Duval Heights in Gainesville

Duval Heights
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL

All 815 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $299,900 · 52 homes for sale in 32609 · Alachua County homes for sale

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 32609
931 homesBuilt 1900–2023
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As of October 2026, Duval Heights in Gainesville, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1958 - 2026 with 1 new construction; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 155 ft).

Last 30 days in Duval Heights: 1 new listing (median asking $225,000), 1 closed sale (median $200,000). As of October 20, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Duval Heights Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
33%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
56%
Owner-occupied · Duval Heights
533 of 951 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
44%
Non-owner-occupied · Duval Heights
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Duval Heights
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
931
Homes in the community
plus 20 vacant residential lots · 951 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 36 years of records
Est. 1900
Community established
homes built 1900-2023, median 1963 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2019
0.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 931 homes trade a year
Duval Heights Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Duval Heights right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 (3 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The market around Duval Heights

Duval Heights is a small community — 28 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32609, 57 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady 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 Duval Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Duval Heights

Live MLS inventory for Duval Heights. 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 Duval Heights listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Glen Springs Elementary School-AL · Elementary
  • Westwood Middle School-AL · Middle
  • Gainesville High School-AL · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Duval Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Duval Heights address.

Recent Developments in Duval Heights

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

Dev Momentum81/100 · High
  1. October 2026
    Infrastructure

    EPA plans mile-long underground wall at Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville

    The EPA presented a plan to the Gainesville City Commission for a mile-long, 65-foot-deep underground wall at the 90-acre Koppers site at 200 NW 23rd Ave. Construction could start this fall and run to mid-2027, and an information session is set for Oct. 21. The site will be cleaned to commercial and industrial standards only.

    What it may mean for the marketThe cleanup sets long-term land use limits on a large north Gainesville parcel and brings construction activity there through 2027. The site is about 2 miles northwest of Duval Heights.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  2. October 2026
    Development

    Gainesville celebrates $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant for East Gainesville

    The city and Gainesville Housing Authority marked a $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant covering a 1.5-square-mile area of East Gainesville. Plans include 72 new units on a site near University Avenue and Williston Road and replacement of 100 units at Pine Meadows and Pine Terrace, with possible mixed-use development. The award was announced Sept. 3.

    What it may mean for the marketNew and rehabilitated housing plus possible mixed-use space would add housing supply and services in East Gainesville. The site is less than a mile southeast of Duval Heights.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  3. September 2026
    Market

    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 site is about 2 miles southwest of Duval Heights.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  4. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 2 miles west of Duval Heights.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  5. September 2026
    Development

    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 site is about 2 miles southwest of Duval Heights.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  6. September 2026
    Parks & 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 site is about 2 miles south of Duval Heights.

    Source: The Independent Florida Alligator

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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 Duval Heights 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Duval Heights.

A closer look at the Duval Heights market

Inventory runs at 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

The housing stock is 931 homes built between 1900 and 2023, and 56% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Duval Heights homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Duval Heights.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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 Duval Heights sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Duval Heights

Homes in Duval Heights that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

Duval Heights key facts
LocationGainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32609, 32641, 99999
Homes in the community931 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1900–2023 (median 1963.0)
Typical living area1,206 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersSecurity Lights
For sale right now2 active, 1 pending · median asking $242,450 · 12.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share56%

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Duval Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/duval-heights-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Duval Heights, 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 13 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-10)

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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just listed in Duval Heights

The newest homes for sale in Duval Heights right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Duval Heights Gainesville Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Duval Heights Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

10% of homes for sale in ZIP 32641 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 (2026-10-19).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duval Heights a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Duval Heights leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Duval Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 931 homes plus 20 vacant residential lots in Duval Heights (public records).
What share of Duval Heights is owner-occupied?
56% of Duval Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Duval Heights built?
Homes in Duval Heights were built between 1900 and 2023, with a median year built of 1963.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Duval Heights?
Cash buyers took 0% of Duval Heights sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (0 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Duval Heights?
The best agent for Duval Heights 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 Duval Heights.
How do I find a top Gainesville real estate agent who knows Duval Heights?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Duval Heights and the wider Gainesville area.
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Where is Duval Heights, and what county is it in?
Duval Heights is in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, ZIP codes 32609, 32641, 99999.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32609/32641/99999))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1990 (37 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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Thinking of selling in Duval Heights? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Alachua County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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