Maple Hill in Gainesville

Maple Hill

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established large-lot single-family pocket in NW Gainesville, in the NW 23rd Street corridor close to the University of Florida.

NW GainesvilleLarge wooded lotsClose to UF
Live Market Pulse
50/100
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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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Maple Hill is a small, established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, in the NW 23rd Street and NW 23rd Terrace corridor (ZIP 32605), close to the University of Florida. The character is older, in-town homes on notably large, wooded lots, with reported lot sizes running from roughly three-quarters of an acre to well over an acre and a half. The read is a quiet, mature pocket where the lot, the trees, and the proximity to UF and central Gainesville do the work, rather than a uniform builder grid. Because the neighborhood is small and stock varies in age and condition, value is property-specific. Confirm the lot, the age and condition, any deed restrictions or association, and comp within the immediate area before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Maple Hill is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville (ZIP 32605), Alachua County, in the NW 23rd Street and NW 23rd Terrace corridor close to the University of Florida (savvygainesville neighborhood pages).

The defining feature is the lots: this is a large-lot, in-town pocket, with reported parcels running from roughly three-quarters of an acre to well over an acre and a half, several wooded and private, which is notable for a location this close to the core.

Homes here read as older and established rather than new construction, with some dating to the mid-twentieth century; condition, updates, and lot quality vary house to house, so each property has to be read on its own.

Because Maple Hill is small and the stock is varied, value is property-specific. Read the lot and the trees, confirm the age, condition, and any deed restrictions or association, and comp within the immediate NW 23rd corridor before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a large, wooded in-town lot close to UF and central Gainesville
  • Buyers comfortable with older, established homes that may want updating
  • Buyers who value privacy and mature trees over a uniform new-build grid

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction or a uniform builder community
  • Buyers who want a small, low-maintenance lot
  • Buyers who want guaranteed amenities or a gated setting

How Maple Hill is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
80Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 20, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Maple Hill listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Our proprietary read on how a home in Maple Hill buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Maple Hill

Live MLS inventory for Maple Hill. 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 Maple Hill listings as of 2026-06-20, 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~10 min · approximate
UF Health Shands~12 to 15 min · hospital
Downtown Gainesville~12 min · approximate
Thornebrook / NW 43rd shopping~5 to 8 min · shopping
Interstate 75 (Newberry Rd)~10 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport~15 to 20 min · northeast

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
Maple Hill (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

Maple Hill 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 Maple Hill address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Maple Hill, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Maple Hill

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a small, established large-lot pocket in NW Gainesville close to UF. The watch items are the specific lot, the age and condition of the home, any deed restrictions, and how thin local comps can be.

Large wooded lots in an in-town location

BullishBig, private lots close to UF and the core are scarce, which supports values; confirm the exact lot size and any easements or wooded acreage. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Large wooded lots in an in-town location

Older, established housing stock

NeutralHomes vary in age and condition, so renovation scope and value are property-specific; comp within the immediate area and budget for updates. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Older, established housing stock

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 Maple Hill, 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. Established
    Neighborhood

    Established large-lot NW Gainesville pocket near UF

    Maple Hill is a small, established single-family neighborhood in the NW 23rd Street corridor of NW Gainesville (ZIP 32605), known for large, wooded in-town lots and older homes close to the University of Florida (savvygainesville profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The lot, the trees, and the proximity to UF are the story; value turns on the specific parcel and the condition of the home. 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 Maple Hill, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the exact lot, the acreage, the wooded portion, and any easements, since lot quality is the headline here.

2

Read the age and condition, since homes are established and renovation scope varies house to house.

3

Confirm any deed restrictions or association, the dues, and the scope, since small pockets vary; do not assume there is none.

4

Verify zoning and zoned schools with Alachua County, since assignments change by address.

5

Comp within the immediate NW 23rd corridor, not the whole NW Gainesville or city average, since this is a small market.

Best Buy
A solid, well-located home on a large, private wooded lot, priced to its condition and the work it needs.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting updates on an older home, or paying a new-build price for stock that varies in age.
Best Lot
Lot size, privacy, and mature trees are the main value drivers in this pocket.
Smart Timing
Confirm the lot, the condition, and any deed restrictions before you write, since comps here are thin.
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

Maple Hill is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville (32605) in the NW 23rd Street and NW 23rd Terrace corridor, close to the University of Florida, downtown, and NW 43rd shopping. The defining feature is the lots, with reported parcels running from roughly three-quarters of an acre to well over an acre and a half, several wooded and private. Homes read as established rather than new, with some from the mid-twentieth century, so condition and updates vary. It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller or dated homes

The most attainable entry is a smaller or more dated home that needs updating. Budget for the work and confirm the lot before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on good lots

The core is established homes that have been updated, on solid wooded lots. Condition and lot quality separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger homes on the biggest private lots

The top end is larger homes on the biggest, most private acreage. These trade on the lot, the privacy, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: smaller or dated homes
The most attainable entry is a smaller or more dated home that needs updating. Budget for the work and confirm the lot before assuming a value.
Mid: updated homes on good lots
The core is established homes that have been updated, on solid wooded lots. Condition and lot quality separate these more than square footage.
High: larger homes on the biggest private lots
The top end is larger homes on the biggest, most private acreage. These trade on the lot, the privacy, and the finish.

