Hobbits Glen
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
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As of November 2026, Hobbits Glen in Gainesville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 39 closed sales in Hobbits Glen in Gainesville, FL since 1990, the most recent in December 2023. Recorded prices across those 39 sales ran from $89,500 to $315,000 (median $162,000), on homes of 1,776 to 2,552 sq ft. Across Gainesville as a whole, 2,065 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 48 median days on market, with 748 homes for sale today. At that median and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,680 ($2,030 with the full homestead exemption).
Hobbits Glen is a small Gainesville pocket, and the data reflects that scale: one active listing and no closings in the current window. With a single home on the market, price here is set by that one property's condition, not by any established market rhythm. There is no spread to read, no trend line to lean on - just the house in front of you.
For a buyer, that means leverage depends entirely on how long the lone listing has sat and how motivated the seller is; you are negotiating a specific home, not a market. For a seller, the thin inventory can cut both ways - little direct competition, but also few recent comparable closings to anchor an appraisal or reassure a cautious buyer.
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
Hobbits Glen is a compact enclave in Gainesville's Alachua County market with almost no live inventory, so every transaction here is driven by the particular home rather than any broad neighborhood pattern.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 27 homes in Hobbits Glen that have changed hands since 1992, built between 1982 and 2003 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,894 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 70% are townhomes. 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 Hobbits Glen is best for.
Best for
- Buying to settle into a quiet, low-turnover Gainesville pocket
- Buyers who have flexibility to wait for a single right listing
- Prioritizing a specific home over a menu of options
Probably not for
- Needing multiple homes to compare before deciding
- Relying on recent comparable sales to justify an offer or appraisal
- Looking for shared community amenities on-site
The market around Hobbits Glen
Hobbits Glen is a small community — 19 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2021 — 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).
The housing mix here is 51% villa, 28% condominium, 20% townhouse.
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 Hobbits Glen specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Hobbits Glen
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hobbits Glen, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Civic
DeSantis fills GRU Authority board seats
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Douglas Beck, a retired GRU engineer, to a long-vacant seat and Clark Futch to replace Chip Skinner, and reappointed Eric Lawson. The appointments come after the authority recently prevailed in a court case over control of the utility.
What it may mean for the marketA fully staffed utility board gives clearer governance over electric, water and wastewater service and rate decisions across the Gainesville service area. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Hobbits Glen.
Source: WCJB TV20 - October 2026Infrastructure
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 2 miles east of Hobbits Glen.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Infrastructure
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 southeast of Hobbits Glen.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Development
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 southeast of Hobbits Glen.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - April 2026Development
Gainesville board approves 248-unit apartment project in northwest Gainesville
The Gainesville Development Review Board approved a 248-unit multifamily project in northwest Gainesville, planned as four four-story buildings with a clubhouse and amenities, with construction expected to run about 22 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new apartment community of this size adds rental housing to northwest Gainesville, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 2 miles west of Hobbits Glen.
Source: WCJB - December 2025Retail & Dining
Amrit Palace Indian restaurant to open on Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville
Amrit Palace, an Indian restaurant expanding from Ocala, is planned to open at 3105 Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville, adding a dining option along the 34th Street corridor near Archer Road.
What it may mean for the marketA new restaurant on the 34th Street corridor adds to the dining and retail mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby Gainesville communities. The site is about 4 miles south of Hobbits Glen.
Source: 352today
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.
The Hobbits Glen buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hobbits Glen 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 Hobbits Glen.
A thin-inventory enclave
With a single active listing and no recorded closings in the current window, Hobbits Glen offers almost nothing in the way of comparable sales. That absence matters: pricing, appraisal support, and days-on-market expectations all lean on recent activity, and here there is little to lean on. Decisions get made property by property.
No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so the draw is the location within Gainesville and the specific home, not shared facilities. Anyone serious about this pocket should expect to wait for the right listing and to do more independent homework than a busier neighborhood would require.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hobbits Glen. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this thin, the value of a broker is in the legwork: tracking the lone listing's history, pulling comparables from the surrounding Gainesville market when there are none inside Hobbits Glen, and reading a seller's motivation when there is no trend to hide behind. We will tell you plainly when the one available home does not fit what you need rather than talk you into a scarce market.
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Recently off market in Hobbits Glen
Homes in Hobbits Glen that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 1658 NW 22Nd Circle · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Hobbits Glen, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 11, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (39 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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