Bivens South
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As of November 2026, Bivens South in Gainesville, FL has 1 home for sale. Bivens South is a community in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL. Across Gainesville as a whole, 2,065 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 48 median days on market, with 748 homes for sale today. At that median and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,170 ($4,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Bivens South is a small Gainesville community in Alachua County with a single active listing as of August 2026. With inventory this thin, there is no real "market rate" to read off a page - price here is set by the condition and particulars of whatever home happens to be available, not by a deep pool of comparable sales.
For a seller, one listing means you are effectively the market: pricing discipline and presentation carry the whole transaction. For a buyer, the posture is wait-and-watch - you are negotiating against a specific house rather than choosing from a range, so be ready to move when the right one surfaces and prepared to sit tight when it does not.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
A pocket community in Gainesville where listings surface rarely. The single active listing tells you more about scarcity than about any prevailing price point.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Bivens South is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on this particular Gainesville community who can wait for a home to list
- Buyers who want a community pool without a large, high-turnover development
- Buying with flexibility on timing and willingness to move fast when inventory appears
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to compare multiple homes side by side before committing
- Buying on a fixed deadline that cannot wait for the right listing
- Buyers who want a clear, deep set of recent comps to anchor an offer
The market around Bivens South
Bivens South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Alachua County, 1,189 homes are active and 389 pending (25% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bivens South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Bivens South
Live MLS inventory for Bivens South. 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 South listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Tap any home to ask about it.
Life at Bivens South
- Pool · reported on 1 of 1 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 Bivens South
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bivens South, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 site is about 2 miles northeast of Bivens South.
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 2 miles north of Bivens South.
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 site is about 2 miles northeast of Bivens South.
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 site is about 3 miles northeast of Bivens South.
Source: The Independent Florida Alligator - 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 site is about 2 miles northwest of Bivens South.
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 site is about 2 miles west of Bivens South.
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 Bivens South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bivens South 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 Bivens South.
A thin-inventory read
The headline fact is scarcity. With one home on the market, there is no spread to average and no trend line to trace - value is a condition-driven conversation about a single property rather than a community-wide number. Expect to lean on broader Gainesville data and in-person judgment to frame any offer or list price.
A community pool is reported across MLS listings here, which shapes the lifestyle and the carrying costs. Confirm current amenities and access directly with the HOA before you count on them; small communities change these details more often than listing copy keeps up.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bivens South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with one listing, generic comps do not do the work. We track Bivens South closely enough to tell you whether the available home is priced to its condition, what the HOA actually covers, and when it makes sense to wait for the next one. That is the difference between reacting to the only option and deciding on your terms.
Bivens South in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-10 |
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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Alachua County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.