Blues Creek

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established pool community in northwest Gainesville, with a clubhouse, tennis, and a long build-out of single-family homes.

NW Gainesville pool communityClubhouse and tennisSingle-family, long build-out

Live Market Pulse

75/100
Momentum

Seller's Market

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$234K

Median Price

3mo

Supply

103days

Avg DOM

Strong

Seller Leverage

$193/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Blues Creek is an established single-family pool community in northwest Gainesville (ZIP 32653), reported built across a long span from about 1986 to 2021, with a mandatory HOA that provides a community pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse, roughly ten miles from Shands and the University of Florida (neighborhood profiles, HOA). The read is amenity-backed NW value with a wide range of vintages: a real amenity set and a settled location, with homes spanning older and newer phases. The buy is condition-and-phase specific: confirm the home's vintage, systems, and updates, confirm the current HOA dues and exactly what they cover, read the lot, and comp within Blues Creek by phase and condition before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Blues Creek market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $234K ($193 per sq ft), with homes averaging 103 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a seller's market. Based on 28 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Blues Creek is an established single-family pool community in northwest Gainesville (ZIP 32653), Alachua County, reported built across a long span from about 1986 to 2021 (neighborhood profiles, HOA). Treat the figures here as reported and confirm for the specific home.

Housing is detached single-family across a wide size range, with a mix of older and newer phases, so condition, vintage, and the lot separate otherwise similar homes; some attached product has also traded here, so confirm the property type.

The community has a mandatory HOA that provides a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse, with dues reported across a range; the location is a settled NW position roughly ten miles from Shands and UF.

Because the stock spans many vintages, value is condition-and-phase specific. Confirm the systems and updates, confirm the current HOA dues and inclusions, read the lot, and comp within Blues Creek by phase and condition before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Blues Creek is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established single-family home with a community pool in NW Gainesville
Buyers who value tennis and a clubhouse with a moderate HOA
Buyers comfortable choosing between older and newer phases

Probably not for

Buyers who want a no-HOA property or a large acreage lot
Buyers who want a southwest or in-town location
Buyers unwilling to confirm the phase, dues, and condition

Market Pulse

How Blues Creek is performing right now

75/100
momentum

Seller's Market

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

3Months of supplytight

8Median days on marketdays

3 : 7Under contract vs for salestrong demand

28Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+3%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 Blues Creek listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Gainesville. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now7 : 3active : pending

For sale7

Pending3

Sold 12mo28

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Blues Creek buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Blues Creek

Live MLS inventory for Blues Creek. 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 · 5 daysTop listing

$635,000

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1995

7513 Nw 50Th Street, GAINESVILLE, 32653

RenovatedPool

Listed by EXPLORE REALTY INC

Active · 8 days

$454,900

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,291 sqft · built 2001

5514 Nw 78Th Lane, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE

Active · 1 days

$369,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1986

7027 Nw 51St Terrace, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Listed by PEPINE REALTY

Active · 51 days

$289,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2005

4752 Nw 80Th Road, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Renovated

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS

Active · 254 days

$276,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,545 sqft · built 2001

4748 Nw 77Th Road, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by COLDWELL BANKER M.M. PARRISH REALTORS

Active · 401 days

$272,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2000

4806 Nw 77Th Road, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by JACK KELLER INC

Active · 1 days

$2,075

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2004

7976 Nw 48Th Way, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by COLDWELL BANKER M.M. PARRISH REALTORS

Pending · 2 days

$275,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 2021

7398 Nw 47Th Way, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS

Pending · 14 days

$265,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 2003

4843 Nw 79Th Road, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC

Pending · 17 days

$1,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 2021

7390 Nw 47Th Way, GAINESVILLE, 32653

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by BHGRE THOMAS GROUP

Active and pending Blues Creek 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.

Interactive Map

Blues Creek on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Blues Creek. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Millhopper-area shopping (Publix)~5 to 10 min · approximate

The Oaks Mall~10 to 15 min · approximate

North Florida Regional Medical Center~10 to 15 min · hospital, approximate

University of Florida / Shands~15 to 20 min · approximate

I-75 interchange (Newberry Rd)~10 to 15 min · approximate

Downtown Gainesville~15 to 20 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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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

Blues Creek (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

Blues Creek 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 Blues Creek address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Blues Creek, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Blues Creek

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established NW Gainesville pool community with a clubhouse and tennis and a wide range of vintages. The watch items are the phase and condition, the current dues, and the lot.

