Chestnut Village
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 849 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $295,000 · 235 homes for sale in 32608 · Alachua County homes for sale
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Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CHESTNUT VILLAGE right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Chestnut Village in Gainesville, FL since 2024, the most recent in June 2026. Across Gainesville as a whole, 2,065 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 48 median days on market, with 748 homes for sale today. At that median and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,170 ($4,530 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Chestnut Village
Chestnut Village is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32608, 342 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Gainesville.
Across Alachua County, 1,189 homes are active and 389 pending (25% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Chestnut Village specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Life at Chestnut Village
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Recent Developments in Chesnut Village Ph I
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Chesnut Village Ph I, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- September 2026Market
Gainesville Plan Board recommends denying land use change for Cottages at Depot Park
The City Plan Board voted 4-3 to recommend denying a new land use and Urban 6 zoning for about 2 acres at the Cottages at Depot Park, which has about 37 existing units. The zoning would have allowed a drive-thru by right. The City Commission makes the final decision, and current zoning already allows redevelopment.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome affects whether a small near-downtown parcel can be redeveloped at higher density with commercial uses. The project is about 11 miles north of Chesnut Village Ph I, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County budgets $106 million for roads and expands pothole repair
County Manager Michele Lieberman said the 2026-27 budget includes $106 million for roads across a 700-mile network. The county now runs four pothole crews six days a week, added milling and resurfacing to its Watson Construction contract, and is adding a $500,000 amendment for more repairs.
What it may mean for the marketAdded road funding and resurfacing should improve driving conditions on county roads and affect commute reliability. The site is about 12 miles north of Chesnut Village Ph I.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Development
GRU Authority approves demolition of Power District buildings ahead of possible land sale
The GRU Authority voted 3-0 to hire SGLC for $458,000 to demolish most buildings and remove asbestos on the roughly nine-acre Power District northeast of Depot Park. Demolition starts at the end of September and is to finish by Thanksgiving. GRU plans to sell the land, which it expects to bring at least $7.5 million.
What it may mean for the marketClearing about nine acres near Depot Park opens a possible future redevelopment site close to downtown. The project is about 12 miles north of Chesnut Village Ph I, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Parks & Amenities
Gainesville commission approves phased renovation of T.B. McPherson Center
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved renovation plans for the T.B. McPherson Center in southeast Gainesville and directed staff to contract Monarch Design Group. The 10-year plan totals nearly $10 million, with about $3.5 million for building and grounds work including a new kitchen, multipurpose rooms, walking trails, basketball courts and a playground. The first phase covers the parking lot and walking paths.
What it may mean for the marketPhased upgrades add recreation space and trails to southeast Gainesville over the next five to 10 years. The project is about 11 miles north of Chesnut Village Ph I, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: The Independent Florida Alligator - December 2025Retail & Dining
Amrit Palace Indian restaurant to open on Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville
Amrit Palace, an Indian restaurant expanding from Ocala, is planned to open at 3105 Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville, adding a dining option along the 34th Street corridor near Archer Road.
What it may mean for the marketA new restaurant on the 34th Street corridor adds to the dining and retail mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby Gainesville communities. The project is about 12 miles northwest of Chesnut Village Ph I, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: 352today - May 2025Development
Archer Place luxury condo and retail project breaks ground at Archer Road and 34th Street in Gainesville
Archer Place, a mixed-use development at the corner of Archer Road and Southwest 34th Street near Butler Plaza in Gainesville, broke ground with plans for 92 residential units including penthouses and workforce apartments, ground-floor retail, and a roughly 6,000 square foot restaurant, with completion targeted for late 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use condo and retail project on the Archer Road corridor adds housing and commercial space near Butler Plaza, the kind of activity that can shape demand for nearby Gainesville communities. The project is about 11 miles northwest of Chesnut Village Ph I, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News
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 Chestnut Village buying strategy.
If we were buying in Chestnut Village 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Chestnut Village.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chestnut Village. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 7, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (2 transactions analyzed) |
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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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