Pine Haven in Gainesville

Pine Haven

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A quiet, low-traffic established single-family neighborhood just off NW 6th Street in Gainesville.

Central Gainesville, establishedQuiet, low-traffic streetsConfirm HOA with the listing
Live Market Pulse
52/100
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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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$310K
Median Price
2.4mo
Supply
57days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$193/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Pine Haven is a quiet, established single-family neighborhood on low-traffic streets just off NW 6th Street in central Gainesville, Alachua County (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). The slug reflects a recorded extension plat of the neighborhood; confirm the exact plat with the listing. The read is location and condition: a central pocket close to downtown, the University of Florida, and the city's hospitals, where the specific home does the work. Read the home's age and condition, the roof, HVAC and systems, the lot and any flood or drainage exposure, confirm the flood zone, and confirm whether there is any mandatory HOA for the parcel. Treat figures as reported and confirm parcel details with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Pine Haven market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $310K ($193 per sq ft), with homes averaging 57 days on market and 2.4 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Pine Haven is an established single-family neighborhood on quiet, low-traffic streets just off NW 6th Street in central Gainesville, Alachua County (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). Confirm the exact ZIP and parcel with the listing.

The slug name reflects a recorded extension plat of the neighborhood. Homes are reported as established single-family residences; treat sizes and dates as reported and confirm per home.

This is a location-and-condition buy. Read the home's age and condition, the roof, HVAC, electrical and plumbing on an established home, the lot, and any flood or drainage exposure, and confirm the FEMA flood zone per parcel.

Confirm whether there is any mandatory HOA or special district for the specific parcel, and comp within the immediate central Gainesville area by condition rather than the broader city average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a quiet, established single-family neighborhood in a central Gainesville location
  • Buyers who value low-traffic streets and proximity to downtown, UF, and hospitals
  • Buyers who will read condition and confirm the flood zone before they offer
  • Buyers who want an established pocket over new construction

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a new-construction home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want gated, amenity-dense master-plan living
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no renovation reserve
  • Buyers who need a large, uniform modern floor plan

How Pine Haven is performing right now

52/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.4Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-9%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 Pine Haven 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 Pine Haven buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pine Haven

Live MLS inventory for Pine Haven. 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 Pine Haven 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.

Downtown Gainesville~5 to 10 min · south, approximate
University of Florida~10 to 15 min · southwest, approximate
UF Health / Shands area~12 to 18 min · southwest, approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~10 to 15 min · northeast, approximate
Santa Fe College~12 to 18 min · northwest, approximate
Interstate 75~15 to 20 min · west, approximate

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
Pine Haven (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

Pine Haven 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 Pine Haven address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Pine Haven, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Pine Haven

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a quiet, established single-family pocket on low-traffic streets in central Gainesville. The watch items are home age and condition, any HOA or special district, and the lot.

Quiet, central Gainesville location off NW 6th Street

BullishA low-traffic, established pocket close to downtown, campus, and hospitals supports steady, condition-driven demand; confirm the parcel and any association. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Quiet, central Gainesville location off NW 6th Street

Established housing stock

NeutralAn established housing stock means a renovation read matters and value is home specific; read condition and confirm the flood zone per parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

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 Pine Haven, 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. Reported
    Neighborhood

    Quiet, established single-family neighborhood off NW 6th Street

    Pine Haven is reported as an established single-family neighborhood on quiet streets with little traffic just off NW 6th Street in central Gainesville (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The quiet, central location is the story; value turns on the specific home, condition, and the lot. 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 Pine Haven, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition first, the roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing on an established home, and price the renovation honestly.

2

Confirm whether there is any mandatory HOA or special district for the specific parcel.

3

Confirm the lot and any flood or drainage exposure, and verify the flood zone per parcel.

4

Read the floor plan and updates, since established homes vary in layout and finish.

5

Comp within the immediate central Gainesville area by condition, not the broader city average.

Best Buy
An updated established home on a sound, well-drained lot with any HOA and the flood zone confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation on an established home, or missing any drainage or flood exposure.
Best Lot
Higher, well-drained lots reduce drainage and flood risk; confirm per parcel.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, any HOA, and the flood zone 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

Pine Haven is a quiet, established single-family neighborhood on low-traffic streets just off NW 6th Street in central Gainesville, Alachua County, close to downtown, the University of Florida, and the city's hospitals. The slug name reflects a recorded extension plat of the neighborhood. This is an established neighborhood rather than a new-construction subdivision. Confirm whether there is any mandatory HOA or special district for the specific parcel, and verify the exact zoned schools with the district by home address.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition home
$190K to $310K

The most attainable homes are original-condition homes that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated single-family home
$310K to $312K

The middle is updated single-family homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger renovated home on a strong lot
$312K to $322K

The top end is larger renovated homes on the better lots in the area. These trade on condition and the lot.

