Brighton Park in Gainesville

Brighton Park

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A small, affordable townhome and condo community in southwest Gainesville, reported as built in 2000, a short drive from the University of Florida.

SW Gainesville townhomesBuilt 2000 reportedCommunity pool, near UF
Live Market Pulse
54/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning 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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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$160K
Median Price
5.5mo
Supply
11days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$137/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Brighton Park is a small townhome and condo community in southwest Gainesville, reported as built in 2000, with mostly two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhome floor plans around 1,200 square feet, an HOA reported roughly in the $135 to $250 per month range, and a community pool maintained by the association (Homes by Marco). It is a roughly ten-minute drive from the University of Florida, Shands, and Butler Plaza, near a bus route. It reads as an affordable, lower-maintenance option. The buy turns on the unit, the HOA dues and what they cover, and condition. Confirm the dues, reserves, and any rental rules with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Brighton Park market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $160K ($137 per sq ft), with homes averaging 11 days on market and 5.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 11 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Brighton Park is a small townhome and condo community in southwest Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32608), reported as built in 2000 (Homes by Marco). Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.

Floor plans are reported as mostly two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhomes around 1,200 square feet, with large kitchens, washer and dryer, and two upstairs primary suites; treat figures as reported and confirm per unit.

The HOA is reported roughly in the $135 to $250 per month range and maintains a community pool, with the nearest direct bus route to the University of Florida reported as a short walk along SW 34th Street.

Because this is a small HOA community, the decision turns on the unit, the HOA dues and what they cover, the association reserves, and condition. Confirm the dues, reserves, special assessments, and any rental restrictions with the listing.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable, lower-maintenance townhome in southwest Gainesville
  • Buyers who value a community pool and a short drive to UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza
  • Buyers who will confirm the HOA dues, reserves, and any rental rules
  • Buyers comparing southwest Gainesville townhome communities by condition and dues

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA setting
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want large square footage

How Brighton Park is performing right now

54/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
5.5Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
1 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand
11Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+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 Brighton Park 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 Brighton Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Brighton Park

Live MLS inventory for Brighton Park. 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 Brighton Park 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 to 15 min · approximate
UF Health Shands~10 to 15 min · approximate
Butler Plaza / Celebration Pointe~5 to 10 min · shopping and dining, approximate
Interstate 75~5 to 10 min · regional access, approximate
Downtown Gainesville~12 to 18 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~20 to 25 min · approximate

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
Brighton Park (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

Brighton Park 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 Brighton Park address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Brighton Park, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Brighton Park

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a small, affordable townhome community near UF with a community pool. The watch items are the HOA dues and reserves, any rental rules, and condition per unit.

Affordable townhomes a short drive from UF

BullishAn affordable, lower-maintenance option near UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza supports steady demand; confirm the dues and the parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Affordable townhomes a short drive from UF

Small HOA community, dues and reserves matter

NeutralIn a small association, the dues, reserves, and any special assessments materially affect cost; confirm them and any rental rules per unit. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Small HOA community, dues and reserves matter

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 Brighton Park, 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. Reported
    Neighborhood

    Small townhome and condo community built in 2000

    Brighton Park is reported as a small townhome and condo community in southwest Gainesville built in 2000, with mostly two-bedroom townhomes around 1,200 square feet, an HOA reported roughly $135 to $250 per month, and a community pool, near UF and Butler Plaza (Homes by Marco). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Affordability and proximity to UF are the story; value turns on the unit, the dues, and condition. 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 Brighton Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, plus the reserves and any special assessments, before you offer.

2

Confirm any rental restrictions, since they affect both owner-occupants and investors.

3

Read the unit's condition, the HVAC, water heater, and finishes.

4

Confirm the zoned schools by address with Alachua County Public Schools.

5

Comp within Brighton Park by condition and dues, not the broader Gainesville average, and cross-shop nearby townhome communities.

Best Buy
An updated townhome with healthy HOA reserves, clear dues, and any rental rules confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Thin association reserves or a pending special assessment, or missing a rental restriction.
Best Lot
A well-located unit near the pool with good parking and a quiet exposure.
Smart Timing
Confirm the dues, reserves, rental rules, and condition 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

Brighton Park is a small townhome and condo community in southwest Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32608), reported as built in 2000, with mostly two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhomes around 1,200 square feet, an HOA reported roughly $135 to $250 per month, and a community pool maintained by the association (Homes by Marco). It is a short drive from the University of Florida, Shands, and Butler Plaza, with a direct bus route to UF reported nearby along SW 34th Street. Confirm the dues, reserves, rental rules, zoned schools, and parcel 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 townhome
$1K to $153K

The most attainable units are original-condition townhomes that need updating. Confirm the dues and reserves before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated townhome
$153K to $175K

The middle is updated townhomes. Condition, the kitchen, and the HVAC separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: best-located, fully updated townhome
$175K to $183K

The top end is the best-located, fully updated townhomes. These trade on condition and location within the community.

