Casablanca East in Gainesville

Casablanca East

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A condo and townhome community near the University of Florida, reported as built in 1982 to 1985, with a pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis.

Near UF and UF HealthCondos and townhomes, 1982 to 1985 reportedPool, clubhouse, fitness, tennis
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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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$113K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
16days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$109/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Casablanca East is a condo and townhome community near the University of Florida, reported as built in 1982 to 1985, with two- and three-bedroom plans roughly 900 to 1,208 square feet, an HOA reported roughly $237 to $511 per month, a reported average annual property tax around $1,937, and amenities including a pool, clubhouse, dog park, fitness center, recreation area, and tennis courts (Homes by Marco). A bus stop is reported at the community entrance. It reads as an affordable, near-campus option that also draws investors. The buy turns on the unit, the HOA dues and what they cover, the reserves, and condition. Confirm the dues and any rental rules with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Casablanca East market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $113K ($109 per sq ft), with homes averaging 16 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 12 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Casablanca East is a condo and townhome community near the University of Florida and UF Health, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32607), reported as built in 1982 to 1985 (Homes by Marco). Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.

Floor plans are reported as two- and three-bedroom condos and townhomes roughly 900 to 1,208 square feet; treat figures as reported and confirm per unit.

The HOA is reported roughly in the $237 to $511 per month range, with amenities reported to include a pool, clubhouse, dog park, fitness center, recreation area, sidewalks, street lights, and tennis courts, and a bus stop at the community entrance.

Because this is an HOA condo and townhome community near campus, the decision turns on the unit, the dues and what they cover, the reserves, the lender and insurance posture for a condo, and condition. Confirm the dues, reserves, special assessments, and any rental restrictions with the listing.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable condo or townhome near the University of Florida
  • Buyers who value a pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis near campus
  • Buyers who will confirm the HOA dues, reserves, and any rental rules
  • Buyers comparing near-campus condo 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 Casablanca East is performing right now

62/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
1 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+44%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 Casablanca East 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 Casablanca East buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Casablanca East

Live MLS inventory for Casablanca East. 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 Casablanca East 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~5 to 10 min · approximate
UF Health Shands~5 to 10 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
Casablanca East (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

Casablanca East 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 Casablanca East address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Casablanca East, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Casablanca East

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an affordable, amenity-rich condo and townhome community near UF. The watch items are the HOA dues and reserves, the condo lender and insurance posture, any rental rules, and condition per unit.

Affordable, amenity-rich community near UF

BullishAn affordable community with a pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis near UF and UF Health supports steady demand from owner-occupants and investors; confirm the dues and the parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Affordable, amenity-rich community near UF

Older condo and townhome stock, dues and reserves matter

NeutralIn an older condo community, the dues, reserves, any assessments, and lender and insurance requirements affect cost and financing; confirm them and any rental rules per unit. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Older condo and townhome stock, 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 Casablanca East, 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

    Condo and townhome community near UF built 1982 to 1985

    Casablanca East is reported as a condo and townhome community near UF built in 1982 to 1985, with two- and three-bedroom plans roughly 900 to 1,208 square feet, an HOA reported roughly $237 to $511 per month, and amenities including a pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis, with a bus stop at the entrance (Homes by Marco). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Affordability, amenities, 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 Casablanca East, 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, the reserves, and any special assessments, before you offer.

2

Confirm the condo lender and insurance posture, since an older condo can affect financing.

3

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

4

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

5

Comp within Casablanca East by condition and dues, not the broader Gainesville average, and compare with Casablanca West.

