Fort Clarke Forest in Gainesville

Fort Clarke Forest

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established single-family neighborhood off Fort Clarke Boulevard in west Gainesville, convenient to I-75 and the west-side employment and shopping corridor.

West GainesvilleSingle-familyNear Fort Clarke Blvd
Live Market Pulse
53/100
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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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$635K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$236/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Fort Clarke Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville, reported in the Fort Clarke Boulevard area on the west side near I-75. The read is settled, location-led housing: a community of detached homes in a well-connected part of town close to the Tower Road and Newberry Road corridors. The buy is condition-and-lot specific. Because the stock is established rather than new, separate updated homes from those needing work, confirm whether any association applies, read the lot and the trees, and comp within the neighborhood by condition rather than against newer west-side product."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Fort Clarke Forest market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $635K ($236 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Fort Clarke Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville, Alachua County, reported in the Fort Clarke Boulevard area (ZIP 32606) on the west side near I-75 (neighborhood profiles).

Housing is reported as detached single-family homes; the name reflects the wooded character common to the area, so expect mature trees and varied lots. Confirm the lot, the trees, and any drainage for the specific home.

The location is well connected, close to the Tower Road and Newberry Road corridors and to I-75, putting west-side shopping, employment, and the University of Florida within a reasonable drive. Confirm exact drive times for the address.

Because the stock is established and condition varies, value is condition-and-lot specific. Identify the era and condition, confirm whether any association applies, read the lot and the trees, and comp within Fort Clarke Forest by condition before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family home on the west side of Gainesville
  • Buyers who want quick access to I-75 and the west-side corridors
  • Buyers comfortable reading condition and lot on settled stock

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction or a uniform builder community
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no condition work
  • Buyers who want a gated, full-amenity master community

How Fort Clarke Forest is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Fort Clarke Forest listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Fort Clarke Forest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fort Clarke Forest

Live MLS inventory for Fort Clarke Forest. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Fort Clarke Forest right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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.

Interstate 75~3 to 6 min · approximate
Newberry Road shopping (Oaks Mall area)~5 to 10 min · shopping
North Florida Regional Medical Center~5 to 10 min · hospital
University of Florida~10 to 15 min · approximate
Tioga Town Center~10 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~15 to 20 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
Fort Clarke Forest (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

Fort Clarke Forest 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 Fort Clarke Forest address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Fort Clarke Forest, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Fort Clarke Forest

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, location-led single-family neighborhood on the west side near I-75. The watch items are the era and condition, whether any association applies, the lot, and the trees.

Established single-family stock near I-75

NeutralSettled homes mean condition and updates vary; comp by condition, not by the city or west-side average. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Established single-family stock near I-75

Well-connected west-side location

BullishQuick access to I-75, Newberry Road shopping, and the hospital supports the location; confirm exact drive times for the address. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Well-connected west-side location

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 Fort Clarke Forest, 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. Established
    Community

    Established west-side single-family neighborhood

    Fort Clarke Forest is reported as an established single-family neighborhood in the Fort Clarke Boulevard area of west Gainesville (32606), near I-75 and the Tower Road and Newberry Road corridors, with the wooded character common to the area (neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: A well-connected west-side location is the story; value turns on era, condition, the lot, and the trees. 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 Fort Clarke Forest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Identify the era and condition, since established homes vary widely in updates and systems.

2

Confirm whether any association applies, the dues, scope, and reserves, before you assume a carrying cost.

3

Read the lot and the trees, since mature canopy adds character but can mean maintenance and drainage to check.

4

Check systems and roof age, on settled stock, before you assume a turnkey condition.

5

Comp within Fort Clarke Forest by condition, not against newer west-side product or the city average.

Best Buy
An updated home on a good wooded lot with sound systems, priced to its own condition within the neighborhood.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting condition on a settled home, or overlooking tree, drainage, or roof issues.
Best Lot
Lot size, the trees, and drainage separate otherwise similar homes here.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, the lot, and whether any association applies 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

Fort Clarke Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville (32606), Alachua County, reported in the Fort Clarke Boulevard area near I-75 and the Tower Road and Newberry Road corridors. Expect detached homes on varied, often wooded lots in a settled, well-connected part of town close to west-side shopping, the hospital, and the University of Florida. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district and confirm whether any association applies.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition homes
$535K to $635K

The most attainable product is the original or lightly updated homes. Budget for systems, roof, and finishes, and price to condition rather than to a renovated comp.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated interior homes
$635K to $635K

The core is homes with updated kitchens, baths, or systems. Updates and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: renovated homes on premium lots
$635K to $635K

The top end is fully renovated homes on the larger or better wooded lots. These trade on the lot, the trees, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

$535K to $635K
Entry: original-condition homes
The most attainable product is the original or lightly updated homes. Budget for systems, roof, and finishes, and price to condition rather than to a renovated comp.
$635K to $635K
Mid: updated interior homes
The core is homes with updated kitchens, baths, or systems. Updates and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$635K to $635K
High: renovated homes on premium lots
The top end is fully renovated homes on the larger or better wooded lots. These trade on the lot, the trees, and the finish.

