Granada in Gainesville

Granada

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established townhome and attached-home neighborhood in Gainesville, positioned for proximity to the University of Florida.

GainesvilleTownhome / attachedNear UF
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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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$265K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
26days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$125/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Granada is an established Gainesville neighborhood of townhomes and attached homes, positioned for proximity to the University of Florida and the surrounding employment and shopping corridors. The read is attainable, location-driven living: a lower-maintenance attached product where the association, the unit's condition, and the specific building matter more than lot or acreage. Because Granada is a townhome and attached-home setting near a major university, demand is steady and the product attracts both owner-occupants and investors, so confirm any rental rules. Verify the association dues, scope, and reserves, read the unit's condition and exposure, confirm whether short-term or long-term rentals are permitted, and comp within Granada by unit type before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Granada market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $265K ($125 per sq ft), with homes averaging 26 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.

Granada is an established Gainesville neighborhood, Alachua County, described in local listings as a townhome and attached-home setting; confirm the exact location and ZIP with the listing.

Profiles position Granada near the University of Florida and the surrounding shopping and dining corridors, which supports steady demand from a mix of buyers.

The product is primarily attached, lower-maintenance homes, so the association, the unit's condition, and the building matter more than lot size or acreage.

Because Granada is an attached-home neighborhood near a major university, value is unit-and-association specific. Confirm the association and any rental rules, read condition and exposure, and comp within Granada by unit type before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a lower-maintenance attached home near the University of Florida
  • Buyers who value a central Gainesville location over lot size
  • Buyers comfortable with a townhome or condo association

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a detached single-family home with a yard
  • Buyers who want a no-association, no-shared-wall setting
  • Buyers who want acreage or a rural setting

How Granada is performing right now

49/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
26Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+64%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 Granada 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 Granada buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Granada

Live MLS inventory for Granada. 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 Granada 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.

University of Florida~10 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~10 min · approximate
UF Health / Shands~10 to 15 min · hospital
Shopping and dining corridors~5 to 10 min · approximate
Interstate 75~15 to 20 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport~15 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
Granada (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

Granada 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 Granada address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Granada

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established attached-home neighborhood near the University of Florida. The watch items are the association dues and scope, the unit's condition and exposure, any rental rules, and unit type.

Attached-home product near a major university

BullishProximity to the University of Florida supports steady demand from owner-occupants and investors; confirm any rental rules. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Attached-home product near a major university

Association-governed townhome and attached homes

NeutralThe association, condition, and the specific building drive value more than lot; comp within Granada by unit type. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Association-governed townhome and attached homes

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 Granada, 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 neighborhood
    Community

    Townhome and attached-home neighborhood near UF

    Local listings describe Granada as an established Gainesville townhome and attached-home neighborhood positioned near the University of Florida and surrounding corridors. Treat details as reported and confirm with the listing. Why it matters: The association, condition, and rental rules drive value; comp within Granada by unit type. 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 Granada, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

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

2

Confirm the rental rules, whether short-term or long-term rentals are permitted, since this is a near-campus setting.

3

Read the unit's condition and exposure, since condition and the specific building separate value in attached homes.

4

Verify the zoned schools with the Alachua County district by address, since assignments change.

5

Comp within Granada by unit type, not the broader Gainesville average.

Best Buy
An updated unit in good condition in a well-run association, with the rental rules that fit your plan, priced to its own unit type.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the association, missing a rental restriction, or comparing across unit types.
Best Lot
This is an attached-home setting; the building, exposure, and condition matter more than lot.
Smart Timing
Confirm the association and 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

Granada is an established Gainesville neighborhood, Alachua County, described in local listings as a townhome and attached-home setting positioned near the University of Florida and surrounding shopping and dining corridors. The product is primarily lower-maintenance attached homes governed by an association. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify the exact zoned schools with the district. Treat any specific detail as reported and confirm with the listing.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition units
$265K to $265K

The most attainable homes are units in original or dated condition. Budget for updates and confirm the association before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated attached homes
$265K to $265K

The core is updated townhomes and attached homes. Condition, the building, and exposure separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: best-condition, best-position units
$265K to $265K

The top end is the best-condition units in the best buildings and positions. These trade on condition, the building, and the association's health.

