First at Seventh Condominiums in Gainesville

First at Seventh Condominiums

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A small townhome-style condominium near downtown Gainesville and the Duck Pond historic district, walkable to Depot Park and the theatre district.

Townhome-style condoNear downtownWalkable to Depot Park
Live Market Pulse
49/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning 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
$390K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
7days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$238/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"First at Seventh is a small townhome-style condominium near downtown Gainesville, in and around the Duck Pond historic district, Alachua County. The read is a walkable, character-driven product: architecturally distinctive brick townhome-style units with private courtyards and detached garages, close to downtown landmarks and a short distance from the University of Florida. Because this is a condominium, the buy is association-and-document specific: confirm the condo association dues, scope, reserves, and rules, read the specific unit and its courtyard and garage, and comp within First at Seventh rather than against detached homes or a citywide average."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

First at Seventh Condominiums market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $390K ($238 per sq ft), with homes averaging 7 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

First at Seventh is a small townhome-style condominium near downtown Gainesville (ZIP 32601), in the orbit of the Duck Pond historic district, Alachua County (community profiles).

Reporting describes architecturally distinctive brick units with private courtyards, detached garages with flex space above, and interiors with high ceilings; floor plans are noted in two-bedroom and three-bedroom variations. Treat specifics as reported and confirm for the unit.

The draw is location and walkability: it sits a short distance from downtown landmarks such as the theatre district, Depot Park, and Bo Diddley Plaza, with the University of Florida a short drive away. Confirm exact walk and drive times for your routine.

Because it is a condominium, value is association-and-unit specific. Confirm the condo association dues, scope, reserves, and rules, read the specific unit, courtyard, and garage, and comp within First at Seventh before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a walkable, character-driven townhome-style condo near downtown Gainesville
  • Buyers who value proximity to the Duck Pond area, Depot Park, and the theatre district
  • Buyers comfortable with condominium ownership and association rules

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a detached single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want a suburban, amenity-rich master-planned community
  • Buyers who want to avoid condo association dues and rules

How First at Seventh is performing right now

49/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
7Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-99%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 First at Seventh 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 First at Seventh Condominiums buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in First at Seventh

Live MLS inventory for First at Seventh Condominiums. 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 First at Seventh 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.

Downtown Gainesville / Bo Diddley Plaza~5 min · approximate
Depot Park~5 min · nearby
Duck Pond historic district~5 min · adjacent
University of Florida~10 min · approximate
UF Health / medical district~10 to 15 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~10 to 15 min · northeast

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
First at Seventh (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

First at Seventh 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 First at Seventh address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at First at Seventh, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in First at Seventh Condominiums

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a small, walkable townhome-style condo near downtown and the Duck Pond. The watch items are the condo association, the specific unit and its courtyard and garage, and rental or rules constraints; comp within the community.

Walkable downtown and Duck Pond location

BullishProximity to downtown landmarks, Depot Park, and the historic district supports walkability-driven demand; confirm the exact walk for the unit. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Walkable downtown and Duck Pond location

Condominium ownership structure

NeutralDues, reserves, and rules vary by association; confirm the budget and any rental restrictions before assuming a value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Condominium ownership structure

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 First at Seventh Condominiums, 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. Ongoing
    Community

    Townhome-style condos near downtown

    Community profiles describe First at Seventh as a small townhome-style condominium near downtown Gainesville and the Duck Pond, with distinctive brick units, private courtyards, and detached garages. Treat described features as reported and confirm for the specific unit. Why it matters: Location and character drive demand; value still turns on the unit and the condo association budget and rules. 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 First at Seventh, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the condo association, the dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any pending or special assessments.

2

Confirm the rules, including any rental, pet, or use restrictions that affect how you can live in or hold the unit.

3

Read the specific unit, the floor plan, ceiling height, courtyard, and the detached garage and flex space above it.

4

Read condition and updates, since character stock near downtown varies in age and renovation level.

5

Comp within First at Seventh, against the closest unit, not detached homes or a citywide average.

Best Buy
A well-kept unit with a good courtyard and garage in a healthy association, priced to its own condition and comp.
Biggest Risk
Comping against detached homes, or underbudgeting the condo dues, reserves, or a possible assessment.
Best Lot
The courtyard, the garage and flex space, and the unit's position within the community shape value here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the association budget, reserves, and any rental rules 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

First at Seventh is a small townhome-style condominium near downtown Gainesville (32601), in the orbit of the Duck Pond historic district, Alachua County. Reporting describes distinctive brick units with private courtyards, detached garages with flex space above, and high ceilings, walkable to downtown landmarks such as Depot Park and the theatre district, with the University of Florida a short drive away. As a condominium, value is association-and-unit specific. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district. Confirm the condo dues, reserves, and rules for the specific unit.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: units needing updates
$390K to $390K

The most attainable units are those needing cosmetic updates. Read the association budget and reserves before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated two-bedroom units
$390K to $390K

The core is updated two-bedroom townhome-style units. Condition, the courtyard, and the garage separate these more than size alone.

