Archer Place in Gainesville

Archer Place

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A new luxury condominium on Old Archer Road in SW Gainesville, near UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza.

New-construction condosNear UF and Butler PlazaConfirm completion and HOA
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Archer Place is a reported new-construction luxury condominium on Old Archer Road in SW Gainesville, positioned near the University of Florida, the Shands and UF Health medical complex, and the Butler Plaza retail area. The read is a new, amenity-heavy condo in a high-demand SW Gainesville corridor where land is increasingly built out, with reported one, two, and three bedroom units. Because much of this is new or recent, the buy is documentation-first: confirm the completion or certificate-of-occupancy status, the condo association budget and reserves, the amenity and parking arrangements, and any rental rules, then comp within the building rather than against older Archer Road condos."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Archer Place is a reported new-construction luxury condominium in SW Gainesville (ZIP 32608), Alachua County, located on Old Archer Road near the University of Florida, the UF Health and Shands medical complex, and the Butler Plaza retail corridor (Archer Place and Gainesville development coverage).

Reporting describes a mid to high-rise building with one, two, and three bedroom units and on-site amenities including a pool, a fitness and business center, and a clubhouse area. Treat the unit mix, amenity list, and any completion date as reported and confirm with the listing.

The location is the structural story: a SW Gainesville site within a short distance of UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza, an area that is largely built out and dominated by demand tied to the university and medical complex. Verify the exact distances and routes for the specific unit.

Because this is new or recent product, value is building-specific and documentation-first. Confirm the completion or occupancy status, the condo association budget, dues, reserves, and insurance, the parking and amenity arrangements, and any rental restrictions, then comp within Archer Place rather than against older Archer Road condos.

Best for

  • Buyers who want new-construction condo product in SW Gainesville near UF and Shands
  • Buyers who value on-site amenities and a low-maintenance condo lifestyle
  • Buyers comfortable doing condo association and completion-status due diligence

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA or low-fee setting
  • Buyers who want an established resale building with a long operating history

How Archer Place is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
7 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Archer Place listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Archer Place buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Archer Place

Live MLS inventory for Archer Place. 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 Archer Place listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

University of Florida~5 to 10 min · approximate
UF Health and Shands~5 to 10 min · medical
Butler Plaza and Celebration Pointe~5 min · shopping
Interstate 75 (Archer Rd)~5 to 10 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~10 to 15 min · east
Gainesville Regional Airport~20 min · north

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Archer Place (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Archer Place is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Archer Place, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Archer Place

Our read on what is being built around Archer Place, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a new SW Gainesville condo in the UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza corridor. The watch items are the completion or occupancy status, the condo association budget and reserves, the amenity and parking arrangements, and the rental rules.

New-construction condo near UF and Shands

BullishA new amenity-heavy building in a high-demand corridor can hold value, but new product carries completion and lease-up risk; confirm the status and the association budget. impact
SignificanceRadius: Building

New-construction condo near UF and Shands

Condo association budget, reserves, and rental rules

NeutralDues, reserves, insurance, and any rental restrictions drive the real carrying cost and resale; read the documents before you offer. impact
SignificanceRadius: Building

Condo association budget, reserves, and rental rules

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Archer Place, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024
    Development

    Luxury condominium reported for Old Archer Road

    Local coverage reported a luxury condominium development on Old Archer Road in SW Gainesville near UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza, with reported one to three bedroom units and on-site amenities. Treat unit counts, amenities, and timing as reported and confirm with the listing. Why it matters: The location near UF and the medical complex is the story; new product means you confirm the completion status and the association budget before pricing. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Archer Place, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the completion status, the certificate of occupancy or projected delivery, since new product carries timing risk.

2

Read the condo association budget, the dues, reserves, insurance, and any pending assessments for the specific unit.

3

Confirm the parking and amenities, assigned versus unassigned parking, the pool, fitness, and clubhouse access, and any fees.

4

Check the rental rules, minimum lease terms and any restrictions, since this corridor draws investor and tenant demand.

5

Comp within Archer Place, by unit type and floor, not against older Archer Road condos.

