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Ashton Homes for Sale: Median $485K

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Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL

By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 20, 2026

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All 815 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $299,900 · 64 homes for sale in 32606 · Alachua County homes for sale

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 32606
715 homesBuilt 1949–2024Median sale $485K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data36 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $485,000, $215 per square foot, a median 5 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991 - 1993; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $21/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 177 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,030 ($7,380 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Ashton: 1 closed sale (median $585,000). As of October 20, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Ashton Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$485K
Median sold · 12 mo
$215/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $215 in 2026
97.6%
Sale vs ask
Alachua median: 93.4%
Tempo
5days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2026 low
100%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (388 of 1,583)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Ashton
525 of 726 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Ashton
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
715
Homes in the community
plus 11 vacant residential lots · 726 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 36 years of records
41
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $375K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1949
Community established
homes built 1949-2024, median 1991 (FL DOR 2025)
2,484sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 715 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

Ashton market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $485K ($215 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 5 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 32606 (Gainesville), 404 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($203/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 84 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32606 housing market and the Alachua County market.

County records show 41 qualified sales in ASHTON across 2024 - 2025 (21 in 2024, 20 in 2025), median $375,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Ashton is a community of 715 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1949 and 2024 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 1,841 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 5 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
$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 1990 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k3k4k
125 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $115 in 2012 to a $215 peak in 2026; $215 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020030020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2026 low; 5 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.6% now vs Alachua 93.4%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 5 a year; 3 in the current window.

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.

$1,914/mo
Alachua County typical true cost to own
$85/mo
Alachua County typical home insurance
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Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Alachua County scorecard.

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 32606 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).

Ashton Market Scorecard

Balanced

Ashton is currently a balanced market..

$485,000
Median sold
0/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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

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

Interactive Map

Ashton on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community & Amenities

Life at Ashton

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

Recent Developments in Ashton

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

Dev Momentum61/100 · Active
  1. April 2026
    Development

    Gainesville board approves 248-unit apartment project in northwest Gainesville

    The Gainesville Development Review Board approved a 248-unit multifamily project in northwest Gainesville, planned as four four-story buildings with a clubhouse and amenities, with construction expected to run about 22 months.

    What it may mean for the marketA new apartment community of this size adds rental housing to northwest Gainesville, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The project is about 15 miles northeast of Ashton, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: WCJB
  2. April 2026
    Development

    Sandia West development of about 500 homes advances near Champions Park in Newberry

    Sandia West, a roughly 160 acre residential development planned for about 500 homes near Champions Park on the northeast side of Newberry, won Planning and Zoning Board approval and moved toward City Commission and state review.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new residential development in Newberry adds future housing supply on the west side of Alachua County, the kind of growth that can shape demand for nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles north of Ashton.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  3. April 2026
    Development

    Newberry Ridge development of up to 1,250 homes advances east of Champions Park

    Newberry Ridge, a roughly 225 acre project planned for up to 1,250 homes east of Champions Park in Newberry, cleared a land use amendment step and moved toward further Planning and Zoning, City Commission, and state review.

    What it may mean for the marketA large planned community of this scale adds significant future housing on the west side of Alachua County, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles north of Ashton.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  4. December 2025
    Retail & Dining

    Amrit Palace Indian restaurant to open on Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville

    Amrit Palace, an Indian restaurant expanding from Ocala, is planned to open at 3105 Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville, adding a dining option along the 34th Street corridor near Archer Road.

    What it may mean for the marketA new restaurant on the 34th Street corridor adds to the dining and retail mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby Gainesville communities. The project is about 14 miles northeast of Ashton, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: 352today
  5. May 2025
    Development

    Archer Place luxury condo and retail project breaks ground at Archer Road and 34th Street in Gainesville

    Archer Place, a mixed-use development at the corner of Archer Road and Southwest 34th Street near Butler Plaza in Gainesville, broke ground with plans for 92 residential units including penthouses and workforce apartments, ground-floor retail, and a roughly 6,000 square foot restaurant, with completion targeted for late 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use condo and retail project on the Archer Road corridor adds housing and commercial space near Butler Plaza, the kind of activity that can shape demand for nearby Gainesville communities. The project is about 14 miles northeast of Ashton, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News

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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.

The Strategy

The Ashton buying strategy.

If we were buying in Ashton 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 Ashton.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the Ashton market

At a median of $215 per square foot, Ashton prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 715 homes built between 1949 and 2024, and 72% 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 Ashton. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

What it really costs to own in Ashton

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMLS listings here mostly enter dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $255/year across 4 listings (2026-10-20), which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association for the current dues.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Alachua County is $1,020/yr (714 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1992 across 4 listings. An original roof here would be about 34 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ashton homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Ashton.
In short
  • HOA dues in MLS listings look inconsistent here (median entry $255/year across 4 listings). Confirm the current dues with the association
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

MLS listings here mostly enter association dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $255 a year across 4 records, which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association or the listing agent for the current dues and what they cover before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

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

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ashton buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxAlachua County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Ashton.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in ASHTON

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Ashton key facts
LocationGainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32606, 32653, 99999
Homes in the community715 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1949–2024 (median 1991)
Typical living area1,841 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersDeed Restrictions, Other
Sale prices, last 12 months$485,000 median across 3 closed sales · $215 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)5 median
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share72%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ashton key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ashton-gainesville, data as of September 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ashton?
The median sale price in Ashton was $485K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Ashton take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 5 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Ashton?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 715 homes plus 11 vacant residential lots in Ashton (public records).
What share of Ashton is owner-occupied?
72% of Ashton parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ashton built?
Homes in Ashton were built between 1949 and 2024, with a median year built of 1991 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ashton?
The best agent for Ashton is one who actively works Gainesville 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 Ashton.
How do I find a top Gainesville real estate agent who knows Ashton?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ashton and the wider Gainesville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ashton?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ashton purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Ashton, and what county is it in?
Ashton is in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, ZIP codes 32606, 32653, 99999. The community's center is about 5 miles northwest of the center of Gainesville (straight-line).

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32606/32653/99999))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1990 (125 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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More on Ashton

Thinking of selling in ASHTON? 3 recorded closings; median 5 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Alachua County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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