Hills Of Santa Fe in Gainesville

Hills Of Santa Fe
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 32605
58 homesBuilt 1986–2004Median sale $368K
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Live Market Pulse
82/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 82 at the 2026 peak
0 is Hills Of Santa Fe's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 82. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Hills Of Santa Fe Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$368K
Median sold · 12 mo
$192/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $192 in 2026
95.6%
Sale vs ask
Alachua median: 95.7%
Tempo
5.3mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
48days
Median DOM · closed
48 days at the 2026 low
20%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
4 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Hills Of Santa Fe
42 of 58 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Hills Of Santa Fe
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
12%
Cash buyers · Hills Of Santa Fe
1 of 8 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
58
Homes in the community
58 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1986
Community established
homes built 1986-2004, median 1988 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 9 in 2012
2,027sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
12.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 58 homes trade a year
Hills Of Santa Fe Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Hills Of Santa Fe right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.3 months of supply and 20% 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 (5 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 2, 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

Hills Of Santa Fe market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $368K ($192 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 48 days on market for closed sales, and 5.3 months of supply, a balanced market.

Hills Of Santa Fe is a community of 58 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1986 and 2004 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,374 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (7 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 2001 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k4k
98 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 $88 in 2012 to a $192 peak in 2026; $192 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
10020020122014201620182020202220242026
48 days at the 2026 low; 48 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.6% now vs Alachua 95.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 7 a year; 7 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02582004200820122016202020242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 9 quit in 2012; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420162018202020242026
82 at the 2026 peak, 35 in the troughs, 82 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,864/mo
Alachua County typical true cost to own
$85/mo
Alachua County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Hills of Santa Fe Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Hills of Santa Fe is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $334,950, and homes go under contract in about 35 days.

2.4
Months supply
$334,950
Median list
$360,900
Median sold
$206
Per sqft
35
Days on mkt
2/1/10
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32606 ZIP is $343,888, about 13.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Hills Of Santa Fe, 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 16 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-12)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hills Of Santa Fe

Live MLS inventory for Hills Of Santa Fe. 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 Hills Of Santa Fe listings as of 2026-08-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2001 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

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
  • Fort Clarke Middle School-AL · Middle
  • F. W. Buchholz High School-AL · High

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

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hills Of Santa Fe address.

If we were buying in Hills Of Santa Fe 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 Hills Of Santa Fe.

A closer look at the Hills Of Santa Fe market

At a median of $192 per square foot, Hills Of Santa Fe 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 5.3 months of supply, a balanced market. Homes that do trade take a median 48 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 58 homes built between 1986 and 2004, and 72% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hills Of Santa Fe. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.3B- · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand4.7/10
Owner Commitment7.2/10
Pricing Power7.1/10

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 3 factors (6.3). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 5.3 months of supply; Owner Commitment 72% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • 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 Hills Of Santa Fe sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Hills Of Santa Fe?
The median sale price in Hills Of Santa Fe was $368K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (7 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Hills Of Santa Fe take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 48 days on market (7 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Hills Of Santa Fe a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Hills Of Santa Fe is roughly balanced: 5.3 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Hills Of Santa Fe?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 58 homes in Hills Of Santa Fe (public records).
What share of Hills Of Santa Fe is owner-occupied?
72% of Hills Of Santa Fe parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hills Of Santa Fe built?
Homes in Hills Of Santa Fe were built between 1986 and 2004, with a median year built of 1988 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Hills Of Santa Fe?
Cash buyers took 12% of Hills Of Santa Fe sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 8 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hills Of Santa Fe?
The best agent for Hills Of Santa Fe 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 Hills Of Santa Fe.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (98 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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Thinking of selling in Hills Of Santa Fe? 7 recorded closings; median 48 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Alachua County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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