Quail Creek
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
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As of November 2026, Quail Creek in Gainesville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 62 closed sales in Quail Creek in Gainesville, FL since 1990, the most recent in August 2025. Recorded prices across those 62 sales ran from $57,000 to $245,000 (median $110,000), on homes of 1,092 to 1,906 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 $1,820 ($1,170 with the full homestead exemption).
Quail Creek is a large established pocket of about 1,328 homes, and price here is driven almost entirely by condition and individual home characteristics rather than any single prevailing style. The housing stock spans from 1935 through 2024 with a median build year of 1982, so a buyer is looking at a genuinely wide spread - mid-century bones alongside newer construction - and the median living area of roughly 1,465 square feet points to practical, right-sized floor plans rather than sprawling square footage.
The current posture is firmly buyer-leaning: 12 months of supply against a single active listing and no closings in the recent window. That combination says the market here is thin and slow-moving, not hot. For a seller, that means pricing to condition and expecting patience; for a buyer, it means little competition but also few options at any given moment, so the right move is to be ready when something that fits comes to market.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Quail Creek right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 13, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Quail Creek is an established, owner-occupied-heavy area in Gainesville where about 70% of homes carry a homestead exemption - a signal of long-term ownership rather than a quick-turnover rental market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 36 homes in Quail Creek that have changed hands since 1991, built between 1977 and 1993 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 1,340 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 Quail Creek is best for.
Best for
- Buying to settle in for the long term in a stable, owner-occupied area
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition rather than a neighborhood standard
- Buyers who want little competition and are prepared to wait for the right listing
Probably not for
- Needing to close fast with multiple options to choose from today
- Wanting shared community amenities as part of the package
- Seeking uniform, newer construction with predictable comparables
The market around Quail Creek
Quail Creek is a small community — 14 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
Across Alachua County, 1,305 homes are active and 417 pending (24% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 32066 (Gainesville), 93 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395K ($224/sq ft), with a median 36 days on market. See the live ZIP 32066 housing market and the Lafayette County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Quail Creek specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Quail Creek
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Quail Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 project is about 6 miles east of Quail Creek, elsewhere in Alachua County.
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 6 miles east of Quail Creek.
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 project is about 6 miles east of Quail Creek, elsewhere in Alachua County.
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 east of Quail Creek.
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 southeast of Quail Creek.
Source: 352today - May 2025Development
Archer Place luxury condo and retail project breaks ground at Archer Road and 34th Street in Gainesville
Archer Place, a mixed-use development at the corner of Archer Road and Southwest 34th Street near Butler Plaza in Gainesville, broke ground with plans for 92 residential units including penthouses and workforce apartments, ground-floor retail, and a roughly 6,000 square foot restaurant, with completion targeted for late 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use condo and retail project on the Archer Road corridor adds housing and commercial space near Butler Plaza, the kind of activity that can shape demand for nearby Gainesville communities. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Quail Creek.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News
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 Quail Creek buying strategy.
If we were buying in Quail Creek 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Quail Creek.
A wide-vintage inventory with thin turnover
The defining trait of Quail Creek is range. With original build dates reaching back to 1935 and as recent as 2024, two homes a few streets apart can differ by generations of construction, systems, and updates. That makes comparables harder to lean on and puts the burden on evaluating each home on its own merits - roof, systems, renovations, and layout - rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide standard.
No community amenities surface in the current MLS listings, so the value proposition here is the homes and the Gainesville, Alachua County location itself, not shared facilities. With roughly 70% of homes homesteaded and inventory this tight, listings come up infrequently, which rewards buyers who have done their homework and can act decisively.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Quail Creek. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin - one active listing and a 12-month supply - the edge is knowing a home's true condition and vintage before you commit, and reading each property on its own terms rather than a neighborhood average. We help buyers stay ready for infrequent listings and help sellers price honestly to condition in a slow, buyer-leaning window.
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Recently off market in Quail Creek
Homes in Quail Creek 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.
- 1854 NW 41St Place · off market
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32066, 32605, 32606, 32653 and more |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,328 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1935–2024 (median 1982) |
| Typical living area | 1,465 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $229,900 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 70% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Quail Creek key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/quail-creek-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Quail Creek, 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 October 2026 through October 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 42Nd Avenue (10 homes on record)
- NW 42Nd Place (3 homes on record)
- NW 41St Place (2 homes on record)
- NW 43Rd Avenue (2 homes on record)
- NW 17Th Terrace (1 homes on record)
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Alachua County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32066/32605/32606/32653/99999)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (62 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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