Gondola Gardens in High Springs

Gondola Gardens

Established 1988 · High Springs · Alachua County

A quaint small-town neighborhood in High Springs near downtown and the natural springs, established in the 1920s with a residential, low-density character.

Historic High SpringsNear downtown and the springsLow density, no flood zone reported
Live Market Pulse
46/100
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
$188K
Median Price
24mo
Supply
450days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$200/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Gondola Gardens is a quaint, established neighborhood in High Springs, reported as established in 1926 just off US 441 near downtown and the natural springs (real estate profiles). The area is zoned R3 residential, with single-family homes and some lots reported in a no-flood-zone area. The read is small-town and home specific: High Springs offers historic small-town charm and proximity to the springs, so the specific home's age and condition, the lot, and the zoning drive value more than any town average. Confirm the parcel, any HOA, the zoning, and the flood zone with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Gondola Gardens market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $188K ($200 per sq ft), with homes averaging 450 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Gondola Gardens is a quaint neighborhood in High Springs (reported around 32643), Alachua County, reported as established in 1926 just off US 441 near downtown High Springs and the natural springs (real estate profiles). Confirm the parcel and ZIP with the listing.

The neighborhood is reported as zoned R3 residential, with single-family homes; an example is a roughly 2,124-square-foot home. Some properties are reported to lie in a no-flood-zone area, but confirm the FEMA flood zone per parcel. Treat sizes, ages, and zoning as reported and confirm per home.

High Springs is the fourth-largest city in Alachua County, known for its small-town charm and proximity to north Florida's springs, with US 441 connecting it to Gainesville and the region.

Because this is a small-town, established neighborhood, the decision is home specific: read the home's age and condition, the lot, the zoning, and the flood picture, and comp within High Springs by condition rather than the broader county average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a quaint, historic small-town setting near downtown High Springs
  • Buyers who value proximity to the natural springs and a quiet, low-density character
  • Buyers who want residential zoning with potential to build or improve
  • Buyers who will read condition, the lot, the zoning, and the flood zone before they offer

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-dense master plan
  • Buyers who want a short commute to central Gainesville
  • Buyers who want new construction at scale
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no due diligence

How Gondola Gardens is performing right now

46/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
24Months of supplytight
449Median days on marketdays
1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold 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 Gondola Gardens 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 Gondola Gardens buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gondola Gardens

Live MLS inventory for Gondola Gardens. 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 Gondola Gardens 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 High Springs~2 to 5 min · approximate
Natural springs (Ginnie, Poe area)~10 to 20 min · approximate
Gainesville~25 to 35 min · southeast, approximate
Interstate 75~8 to 15 min · regional access, approximate
Alachua~12 to 18 min · approximate

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
Gondola Gardens (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

Gondola Gardens 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 Gondola Gardens address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Gondola Gardens, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Gondola Gardens

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a quaint, historic small-town neighborhood in High Springs near downtown and the springs. The watch items are the home's age and condition, the zoning, the lot, and the flood picture per parcel.

Historic small-town High Springs location near the springs

BullishProximity to downtown High Springs and north Florida's springs supports demand from buyers who want small-town charm and the outdoors; confirm the parcel and zoning. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Historic small-town High Springs location near the springs

R3 residential zoning, established housing stock

NeutralResidential zoning offers improvement or build potential, while the established housing stock means a condition read; confirm the zoning, the flood zone, and any HOA per parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

R3 residential zoning, established housing stock

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 Gondola Gardens, 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. Reported
    Neighborhood

    Quaint neighborhood established in 1926 in High Springs

    Gondola Gardens is reported as a quaint neighborhood established in 1926 just off US 441 near downtown High Springs and the natural springs, zoned R3 residential (real estate profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The historic small-town charm and springs proximity are the story; value turns on the specific home, condition, and the lot. 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 Gondola Gardens, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes honestly before you judge any list price.

2

Confirm the lot and any flood or drainage exposure per parcel, since this varies lot by lot.

3

Confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the specific parcel; confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

4

Confirm the zoning and any build or improvement potential, since the area is reported as R3 residential; verify the zoning and allowed uses per parcel.

5

Comp within Gondola Gardens by condition, not the broader area average, and cross-shop nearby neighborhoods.

Best Buy
A sound home or a usable residential lot priced to its condition with the zoning and flood zone confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Assuming zoning or flood status without confirming it, or underbudgeting renovation on an older home.
Best Lot
A usable, well-drained residential lot near downtown holds value best; confirm the zoning per parcel.
Smart Timing
Confirm the zoning, condition, any HOA, and the flood zone 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

Gondola Gardens is a quaint neighborhood in High Springs (reported around 32643), Alachua County, reported as established in 1926 just off US 441 near downtown High Springs and the natural springs. The neighborhood is reported as zoned R3 residential, with single-family homes; some properties are reported in a no-flood-zone area, though the FEMA flood zone should be confirmed per parcel. High Springs is the fourth-largest city in Alachua County, known for small-town charm and springs proximity, with US 441 connecting it to Gainesville. It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area, commonly the High Springs schools; verify the exact zoned schools with the district. Treat sizes, ages, and zoning as reported and confirm per home.