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 Maple Hill

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 trees and the location are priced into every Maple Hill listing. The deal is won on the lot and the condition of the home, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.7/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
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 Maple Hill 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
  • Lot size, privacy, and mature trees are the main value drivers here.
  • Reported parcels range from under an acre to well over an acre and a half.
  • Confirm the exact acreage and any wooded portion or easements.

In a large-lot pocket like Maple Hill, the lot, the privacy, and the trees set value as much as the house. Parcels are notably large for an in-town location, several wooded, so confirm the exact acreage and any easements. Compare a home against the closest sale in the immediate NW 23rd corridor, and weigh the lot and condition before the finishes.

Maple Hill in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large, private, wooded in-town lot close to UF and central Gainesville.
Strong onLot size and privacy, mature trees, an in-town NW Gainesville location, and proximity to UF and the core.
WatchThe specific lot, the age and condition of the home, any deed restrictions, and thin local comps.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a uniform builder grid, a small low-maintenance lot, or a gated setting.
The edgeBig private lots this close to UF are scarce, so the right lot and condition is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established large-lot pocket, not an amenity community.
  • Confirm whether any association or deed restriction applies.
  • Older homes; condition and updates vary house to house.
  • Lot size, privacy, and trees hold value best.
  • In-town NW Gainesville location close to UF.

Maple Hill reads as an established large-lot pocket rather than an amenity community; any association or deed restriction varies by section, so do not assume there is none. Treat any figure as reported and confirm whether an association or restrictions apply, the dues, and the scope before you offer.

If an association applies, it would typically cover only limited common items in a pocket like this; confirm exactly what is and is not covered for the specific property.

There are no advertised resort amenities here; the draw is the lot, the trees, and the location. Confirm any shared access or easements for the specific parcel.

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 Maple Hill, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Maple Hill, 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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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Maple Hill year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Maple Hill Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Maple Hill 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).

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

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

What is Maple Hill?
A small, established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, in the NW 23rd Street corridor close to the University of Florida, known for large, wooded in-town lots.
Where is Maple Hill located?
In NW Gainesville (32605), in the NW 23rd Street and NW 23rd Terrace area, close to UF, downtown, and NW 43rd shopping.
What kinds of homes are in Maple Hill?
Established single-family homes on large lots, some dating to the mid-twentieth century. Condition and updates vary house to house, so each home should be read on its own.
How big are the lots in Maple Hill?
Reported lots run from roughly three-quarters of an acre to well over an acre and a half, several wooded and private. Confirm the exact acreage for the specific parcel.
Is Maple Hill a gated or amenity community?
No. It reads as an established large-lot pocket rather than an amenity or gated community. The draw is the lot, the trees, and the location.
Is there an HOA in Maple Hill?
Do not assume there is none. Any association or deed restriction varies by section, so confirm whether one applies, the dues, and the scope for the specific property.
How close is Maple Hill to the University of Florida?
It is close to UF, roughly ten minutes by car, in NW Gainesville. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve Maple Hill?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Maple Hill a good investment?
Large, private in-town lots close to UF are scarce, which supports values, but the stock is older and varied. Confirm the lot, read the condition, and comp within the corridor before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Maple Hill?
The exact lot and acreage, the age and condition of the home, any deed restrictions or association, the zoned schools, and the closest local comps.
Why are the lots so big for an in-town location?
Maple Hill developed as an established large-lot pocket rather than a dense builder grid, so parcels are larger and several are wooded. Confirm the exact lot for the specific home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Maple Hill?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a small market where the lot and condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a large, private, wooded in-town lot close to UF and central GainesvilleExcellent fit
You are comfortable with an older, established home that may want updatingExcellent fit
You value privacy and mature trees over a uniform new-build gridExcellent fit
You want brand-new construction or a uniform builder communityProbably not
You want a small, low-maintenance lotProbably not
You want guaranteed amenities or a gated settingProbably not

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Maple Hill median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Maple Hill, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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