Strongest resale

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

$190K to $310K
Entry: original-condition home
The most attainable homes are original-condition homes that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.
$310K to $312K
Mid: updated single-family home
The middle is updated single-family homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$312K to $322K
High: larger renovated home on a strong lot
The top end is larger renovated homes on the better lots in the area. These trade on condition and the lot.

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 Pine Haven

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 quiet, central location is priced into every Pine Haven listing. The deal is won on the home's condition, the lot, and the renovation math, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk5.5/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 Pine Haven 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
  • Higher, well-drained lots reduce flood and drainage risk.
  • Confirm whether any mandatory HOA applies to the specific parcel.
  • Read condition and the lot before the finishes in an established neighborhood.

In a quiet, established neighborhood like Pine Haven, the lot and the home's condition set value together. Higher, well-drained lots carry less flood and drainage risk. Compare a home against the closest sale within the immediate central Gainesville area by condition and lot, confirm the FEMA flood zone and whether any HOA applies, and price the renovation honestly before the finishes.

Pine Haven in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet, low-traffic established single-family neighborhood in a central Gainesville location.
Strong onLow-traffic streets and proximity to downtown, the University of Florida, and the city's hospitals.
WatchHome age and condition, the renovation read on established homes, and any HOA or special district on the parcel.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, gated amenities, or a turnkey home with no renovation reserve.
The edgeA central location with a careful, home-by-home read of condition is where the value is found.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether any mandatory HOA applies to the specific parcel.
  • An established housing stock means a renovation read matters.
  • Confirm the flood zone and any drainage history per parcel.
  • A quiet, central Gainesville location off NW 6th Street.
  • Comp within the immediate area by condition, not the city average.

Pine Haven is an older, established neighborhood and detailed association information is limited in published sources. Confirm whether there is any mandatory homeowners association or special district for the specific parcel, the current dues if any, and what they cover, before you offer. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

If no mandatory HOA applies, there are typically no required community dues or shared amenities; the appeal is the quiet, central location and the individual home. Confirm any voluntary association or overlay for the specific parcel.

No club or gated amenities are reported. The setting is a quiet, established residential neighborhood off NW 6th Street. Confirm what is nearby with the listing.

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 Pine Haven, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Robinson Heights, 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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Pine Haven Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Pine Haven 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 Pine Haven?
Pine Haven is a quiet, established single-family neighborhood on low-traffic streets just off NW 6th Street in central Gainesville, Alachua County. Confirm the exact ZIP and parcel with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Pine Haven?
Established single-family homes on quiet streets. Confirm sizes and dates per home.
Does Pine Haven have an HOA?
Published association information is limited. Confirm whether there is any mandatory HOA, special district, or overlay for the specific parcel before you offer.
What does the extension name in the listing mean?
The subdivision name reflects a recorded extension plat of the neighborhood. It does not change the neighborhood; confirm the exact plat and parcel with the listing.
How far is Pine Haven from downtown and UF?
Downtown Gainesville is reported within roughly 5 to 10 minutes and the University of Florida within roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Pine Haven in a flood zone?
Some lots may carry drainage or flood considerations. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and any drainage history for the specific parcel.
What schools serve Pine Haven?
Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district by home address.
Is Pine Haven a good investment?
A quiet, central location supports steady, condition-driven demand, but value is home specific. Confirm condition, the lot, any HOA, and the renovation math before deciding.
What should I budget for renovation in Pine Haven?
Because this is an established neighborhood, budget for the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes on an established home. Price the work honestly before you judge any list price; the figure is home specific.
Is the area walkable?
It is a quiet, established residential pocket in a central location. Walkability varies by location; confirm what is within reach for the specific home.
Is Pine Haven quiet?
It is reported as a quiet neighborhood with little traffic on its streets. Confirm the specific street and any nearby corridors for the home you are considering.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Pine Haven?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an established neighborhood where condition, the lot, and the renovation read drive value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a quiet, established single-family neighborhood in a central Gainesville locationExcellent fit
You value low-traffic streets and proximity to downtown, UF, and hospitalsExcellent fit
You will read condition and confirm the flood zone before you offerExcellent fit
You want new construction or gated, amenity-dense master-plan livingProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no renovation reserveProbably not
You want a large, uniform modern floor planProbably not

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