Duck Pond in Gainesville

Duck Pond
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 32601
1,972 homesBuilt 1900–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data26 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
38%
Owner-occupied · Duck Pond
758 of 2022 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
62%
Non-owner-occupied · Duck Pond
incl. 21% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Duck Pond
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
1,972
Homes in the community
plus 50 vacant residential lots · 2022 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 26 years of records
Est. 1900
Community established
homes built 1900-2024, median 1950 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 3 in 2021
0.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 1972 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

With a single active listing in Duckpond right now, there is not enough on-market inventory to read a price trend with any confidence. The 6.0 months of supply lands squarely in balanced territory, but that number is being carried by very few data points, so treat it as directional rather than a firm signal either way.

For a seller, one listing means whatever is on the market right now effectively sets the comp. For a buyer, it means limited ability to compare units side by side inside the neighborhood boundary before writing an offer — you may need to lean on broader Gainesville context to judge value.

Duck Pond Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Duck Pond right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 2, 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

Duckpond sits inside Gainesville, Alachua County, and is currently showing balanced market conditions with only one active listing to evaluate.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • A buyer set on this specific Gainesville location who can act decisively on limited inventory
  • A seller comfortable listing into a market with little competing supply to price against
  • A buyer willing to research neighborhood specifics directly rather than relying on listing summaries

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants several active listings to compare before committing
  • Someone who needs confirmed on-site amenities before considering a purchase
  • A buyer working on a tight timeline who cannot wait for new inventory to surface

The market around Duck Pond

Duck Pond is a small community — 12 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32601, 83 homes are on the market and 8% are under contract — a slower corner of Gainesville.

Across Alachua County, 1,305 homes are active and 417 pending (24% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Duck Pond specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Duck Pond, Gainesville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 27 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-18)

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. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Duck Pond

Live MLS inventory for Duck Pond. 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 Duck Pond listings as of 2026-08-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2000 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Recent Developments in Duck Pond

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Duck Pond, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated July 2026.

Dev Momentum61/100 · Active
  1. April 2026
    Development

    Gainesville board approves 248-unit apartment project in northwest Gainesville

    The Gainesville Development Review Board approved a 248-unit multifamily project in northwest Gainesville, planned as four four-story buildings with a clubhouse and amenities, with construction expected to run about 22 months.

    What it may mean for the marketA new apartment community of this size adds rental housing to northwest Gainesville, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Duck Pond.

    Source: WCJB
  2. April 2026
    Development

    Newberry Ridge development of up to 1,250 homes advances east of Champions Park

    Newberry Ridge, a roughly 225 acre project planned for up to 1,250 homes east of Champions Park in Newberry, cleared a land use amendment step and moved toward further Planning and Zoning, City Commission, and state review.

    What it may mean for the marketA large planned community of this scale adds significant future housing on the west side of Alachua County, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The project is about 14 miles west of Duck Pond, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  3. April 2026
    Development

    Sandia West development of about 500 homes advances near Champions Park in Newberry

    Sandia West, a roughly 160 acre residential development planned for about 500 homes near Champions Park on the northeast side of Newberry, won Planning and Zoning Board approval and moved toward City Commission and state review.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new residential development in Newberry adds future housing supply on the west side of Alachua County, the kind of growth that can shape demand for nearby communities. The project is about 15 miles west of Duck Pond, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  4. December 2025
    Retail & 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 site is about 3 miles west of Duck Pond.

    Source: 352today
  5. May 2025
    Development

    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 site is about 3 miles west of Duck Pond.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News

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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 Duck Pond today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Duck Pond.

Best Buy
A buyer or seller working with very limited on-market inventory to compare against.
Biggest Risk
With only one active listing, there is little room to comparison-shop or validate pricing internally.
Sweet Spot
Someone specifically targeting Duckpond and prepared to move when the rare listing appears.
Avoid If
You need multiple options to compare side by side before deciding.

A market with almost no listings to compare

The defining fact about Duckpond at this snapshot is scarcity, not price. One active listing against 6.0 months of supply tells you the neighborhood is not producing much on-market turnover, which limits both buyer choice and the number of recent comparables available to price a home confidently.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which does not mean none exist — it means the listing data itself is not surfacing them. Anyone evaluating this community should confirm lot specifics, any shared features, and neighborhood particulars directly rather than relying on listing summaries alone.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Duck Pond. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin, the work is less about sorting through options and more about knowing what is not showing up on the MLS yet. We track Duckpond closely enough to flag activity as soon as it surfaces, and we pull context from Gainesville's broader market to help you judge a single listing on its merits rather than in isolation.

Duck Pond in 15 seconds.

Best forA buyer or seller working with very limited on-market inventory to compare against.
Biggest advantageThe balanced market posture means neither side is currently forced into an aggressive stance.
Biggest riskWith only one active listing, there is little room to comparison-shop or validate pricing internally.
Sweet spotSomeone specifically targeting Duckpond and prepared to move when the rare listing appears.
Avoid ifYou need multiple options to compare side by side before deciding.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Duck Pond sales matched to your home.

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Duck Pond Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Duck Pond is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $725,000, and homes go under contract in about 231 days.

6.0
Months supply
$725,000
Median list
$425,000
Median sold
$302
Per sqft
231
Days on mkt
1/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duck Pond a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Duck Pond is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Duck Pond?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 1,972 homes plus 50 vacant residential lots in Duck Pond (public records).
What share of Duck Pond is owner-occupied?
38% of Duck Pond parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Duck Pond built?
Homes in Duck Pond were built between 1900 and 2024, with a median year built of 1950.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Duck Pond?
Cash buyers took 0% of Duck Pond sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Duck Pond?
The best agent for Duck Pond is one who actively works Gainesville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Duck Pond.
How do I find a top Gainesville real estate agent who knows Duck Pond?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Duck Pond and the wider Gainesville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Duck Pond?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Duck Pond purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
A buyer set on this specific Gainesville location who can act decisively on limited inventoryExcellent fit
A seller comfortable listing into a market with little competing supply to price againstExcellent fit
A buyer willing to research neighborhood specifics directly rather than relying on listing summariesExcellent fit
A buyer who wants several active listings to compare before committingProbably not
Someone who needs confirmed on-site amenities before considering a purchaseProbably not
A buyer working on a tight timeline who cannot wait for new inventory to surfaceProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32601))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2000 (25 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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