Paradise Pines
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
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As of November 2026, Paradise Pines in Gainesville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 25 closed sales in Paradise Pines in Gainesville, FL since 1992, the most recent in July 2024. 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 $5,170 ($4,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Paradise Pines is a thin-data community right now. One active listing, no closings in the current window, and no amenities identified from the MLS means price here is set at the individual-home level, not by a competitive set. What a buyer or seller anchors to is condition, lot, and the specifics of the one property on the market - not a running comp stream.
That posture cuts both ways. A seller has almost no visible competition, but also no recent close to point to when defending a number. A buyer has little leverage from inventory depth and should lean hard on inspection, condition, and independent comps from nearby Gainesville submarkets rather than anything this community can supply on its own.
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
Paradise Pines is a small, quiet pocket in Gainesville, Alachua County, with a single home currently on the market and no recent closings to benchmark against - a community you evaluate one house at a time rather than by trend.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 18 homes in Paradise Pines that have changed hands since 1992, built between 1978 and 1984 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 1,332 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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 Paradise Pines is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a low-turnover Gainesville pocket where you evaluate one home at a time
- Buyers who are comfortable underwriting value from broader-area comps rather than in-community sales
- Buyers who want a quiet setting and don't require shared amenities
Probably not for
- Needing a steady stream of comparable listings and recent closings to price against
- Wanting community amenities or a managed common area
- Buying to flip quickly and relying on strong local sales velocity
The market around Paradise Pines
Paradise Pines is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2014 — 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 Paradise Pines specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Paradise Pines
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Paradise Pines, 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 4 miles south of Paradise Pines.
Source: WCJB TV20 - October 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County sets Nov. 5 kickoff for $4M NW 83rd Street upgrade near Santa Fe College
The county budgeted $4 million for resurfacing NW 83rd Street, a new east-side sidewalk, a raised crosswalk with flashing beacons and rebuilt signals at North Road, South Road and NW 23rd Avenue. Concrete work starts the week of Nov. 9, asphalt the week of Dec. 14 and signal work in early 2027, mostly overnight. The project is part of a 10-year, $250 million county transportation program.
What it may mean for the marketNight-time construction through early 2027 will limit daytime disruption on this northwest Gainesville corridor and should leave smoother pavement and added pedestrian crossings near the Santa Fe College campus. The site is about 5 miles west of Paradise Pines.
Source: Alachua Chronicle - 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 southeast of Paradise Pines.
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 4 miles south of Paradise Pines.
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 4 miles south of Paradise Pines.
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 3 miles southwest of Paradise Pines.
Source: WCJB
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 Paradise Pines buying strategy.
If we were buying in Paradise Pines 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 Paradise Pines.
A single-listing market
With one active listing and zero closings in the current window, there is no median to cite and no velocity to read. Any pricing conversation here is driven by the condition and features of the specific home, plus comparable sales drawn from the broader Gainesville area rather than from inside the community itself.
No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so the value proposition rests on the home and its location rather than shared facilities or a managed common area. Confirm any HOA status, maintenance responsibilities, and boundary details directly before you write or accept an offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Paradise Pines. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin on data, the pricing work happens outside the subdivision line. We build comps from the wider Gainesville market, pressure-test condition, and keep you from anchoring to a single number that no recent close supports - whether you are the one listing or the one bidding.
Paradise Pines in 15 seconds.
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Recently off market in Paradise Pines
Homes in Paradise Pines 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.
- 4330 NW 21St Street · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Paradise Pines, 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- NW 21St Terrace (5 homes on record)
- NW 21St Street (3 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 18, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1992 (25 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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