Hazel Heights in Gainesville

Hazel Heights
NW Gainesville

Established single-family neighborhood · NW Gainesville · ZIP 32605

An established single-story neighborhood of remodeled 1960s and 1970s homes near Hogtown Creek.

Established, single-storyMostly no HOAAbout 3 miles to UF
Live Market Pulse
51/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is an established neighborhood of older homes, many remodeled, so the lot and the condition of a specific home drive value more than any headline number; read those first.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$293K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
15days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$195/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Hazel Heights is an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood of single-story 1960s and 1970s homes, many remodeled, mostly without an HOA, about three miles from the University of Florida. The read is condition: a remodeled home and an original one can list close yet represent very different true costs, so price the updates, roof, and systems honestly. The location near Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park and everyday shopping draws recent graduates, faculty, and professionals, which supports steady demand."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Hazel Heights market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $293K ($195 per sq ft), with homes averaging 15 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Hazel Heights sits in northwest Gainesville in the 32605 ZIP, an established neighborhood of single-story homes from the 1960s and 1970s, many of them remodeled, on tree-shaded lots with pines, palms, and backyard pools common.

Most of the neighborhood is not in a homeowners association, which appeals to buyers who want flexibility, and nearly every purchase is a resale, so condition is the swing factor.

The location is central NW Gainesville: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, Publix and Aldi, and several restaurants are close, and the University of Florida is about three miles away, drawing recent graduates, faculty, and professionals.

Treat Hazel Heights as a condition-and-lot buy. Whether a home is remodeled and how its systems read are where value is won or lost, so check those before you anchor on a number.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-story home near UF without an HOA
  • Recent graduates, faculty, and professionals who value the NW location
  • Buyers comfortable buying a remodeled or to-be-updated older home
  • Anyone who wants tree-shaded lots near parks and shopping

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Those who want a large private lot or acreage
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-served community
  • Anyone unwilling to assess an older home's updates and systems

How Hazel Heights is performing right now

51/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
15Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+18%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 Hazel Heights 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 Hazel Heights buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hazel Heights

Live MLS inventory for Hazel 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 Hazel Heights 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~8-12 min · about 3 miles
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park~3-6 min · trails and playgrounds
NW corridor shopping~3-8 min · Publix and Aldi
UF Health Shands~12-18 min · via campus / Archer Rd
Downtown Gainesville~10-15 min · southeast
Interstate 75~10-15 min · west

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
Hazel Heights (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

Hazel Heights 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 Hazel Heights address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Hazel Heights: the UF and NW Gainesville location, Hogtown Creek parks and drainage, and steady demand for no-HOA close-in homes. Each item is sourced and dated.

Recent Developments in Hazel Heights

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

Net OutlookBullishThe close-in NW location near UF and no-HOA flexibility point to steady demand. The near-term watch items are condition, drainage, and insurance.

Proximity to UF anchors demand

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Being about three miles from the University keeps demand steady from graduates, faculty, and professionals.

No-HOA flexibility draws buyers

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The lack of a mandatory HOA appeals to buyers who want flexibility on use and updates.

Hogtown Creek parks and drainage

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to Hogtown Creek brings parks and trails but makes lot drainage and flood status worth confirming.

Condition and insurance are the watch items

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

On 1960s-70s homes, roof, systems, and insurance are the costs to confirm before buying.

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 Hazel Heights, 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. January 2025
    Area

    Alachua County reviews NW Gainesville developments

    Local reporting tracked commercial and residential activity across the NW Gainesville corridor. Why it matters: Continued investment in the corridor supports convenience and demand for established neighborhoods. Source

  2. April 2024
    Area

    University Avenue corridor redesign advances

    Reporting covered the next phase of the University Avenue and NW 13th Street corridor redesign near campus. Why it matters: Safer corridors near campus support access for close-in NW neighborhoods. 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 Hazel Heights, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the condition first. Confirm whether the home is remodeled and price the roof, HVAC, and any remaining updates honestly.

2

Read the lot. Confirm the homesite, drainage near Hogtown Creek, and any pool's condition.

3

Confirm HOA status. Most homes have none, but verify any deed restrictions per parcel.

4

Check systems on a 1960s-70s home, including electrical and plumbing, before you offer.

5

Match the home to real comps, recent closed sales in the neighborhood, since the spread reflects condition.

