Buck Bay
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 797 homes for sale in GAINESVILLE, FL · median $299,000 · 50 homes for sale in 32609 · Alachua County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Buck Bay Rep in Gainesville, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $259,000, $216 per square foot, a median 86 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2015 - 2018; 8 of 8 report an HOA (median $43/mo); 2 of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 186 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,290 ($3,640 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | GAINESVILLE, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32609 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 577 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–2022 (median 1979.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,312 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fence Restrictions, Security System |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $259,000 median across 6 closed sales · $216 per sq ft · -4.9% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 86 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $339,999 · 1.7 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 62% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “BUCK BAY REP key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/buck-bay-rep-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Buck Bay: 2 new listings (median asking $279,950). As of September 30, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Buck Bay
Live MLS inventory for Buck Bay. 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 Buck Bay listings as of 2026-09-30, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Buck Bay Rep Gainesville Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Buck Bay Rep Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 7812 NW 21st Drive · $269,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 12, 2026 · listed by Orlando Premium Properties Llc
- 7753 NW 21st Terrace · $290,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by First Choice Realty Of North Florida Llc
- 7745 NW 20th Way · $329,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 1, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
Buck Bay right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.7 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 (1 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($259K) is down 4.9% from the prior 12 months ($272K). With about 5 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: Medium (6 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 30, 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
Buck Bay market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $259K ($216 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 87 days on market for closed sales, and 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32609 (GAINESVILLE), 179 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $297K ($203/sq ft), down 2.9% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 35 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 6.4 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32609 housing market and the Alachua County market.
Buck Bay is a community of 577 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1900 and 2022 (median 1979.0), with a median living area of about 1,312 square feet. 62% 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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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($259K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($272K) IS the -4.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
15% of homes for sale in ZIP 32609 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 (2026-09-30).
Buck Bay Market Scorecard
Buck Bay is currently a seller-leaning market. About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $339,999, and homes go under contract in about 12 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in BUCK BAY REP, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Buck Bay 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.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- C. W. Norton Elementary School-AL · Elementary
- A. L. Mebane Middle School-AL · Middle
- Santa Fe High School-AL · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Buck Bay listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Buck Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Buck Bay 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Buck Bay.
A closer look at the Buck Bay market
At a median of $216 per square foot, Buck Bay 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 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median down 5% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 87 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 577 homes built between 1900 and 2022, and 62% 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 Buck Bay. 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 Buck Bay 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 (6.5). Basis: Recent Direction -4.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 62% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $43/month (about $516/yr) · median of 149 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $43 per month ($516 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 149 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
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 Buck Bay buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32609)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (29 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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