Bivens Forest in Gainesville

Bivens Forest

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A condominium community in south Gainesville near Bivens Arm, convenient to the University of Florida and the SW 13th Street corridor.

South GainesvilleCondominium communityNear Bivens Arm and UF
Live Market Pulse
52/100
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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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$152K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
1days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$123/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bivens Forest is a condominium community in south Gainesville, reported near Bivens Arm and the SW 13th Street corridor, convenient to the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and UF Health (community profiles). The read is condo-specific value: in a condo community, the building, the unit, the condition, and above all the condominium association set value, so the headline location matters less than the association's financial health and the specific unit. The buy is association-first: pull the condo association documents, budget, reserves, and any special assessments, confirm what the dues cover, read the unit and its floor and exposure, and comp within Bivens Forest by unit type rather than against single-family Gainesville."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bivens Forest market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $152K ($123 per sq ft), with homes averaging 1 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Bivens Forest is a condominium community in south Gainesville (ZIP 32608 area), Alachua County, reported near Bivens Arm and the SW 13th Street corridor, convenient to the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and UF Health (community profiles). Confirm the exact location and building for any specific unit with the listing.

The setting is near Bivens Arm, a shallow lake associated with the Paynes Prairie system in southwest Gainesville, with the SW 13th Street corridor and nearby retail close by. Confirm the specific building, exposure, and any water or nature-preserve proximity for the unit.

Housing is condominium. Unit types, sizes, and finishes vary within a condo community, so value is unit-specific. Read the specific unit, its floor and exposure, and its condition rather than assuming a single profile.

Because this is a condo community, the condominium association drives value as much as the unit. Pull the association documents, budget, reserves, and any special assessments, confirm what the dues cover and any rental or pet rules, and comp within Bivens Forest by unit type before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a condominium near the University of Florida and south Gainesville
  • Buyers who value a lower-maintenance, lock-and-leave style of ownership
  • Buyers who will read the condo association documents before they offer

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want no association and full control of the exterior
  • Buyers who want a brand-new building

How Bivens Forest is performing right now

52/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+17%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 Bivens 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 Bivens Forest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bivens Forest

Live MLS inventory for Bivens 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.

Active and pending Bivens Forest 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~10 min · approximate
UF Health / Shands~10 min · approximate
Santa Fe College area~15 to 20 min · approximate
SW 13th Street corridor~5 min · retail and dining
Butler Plaza / Archer Road~10 min · retail
Bivens Arm Nature Park~5 min · nearby

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
Bivens 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

Bivens 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 Bivens Forest address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Bivens Forest

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a condominium community in convenient south Gainesville near UF. The watch items are the condo association's financial health, the building and unit, the condition, and the dues.

Condominium association drives value

NeutralIn a condo community the association's budget, reserves, and assessments matter as much as the unit; read the documents before you offer. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Condominium association drives value

Convenient location near UF and SW 13th Street

BullishProximity to UF, UF Health, and the SW 13th Street corridor supports steady demand; confirm exact drive times for the building. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Convenient location near UF and SW 13th Street

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 Bivens 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. Established
    Community

    Condominium community near Bivens Arm

    Bivens Forest is a condominium community in south Gainesville near Bivens Arm and the SW 13th Street corridor, convenient to UF, Santa Fe College, and UF Health (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm the association and the unit with the listing. Why it matters: The condo association and the unit are the story; pull the documents and comp by unit type within the community. 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 Bivens Forest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pull the condo association documents, the budget, reserves, and any special assessments, since they drive value in a condo community.

2

Confirm what the dues cover, exterior, roof, water, insurance, and amenities, and what stays the owner's responsibility.

3

Confirm the rules, any rental restrictions, pet rules, and owner-occupancy ratio, since they affect financing and resale.

4

Read the specific unit, the floor, exposure, condition, and updates, since these vary within the community.

5

Comp within Bivens Forest by unit type, not against single-family Gainesville.

Best Buy
A well-kept unit in a financially healthy building, with dues that cover the major systems, priced to its condition.
Biggest Risk
Skipping the association documents and inheriting a special assessment, or comping against single-family homes.
Best Lot
In a condo community the building, floor, and exposure matter more than a lot; confirm the unit's position.
Smart Timing
Read the condo association documents and confirm any rental or financing 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

Bivens Forest is a condominium community in south Gainesville (32608 area), Alachua County, reported near Bivens Arm and the SW 13th Street corridor, convenient to the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and UF Health (community profiles). Housing is condominium, with unit types, sizes, and finishes varying within the community, and value is driven by the condo association as much as the unit. It is near Bivens Arm Nature Park, the SW 13th Street corridor, and Butler Plaza and zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district. Confirm the association budget, reserves, dues, and rules with the listing.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition units
$150K to $152K

The most attainable units are the most original or those needing updates. Confirm the condition and the association's reserves before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated units
$152K to $154K

The core is updated condominium units. Condition, floor, and exposure separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger or premium-exposure units
$154K to $154K

The top end is larger units or those with the best floor, exposure, or outlook. These trade on the unit, the condition, and the building's health.