Best Buy
The unit type and floor you want with clear completion and association documentation, priced within the building.
Biggest Risk
Buying new product without confirming the completion status, the association budget, and the rental rules.
Best Lot
Floor, view, exposure, and parking assignment separate otherwise similar units in a condo building.
Smart Timing
Confirm the completion or occupancy status and the association budget before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Archer Place is a reported new-construction luxury condominium in SW Gainesville (32608), Alachua County, on Old Archer Road near the University of Florida, the UF Health and Shands medical complex, and the Butler Plaza and Celebration Pointe retail corridor. Reporting describes one, two, and three bedroom units with on-site amenities including a pool, fitness center, and clubhouse; treat the unit mix, amenities, and any completion date as reported and confirm with the listing. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller one bedroom units

The most attainable product is the smaller one bedroom units. Confirm the association budget, the floor, and the parking before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: two bedroom units

The core is the two bedroom units. Floor, exposure, view, and finish separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger three bedroom and premium units

The top end is the larger three bedroom and premium units on higher floors. These trade on the floor, the view, and the finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: smaller one bedroom units
The most attainable product is the smaller one bedroom units. Confirm the association budget, the floor, and the parking before assuming a value.
Mid: two bedroom units
The core is the two bedroom units. Floor, exposure, view, and finish separate these more than square footage alone.
High: larger three bedroom and premium units
The top end is the larger three bedroom and premium units on higher floors. These trade on the floor, the view, and the finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Gainesville locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Archer Place

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The new build and the corridor near UF and Shands are priced into every Archer Place listing. The deal is won on the unit, the floor, and the association documents, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk3.2/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Archer Place is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Floor, view, and exposure separate similar units.
  • Parking assignment matters as much as the floor here.
  • Association dues and reserves shape the real carrying cost.

In a condo building like Archer Place, there is no traditional lot; the floor, the view, the exposure, and the parking assignment set value within a unit type. Compare a unit against the closest comparable within Archer Place by type and floor, and read the association budget and reserves before the finishes.

Archer Place in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want new-construction condo product in SW Gainesville near UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza.
Strong onA high-demand SW Gainesville location, new product, and on-site amenities, subject to confirming the details.
WatchThe completion or occupancy status, the condo association budget and reserves, the parking, and the rental rules.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, a no-HOA setting, or a long-established resale building.
The edgeNew product means the documentation, the floor, and the parking assignment decide value, so reading them well is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • A condominium with association dues and reserves.
  • Dues typically cover building common areas and amenities.
  • New product, so confirm the completion status.
  • Floor, view, and parking separate similar units.
  • Confirm rental rules in this UF-area corridor.

Archer Place is a condominium, so expect condo association dues that fund the building, amenities, insurance, and reserves; treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, scope, reserves, insurance, and any pending assessments for the specific unit before you offer.

Condo dues typically cover building common areas, exterior and roof, shared amenities, and master insurance; confirm exactly what is covered and what the owner carries for the specific unit.

On-site amenities are reported to include a pool, a fitness and business center, and a clubhouse area. Confirm the amenities, access, and any separate fees with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Archer Place, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Archer Place, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Archer Place Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Archer Place is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archer Place?
A reported new-construction luxury condominium in SW Gainesville on Old Archer Road, near the University of Florida, Shands, and the Butler Plaza retail corridor.
Where is Archer Place located?
In SW Gainesville (32608) on Old Archer Road, within a short distance of UF, the UF Health and Shands medical complex, and Butler Plaza and Celebration Pointe. Confirm the exact distances for the specific unit.
What kinds of units are in Archer Place?
Reporting describes one, two, and three bedroom condominium units. Treat the unit mix as reported and confirm the specific unit with the listing.
Is Archer Place new construction?
It is reported as a new or recent condominium development. Confirm the completion status, the certificate of occupancy, or the projected delivery for the specific unit before you offer.
What amenities does Archer Place have?
Reporting describes on-site amenities including a pool, a fitness and business center, and a clubhouse area. Confirm the amenities, access, and any fees with the listing.
What are the costs at Archer Place?
As a condominium, expect association dues that fund the building, amenities, insurance, and reserves. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, reserves, and any assessments for the specific unit.
Is there parking at Archer Place?
Reporting describes a structured building, so confirm whether parking is assigned or unassigned, the number of spaces, and any guest parking for the specific unit.
Can I rent out a unit at Archer Place?
This UF-area corridor draws tenant and investor demand, but condo rental rules vary. Confirm the minimum lease term and any rental restrictions with the association before you assume a rental plan.
What schools serve Archer Place?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Archer Place a good investment?
A new amenity-heavy building near UF and Shands can hold value, but new product carries completion and lease-up risk. Confirm the status, the association budget, and the rental rules, then comp within the building.
How far is Archer Place from UF?
Reporting places it within a short drive or bus ride of the University of Florida; drive times are approximate, so verify the exact route for the specific unit.
What should I check before buying in Archer Place?
The completion or occupancy status, the condo association budget, dues, and reserves, the parking and amenity arrangements, and any rental restrictions for the specific unit.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Archer Place?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. With new product where completion status and association documents swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want new-construction condo product in SW Gainesville near UF, Shands, and Butler PlazaExcellent fit
You value on-site amenities and a low-maintenance condo lifestyleExcellent fit
You are comfortable doing condo association and completion-status due diligenceExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want a no-HOA or low-fee settingProbably not
You want an established resale building with a long operating historyProbably not

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