Bivens Lake Estate S
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As of October 2026, Bivens Lake Estate S in Gainesville, FL has 4 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $172,405, $153 per square foot, a median 20 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978 - 1978; 3 of 9 report an HOA (median $500/mo); none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 72 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,850 ($2,210 with the full homestead exemption).
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 October 20, 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).
In ZIP 32608 (Gainesville), 599 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($213/sq ft), down 4.5% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 154 active and 71 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32608 housing market and the Alachua County market.
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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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 and pending Bivens Lake Estate S listings as of 2026-10-19, 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.
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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
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- 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.
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Recent Developments in Bivens Lake Estate S
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bivens Lake Estate S, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
EPA plans mile-long underground wall at Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville
The EPA presented a plan to the Gainesville City Commission for a mile-long, 65-foot-deep underground wall at the 90-acre Koppers site at 200 NW 23rd Ave. Construction could start this fall and run to mid-2027, and an information session is set for Oct. 21. The site will be cleaned to commercial and industrial standards only.
What it may mean for the marketThe cleanup sets long-term land use limits on a large north Gainesville parcel and brings construction activity there through 2027. The project is about 14 miles southwest of Bivens Lake Estate S, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - October 2026Development
Gainesville celebrates $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant for East Gainesville
The city and Gainesville Housing Authority marked a $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant covering a 1.5-square-mile area of East Gainesville. Plans include 72 new units on a site near University Avenue and Williston Road and replacement of 100 units at Pine Meadows and Pine Terrace, with possible mixed-use development. The award was announced Sept. 3.
What it may mean for the marketNew and rehabilitated housing plus possible mixed-use space would add housing supply and services in East Gainesville. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Bivens Lake Estate S, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Market
Gainesville Plan Board recommends denying land use change for Cottages at Depot Park
The City Plan Board voted 4-3 to recommend denying a new land use and Urban 6 zoning for about 2 acres at the Cottages at Depot Park, which has about 37 existing units. The zoning would have allowed a drive-thru by right. The City Commission makes the final decision, and current zoning already allows redevelopment.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome affects whether a small near-downtown parcel can be redeveloped at higher density with commercial uses. The project is about 15 miles southwest of Bivens Lake Estate S, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County budgets $106 million for roads and expands pothole repair
County Manager Michele Lieberman said the 2026-27 budget includes $106 million for roads across a 700-mile network. The county now runs four pothole crews six days a week, added milling and resurfacing to its Watson Construction contract, and is adding a $500,000 amendment for more repairs.
What it may mean for the marketAdded road funding and resurfacing should improve driving conditions on county roads and affect commute reliability. The site is about 15 miles southwest of Bivens Lake Estate S.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Development
GRU Authority approves demolition of Power District buildings ahead of possible land sale
The GRU Authority voted 3-0 to hire SGLC for $458,000 to demolish most buildings and remove asbestos on the roughly nine-acre Power District northeast of Depot Park. Demolition starts at the end of September and is to finish by Thanksgiving. GRU plans to sell the land, which it expects to bring at least $7.5 million.
What it may mean for the marketClearing about nine acres near Depot Park opens a possible future redevelopment site close to downtown. The project is about 15 miles southwest of Bivens Lake Estate S, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Parks & Amenities
Gainesville commission approves phased renovation of T.B. McPherson Center
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved renovation plans for the T.B. McPherson Center in southeast Gainesville and directed staff to contract Monarch Design Group. The 10-year plan totals nearly $10 million, with about $3.5 million for building and grounds work including a new kitchen, multipurpose rooms, walking trails, basketball courts and a playground. The first phase covers the parking lot and walking paths.
What it may mean for the marketPhased upgrades add recreation space and trails to southeast Gainesville over the next five to 10 years. The project is about 14 miles southwest of Bivens Lake Estate S, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: The Independent Florida Alligator
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 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.
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Recently off market in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S
Homes in BIVENS LAKE ESTATE S 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. 3 on record.
- 2660 SW 14Th Drive #125 · off market
- 2818 SW 14Th Drive #107 · off market
- 2830 SW 14Th Drive · off market
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32608 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 51 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–1978 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 1,152 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Deed Restrictions, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Gated |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $172,405 median across 5 closed sales · $153 per sq ft · +0.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 20 median |
| For sale right now | 4 active, 0 pending · median asking $169,900 · 6.9 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 47% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2022 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Bivens Lake Estate S key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bivens-lake-estate-s-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Bivens Lake Estate S
The newest homes for sale in Bivens Lake Estate S right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 2660 SW 14Th Drive $184,900 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,076 sq ft · 114 days on market Courtesy of REMAX SELECT PARTNERS
- 2834 SW 14Th Drive #305 $129,900 · 1 bd · 1 ba · 807 sq ft · 246 days on market Courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC
Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Bivens Lake Estate S Gainesville Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Bivens Lake Estate S Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2842 SW 14th Drive #103 · $159,900 · 1 bd / 1 ba · pending · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Nexthome Collective
- 2660 SW 14th Drive · $184,900 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 31, 2026 · listed by Remax Select Partners
- 2834 SW 14th Drive #305 · $129,900 · 1 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- SW 14Th Drive (6 homes on record)
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32608 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 (2026-10-20).
Bivens Lake Estates Market Scorecard
Bivens Lake Estates is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $157,400, and homes go under contract in about 126 days.
Typical home value in the 32608 ZIP is $330,255, about 11.0% 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.
What it really costs to own in Bivens Lake Estate S Condos for Sale
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $500/month across 3 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The 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 age | Median build year 1978 across 8 listings. An original roof here would be about 48 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 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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