Bellamy Forest in High Springs

Bellamy Forest

Established 1988 · High Springs · Alachua County

A small residential pocket in the High Springs area of northwest Alachua County, where lot, setting, and condition drive value more than any single floor plan.

High Springs areaNorthwest Alachua CountyLot and condition driven
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
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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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$390K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$260/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bellamy Forest is a small residential subdivision in the High Springs area of northwest Alachua County. The read is a quiet, lower-density setting on the spring country side of the county, where the value story is the lot, the setting, and the condition of the specific home rather than a uniform builder product. Because turnover in a small community is thin, comps are scarce, so the buy turns on confirming the lot, the access and utilities (well and septic are common in this part of the county), any association or deed restrictions, and the condition, then comping carefully against the closest recent sales in the immediate area. Treat any community-level detail as reported and confirm with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bellamy Forest market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $390K ($260 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Bellamy Forest is a small residential subdivision in the High Springs area of northwest Alachua County, in the 32643 ZIP. High Springs sits in the spring country northwest of Gainesville near the Santa Fe River, and confirm the exact location and access with the listing.

The housing here is best read home by home rather than as a uniform product. In small subdivisions in this part of the county the stock ranges in age and style, so identify what the specific home is, its size, and its condition rather than assuming a single floor plan.

Utilities in this part of Alachua County often include private well and septic rather than central systems, and lots can be larger than in town. Confirm the water and sewer, the lot size, and any easements or deed restrictions for the specific parcel.

Because a small community turns over slowly, recent comparable sales are scarce. Confirm the lot, the access and utilities, any association or deed restrictions, and the condition, then comp against the closest recent sales in the immediate High Springs area before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a quieter, lower-density setting in northwest Alachua County
  • Buyers comfortable confirming well and septic and reading a home on its own merits
  • Buyers who value proximity to the High Springs spring country

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a uniform, amenity-rich planned community
  • Buyers who want central water and sewer and a short city commute
  • Buyers who need deep, recent comp data before they will act

How Bellamy Forest is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold 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 Bellamy Forest 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 Bellamy Forest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bellamy Forest

Live MLS inventory for Bellamy Forest. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Bellamy Forest right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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.

Downtown High Springs~10 min · approximate
I-75 access~10 to 15 min · approximate
Santa Fe River and springs~10 to 20 min · approximate
Alachua city~15 to 20 min · approximate
Gainesville~30 to 40 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~40 to 50 min · approximate

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
Bellamy Forest (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

Bellamy Forest 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 Bellamy Forest address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Bellamy Forest, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bellamy Forest

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a small, lower-density High Springs area subdivision where value is parcel-specific. The watch items are the lot and access, the well and septic, any association or deed restrictions, condition, and thin comps.

Small community, thin turnover

NeutralFew recent sales mean comps are scarce, so each home must be priced on its own lot, condition, and the closest available comparables. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Small community, thin turnover

Well and septic common in this area

NeutralPrivate water and sewer are common in northwest Alachua County; confirm the systems and their condition for the specific parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Well and septic common in this area

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 Bellamy Forest, 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. June 2026
    Community

    Confirmed as a High Springs area residential subdivision

    Public real estate sources list Bellamy Forest among High Springs area subdivisions in northwest Alachua County (32643). Specific details such as lot sizes, age of homes, and any association are best confirmed with the listing. Why it matters: Treat Bellamy Forest as a small, parcel-driven community; value turns on the lot, access, utilities, and condition rather than a uniform product. 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 Bellamy Forest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the exact location and access, since small subdivisions vary and roads may be paved or unpaved in this part of the county.

2

Confirm the water and sewer, as well and septic are common here; verify the systems and their condition.

3

Confirm any association or deed restrictions, their scope, and any dues for the specific parcel.

4

Read the lot and condition, since these, not a floor plan, set value in a small community.

5

Comp against the closest recent High Springs area sales, not a city or county average.

Best Buy
A sound home on a good lot with confirmed access and utilities, priced to its own condition and the nearest comps.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting well and septic, or pricing off comps that are not truly comparable.
Best Lot
The lot, the access, and the setting carry most of the value in a small community like this.
Smart Timing
Confirm the lot, access, utilities, and any restrictions 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

Bellamy Forest is a small residential subdivision in the High Springs area of northwest Alachua County (32643), in the spring country near the Santa Fe River northwest of Gainesville. Housing is best read home by home rather than as a uniform product, lots can be larger than in town, and private well and septic are common in this part of the county. Confirm the exact location, access, utilities, lot size, and any association or deed restrictions 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 or older homes needing work
$390K to $390K

The most attainable homes are smaller or older and may need updating. Confirm the well and septic, the roof, and the systems before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on a sound lot
$390K to $390K

The core is move-in-ready homes on a sound lot. Condition and the lot separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger or updated homes on the best lots
$390K to $390K

The top end is larger or recently updated homes on the most private or usable lots. These trade on the lot, the setting, 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.

