Ashton
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 797 homes for sale in GAINESVILLE, FL · median $299,000 · 70 homes for sale in 32606 · Alachua County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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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). 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).
| Location | GAINESVILLE, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32606, 32653, 99999 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 715 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1949–2024 (median 1991) |
| Typical living area | 1,841 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed 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 now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
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.
Last 30 days in Ashton: 1 closed sale (median $585,000). As of September 30, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
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), 431 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $318K ($203/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 92 active and 37 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).
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($485K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
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.
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
Ashton is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Ashton
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 2 listings
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.
- April 2026Development
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 - April 2026Development
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 - April 2026Development
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 - December 2025Retail & 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 - May 2025Development
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
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 Ashton buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ashton today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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.
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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $21/month (about $252/yr) · median of 58 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $21 per month ($252 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 58 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Recently off market in ASHTON
Homes in ASHTON that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 5858 NW 45Th Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32606/32653/99999)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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