Alachua closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $260,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,449 sq ft, built around 2024 (20 sales).
- Around $349,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,951 sq ft, built around 2025 (37 sales).
- Around $378,295: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,182 sq ft, built around 2025 (26 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Alachua
Take the median $349,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,803/month. Alachua County’s typical total millage is 16.56 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,950/year ($413/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Alachua County is about $1,020/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 90% of current Alachua listings carry an HOA, with a median of $46/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,347/month to own the median Alachua home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Alachua County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Alachua’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood | 62 | $349,490 | 62 |
| Savannah Station | 34 | $309,995 | 109 |
| Trailhead Landing | 33 | $351,485 | 35 |
| Tara Baywood | 22 | $220,218 | 9 |
| Fletcher Trace | 10 | $284,490 | 43 |
| Pilot Forest | 6 | $241,000 | — |
| Cadillac Estates | 5 | $394,000 | 78 |
| Kirkland Farms | 5 | $344,000 | 93 |
Alachua by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32615 (123 sales, median $319,990).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 80% were single-family homes, 16% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 82% of closings, led by Briarwood, Trailhead Landing, Savannah Station, Tara Baywood, Fletcher Trace. The housing stock skews newer: 65% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 4% before 1980.
Getting around from Alachua
Measured from the center of Alachua’s recent sales: Gainesville is about 14 miles; Ocala is about 46 miles; Downtown Jacksonville is about 64 miles; Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 70 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Alachua County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Alachua County’s typical millage of 16.56; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Alachua County average of $1,020/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Alachua: the case for and against
What works in Alachua’s favor
- prices run 13% below the statewide median in our coverage
- 82% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,020/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- 90% of listings carry an HOA (median $46/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Alachua relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Alachua right now
- Cost of living in Alachua
- Best neighborhoods in Alachua
- New construction in Alachua
- Find an agent in Alachua
- Alachua ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Alachua community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Alachua communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Alachua County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.