$390K to $390K
Entry: smaller or older homes needing work
The most attainable homes are smaller or older and may need updating. Confirm the well and septic, the roof, and the systems before assuming a value.
$390K to $390K
Mid: updated homes on a sound lot
The core is move-in-ready homes on a sound lot. Condition and the lot separate these more than square footage.
$390K to $390K
High: larger or updated homes on the best lots
The top end is larger or recently updated homes on the most private or usable lots. These trade on the lot, the setting, 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 High Springs 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 Bellamy Forest

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.

In a small High Springs area community, the setting is what you buy. The deal is won on the lot, the access, the utilities, and the condition, not on a floor plan.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.8/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency7.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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 Bellamy Forest 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
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. 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
  • The lot and setting carry most of the value here.
  • Confirm well and septic for the specific parcel.
  • Larger lots are common in this part of the county.

In a small High Springs area community, the lot, the access, and condition set value more than any floor plan. Larger lots are common, and private well and septic are typical, so confirm the systems and any easements. Compare a home against the closest recent sale in the immediate area, and confirm the lot and utilities before the finishes.

Bellamy Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quieter, lower-density setting in northwest Alachua County and will read a home on its own merits.
Strong onA lower-density High Springs area setting, larger lots common to the area, and proximity to the spring country.
WatchThe lot and access, the well and septic, any association or deed restrictions, condition, and thin comps.
Not forBuyers who want a uniform amenity-rich community, central utilities, or a short city commute.
The edgeThin turnover means careful comping and a confirmed lot and utilities are the real find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether there is an HOA at all.
  • Well and septic are common; budget for them.
  • Larger lots are common in this area.
  • Comps are thin; price on the closest sales.
  • The lot and condition drive value here.

Any association in a small subdivision like this is usually light or absent; treat any figure as reported and confirm whether there is an HOA, its dues, scope, and reserves, plus any deed restrictions, before you offer.

Where an association exists it typically covers limited common items; confirm exactly what it covers, and confirm the well and septic responsibilities fall to the owner.

Do not assume community amenities in a small subdivision; confirm what, if any, shared facilities exist 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 Bellamy Forest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bellamy Forest, 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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Bellamy Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Bellamy Forest 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 Bellamy Forest?
A small residential subdivision in the High Springs area of northwest Alachua County, where the lot, setting, and condition drive value more than a single floor plan.
Where is Bellamy Forest located?
In the High Springs area (32643), in the spring country of northwest Alachua County near the Santa Fe River, northwest of Gainesville. Confirm the exact location and access with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Bellamy Forest?
The stock is best read home by home; in small subdivisions here homes range in age and style, so identify the specific home, its size, and its condition rather than assuming a uniform product.
Does Bellamy Forest have central water and sewer?
Private well and septic are common in this part of Alachua County. Confirm the water and sewer systems and their condition for the specific parcel.
Is there an HOA in Bellamy Forest?
Any association in a small subdivision like this is usually light or absent. Confirm whether there is an HOA, its dues and scope, and any deed restrictions with the listing.
Are the lots large in Bellamy Forest?
Lots in this part of the county can be larger than in town, but they vary. Confirm the exact lot size and any easements for the specific parcel.
How far is Bellamy Forest from Gainesville?
Gainesville is roughly 30 to 40 minutes southeast. Drive times are approximate and depend on the exact location and traffic.
How far is Bellamy Forest from I-75?
I-75 access is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve Bellamy Forest?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Bellamy Forest a good investment?
Value is parcel-specific and comps are thin. Confirm the lot, access, utilities, and condition, and comp against the closest recent sales in the immediate area before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Bellamy Forest?
The exact location and access, the well and septic, any association or deed restrictions, the lot size, and the condition of the home and its systems.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Bellamy Forest?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where comps are thin and the lot and utilities swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a quieter, lower-density setting in northwest Alachua CountyExcellent fit
You are comfortable confirming well and septic and reading a home on its own meritsExcellent fit
You value proximity to the High Springs spring countryExcellent fit
You want a uniform, amenity-rich planned communityProbably not
You want central water and sewer and a short city commuteProbably not
You need deep, recent comp data before you will actProbably not

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