Alachua Highlands in Alachua

Alachua Highlands
Homes for Sale in Alachua, FL

Community in Alachua · Alachua County · ZIP 32615
460 homesBuilt 1929–2024Median sale $650K
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Live Market Pulse
52/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2014 → 2026 · 74 at the 2022 peak
0 is Alachua Highlands's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 52. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data36 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Alachua Highlands Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$650K
Median sold · 12 mo
$263/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $263 in 2026
93.6%
Sale vs ask
Alachua median: 95.7%
Tempo
4.8mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
27days
Median DOM · closed
27 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
77%
Owner-occupied · Alachua Highlands
365 of 475 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
23%
Non-owner-occupied · Alachua Highlands
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Alachua Highlands
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
460
Homes in the community
plus 15 vacant residential lots · 475 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 36 years of records
Est. 1929
Community established
homes built 1929-2024, median 1996 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 14 in 2012
2,475sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 460 homes trade a year
Alachua Highlands Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Alachua Highlands right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 2x the typical Alachua County sale ($650K vs $325K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 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

Alachua Highlands market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $650K ($263 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 27 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market.

Alachua Highlands is a community of 460 homes in Alachua, Alachua County, built between 1929 and 2024 (median 1996.0), with a median living area of about 1,663 square feet. 77% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 1990 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k3k4k
76 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $125 in 2012 to a $263 peak in 2026; $263 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
10020020122014201620182020202220242026
27 days at the 2026 low; 27 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.6% now vs Alachua 95.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05101520042012201620202026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 14 quit in 2012; 3 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016201820222026
74 at the 2022 peak, 30 in the troughs, 52 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,864/mo
Alachua County typical true cost to own
$85/mo
Alachua County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Alachua Highlands Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Alachua Highlands is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,275,000, and homes go under contract in about 8 days.

12.0
Months supply
$1,275,000
Median list
$650,000
Median sold
$334
Per sqft
8
Days on mkt
3/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Alachua Highlands, Alachua

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Alachua Highlands

Live MLS inventory for Alachua Highlands. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Alachua Highlands listings as of 2026-08-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Alachua Elementary School-AL · Elementary
  • A. L. Mebane Middle School-AL · Middle
  • Santa Fe High School-AL · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Alachua Highlands listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Alachua Highlands address.

If we were buying in Alachua Highlands today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Alachua Highlands.

A closer look at the Alachua Highlands market

At a median of $263 per square foot, Alachua Highlands prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market. Homes that do trade take a median 27 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 460 homes built between 1929 and 2024, and 77% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alachua Highlands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.2C+ · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand5.2/10
Owner Commitment7.7/10
Pricing Power5.7/10

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 (6.2). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 77% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Alachua Highlands sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Alachua Highlands?
The median sale price in Alachua Highlands was $650K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Alachua Highlands take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 27 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Alachua Highlands a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Alachua Highlands is roughly balanced: 4.8 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Alachua Highlands?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 460 homes plus 15 vacant residential lots in Alachua Highlands (public records).
What share of Alachua Highlands is owner-occupied?
77% of Alachua Highlands parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Alachua Highlands built?
Homes in Alachua Highlands were built between 1929 and 2024, with a median year built of 1996.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Alachua Highlands?
Cash buyers took 67% of Alachua Highlands sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Alachua Highlands?
The best agent for Alachua Highlands is one who actively works Alachua and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Alachua Highlands.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 32615/32616/99999))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1990 (76 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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