Strongest resale

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

$1K to $153K
Entry: original-condition townhome
The most attainable units are original-condition townhomes that need updating. Confirm the dues and reserves before assuming value.
$153K to $175K
Mid: updated townhome
The middle is updated townhomes. Condition, the kitchen, and the HVAC separate these more than square footage alone.
$175K to $183K
High: best-located, fully updated townhome
The top end is the best-located, fully updated townhomes. These trade on condition and location within the community.

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 Brighton Park

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 pool and the proximity to UF are priced into every Brighton Park listing. The deal is won on the unit, the dues and reserves, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk4.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 Brighton Park 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
  • A well-located unit near the pool with good parking is the practical win.
  • Confirm the HOA reserves and any special assessments.
  • Confirm any rental restrictions per unit.

In a small townhome community like Brighton Park, the unit, the dues and reserves, and condition set value together. Compare a unit against the closest sale by condition and floor plan, and confirm the HOA dues, reserves, special assessments, and rental rules before the finishes.

Brighton Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable, lower-maintenance townhome in southwest Gainesville a short drive from UF.
Strong onAffordability, a community pool, and proximity to UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza.
WatchThe HOA dues and reserves, any special assessments, rental rules, and condition per unit.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, a private yard, or a no-HOA setting.
The edgeThe dues, reserves, and condition define this market, so matching the right unit is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA reported roughly $135 to $250 per month; confirm coverage.
  • Community pool maintained by the association.
  • Confirm reserves and any special assessments.
  • Confirm any rental restrictions per unit.
  • Comp by condition and dues, not the city average.

The HOA is reported roughly in the $135 to $250 per month range, covering common areas and the community pool. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any special assessments for the specific unit with the listing. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

Reported to include the community pool and common-area maintenance. Confirm exactly what the dues cover, including any exterior, insurance, and water components, for the specific unit.

No separate club; the amenity is the community pool. Confirm what is included for the specific unit.

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 Brighton Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Hailey Gardens, 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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Brighton Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Brighton Park 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).

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

Where is Brighton Park?
Confirm the exact location, ZIP, and parcel with the listing.
Does Brighton Park have an HOA?
Yes. The HOA is reported roughly $135 to $250 per month and maintains the community pool and common areas. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any special assessments for the specific unit with the listing.
What schools serve Brighton Park?
Verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by address, since assignments change.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Brighton Park?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the home, the comps, and the fees is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What kinds of homes are in Brighton Park?
Mostly two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhomes around 1,200 square feet, reported as built in 2000. Confirm the floor plan and condition per unit.
Is there a community pool?
Yes, a community pool is reported, maintained by the homeowners association. Confirm what the dues cover for the specific unit.
Can I rent out a unit in Brighton Park?
Confirm any rental restrictions with the association and the listing, since they affect both owner-occupants and investors.
How far is Brighton Park from the University of Florida?
It is reported as roughly a ten-minute drive from UF, Shands, and Butler Plaza, with a bus route nearby. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Brighton Park a good investment?
Affordability and proximity to UF support steady demand, but value depends on the unit, the dues and reserves, and any rental rules. Confirm those before deciding.
What should I budget for updates in Brighton Park?
It depends on the unit's condition; budget for HVAC, the water heater, and finishes as needed. The figure is unit specific; price the work honestly.
How current is the information on this Brighton Park page?
We build from the live Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID and refresh it on a regular cadence, paired with researched, sourced neighborhood facts. Specific figures are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed; confirm the parcel details, fees, and any flood or zoning items with the listing before you rely on them.
How do you price a home in Brighton Park for me?
We comp against the closest recent sales matched by condition, size, and product type, not a single neighborhood average or an automated estimate. We read the home in person where we can and price the renovation or updates honestly.
What does it cost to work with Momentum as a buyer in Brighton Park?
We will walk you through how buyer representation and compensation work for your specific situation up front, in writing, before you tour or offer. Our job is to represent you, not the seller, and to protect your money on the read, the comps, and the contract.
You want an affordable, lower-maintenance townhome in southwest GainesvilleExcellent fit
You value a community pool and a short drive to UF and Butler PlazaExcellent fit
You will confirm the dues, reserves, and any rental rulesExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want a no-HOA setting or new constructionProbably not
You want large square footageProbably not

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