Somerset Village

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An attainable condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville, a convenient option near UF and the SW corridor.

SW GainesvilleCondos and attached homesAttainable price points

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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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$104K

Median Price

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Supply

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Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$93/sf

Median $/Sqft

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Jon's Current Read

"Somerset Village is a mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville (ZIP 32608), of established vintage, reported as an attainable SW Gainesville community with both attached homes and condo units, with condo or association dues that vary by building (neighborhood profiles). The read is location-and-character value: a setting near UF, Shands, and the SW corridor. The buy is condition-and-detail specific: confirm the systems and any updates, the product and the lot, the dues or status, and comp within Somerset Village by condition before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Somerset Village market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $104K ($93 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Somerset Village is a mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville (ZIP 32608), Alachua County, of established vintage, reported as an attainable SW Gainesville community with both attached homes and condo units (neighborhood profiles). Treat the figures here as reported and confirm for the specific home.

Housing is attached condos and homes, from under 800 to over 1,700 square feet, so condition, the product, and the lot separate otherwise similar homes; confirm the specifics for a given address.

The community is characterized by common areas, with condo or association dues that vary by building and a location near UF, Shands, and the SW corridor; confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any rules.

Because value here is condition-and-detail specific, confirm the systems and updates, the product and the lot, the dues or status, and comp within Somerset Village by condition before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Somerset Village is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville
Buyers who value the location and the community character described here
Buyers comfortable confirming the dues, the systems, and condition

Probably not for

Buyers who want something materially different in type or setting
Buyers who want a location outside this area
Buyers unwilling to confirm the dues, the product, and condition

Market Pulse

How Somerset Village 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

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+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 Somerset Village listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Gainesville. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now0 : 1active : pending

For sale0

Pending1

Sold 12mo2

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Somerset Village buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Somerset Village

Live MLS inventory for Somerset Village. 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.

Pending · 24 days

$1,500

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1982

1638 Sw 16Th Street #1638, GAINESVILLE, 32608

Renovated

Listed by MATCHMAKER REALTY OF ALACHUA COUNTY

Sold

$207,000

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1982

1652 Sw 16Th Street #1652, GAINESVILLE, 32608

Listed by UNIVERSITY REALTY

Sold

$1,450

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1982

1638 Sw 16Th Street #1638, GAINESVILLE, 32608

Listed by MATCHMAKER REALTY OF ALACHUA COUNTY

No homes are actively for sale in Somerset Village 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.

Interactive Map

Somerset Village on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Somerset Village. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

University of Florida~10 to 15 min · approximate

UF Health / Shands~10 to 15 min · hospital, approximate

Butler Plaza / Celebration Pointe~7 to 12 min · approximate

I-75 interchange (Archer Rd)~7 to 12 min · approximate

Downtown Gainesville~12 to 18 min · approximate

The Oaks Mall~10 to 15 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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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

Somerset Village (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

Somerset Village 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 Somerset Village address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Somerset Village, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Somerset Village

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville, an attainable SW Gainesville community with both attached homes and condo units. The watch items are the systems and condition, the dues or status, and the product and lot.

Location and character in southwest Gainesville

BullishThe southwest Gainesville setting near UF, Shands, and the SW corridor supports demand; condition and the specific home still drive value. impact

SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Location and character in southwest Gainesville

Established community profile

NeutralCondition and the product separate otherwise similar homes; comp by condition. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Established community profile

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 Somerset Village, 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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Established
Community
Somerset Village community profile
Somerset Village is profiled as an attainable SW Gainesville community with both attached homes and condo units in southwest Gainesville (ZIP 32608), of established vintage (neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The location and character are the story; value turns on condition, the product, and the comp. Source

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 Strategy

The Somerset Village buying strategy.

If we were buying in Somerset Village, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the systems and updates, roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing for the home's vintage.

Confirm the product and the lot, the exact type, the lot, and the position within the community.

Confirm the dues or status, condo or association dues that vary by building, and any rules or assessments.

Use the location, but comp by condition rather than location alone.

Comp within Somerset Village by condition, not the broader market.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept home with the dues, product, and systems confirmed, priced to its condition.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting systems, or missing the dues or product details.

Best Lot

Read the lot and the position within the community.

Smart Timing

Confirm the systems, the dues, and the product before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Somerset Village is a mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville (32608) in Alachua County, reported as an attainable SW Gainesville community with both attached homes and condo units, with condo or association dues that vary by building and a location near UF, Shands, and the SW corridor. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify the current zoning with the district, and confirm the dues, product, and condition for a specific home.

Somerset Village Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Somerset Village.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Somerset Village today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: homes needing updates

$1K to $1K

The most attainable product is the homes that need updates. Confirm the dues and systems, and budget the work before assuming a value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated homes

$1K to $207K

The core is updated homes in sound condition. Condition, the product, and the lot separate these.

