BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S
Homes for Sale in GAINESVILLE, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.9 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($172K) is up 0.2% from the prior 12 months ($172K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (5 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $172K ($153 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 20 days on market for closed sales, and 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S is a community of 51 homes in GAINESVILLE, Alachua County, built between 1978 and 1978 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 1,152 square feet. 47% 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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BIVENS LAKE ESTATE SHousing distress & ownership in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S, GAINESVILLE
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S
Live MLS inventory for BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S. 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 · 36 daysTop listing
Active · 47 days
Active · 1 days
Active · 173 daysActive and pending BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S listings as of 2026-08-20, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2022 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S 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 BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S
- Pool · reported on 12 of 12 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 6 of 12 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 6 of 12 listings
- Buyer Approval Required · reported on 5 of 12 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 4 of 12 listings
- Trail(s) · reported on 1 of 12 listings
- Association Recreation - Owned · reported on 1 of 12 listings
- Gated · reported on 1 of 12 listings
- Maintenance · reported on 1 of 12 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.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Idylwild Elementary School-AL · Elementary
- Kanapaha Middle School-AL · Middle
- Eastside High School-AL · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S address.
The BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S buying strategy.
If we were buying in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S.
A closer look at the BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S market
At a median of $153 per square foot, BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 20 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 51 homes built around 1978, and 47% 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 BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.0). Basis: Recent Direction +0.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.9 months of supply; Owner Commitment 47% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Bivens Lake Estates Market Scorecard
Bivens Lake Estates is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $172,400, and homes go under contract in about 55 days.
Typical home value in the 32608 ZIP is $337,122, about 12.2% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (22 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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