The takeaway

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

Entry: older home or residential lot
$188K to $188K

The most attainable options are older homes or residential lots. Price the renovation or build, and confirm the zoning, before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated home
$188K to $188K

The middle is updated single-family homes. Condition, the lot, and the location near downtown separate these.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated home
$188K to $188K

The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the best lots. These trade on condition, the lot, and small-town High Springs appeal.

Strongest resale

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

$188K to $188K
Entry: older home or residential lot
The most attainable options are older homes or residential lots. Price the renovation or build, and confirm the zoning, before assuming value.
$188K to $188K
Mid: updated home
The middle is updated single-family homes. Condition, the lot, and the location near downtown separate these.
$188K to $188K
High: larger or fully renovated home
The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the best lots. These trade on condition, the lot, and small-town High Springs appeal.

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 High Springs 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 Gondola Gardens

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.

Small-town charm and the springs are the appeal in High Springs. The deal is won on the home's condition, the lot, and the zoning, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk5.4/10
Location Efficiency7.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Gondola Gardens 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
  • A usable, well-drained residential lot near downtown holds value best.
  • Confirm the R3 zoning and allowed uses per parcel.
  • Some lots reported in a no-flood-zone area; confirm the FEMA flood zone.

In a small town like High Springs, the lot, the zoning, and the home's condition set value together. A usable, well-drained residential lot near downtown carries less risk and may offer improvement potential under R3 zoning. Compare a home against the closest sale in the area by condition, and confirm the zoning, the flood zone, and any HOA before the finishes.

Gondola Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quaint, historic small-town setting near downtown High Springs and the springs.
Strong onSmall-town charm, springs proximity, residential zoning, and access to US 441 and I-75.
WatchHome age and condition, the zoning, the lot, and any flood exposure per parcel.
Not forBuyers who want gated amenities, new construction at scale, or a short Gainesville commute.
The edgeCondition, the lot, and the zoning define this market, so matching the right property is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No mandatory HOA expected for most parcels; confirm per parcel.
  • Reported as R3 residential zoning; confirm allowed uses per parcel.
  • Some lots reported in a no-flood-zone area; confirm the FEMA flood zone.
  • Established housing stock means a condition read matters.
  • Comp within High Springs by condition, not the county average.

Most homes in this established neighborhood are not expected to carry a mandatory homeowners association, but this varies. Confirm any HOA, the R3 residential zoning, allowed uses, and the flood zone for the specific parcel before you offer. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

With no mandatory HOA expected for most parcels, there are typically no community dues; the appeal is the small-town setting and springs proximity. Confirm any city requirement or overlay per parcel.

No club or gated amenities. The setting is a quaint historic neighborhood near downtown High Springs and the springs.

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 Gondola Gardens, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping High Springs area, 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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Gondola Gardens Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Gondola Gardens 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

Where is Gondola Gardens?
It is a quaint neighborhood in High Springs, Alachua County, reported as established in 1926 just off US 441 near downtown and the natural springs. Confirm the parcel and ZIP with the listing.
When was Gondola Gardens established?
It is reported as established in 1926, giving it a historic, established small-town character. Treat dates as reported and confirm.
What is the zoning in Gondola Gardens?
It is reported as R3 residential, which can offer build or improvement potential. Confirm the zoning and allowed uses for the specific parcel with the city and the listing.
Does Gondola Gardens have an HOA?
Most homes here are not expected to carry a mandatory HOA, but this varies. Confirm any HOA or deed restriction for the specific parcel.
Is Gondola Gardens in a flood zone?
Some properties are reported in a no-flood-zone area, but this should be confirmed. Verify the FEMA flood zone and any drainage for the specific parcel before you offer.
How close are the springs?
High Springs is known for proximity to north Florida's springs, roughly 10 to 20 minutes to popular springs depending on the destination. Drive times are approximate.
How far is High Springs from Gainesville?
Gainesville is roughly 25 to 35 minutes southeast. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
What should I budget for renovation here?
Because the housing stock is established, budget for the roof, HVAC, and finishes on an older home. Price the work honestly before you judge any list price; the figure is home specific.
What due diligence should I do before buying in Gondola Gardens?
Read the home's condition (roof, HVAC, and systems), confirm the lot and the FEMA flood zone, confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the parcel, and comp within the area by condition. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.
What schools serve Gondola Gardens?
It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area for High Springs. School assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by the home address before you assume them.
Is Gondola Gardens a good investment?
Value here is home specific. Confirm the condition, the lot, the flood zone, any HOA or special district, and the renovation math before deciding; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Gondola Gardens?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the home, the lot, the flood zone, and the comparable sales is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a quaint, historic small-town setting near downtown High SpringsExcellent fit
You value the springs and a quiet, low-density characterExcellent fit
You will read condition, the zoning, and the flood zone before you offerExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity-dense master planProbably not
You want new construction at scaleProbably not
You want a short commute to central GainesvilleProbably not

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