Cambridge Forest

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A large-lot, green single-family community in southwest Gainesville off SW 24th Avenue, with half-acre to 1.5-acre parcels just north of Haile Plantation.

SW Gainesville, large lotsSingle-family, half-acre to 1.5-acrePark, lake, and green space

Live Market Pulse

62/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

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

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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$678K

Median Price

3mo

Supply

2days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$234/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Cambridge Forest is a large-lot single-family community in southwest Gainesville, reported with energy-efficient homes built by G.W. Robinson, generous green space including a play-park and a lake with a fountain, and parcels reported from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres, with two entrances on SW 24th Avenue just north of Haile Plantation (community profiles). The read is space and setting: larger, well-treed lots and amenity green space in the Buchholz school zone, where the lot, the home, and condition drive value. The buy turns on the specific home and lot, condition, the HOA, and an honest read of the larger-lot upkeep. Confirm the parcel, ZIP, HOA dues, flood zone, and zoned schools with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Cambridge Forest market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $678K ($234 per sq ft), with homes averaging 2 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Homes are single-family, reported as energy-efficient homes built by G.W. Robinson on parcels reported from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres; treat any size or build-year figures as reported and confirm per home.

The community is reported to feature green space throughout, a large play-park, and a lake with a fountain, with two entrances along SW 24th Avenue and proximity to Haile Plantation's shops and dining.

Because this is a larger-lot community, the decision is home and lot specific. Read the home's condition, the lot size and position, the HOA and what it covers, and comp within Cambridge Forest by lot and condition; confirm the zoned schools.

Quick Match

Who Cambridge Forest is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a larger-lot single-family home with green space in southwest Gainesville
Buyers who value parcels from a half acre to over 1.5 acres near Haile Plantation
Buyers who want the reported Buchholz school zone with a park and lake setting
Buyers who will read the lot, condition, and the HOA before they offer

Probably not for

Buyers who want a small-lot, low-maintenance home
Buyers who want no HOA and no community green space
Buyers who want a historic or in-town Gainesville home
Buyers who want to be close to the University of Florida core

Market Pulse

How Cambridge Forest is performing right now

62/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

3Months of supplytight

2Median days on marketdays

1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-2%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 Cambridge Forest 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 Oaks of Kanapaha 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 now1 : 1active : pending

For sale1

Pending1

Sold 12mo4

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 Cambridge Forest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cambridge Forest

Live MLS inventory for Cambridge Forest. 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 · 2 daysTop listing

$799,900

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,477 sqft · built 2000

10511 Sw 17Th Place, GAINESVILLE, 32607

Reno opportunityBest valuePool

Listed by UNIVERSITY REALTY

Pending · 92 days

$935,000

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,910 sqft · built 2002

10320 Sw 17Th Place, GAINESVILLE, 32607

Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE

Active and pending Cambridge Forest 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

Cambridge Forest 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 Cambridge Forest. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Haile Plantation / Haile Village~3 to 8 min · retail and dining, approximate

SW 24th Avenue / Tower Road~1 to 5 min · corridor, approximate

University of Florida / UF Health Shands~12 to 18 min · northeast, approximate

Interstate 75~6 to 12 min · regional access, approximate

Butler Plaza / Celebration Pointe~8 to 14 min · retail, approximate

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens~5 to 10 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

Cambridge Forest (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

Cambridge Forest 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 Cambridge Forest address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Cambridge Forest, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Cambridge Forest

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a large-lot single-family community in southwest Gainesville with green space, a play-park, and a lake, in the Buchholz school zone. The watch items are the lot size and position, condition, the HOA, and the zoned schools.

Large lots with community green space near Haile

BullishHalf-acre to 1.5-acre lots with a play-park, lake, and green space near Haile Plantation support demand from buyers who want space with amenities; confirm the lot and the HOA. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Large lots with community green space near Haile

Larger lots mean more upkeep

NeutralBigger parcels mean more yard and tree upkeep and possible irrigation; confirm the lot, any well or irrigation, and the HOA coverage per parcel. impact

SignificanceRadius: On-site

Larger lots mean more upkeep

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 Cambridge Forest, 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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Reported
Community
Large-lot single-family community off SW 24th Avenue in southwest Gainesville
Cambridge Forest is reported as a large-lot single-family community off SW 24th Avenue just north of Haile Plantation, with energy-efficient G.W. Robinson homes, green space, a play-park, and a lake with a fountain, on parcels from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres, in the reported Lawton Chiles, Kanapaha, and Buchholz school zone (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Space, green amenities, and a strong school zone are the story; value turns on the lot, the home, and condition. 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 Cambridge Forest buying strategy.

