Hermitage
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 829 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $295,000 · 102 homes for sale in 32605 · Alachua County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 50 closed sales in Hermitage in Gainesville, FL since 1991, the most recent in June 2024. Recorded prices across those 50 sales ran from $217,560 to $1,100,000 (median $475,000), on homes of 2,210 to 6,774 sq ft. Across Gainesville as a whole, 2,065 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 51 median days on market, with 747 homes for sale today. At that median and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,860 ($7,220 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Hermitage: 1 new listing (median asking $999,999). As of November 12, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Price in Hermitage is driven by condition and the specific house, not by a uniform build era. With stock spanning nearly a century - from the 1920s through 2024, and a median build year of 1979 - you're buying individual homes, not a tract. A renovated older home and an unrenovated one on the same block can sell for very different numbers, so the median here (which is what we have) tells you less than a careful walk-through does.
The current snapshot shows no active listings and no recent closings in the window. That means two things: comps are thin, and anyone serious has to work off the broader picture plus direct inspection rather than a hot, liquid market. A seller priced right can stand out when inventory is this scarce; a buyer needs patience and a willingness to move when the right house surfaces.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Hermitage is an established, owner-occupied-leaning pocket of Gainesville - roughly three-quarters homestead - with a housing stock that ranges from pre-war to new construction, so no two blocks read quite the same.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 35 homes in Hermitage that have changed hands since 1991, built between 1980 and 2001 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 3,724 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Hermitage is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a settled, owner-occupied-leaning part of Gainesville
- Buyers who are comfortable comparing an updated older home against one that still needs work
- Prioritizing the house and the location over shared community facilities
Probably not for
- Needing a deep pool of active listings and recent comps to move quickly
- Wanting a uniform, single-era subdivision rather than a mix of vintages
- Looking for a community with pools, gyms, or other shared amenities
The market around Hermitage
Hermitage is a small community — 21 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32605, 172 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Gainesville.
Across Alachua County, 1,305 homes are active and 417 pending (24% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 32605 (Gainesville), 187 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($208/sq ft), down 8.4% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 17 active and 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 32605 housing market and the Alachua County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hermitage specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hermitage
Live MLS inventory for Hermitage. 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 Hermitage listings as of 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1991 through 2024. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Hermitage Gainesville Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Hermitage Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2716 NW 21st Street · $999,999 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Oct 28, 2026 · listed by Pepine Realty
The Hermitage buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hermitage today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Hermitage.
A condition-driven market, not a tract
With 1,232 homes and a build range from 1925 to 2024, Hermitage is one of those neighborhoods where the year on the deed matters as much as the street. The median home is around 1,632 square feet and the median build year is 1979, but those midpoints sit on top of a wide spread. Expect to compare an older home that's been updated against one that hasn't, and to price accordingly.
No community amenities surfaced in current MLS listings, so what you're buying is the home and the location, not a package of shared facilities. The homestead share - about 73% - points to a settled, owner-occupied character rather than a churn of rentals, which tends to show up in how homes are maintained.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hermitage. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood with no active listings and no recent closings to lean on, the value of a local broker is judgment, not a printout. We underwrite each house on its own condition and recent work, help you read a wide-spanning build range honestly, and position a sale or an offer when the usual comps simply aren't there.
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| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32605, 99999 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,232 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1925–2024 (median 1979.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,632 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security System |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1991 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Hermitage key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hermitage-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Hermitage, Gainesville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- NW 24Th Avenue (7 homes on record)
- NW 21St Street (4 homes on record)
- NW 22Nd Drive (4 homes on record)
- NW 22Nd Terrace (3 homes on record)
- NW 20Th Street (2 homes on record)
- NW 20Th Street (2 homes on record)
- NW 24Th Avenue (2 homes on record)
20% of homes for sale in ZIP 32605 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 (2026-11-13).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Hermitage Gainesville year by year since 2013, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.
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Ask an agent about Hermitage
Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Hermitage will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Alachua County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32605/99999)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1991 (50 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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