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 Fort Clarke Forest

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 west-side location, the I-75 access, and the wooded setting are priced into every Fort Clarke Forest listing. The deal is won on condition, the lot, and the trees, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.9/10

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 Fort Clarke Forest 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
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. 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
  • Lot size, the trees, and drainage carry value here.
  • Condition matters as much as the lot on settled stock.
  • Confirm any association before you assume carrying cost.

In an established neighborhood like Fort Clarke Forest, the lot, the trees, and condition set value. A larger or well-treed lot can carry a premium, while an original home needing work prices below an updated one on a similar lot. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own condition within Fort Clarke Forest, and confirm any association before the finishes.

Fort Clarke Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, location-led west-side single-family home near I-75 and the Newberry Road corridor.
Strong onQuick I-75 access, west-side shopping and the hospital nearby, mature lots, and a settled wooded setting.
WatchThe build era and condition, whether any association applies, the lot, the trees, and drainage.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a turnkey home with no condition work, or a gated full-amenity community.
The edgeSettled stock means condition varies, so finding an updated home on a good wooded lot at the right price is the win.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether any association applies to the home.
  • If one applies, confirm dues, scope, and reserves.
  • Established single-family homes; comp by condition.
  • Lot, trees, and drainage hold or hurt value here.
  • Generally no on-site club or amenities; confirm.

Confirm whether any association applies to the specific home and, if so, the dues, scope, and reserves; treat any figure as reported and verify before you offer, since established neighborhoods like this vary from no association to a light one.

Where any association applies, it generally covers common areas or shared services rather than full-service amenities; confirm exactly what it covers, if anything, for the specific home.

This is a residential single-family neighborhood rather than a club or amenity community; there is generally no on-site clubhouse or golf, so confirm what, if anything, the neighborhood provides.

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 Fort Clarke Forest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Fort Clarke Forest, 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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Fort Clarke Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Fort Clarke Forest 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 Fort Clarke Forest?
An established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville, reported in the Fort Clarke Boulevard area near I-75 and the west-side corridors.
Where is Fort Clarke Forest located?
In west Gainesville (32606), reported near Fort Clarke Boulevard and I-75, close to the Tower Road and Newberry Road corridors. Confirm the exact location for the specific home.
What kinds of homes are in Fort Clarke Forest?
Primarily established detached single-family homes on varied, often wooded lots. Confirm the era, the lot, and condition for the specific home.
Is there an HOA in Fort Clarke Forest?
Confirm whether any association applies to the specific home and, if so, the dues, scope, and reserves. Established neighborhoods like this vary from no association to a light one.
How old are the homes in Fort Clarke Forest?
The stock is established rather than new, so condition and updates vary. Check the era, systems, and roof age for the specific home.
How close is Fort Clarke Forest to I-75?
It is reported as near I-75 on the west side, putting the interstate roughly a few minutes away. Drive times are approximate and depend on the exact address.
How close is Fort Clarke Forest to UF?
The University of Florida is reported as roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. Drive times are approximate.
What is near Fort Clarke Forest for shopping and medical?
The Newberry Road shopping corridor and a west-side hospital are reported within roughly 5 to 10 minutes. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve Fort Clarke Forest?
Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Fort Clarke Forest a good investment?
Its established, well-connected west-side location supports the setting, but value is condition-specific. Identify the era and condition, confirm any association, and read the lot before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Fort Clarke Forest?
The build era and condition, the systems and roof age, the lot, the trees, and drainage, and whether any association applies.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Fort Clarke Forest?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where condition and the lot swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established single-family home on the west side of GainesvilleExcellent fit
You want quick access to I-75 and the west-side corridorsExcellent fit
You are comfortable reading condition and lot on settled stockExcellent fit
You want new construction or a uniform builder communityProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no condition workProbably not
You want a gated, full-amenity master communityProbably not

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