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

Read the lot, the size and position, since parcels run from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres and the lot is much of the value.

Read the home's condition and the builder finish, the roof, HVAC, and systems, and price any renovation honestly.

Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, including the green space, play-park, and lake maintenance.

Confirm any irrigation, well, or drainage on the larger lots, and verify the flood zone per parcel.

Confirm the zoned schools by address, reported as Lawton Chiles, Kanapaha, and Buchholz, with the district.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept home on a usable larger lot with the HOA and schools confirmed.

Biggest Risk

Underestimating larger-lot upkeep, or overpaying for acreage that is largely wetland or unusable.

Best Lot

A high, dry, usable half-acre-plus lot with good trees and position supports value.

Smart Timing

Confirm the lot, condition, the HOA, and schools 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

Cambridge Forest is a large-lot single-family community in southwest Gainesville (ZIP reported around 32608), Alachua County, off SW 24th Avenue just north of Haile Plantation. Homes are reported as energy-efficient G.W. Robinson homes on parcels from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres, with community green space, a large play-park, and a lake with a fountain, and two entrances along SW 24th Avenue. It is reported as zoned to Lawton Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and Buchholz High. This config covers the Cambridge Forest community and its phases; confirm the HOA dues, the lot, and the zoned schools per parcel with the listing and the district.

Cambridge Forest Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Cambridge Forest.

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 Cambridge Forest today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller-lot or dated home

$640K to $660K

The most attainable homes are on the smaller lots or need updating. Confirm condition and the HOA before assuming value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated home on a half-acre lot

$660K to $714K

The middle is updated homes on a half-acre or so. Condition, the lot, and position separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory

High: larger home on a 1-acre-plus lot

$714K to $714K

The top end is larger homes on the biggest, best lots. These trade on the lot, the home, and condition.

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 ~$678K buys here.

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

$640K to $660K

Entry: smaller-lot or dated home

The most attainable homes are on the smaller lots or need updating. Confirm condition and the HOA before assuming value.

$660K to $714K

Mid: updated home on a half-acre lot

The middle is updated homes on a half-acre or so. Condition, the lot, and position separate these more than square footage alone.

$714K to $714K

High: larger home on a 1-acre-plus lot

The top end is larger homes on the biggest, best lots. These trade on the lot, the home, and condition.

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 Cambridge Forest, 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.

Renovated-listing inventory in Cambridge Forest is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

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 Cambridge Forest 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 Cambridge Forest

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 large lots, the green space, and the school zone are priced into every Cambridge Forest listing. The deal is won on the lot, the home, and condition, 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.

8.4A- · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.4/10

Renovation Risk4.6/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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 Cambridge Forest 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

Parcels reported from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres.
A high, dry, usable lot with good trees and position supports value.
Confirm the HOA dues and any restrictions per home.

In a large-lot community like Cambridge Forest, the lot and the home set value together, and the green space, play-park, and lake plus the school zone are part of the appeal. Compare a home against the closest sale within the community by lot size, position, and condition, and confirm the survey and the HOA before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Cambridge Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger-lot single-family home with green space in southwest Gainesville near Haile Plantation.

Strong onHalf-acre to 1.5-acre lots, a play-park and lake, energy-efficient homes, and a reported Buchholz school zone.

WatchThe lot size and position, larger-lot upkeep, condition, the HOA, and the zoned schools.

Not forBuyers who want a small-lot, low-maintenance home, no HOA, or a central in-town location.

The edgeThe lot and the home define value here, so matching a usable larger lot with a sound home is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA reportedly supports green space, the play-park, and the lake; confirm dues.
Parcels reported from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres.
Energy-efficient G.W. Robinson homes; confirm per home.
Reported Lawton Chiles, Kanapaha, and Buchholz school zone; verify with the district.
Comp within Cambridge Forest by lot and condition.

