Hamilton Heights in Gainesville

Hamilton Heights
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL

All 814 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $298,950 · 56 homes for sale in 32601 · Alachua County homes for sale

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 1974
4 homesBuilt 1976–1986Median sale $328K
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Live Market Pulse
34/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 81 at the 2024 peak
0 is Hamilton Heights's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 34. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data36 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Hamilton Heights in Gainesville, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $327,500, $170 per square foot, a median 37 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-6% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1974 - 1980; 3 listings state no HOA; none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 132 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,420 ($4,770 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Hamilton Heights: 1 new listing (median asking $489,000). As of October 16, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Hamilton Heights Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$328K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 5.8% vs the prior 12 months
-5.8% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 6 sales in the two windows
$170/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $187 in 2024
92.4%
Sale vs ask
Alachua median: 93.0%
+151%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $130K median in 2012
Tempo
4.8mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
37days
Median DOM · closed
12 days at the 2024 low
0%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
100%
Owner-occupied · Hamilton Heights
4 of 4 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
0%
Non-owner-occupied · Hamilton Heights
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Hamilton Heights
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
4
Homes in the community
4 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 36 years of records
Est. 1976
Community established
homes built 1976-1986, median 1978 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 9 in 2011
1,908sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
100.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 4 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hamilton Heights

Live MLS inventory for Hamilton 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 Hamilton Heights listings as of 2026-10-15, 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.

Hamilton Heights Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Hamilton Heights right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($328K) is down 5.8% from the prior 12 months ($348K) and up 151% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (4 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 16, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Hamilton Heights market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $328K ($170 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 37 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months and up 151% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32601 (Gainesville), 179 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($199/sq ft), down 6.6% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 52 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32601 housing market and the Alachua County market.

Hamilton Heights is a community of 4 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1976 and 1986 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,138 square feet. 100% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 4 to 13 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 5.8% year over year; up 151% since 2012.
Every sale since 1990 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k3k
226 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $76 in 2012 to a $187 peak in 2024; $170 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
12 days at the 2024 low; 37 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.4% now vs Alachua 93.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
4 to 13 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Hamilton Heights vs Alachua
100200300Alachua +263%Hamilton Heights +151%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same Stellar MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02582004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 9 quit in 2011; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
81 at the 2024 peak, 18 in the troughs, 34 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 32607 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 (2026-10-17).

Hamilton Heights Market Scorecard

Balanced

Hamilton Heights is currently a balanced market. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $389,500, and homes go under contract in about 31 days.

4.8
Months supply
$389,500
Median list
$327,500
Median sold
$193
List $/sqft
31
Days on mkt
3/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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

Schools

In short
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hidden Oak Elementary School-AL · Elementary
  • Kanapaha Middle School-AL · Middle
  • F. W. Buchholz High School-AL · High

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

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Recent Developments in Hamilton Heights

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hamilton 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 4 miles northwest of Hamilton 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 northwest of Hamilton 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 3 miles west of Hamilton 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 3 miles west of Hamilton 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 3 miles west of Hamilton 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 1 mile west of Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Hamilton Heights.

A closer look at the Hamilton Heights market

At a median of $170 per square foot, Hamilton Heights prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 6% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 37 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 4 homes built between 1976 and 1986, and 100% 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 Hamilton Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.7B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.0/10
Recent Direction4.5/10
Liquidity & Demand5.2/10
Owner Commitment10.0/10
Pricing Power4.9/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (6.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +151% since 2012; Recent Direction -5.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 100% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

What it really costs to own in Hamilton Heights

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxAt today's median asking price of $325,000, the first-year bill with homestead is about $4,700/yr (Alachua County total millage 16.5552 mills, FY2025-26, Alachua County Property Appraiser, FY2025-26 adopted budget).
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Alachua County is $1,020/yr (714 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1977 across 7 listings. An original roof here would be about 49 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Heights sales matched to your home.

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Hamilton Heights key facts
LocationGainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 1974, 32601, 32605, 32606 and more
Homes in the community4 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1976–1986 (median 1978)
Typical living area2,138 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$327,500 median across 4 closed sales · $170 per sq ft · -5.8% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)37 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $389,500 · 4.8 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share100%

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, “Hamilton Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hamilton-heights-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Hamilton 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 7 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-14)

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 Hamilton Heights

The newest homes for sale in Hamilton 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 16, 2026. All new listings in this market.

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

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

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Hamilton Heights?
The median sale price in Hamilton Heights was $328K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Hamilton Heights take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 37 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Hamilton Heights a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Hamilton Heights is roughly balanced: 4.8 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Hamilton Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 4 homes in Hamilton Heights (public records).
What share of Hamilton Heights is owner-occupied?
100% of Hamilton Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hamilton Heights built?
Homes in Hamilton Heights were built between 1976 and 1986, with a median year built of 1978 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Hamilton Heights?
Cash buyers took 0% of Hamilton Heights sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have Hamilton Heights home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 151% since 2012, from $130K to $328K (Stellar MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hamilton Heights?
The best agent for Hamilton 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 Hamilton Heights.
How do I find a top Gainesville real estate agent who knows Hamilton 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 Hamilton Heights and the wider Gainesville area.
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Where is Hamilton Heights, and what county is it in?
Hamilton Heights is in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, ZIP codes 1974, 32601, 32605, 32606.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 15, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1990 (226 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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