Most inventory
High: larger, fully updated units
$390K to $390K

The top end is larger or fully updated units with the best courtyards and flex space. These trade on condition and the unit's character.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$390K to $390K
Entry: units needing updates
The most attainable units are those needing cosmetic updates. Read the association budget and reserves before assuming value.
$390K to $390K
Mid: updated two-bedroom units
The core is updated two-bedroom townhome-style units. Condition, the courtyard, and the garage separate these more than size alone.
$390K to $390K
High: larger, fully updated units
The top end is larger or fully updated units with the best courtyards and flex space. These trade on condition and the unit's character.

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 First at Seventh

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 walkable downtown location and the character are priced into every First at Seventh listing. The deal is won on the unit, the courtyard and garage, and a healthy association, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.3/10
Renovation Risk5.4/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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 First at Seventh 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
  • The courtyard and garage shape value more than raw size here.
  • The unit's position within the community matters.
  • Condition and updates drive value alongside character.

In a townhome-style condo like First at Seventh, the unit itself, its private courtyard, the detached garage and flex space, and the position within the community set value, with the association budget shaping cost. Compare a unit against the closest sale within First at Seventh, not detached homes, and read the condition and the association before the finishes.

First at Seventh in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a walkable, character-driven townhome-style condo near downtown Gainesville and the Duck Pond.
Strong onWalkability to downtown, Depot Park, and the theatre district, distinctive units, and proximity to the University of Florida.
WatchThe condo association budget, reserves, and rules, the specific unit, and any rental restrictions.
Not forBuyers who want a detached single-family home with a yard, a suburban amenity community, or no condo dues and rules.
The edgeCharacter and a walkable location are the draw; matching the right unit in a healthy association is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Condominium ownership with association dues.
  • Confirm reserves and any special assessments.
  • Check rental and use rules before you buy.
  • Courtyard and garage shape unit value.
  • Comp within First at Seventh, not detached homes.

First at Seventh is a condominium, so it carries condo association dues; treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, exactly what they cover, the reserves, and any pending or special assessments before you offer.

Condo dues here typically cover building exterior and common-area items; confirm precisely what is included, what the owner maintains, and the reserve position for the specific association.

This is a small, character-driven condo rather than an amenity community; the draw is location and the units themselves. Confirm any shared spaces and their upkeep.

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 First at Seventh, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping First at Seventh, 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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First at Seventh Condominiums Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

First at Seventh Condominiums 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).

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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

What is First at Seventh?
A small townhome-style condominium near downtown Gainesville, in the orbit of the Duck Pond historic district, Alachua County.
Is First at Seventh a condo or a single-family home?
It is a condominium with townhome-style units, so ownership comes with a condo association and dues. Confirm the structure for the specific unit.
Where is First at Seventh located?
Near downtown Gainesville (ZIP 32601), walkable to downtown landmarks, Depot Park, and the theatre district, with the University of Florida a short drive away.
What kinds of units are in First at Seventh?
Reporting describes distinctive brick townhome-style units with private courtyards and detached garages with flex space above, in two-bedroom and three-bedroom variations. Confirm the floor plan for the specific unit.
Does First at Seventh have an HOA or condo association?
Yes. As a condominium it carries an association with dues. Confirm the dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any special assessments for the unit.
Can I rent out a unit in First at Seventh?
Rental rules vary by condo association and can change. Confirm any rental, pet, or use restrictions with the association before you buy.
How far is First at Seventh from the University of Florida?
Roughly 10 minutes by car, depending on the route, and it is walkable to much of downtown. Drive times are approximate.
Is First at Seventh walkable?
Reporting describes it as walkable to downtown landmarks, Depot Park, and the theatre district. Confirm the exact walk from the specific unit.
What schools serve First at Seventh?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is First at Seventh a good investment?
A walkable downtown location and distinctive character support demand, but value is association-and-unit specific. Confirm the dues, reserves, and rules and read the unit before deciding.
What should I check before buying in First at Seventh?
The condo association dues, reserves, and any assessments, the rental and use rules, and the specific unit, courtyard, and garage.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in First at Seventh?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the association budget and unit specifics swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a walkable, character-driven townhome-style condo near downtown GainesvilleExcellent fit
You value proximity to the Duck Pond area, Depot Park, and the theatre districtExcellent fit
You are comfortable with condominium ownership and association rulesExcellent fit
You want a detached single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want a suburban, amenity-rich master-planned communityProbably not
You want to avoid condo association dues and rulesProbably not

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