Cambridge Forest is reported to have an HOA supporting the community green space, play-park, and lake. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any restrictions before you offer. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

The HOA reportedly supports green space, the play-park, and the lake with a fountain, plus common-area maintenance. Confirm exactly what the dues cover and any restrictions for the specific home.

No private golf club; reported community amenities include green space, a play-park, and a lake. Confirm amenity access and the HOA with the listing.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Cambridge Forest 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 Cambridge Forest.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 Cambridge Forest

Thinking of selling in Cambridge Forest?

Your buyer is shopping space and green amenities in a strong school zone, so sell the specifics: the lot size and position, the home and builder finish, what the HOA covers, the park and lake, and the reported Buchholz zoning.

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 Cambridge Forest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Oaks of Kanapaha, 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 Cambridge Forest home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Cambridge Forest 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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Cambridge Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Cambridge Forest 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

Where is Cambridge Forest?

Cambridge Forest is a large-lot single-family community in southwest Gainesville (ZIP reported around 32608), off SW 24th Avenue just north of Haile Plantation. Confirm the parcel with the listing.

How big are the lots in Cambridge Forest?

Parcels are reported from about half an acre to over 1.5 acres. Confirm the exact lot size, the survey, and any usable-area or wetland considerations for the specific parcel.

Who built the homes in Cambridge Forest?

Homes are reported as energy-efficient homes built by G.W. Robinson. Confirm the builder, the build year, and condition for the specific home.

Does Cambridge Forest have an HOA?

Yes. Cambridge Forest is reported to have an HOA supporting the green space, play-park, and lake. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any restrictions before you offer.

What amenities does Cambridge Forest have?

Reported amenities include green space throughout, a large play-park, and a lake with a fountain. There is no private golf club. Confirm amenity access with the listing.

What schools serve Cambridge Forest?

Cambridge Forest is reported as zoned to Lawton Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, and Buchholz High, but assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district by home address.

Is Cambridge Forest near Haile Plantation?

Yes. It is reported as just north of Haile Plantation, with Haile's shops and dining roughly 3 to 8 minutes away. Confirm the route for the specific home.

Is Cambridge Forest in a flood zone?

Larger lots can include wetland or low areas. Confirm the FEMA flood zone, any wetlands, and the survey for the specific parcel before you offer.

Is Cambridge Forest a good investment?

A large-lot community with green amenities in a strong school zone near Haile supports steady demand, but value is lot and home specific. Confirm the lot, condition, the HOA, and the schools before deciding.

What should I budget for a larger-lot home in Cambridge Forest?

Beyond the home's condition, budget for larger-lot upkeep, any irrigation, and the HOA dues. Price these honestly before judging any list price; the figure is parcel specific.

How many entrances does Cambridge Forest have?

It is reported to have two entrances along SW 24th Avenue. Confirm access and the specific street for the home you are considering.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Cambridge Forest?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a large-lot community where the lot and the home drive value, having your own representation to read the survey, the home, the HOA, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Cambridge Forest?

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

You want a larger-lot single-family home with green space in southwest GainesvilleExcellent fit

You value parcels from a half acre to over 1.5 acres near Haile PlantationExcellent fit

You will read the lot, condition, and the HOA before you offerExcellent fit

You want a small-lot, low-maintenance home or no HOAProbably not

You want a historic or in-town Gainesville homeProbably not

You want to be close to the University of Florida coreProbably not

Get the inside read on Cambridge Forest

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Cambridge Forest 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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Cambridge Forest

The 60-Second Overview

Who Cambridge Forest is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Cambridge Forest is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cambridge Forest

Cambridge Forest on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Cambridge Forest

Large lots with community green space near Haile

Larger lots mean more upkeep

Large-lot single-family community off SW 24th Avenue in southwest Gainesville

The Cambridge Forest buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Cambridge Forest.

What ~$678K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Cambridge Forest holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Cambridge Forest

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 Cambridge Forest is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Cambridge Forest in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Cambridge Forest buy.

Thinking of selling in Cambridge Forest?

In Cambridge Forest, condition and view decide your number

What is your Cambridge Forest home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Cambridge Forest Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Cambridge Forest?

Get the inside read on Cambridge Forest

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