Hibiscus Park in Gainesville

Hibiscus Park

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established NW Gainesville neighborhood off West University Avenue near the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods, with homes spanning the late 1920s to recent builds.

Near UFLush greeneryWide vintage range
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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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$415K
Median Price
4.8mo
Supply
64days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$229/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Hibiscus Park is an established neighborhood off West University Avenue in northwest Gainesville (32607), reported northwest of UF housing and southwest of University Park (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). The MLS records it under the spelling Hisbicus Park. Profiles report it grew with the University of Florida from the 1920s through the 1950s, alongside College Park and Golf View, with homes built across a wide span from the late 1920s to recent years and sizes reported from roughly 1,100 to 2,300 square feet. Its draw is the lush, green setting near the Mark Bostick Golf Course and Loblolly Woods Nature Park and the close reach to the University of Florida. Confirm the structure and systems of an older home, any overlay, and the exact details for a specific property. Value here is house, condition, and location specific. Read the home individually, confirm the carrying costs, and comp within the neighborhood before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Hibiscus Park market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $415K ($229 per sq ft), with homes averaging 64 days on market and 4.8 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Hibiscus Park is an established neighborhood off West University Avenue in northwest Gainesville (32607), reported northwest of UF housing and southwest of University Park (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). The MLS records it under the spelling Hisbicus Park.

Profiles report it grew with the University of Florida from the 1920s through the 1950s, alongside College Park and Golf View, with homes built across a wide span from the late 1920s to recent years and sizes reported from roughly 1,100 to 2,300 square feet.

Its draw is the lush, green setting near the Mark Bostick Golf Course and Loblolly Woods Nature Park and the close reach to the University of Florida. Confirm the structure and systems of an older home, any overlay, and the exact details for a specific property.

Value here is house, condition, and location specific. Read the home individually, confirm the carrying costs, and comp within the neighborhood before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, green neighborhood near UF
  • Buyers who value proximity to the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods
  • Buyers comfortable with a wide range of home vintages and conditions

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single, uniform new-construction product
  • Buyers who require a gated or amenity-rich master plan
  • Buyers who want acreage or a downtown location

How Hibiscus Park is performing right now

49/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4.8Months of supplytight
63Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-35%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 Hibiscus Park 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 Hibiscus Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hibiscus Park

Live MLS inventory for Hibiscus Park. 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 Hibiscus Park 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~7 min · approximate
Mark Bostick Golf Course (UF)~5 min · approximate
Loblolly Woods Nature Park~5 min · approximate
The Oaks Mall~8 min · approximate
Interstate 75~10 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~12 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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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
Hibiscus Park (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

Hibiscus Park 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 Hibiscus Park address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Hibiscus Park, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Hibiscus Park

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established NW Gainesville location; value is house and lot specific. The watch items are condition, the carrying costs, any HOA or CDD, and how each home comps within the neighborhood.

Established NW Gainesville location

BullishA settled location with a known character supports durable demand; confirm drive times and the specific block for your routine. impact
SignificanceRadius: NW Gainesville

Established NW Gainesville location

House-specific value, confirm the details

NeutralCondition, lot, any HOA or deed restrictions, and the CDD status drive value here; confirm each before you offer rather than assuming a neighborhood average. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

House-specific value, confirm the details

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 Hibiscus Park, 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. 2026
    Market

    Hibiscus Park read as of 2026

    Established NW Gainesville neighborhood off West University Avenue near the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods. Treat neighborhood-level details as reported and confirm the specifics, including any HOA, CDD, and zoning, with the listing and the county. Why it matters: The honest read is house and lot specific, not a single headline number. 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 Hibiscus Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home individually. Condition, systems, roof, and any updates set value more than square footage alone.

2

Confirm the carrying costs. Any HOA or association dues, the CDD status, taxes, and insurance, before you decide.

3

Confirm the location and the block. The position within Hibiscus Park and the routes for your routine.

4

Check restrictions and zoning. Any deed restrictions, the flood zone, and the exact zoned schools by address.

5

Comp within the neighborhood, not against a citywide average, so you price to the Hibiscus Park market.

Best Buy
A well-maintained home in Hibiscus Park with clear systems, priced to its own neighborhood.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the systems and maintenance of the home, or overlooking the HOA, CDD, or flood-zone status.
Best Lot
The lot and the block matter; read the homesite and the setting before the finishes.
Smart Timing
Confirm the condition, the carrying costs, and the comps 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

Hibiscus Park, recorded in the MLS as Hisbicus Park, is an established neighborhood off West University Avenue in northwest Gainesville (32607), reported to have grown with the University of Florida from the 1920s through the 1950s. Homes span a wide range from the late 1920s to recent builds, reported from roughly 1,100 to 2,300 square feet, near the Mark Bostick Golf Course and Loblolly Woods Nature Park. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning, any overlay, and deed restrictions with the district and the listing.