Community pool, tennis, and clubhouse

BullishA real amenity set supports demand and lifestyle, but it sets the HOA dues; confirm the current dues and what they cover. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Community pool, tennis, and clubhouse

Long build-out, 1986 to 2021

NeutralA wide span of vintages means condition and systems vary widely; comp by phase and condition rather than the community average. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Long build-out, 1986 to 2021

Settled NW location near shopping

BullishA NW position near Millhopper-area shopping, the Oaks Mall, and a reasonable UF drive supports demand. impact

SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Settled NW location near shopping

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 Blues Creek, 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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Established
Community
Established NW Gainesville pool community
Blues Creek is profiled as an established NW Gainesville single-family pool community (32653) built about 1986 to 2021, with a mandatory HOA providing a pool, tennis, and clubhouse, about ten miles from Shands and UF (neighborhood profiles, HOA). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Amenity-backed value across many vintages is the story; value turns on phase, condition, and the dues. Source

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 Strategy

The Blues Creek buying strategy.

If we were buying in Blues Creek, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the phase and vintage, since Blues Creek spans about 1986 to 2021 with very different stock.

Confirm the systems and updates, roof, HVAC, and any updates for the home's vintage.

Confirm the current HOA dues and inclusions, the pool, tennis, and clubhouse, plus any assessments.

Confirm the property type, since some attached product has traded here alongside single-family.

Comp within Blues Creek by phase and condition, not the whole of NW Gainesville.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a good lot in a sound phase with the dues and inclusions confirmed, priced to its phase and condition.

Biggest Risk

Comparing an older-phase home to a newer one, or underbudgeting systems on the older stock.

Best Lot

Lots vary by phase; read the lot, the trees, and the position.

Smart Timing

Confirm the phase, the systems, and the dues before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Blues Creek is an established single-family pool community in northwest Gainesville (32653) in Alachua County, reported built across a long span from about 1986 to 2021, with a mandatory HOA providing a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse, roughly ten miles from Shands and the University of Florida and near Millhopper-area shopping. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify the current zoning with the district, and confirm the current dues and inclusions for a specific home.

Blues Creek Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Blues Creek.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Blues Creek today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: older-phase homes needing updates

$2K to $2K

The most attainable product is the older-phase homes that need updates. Confirm the dues and systems, and budget the work before assuming a value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated homes on good lots

$2K to $349K

The core is updated homes on good lots. Condition, the phase, and the lot separate these more than headline square footage.

Most inventory

High: newer-phase or fully updated homes

$349K to $552K

The top end is the newer-phase or fully updated homes on premium lots. These trade on the finish, the phase, and the lot.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$234K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$2K to $2K

Entry: older-phase homes needing updates

The most attainable product is the older-phase homes that need updates. Confirm the dues and systems, and budget the work before assuming a value.

$2K to $349K

Mid: updated homes on good lots

The core is updated homes on good lots. Condition, the phase, and the lot separate these more than headline square footage.

$349K to $552K

High: newer-phase or fully updated homes

The top end is the newer-phase or fully updated homes on premium lots. These trade on the finish, the phase, and the lot.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Blues Creek, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 22% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot

Renovated$223

Original$183

Median days on market

Renovated28

Original11

From current Blues Creek listings (renovated 2, original 8); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Blues Creek holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

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 Blues Creek

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The pool, the tennis, and the NW location are priced into every Blues Creek listing. The deal is won on the phase, condition, and the dues, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.6B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency7.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Blues Creek 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Lots and vintages vary by phase.
Amenities supported by the HOA dues.
Older and newer phases both trade here.
Condition and phase drive value.
Confirm dues and the phase before you write.

In an amenity pool community like Blues Creek, the phase, condition, and the dues set value alongside the lot. The pool, tennis, and clubhouse support demand, while the long 1986 to 2021 build-out means stock varies widely. Confirm the phase and the dues, read the lot, and compare a home against the closest sale of a similar phase and condition within Blues Creek before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Blues Creek in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home with a community pool, tennis, and clubhouse in northwest Gainesville.