Best Buy
An updated unit with healthy HOA reserves, clean lender approval, clear dues, and any rental rules confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Thin reserves, a pending assessment, or condo financing or insurance limits on an older community.
Best Lot
A well-located unit near the amenities with good parking and a quiet exposure.
Smart Timing
Confirm the dues, reserves, lender posture, 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

Casablanca East is a condo and townhome community near the University of Florida and UF Health, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32607), reported as built in 1982 to 1985, with two- and three-bedroom plans roughly 900 to 1,208 square feet, an HOA reported roughly $237 to $511 per month, a reported average annual property tax around $1,937, and amenities including a pool, clubhouse, dog park, fitness center, recreation area, sidewalks, street lights, and tennis courts, with a bus stop at the entrance (Homes by Marco). A separately named Casablanca West community is nearby. 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 condo
$1K to $2K

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

Lowest entry
Mid: updated two-bedroom unit
$2K to $132K

The middle is updated two-bedroom units. Condition, the kitchen, and the HVAC separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: three-bedroom or fully updated unit
$132K to $158K

The top end is three-bedroom or fully updated units near the amenities. 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 $2K
Entry: original-condition condo
The most attainable units are original-condition condos that need updating. Confirm the dues, reserves, and lender posture before assuming value.
$2K to $132K
Mid: updated two-bedroom unit
The middle is updated two-bedroom units. Condition, the kitchen, and the HVAC separate these more than square footage alone.
$132K to $158K
High: three-bedroom or fully updated unit
The top end is three-bedroom or fully updated units near the amenities. 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 Casablanca East

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 amenities and the proximity to UF are priced into every Casablanca East listing. The deal is won on the unit, the dues and reserves, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9C+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.8/10
Renovation Risk5.0/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
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.

Why our read on Casablanca East 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 amenities with good parking is the practical win.
  • Confirm the HOA reserves, assessments, and condo financing posture.
  • Confirm any rental restrictions per unit.

In an older, amenity-rich condo community like Casablanca East, the unit, the dues and reserves, the financing posture, and condition set value together. Compare a unit against the closest sale by condition and floor plan, and confirm the HOA dues, reserves, assessments, lender approval, and rental rules before the finishes.

Casablanca East in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable condo or townhome near UF with a pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis.
Strong onAffordability, amenities, and proximity to UF and UF Health, with a bus stop at the entrance.
WatchThe HOA dues and reserves, condo financing and insurance, any 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, financing posture, and condition define this market, so matching the right unit is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA reported roughly $237 to $511 per month; confirm coverage.
  • Pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis reported.
  • Confirm reserves, assessments, and condo financing posture.
  • Confirm any rental restrictions per unit.
  • Comp by condition and dues; compare with Casablanca West.

The HOA is reported roughly in the $237 to $511 per month range and funds the amenities. 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 amenities include a pool, clubhouse, dog park, fitness center, recreation area, sidewalks, street lights, and tennis courts. Confirm exactly what the dues cover for the specific unit.

A clubhouse is reported among the amenities. 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 Casablanca East, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Casablanca West, 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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Casablanca East Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Casablanca East 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 Casablanca East?
Confirm the exact location, ZIP, and parcel with the listing.
Does Casablanca East have an HOA?
Yes. The HOA is reported roughly $237 to $511 per month and funds the amenities. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any special assessments for the specific unit with the listing.
What schools serve Casablanca East?
Verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by address, since assignments change.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Casablanca East?
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 Casablanca East?
Two- and three-bedroom condos and townhomes roughly 900 to 1,208 square feet, reported as built in 1982 to 1985. Confirm the floor plan and condition per unit.
What amenities does Casablanca East have?
Reported amenities include a pool, clubhouse, dog park, fitness center, recreation area, sidewalks, street lights, and tennis courts, with a bus stop at the entrance. Confirm what the dues cover for the specific unit.
Can I rent out a unit in Casablanca East?
Confirm any rental restrictions with the association and the listing, since they affect owner-occupants and investors.
Will a lender finance a condo in Casablanca East?
Older condo communities can carry lender and insurance requirements that affect financing. Confirm the condo's lender approval status and insurance posture before you offer.
How far is Casablanca East from the University of Florida?
It is reported as just minutes from UF and UF Health, with a bus stop at the entrance. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Casablanca East a good investment?
Affordability, amenities, and proximity to UF support steady demand, but value depends on the unit, the dues and reserves, the financing posture, and any rental rules. Confirm those before deciding.
How current is the information on this Casablanca East 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 Casablanca East 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 Casablanca East?
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 condo or townhome near UFExcellent fit
You value a pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis near campusExcellent fit
You will confirm the dues, reserves, financing posture, 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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