The takeaway

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

Entry: homes that need work or updates
$2K to $415K

The most attainable homes in Hibiscus Park are those that need updating or systems work. Budget for the work and confirm the carrying costs before assuming a renovation path.

Lowest entry
Mid: maintained or partially updated homes
$415K to $430K

The core of Hibiscus Park is maintained or partially updated homes. Condition and the quality of updates separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: fully updated or premium-lot homes
$430K to $840K

The top end is fully updated homes or those on the best lots in Hibiscus Park. These trade on condition, the homesite, and the setting.

Strongest resale

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

$2K to $415K
Entry: homes that need work or updates
The most attainable homes in Hibiscus Park are those that need updating or systems work. Budget for the work and confirm the carrying costs before assuming a renovation path.
$415K to $430K
Mid: maintained or partially updated homes
The core of Hibiscus Park is maintained or partially updated homes. Condition and the quality of updates separate these more than square footage alone.
$430K to $840K
High: fully updated or premium-lot homes
The top end is fully updated homes or those on the best lots in Hibiscus Park. These trade on condition, the homesite, and the setting.

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 Hibiscus Park

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 location and the setting are priced into every Hibiscus Park listing. The deal is won on the house, the systems, and the carrying costs, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

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 Hibiscus Park 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
  • The lot and the block are part of the value here.
  • Read the homesite and the setting before the finishes.
  • Condition and systems are the key checks on the home.

In an established neighborhood like Hibiscus Park, the home, its systems, and the lot set value. Read the homesite and the block, confirm any restrictions and the carrying costs, and compare a home against the closest sale within the neighborhood before you offer.

Hibiscus Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, green neighborhood near UF.
Strong onEstablished NW Gainesville neighborhood off West University Avenue near the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods.
WatchThe condition and systems of the home, the carrying costs, and any HOA, CDD, or flood-zone status.
Not forBuyers who want a single, uniform new-construction product.
The edgeReading the home and comping within Hibiscus Park, not a citywide average, is where the find is.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Hibiscus Park is an established neighborhood of individually owned homes; confirm whether any homeowners association o
  • Confirm any CDD assessment per parcel before you offer.
  • Established NW Gainesville neighborhood off West University Avenue near the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods.
  • Condition and systems are the key checks on the home.
  • Comp within Hibiscus Park, not against a citywide average.

Hibiscus Park is an established neighborhood of individually owned homes; confirm whether any homeowners association or deed restriction applies, and any costs, for the specific home.

As an established neighborhood rather than a managed community, owners maintain their own homes; confirm any voluntary association and what it covers.

The draw is the lush, green setting near the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods rather than private club amenities. Confirm current public amenities and access.

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 Hibiscus Park, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

Hibiscus Park 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 Hibiscus Park located?
Hibiscus Park is in NW Gainesville, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Confirm the exact address and routes for your routine with the listing.
What kind of homes are in Hibiscus Park?
Profiles report it grew with the University of Florida from the 1920s through the 1950s, alongside College Park and Golf View, with homes built across a wide span from the late 1920s to recent years and sizes reported from roughly 1,100 to 2,300 square feet. Read each home individually for condition and systems.
Is there an HOA in Hibiscus Park?
Hibiscus Park is an established neighborhood of individually owned homes; confirm whether any homeowners association or deed restriction applies, and any costs, for the specific home.
Does Hibiscus Park have a CDD?
Confirm whether any Community Development District (CDD) assessment applies to a specific parcel; check the CDD or HOA status with the listing before you offer.
What schools serve Hibiscus Park?
Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
How far is Hibiscus Park from the University of Florida?
Drive times vary by exact location; see the commute section for approximate times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Is Hibiscus Park a good place to buy?
It is an established part of the NW Gainesville market; value is house and lot specific. Confirm the condition, the carrying costs, and comp within the neighborhood before deciding. This is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in Hibiscus Park?
The structure and systems of the home, any HOA or deed restrictions, the CDD status, the flood zone, and the exact zoned schools.
Are the homes in Hibiscus Park single-family homes?
Profiles report it grew with the University of Florida from the 1920s through the 1950s, alongside College Park and Golf View, with homes built across a wide span from the late 1920s to recent years and sizes reported from roughly 1,100 to 2,300 square feet.
What is the setting like in Hibiscus Park?
Established NW Gainesville neighborhood off West University Avenue near the UF golf course and Loblolly Woods.
How do I get current prices for Hibiscus Park?
Send us the address and we will pull recent comparable sales and current listings for Hibiscus Park and confirm the carrying costs before you offer.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Hibiscus Park?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where condition, lot, and carrying costs swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established, green neighborhood near UFExcellent fit
You value proximity to the UF golf course and Loblolly WoodsExcellent fit
You are comfortable with a wide range of home vintages and conditionsExcellent fit
You want a single, uniform new-construction productProbably not
You require a gated or amenity-rich master planProbably not
You want acreage or a downtown locationProbably not

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