Robinson Heights in Gainesville

Robinson Heights

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established, attainable mid-century single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville.

SE Gainesville, establishedMid-century, single-story homesNo mandatory HOA reported
Live Market Pulse
53/100
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
$246K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$160/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Robinson Heights is an established single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville, Alachua County, reported as built between 1962 and 1965 with homes roughly in the 1,244 to 1,884 square foot range (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). It is reported as a quiet, attainable neighborhood that neighbors value for its trees, scenery, and quiet atmosphere. The read is an attainable, mid-century entry point where the 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 there is no 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

Robinson Heights market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $246K ($160 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Robinson Heights is an established single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32641), reported as built between 1962 and 1965 (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). Confirm the exact ZIP and parcel with the listing.

Homes are reported to range roughly from 1,244 to 1,884 square feet, single-story mid-century residences, and the neighborhood is reported as quiet and attainable with trees and a welcoming atmosphere. Treat sizes and dates as reported and confirm per home.

This is an attainable, mid-century entry point. Read the home's age and condition, the roof, HVAC, electrical and plumbing on an older home, the lot, and any flood or drainage exposure, and price the renovation honestly.

Confirm there is no mandatory HOA or special district for the specific parcel, and comp within Robinson Heights by condition rather than the broader Gainesville average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, established mid-century single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville
  • Buyers who value a quiet, tree-filled setting and no mandatory HOA reported
  • Buyers who will read condition and confirm the flood zone before they offer
  • Buyers, including first-time buyers, comfortable updating an older home

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 Robinson Heights is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold 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 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Robinson Heights 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 Robinson Heights buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Robinson Heights

Live MLS inventory for Robinson Heights. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Robinson Heights right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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~8 to 12 min · northwest, approximate
University of Florida~12 to 18 min · west, approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~10 to 15 min · north, approximate
UF Health / Shands area~12 to 18 min · west, approximate
Interstate 75~18 to 25 min · west, approximate
Depot Park~8 to 12 min · northwest, 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
Robinson Heights (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

Robinson Heights 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 Robinson Heights address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Robinson Heights, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Robinson Heights

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an attainable, established mid-century single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville with no mandatory HOA reported. The watch items are home age and condition, the renovation read, and the lot.

Attainable, established southeast Gainesville location

BullishAn attainable, quiet, established pocket with reach to downtown and the east side supports steady demand from value-minded buyers; confirm the parcel and any flood zone. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Attainable, established southeast Gainesville location

Mid-century housing stock built in the early 1960s

NeutralHomes reported as built between 1962 and 1965 mean a renovation read matters, the roof, HVAC, and systems on an older home; read condition and confirm details per parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Mid-century housing stock built in the early 1960s

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 Robinson Heights, 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

    Established mid-century single-family neighborhood, built 1962 to 1965

    Robinson Heights is reported as a single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville built between 1962 and 1965 with homes roughly in the 1,244 to 1,884 square foot range, valued by neighbors for its trees and quiet atmosphere (Gainesville neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The attainable, mid-century entry point 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 Robinson Heights, 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 a 1960s home, and price the renovation honestly.

2

Confirm there is no 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 mid-century homes vary in layout and finish.

5

Comp within Robinson Heights by condition, not the broader Gainesville average.

Best Buy
An updated mid-century home on a sound, well-drained lot with no mandatory HOA and the flood zone confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation on a 1960s 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, the flood zone, and that there is no mandatory HOA 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

Robinson Heights is an established single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32641), reported as built between 1962 and 1965 with single-story mid-century homes roughly in the 1,244 to 1,884 square foot range. It is reported as a quiet, attainable neighborhood valued by neighbors for its trees, scenery, and quiet atmosphere, with reach to downtown Gainesville and the east side. No mandatory HOA is reported; confirm per 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 mid-century home
$238K to $238K

The most attainable homes are original-condition 1960s homes that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated mid-century home
$238K to $255K

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

Most inventory
High: fully renovated home on a strong lot
$255K to $255K

The top end is fully renovated homes on the better lots in the neighborhood. 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.

$238K to $238K
Entry: original-condition mid-century home
The most attainable homes are original-condition 1960s homes that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.
$238K to $255K
Mid: updated mid-century home
The middle is updated mid-century homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$255K to $255K
High: fully renovated home on a strong lot
The top end is fully renovated homes on the better lots in the neighborhood. 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 Robinson Heights

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 attainable, established location is priced into every Robinson Heights 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 Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

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 Robinson Heights 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.
  • No mandatory HOA reported; confirm per parcel.
  • Read condition and the lot before the finishes on a 1960s home.

In an established mid-century neighborhood like Robinson Heights, 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 Robinson Heights by condition and lot, confirm the FEMA flood zone and that there is no mandatory HOA, and price the renovation on a 1960s home honestly before the finishes.

Robinson Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, established mid-century single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville.
Strong onAttainability, a quiet, tree-filled setting, reach to downtown and the east side, and no mandatory HOA reported.
WatchHome age and condition, the renovation read on 1960s homes, and any flood or drainage exposure.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, gated amenities, or a turnkey home with no renovation reserve.
The edgeAn attainable entry point with a careful renovation read is where the value is found.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No mandatory HOA reported; confirm per parcel.
  • A 1960s housing stock means a renovation read matters.
  • Confirm the flood zone and any drainage history per parcel.
  • An attainable, established southeast Gainesville location.
  • Comp within Robinson Heights by condition, not the city average.

No mandatory homeowners association is reported for Robinson Heights, which is an established mid-century neighborhood. Confirm there is no mandatory HOA or special district for the specific parcel before you offer. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

With no mandatory HOA reported, there are typically no community dues or shared amenities; the appeal is the attainable price point, the quiet setting, and the individual home. Confirm any voluntary association or overlay for the specific parcel.

No club or gated amenities. The setting is an established, quiet residential neighborhood in southeast Gainesville. 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 Robinson Heights, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

Robinson Heights 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 Robinson Heights?
Robinson Heights is an established single-family neighborhood in southeast Gainesville, Alachua County. Confirm the exact ZIP and parcel with the listing.
When was Robinson Heights built?
It is reported as built between 1962 and 1965, with single-story mid-century homes. Confirm the age of the specific home.
What kinds of homes are in Robinson Heights?
Single-story mid-century single-family homes reported roughly in the 1,244 to 1,884 square foot range. Confirm sizes and dates per home.
Does Robinson Heights have an HOA?
No mandatory homeowners association is reported. Confirm there is no HOA, special district, or overlay for the specific parcel before you offer.
Is Robinson Heights affordable?
It is reported as an attainable, value-minded neighborhood, but pricing is home specific and depends on condition and the lot. Confirm the comparable sales for the specific home.
How far is Robinson Heights from downtown and UF?
Downtown Gainesville is reported within roughly 8 to 12 minutes and the University of Florida within roughly 12 to 18 minutes. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Robinson Heights 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 Robinson Heights?
Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district by home address.
Is Robinson Heights a good investment?
An attainable, established southeast Gainesville location supports steady demand, but value is home specific. Confirm condition, the lot, the flood zone, and the renovation math before deciding.
What should I budget for renovation in Robinson Heights?
Because the homes date to the early 1960s, budget for the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes on an older 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 neighborhood in southeast Gainesville. Walkability varies by location; confirm what is within reach for the specific home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Robinson Heights?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an established mid-century neighborhood where condition, the lot, and the renovation read drive value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an attainable, established mid-century single-family neighborhood in southeast GainesvilleExcellent fit
You value a quiet, tree-filled setting and no mandatory HOA reportedExcellent 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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