Strongest resale

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

$265K to $265K
Entry: original-condition units
The most attainable homes are units in original or dated condition. Budget for updates and confirm the association before assuming a value.
$265K to $265K
Mid: updated attached homes
The core is updated townhomes and attached homes. Condition, the building, and exposure separate these more than square footage.
$265K to $265K
High: best-condition, best-position units
The top end is the best-condition units in the best buildings and positions. These trade on condition, the building, and the association's health.

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 Granada

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 near-UF location is priced into every Granada listing. The deal is won on the association, condition, and the rental rules, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.3/10
Renovation Risk4.4/10
Location Efficiency8.5/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.7/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Granada 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
  • This is an attached-home setting; the building matters more than lot.
  • Condition and exposure separate otherwise similar units.
  • The association's health shapes the real carrying cost.

In an attached-home neighborhood like Granada, the building, condition, and exposure set value rather than lot or acreage. The association's health and any rental rules shape cost. Compare a unit against the closest sale in its own unit type within Granada, and confirm the association before the finishes.

Granada in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a lower-maintenance attached home in a central Gainesville location near the University of Florida.
Strong onProximity to UF, downtown, and shopping corridors, lower-maintenance living, and steady near-campus demand.
WatchThe association dues and scope, the unit's condition and exposure, any rental rules, and unit type.
Not forBuyers who want a detached home with a yard, a no-association setting, or acreage.
The edgeAn attached product near UF means a well-run association and the right rental rules are the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Association-governed; confirm dues, scope, and reserves.
  • Townhome and attached-home product near UF.
  • Confirm the rental rules for a near-campus setting.
  • Condition and the building drive value, not lot.
  • Comp within Granada by unit type.

Granada is an association-governed townhome and attached-home neighborhood; treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, scope, reserves, and any pending assessments with the association and the listing before you offer.

Townhome and condo associations generally cover exterior maintenance, common areas, and shared services; confirm exactly what the Granada association covers and what is the owner's responsibility.

This is a residential attached-home neighborhood rather than a club community; confirm any shared amenities, such as a pool, and their upkeep with the association.

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 Granada, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

Granada 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 Granada in Gainesville?
An established Gainesville neighborhood, described in local listings as a townhome and attached-home setting near the University of Florida.
Where is Granada located?
In Gainesville, Alachua County, positioned near the University of Florida and surrounding corridors. Confirm the exact location and ZIP with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Granada?
Primarily townhomes and attached homes. Confirm the specific unit type, square footage, and configuration for the individual home.
Is there an association in Granada?
Yes, this is an association-governed neighborhood. Confirm the dues, scope, reserves, and any pending assessments with the association and the listing.
Can I rent out a home in Granada?
Rental rules vary by association and this is a near-campus area. Confirm whether short-term or long-term rentals are permitted before you rely on rental income.
What schools serve Granada?
Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
How far is the University of Florida?
Roughly 10 minutes from this part of Gainesville, depending on the route. Drive times are approximate; verify for your own routine.
Is Granada a good investment?
Proximity to UF supports steady demand, but value is unit and association specific. Confirm the association and rental rules and read condition before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Granada?
The association dues and scope, any rental rules, the unit's condition and building, and the zoned schools by address.
Does Granada have a detached single-family option?
Profiles describe it primarily as a townhome and attached-home neighborhood. Confirm the product type for the specific home with the listing.
Are there shared amenities in Granada?
Confirm any shared amenities, such as a pool, and their upkeep and cost with the association and the listing.
What is the area around Granada like?
Central Gainesville near UF, downtown, and shopping and dining corridors. Verify the specifics that matter to you.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Granada?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the association and rental rules swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a lower-maintenance attached home near the University of FloridaExcellent fit
You value a central Gainesville location over lot sizeExcellent fit
You are comfortable with a townhome or condo associationExcellent fit
You want a detached single-family home with a yardProbably not
You want a no-association, no-shared-wall settingProbably not
You want acreage or a rural settingProbably not

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