Strongest resale

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

$150K to $152K
Entry: original-condition units
The most attainable units are the most original or those needing updates. Confirm the condition and the association's reserves before assuming a value.
$152K to $154K
Mid: updated units
The core is updated condominium units. Condition, floor, and exposure separate these more than square footage alone.
$154K to $154K
High: larger or premium-exposure units
The top end is larger units or those with the best floor, exposure, or outlook. These trade on the unit, the condition, and the building's health.

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 Bivens 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.

The location near UF is priced into every Bivens Forest listing. The deal is won on the building's financial health, the unit, and the condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk5.0/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

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 Bivens 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

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
  • In a condo community the building and unit matter more than a lot.
  • Floor, exposure, and condition set value within the community.
  • The association's financial health shapes the real carrying cost.

In a condominium community like Bivens Forest, there is no individual lot to value; the building, the floor, the exposure, the unit's condition, and the association's financial health set value. Pull the association budget and reserves, confirm any special assessments and the dues, and compare a unit against the closest sale of the same unit type within Bivens Forest before the finishes.

Bivens Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a lower-maintenance condominium near the University of Florida in south Gainesville.
Strong onProximity to UF, UF Health, and the SW 13th Street corridor, near Bivens Arm, with lock-and-leave ownership.
WatchThe condo association's financial health, the dues and rules, the building and unit, and the condition.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home with a yard, no association, or a brand-new building.
The edgeA financially healthy building with the right unit at a fair price is the find here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • A condominium community governed by a condo association.
  • Read the budget, reserves, and any special assessments first.
  • Confirm what the dues cover and any rental or pet rules.
  • Convenient to UF, UF Health, and SW 13th Street.
  • Comp by unit type within the community.

As a condominium community, Bivens Forest is governed by a condo association with monthly dues; treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any special assessments with the association before you offer.

Condo dues typically cover some combination of exterior maintenance, roof, common areas, certain utilities, and insurance for the structure; the mix varies by community. Confirm exactly what is and is not included for this association.

Confirm any shared amenities such as a pool or common areas with the association and the listing; do not assume amenities that are not documented.

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 Bivens Forest, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

Bivens 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 Bivens Forest?
A condominium community in south Gainesville near Bivens Arm and the SW 13th Street corridor, convenient to the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and UF Health.
Where is Bivens Forest located?
In south Gainesville (32608 area) near Bivens Arm and SW 13th Street. Confirm the exact building and location with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Bivens Forest?
Condominium units. Unit types, sizes, and finishes vary within the community, so read the specific unit, its floor, and its exposure.
What are the costs at Bivens Forest?
Monthly condo association dues plus any special assessments. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, what they cover, and the reserves with the association.
What do the condo dues cover at Bivens Forest?
Typically some combination of exterior maintenance, common areas, certain utilities, and structure insurance, though the mix varies. Confirm exactly what is included for this association.
Are there rental restrictions at Bivens Forest?
Condo communities often have rental, pet, and owner-occupancy rules that affect financing and resale. Confirm the current rules with the association before you offer.
How far is Bivens Forest from UF?
Reported as roughly 10 minutes by car to the University of Florida. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the building.
What schools serve Bivens Forest?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Bivens Forest a good investment?
Its location near UF supports steady demand, but value depends on the association's financial health and the unit. Read the condo documents, confirm the dues and rules, and comp by unit type before deciding.
Is Bivens Forest a condo or apartments?
Bivens Forest is reported as a for-sale condominium community. A separately named apartment community sits nearby, so confirm you are looking at the condominium community.
What should I check before buying in Bivens Forest?
The condo association budget and reserves, any special assessments, what the dues cover, the rental and pet rules, the unit condition, and the closest comps by unit type.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Bivens Forest?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the association's health and the unit swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a condominium near the University of Florida in south GainesvilleExcellent fit
You value lower-maintenance, lock-and-leave ownershipExcellent fit
You will read the condo association documents before you offerExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want no association and full control of the exteriorProbably not
You want a brand-new buildingProbably not

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