Strong onA pool, tennis, and clubhouse, a settled NW location near shopping, and a wide range of vintages to choose from.

WatchThe phase and condition across a long build-out, the current dues, and the property type.

Not forBuyers who want a no-HOA property, a large acreage lot, or a southwest or in-town location.

The edgeChoosing the right phase and comping by condition is where buyers correctly value the wide-ranging stock.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Mandatory HOA.
Pool, tennis, and clubhouse.
Dues reported across a range.
Wide range of vintages, 1986 to 2021.
Confirm current dues and any assessments.

Blues Creek has a mandatory HOA, with dues reported across a range depending on the product, providing a pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse; confirm the current dues, exactly what they cover, and any assessments for the specific home before you offer.

Reported to provide a community pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse and to maintain common areas. Confirm the exact inclusions, what the owner versus the association maintains, and the reserve picture.

A clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts anchor the community. Confirm access rules and any amenity fees with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Blues Creek buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxAlachua County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Blues Creek.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Blues Creek

Thinking of selling in Blues Creek?

Your buyer is weighing the phase, the condition, and the dues, so sell the specifics: the vintage and updates, the dues and what they cover, the amenities, and condition.

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 Blues Creek, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Blues Creek, 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.

What is your Blues Creek home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Blues Creek matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Blues Creek Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Blues Creek 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

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).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 Blues Creek?

An established single-family pool community in northwest Gainesville, reported built about 1986 to 2021, with a mandatory HOA providing a pool, tennis, and a clubhouse.

What amenities does Blues Creek have?

Reported to include a community pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse. Confirm access details and any fees with the association.

What are the HOA fees in Blues Creek?

Dues are reported across a range depending on the product. Confirm the current amount, exactly what it covers, and any assessments for the specific home.

What kinds of homes are in Blues Creek?

Mostly detached single-family across a wide size range and vintages, with some attached product traded here. Confirm the property type, size, and vintage for the specific home.

Where is Blues Creek located?

In northwest Gainesville (32653), about ten miles from Shands and UF, near Millhopper-area shopping and the Oaks Mall. Drive times are approximate.

What schools serve Blues Creek?

Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

How far is Blues Creek from the University of Florida?

Roughly 15 to 20 minutes, about ten miles. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Is Blues Creek a good investment?

Amenities and a settled NW location support value, but it is phase-and-condition specific across a long build-out. Confirm the phase, the dues, and the systems, and comp by phase before deciding.

Does Blues Creek have a pool?

Yes, it is reported to have a community pool along with tennis courts and a clubhouse, maintained by the HOA. Confirm access rules and any fees.

Is Blues Creek gated?

It is reported as an amenity pool community rather than a gated enclave; confirm the access and any specifics for the section and home.

What should I check before buying in Blues Creek?

The phase and vintage, the systems and updates, the current dues and inclusions, the property type, and condition.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Blues Creek?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the phase, the dues, and condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Blues Creek?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established single-family home with a community pool in NW GainesvilleExcellent fit

You value tennis and a clubhouse with a moderate HOAExcellent fit

You are comfortable choosing between older and newer phasesExcellent fit

You want a no-HOA property or a large acreage lotProbably not

You want a southwest or in-town locationProbably not

You are unwilling to confirm the phase, dues, and conditionProbably not

Get the inside read on Blues Creek

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Blues Creek home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing; deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID.

Blues Creek

The 60-Second Overview

Who Blues Creek is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Blues Creek is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Blues Creek

Blues Creek on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Blues Creek

Community pool, tennis, and clubhouse

Long build-out, 1986 to 2021

Settled NW location near shopping

Established NW Gainesville pool community

The Blues Creek buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Blues Creek.

What ~$234K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Blues Creek holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Blues Creek

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Blues Creek is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Blues Creek in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Blues Creek buy.

Thinking of selling in Blues Creek?

In Blues Creek, condition and view decide your number

What is your Blues Creek home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Blues Creek Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Blues Creek?

Get the inside read on Blues Creek

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