Best Buy
A tastefully remodeled single-story home on a dry lot matched to comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting systems and updates on an original 1960s-70s home
Best Lot
High, dry lots away from the creek floodway over low-lying homesites
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, HOA status, and drainage before you offer
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

Hazel Heights is an established neighborhood in northwest Gainesville (ZIP 32605) of single-story homes from the 1960s and 1970s, many remodeled, mostly without a homeowners association, on tree-shaded lots. Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, Publix and Aldi, and restaurants are nearby, with the University of Florida about three miles away. Most transactions are resale, so the lot and the condition of a specific home are the keys to value. Confirm school zoning by address with the district.

The takeaway

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

The Original Home
$265K to $265K

Unrenovated 1960s-70s homes, the renovation route into a no-HOA NW Gainesville location.

Lowest entry
The Remodeled Home
$265K to $321K

Updated single-story homes with newer systems, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Best Lot
$321K to $321K

Homes on the highest, driest, best-treed lots away from the creek floodway, which hold value best.

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
The Original Home
Unrenovated 1960s-70s homes, the renovation route into a no-HOA NW Gainesville location.
$265K to $321K
The Remodeled Home
Updated single-story homes with newer systems, the heart of the resale market here.
$321K to $321K
The Best Lot
Homes on the highest, driest, best-treed lots away from the creek floodway, which hold value best.

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 Hazel Heights

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.

It is a no-HOA, remodel-driven resale market near UF. The deal is won or lost on condition and the lot, not the headline number.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.1/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
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 Hazel Heights 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
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Hazel Heights

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Hazel Heights

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Hazel Heights

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Hazel Heights

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Hazel Heights homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Hazel Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-story home near UF without an HOA.
Biggest advantageA central NW location near Hogtown Creek and shopping, about three miles from UF.
Biggest riskSystems and updates on a 1960s-70s home, plus creek-area drainage.
Sweet spotA remodeled single-story home on a dry lot matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, acreage, or a gated community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established 1960s-70s single-story homes
  • Most homes have no mandatory HOA
  • Condition and remodel level drive value
  • Check creek-area drainage by lot
  • About three miles from UF

Most of the neighborhood is not in a mandatory HOA; confirm any deed restrictions for a specific home.

Where no association applies, there are no community dues; confirm per parcel that there are no special restrictions.

No private club. This is an established single-family neighborhood, not an amenity or golf community.

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 Hazel Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Las Pampas, 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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Hazel Heights Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Hazel Heights 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 Hazel Heights?
It is an established neighborhood in northwest Gainesville, in the 32605 ZIP, near Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, about three miles from the University of Florida.
What kind of homes are in Hazel Heights?
Single-story homes from the 1960s and 1970s, many remodeled, on tree-shaded lots. Confirm the size, condition, and details for a specific home.
Does the neighborhood have an HOA?
Most of Hazel Heights is not in a mandatory HOA. Confirm any deed restrictions for a specific home.
Is there a CDD fee?
No CDD is expected here, but confirm per parcel as a matter of course.
How close is it to the University of Florida?
It is about three miles from campus, a short drive. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Are the homes updated?
Many homes have been remodeled, though condition varies widely. Confirm the level of updates and the age of the roof and systems for a specific home.
Is flooding or drainage a concern?
The neighborhood is near Hogtown Creek, so confirm a specific home's elevation, drainage, and any flood-zone status by lot before you offer.
What is nearby?
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park with trails, Publix and Aldi, and several restaurants are close, with the University a short drive.
What schools serve Hazel Heights?
It is part of Alachua County Public Schools serving NW Gainesville. School assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned schools with the district.
What should I check before buying?
Confirm the remodel level, the age of the roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, the lot and creek-area drainage, and any deed restrictions, then match the home to recent comps.
Is Hazel Heights a good investment?
The no-HOA flexibility and central NW location near UF support steady demand. As with any older home, condition and the lot drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On an older home where condition swings value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established single-story home near UF without an HOAExcellent fit
Recent graduates, faculty, and professionals who value the NW locationExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable buying a remodeled or to-be-updated older homeExcellent fit
Anyone who wants tree-shaded lots near parks and shoppingExcellent fit
Buyers who will read condition and drainage honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Those who want a large private lot or acreageProbably not
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-served communityProbably not
Anyone unwilling to assess an older home's updates and systemsProbably not
Buyers uncomfortable with creek-area drainage checksProbably not

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