Most inventory

High: larger or fully updated homes

$207K to $207K

The top end is the larger or fully updated homes. These trade on the finish, the product, and the location.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$104K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$1K to $1K

Entry: homes needing updates

The most attainable product is the homes that need updates. Confirm the dues and systems, and budget the work before assuming a value.

$1K to $207K

Mid: updated homes

The core is updated homes in sound condition. Condition, the product, and the lot separate these.

$207K to $207K

High: larger or fully updated homes

The top end is the larger or fully updated homes. These trade on the finish, the product, and the location.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Somerset Village, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Somerset Village is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Unit Value

The unit premium.

In a condo the value the market gives back at resale is set by the unit, not a lot: the floor, the view line (direct versus partial), and the exposure. The interior can be renovated, but the floor and view cannot, so higher floors and better views hold their value better. How much more they command varies by building, line, and condition, which is why we read it unit by unit against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Somerset Village holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

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 Somerset Village

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The location and character are priced into every Somerset Village listing. The deal is won on condition, the systems, and the product, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.5B- · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.4/10

Renovation Risk5.6/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Somerset Village 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Unit Value Map

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

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. 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

Attached product in southwest Gainesville.
Condition and the product drive value.
Confirm the dues and coverage.
Read the lot and the position.
Comp by condition before you write.

In a mixed condo and attached community like Somerset Village, the location, the product, and condition set value. The southwest Gainesville setting near UF, Shands, and the SW corridor supports demand, while the stock varies in updating. Confirm the systems, the dues or status, and the product, read the lot, and compare a home against the closest sale of similar condition within Somerset Village before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Somerset Village in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville.

Strong onThe southwest Gainesville location and the community character described here.

WatchThe systems and condition, the dues or status, and the product and lot.

Not forBuyers who want a materially different type, setting, or location.

The edgeCondition and the right detail drive value, so the well-kept home comped by condition is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Reported condo or association dues that vary by building.
Confirm the current dues and coverage.
Attached stock in southwest Gainesville.
Condition and the product drive value.
Confirm dues, status, and any assessments.

Somerset Village is reported to have condo or association dues that vary by building; confirm the current dues, exactly what they cover, and any assessments for the specific home before you offer.

Reported to support common areas and any shared amenities. Confirm the exact inclusions, what the owner versus the association maintains, and the reserve.

Shared amenities include common areas. Confirm access rules and any amenity fees with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Somerset Village buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxAlachua County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Somerset Village.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Somerset Village

Thinking of selling in Somerset Village?

Your buyer is weighing condition, the product, and the dues, so sell the specifics: the updates and systems, the product and lot, the dues or status, and condition.

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 Somerset Village, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Somerset Village, 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.

What is your Somerset Village home worth?

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Somerset Village Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Somerset Village 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

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 kind of homes are in Somerset Village?

It is reported to include both attached homes and condo units in SW Gainesville. Confirm the exact product type and any dues for the specific listing.

What is Somerset Village?

Somerset Village is a mixed condo and attached community in southwest Gainesville, of established vintage. Confirm the specifics for the particular home.

Where is Somerset Village located?

In southwest Gainesville (ZIP 32608), near UF, Shands, and the SW corridor. Drive times are approximate.

Does Somerset Village have an HOA?

It is reported to have condo or association dues that vary by building. Confirm the current dues, exactly what they cover, and any assessments for the specific home.

What kinds of homes are in Somerset Village?

Reported as attached condos and homes, from under 800 to over 1,700 square feet, of established vintage. Confirm the product type, size, and condition for the specific home.

What schools serve Somerset Village?

Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

How far is Somerset Village from the University of Florida?

Roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Is Somerset Village a good investment?

The location and community character support demand, but it is condition-and-detail specific. Confirm the dues, the systems, and the product, and comp by condition before deciding.

What should I check before buying in Somerset Village?

The systems and any updates, the product type and the lot, the dues or deed-restriction status, and condition, comped within Somerset Village.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Somerset Village?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where condition, the dues, and the product swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

Is Somerset Village gated?

Confirm whether Somerset Village is gated or open and any access details for the specific property.

Is Somerset Village gated?

Confirm whether Somerset Village is gated or open and any access details for the specific property.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Somerset Village?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a mixed condo and attached community in southwest GainesvilleExcellent fit

Buyers who value the location and the community character described hereExcellent fit

Buyers comfortable confirming the dues, the systems, and conditionExcellent fit

Buyers who want something materially different in type or settingProbably not

Buyers who want a location outside this areaProbably not

Buyers unwilling to confirm the dues, the product, and conditionProbably not

Get the inside read on Somerset Village

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Somerset Village home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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A Momentum Realty Somerset Village specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing; deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID.

Somerset Village

The 60-Second Overview

Who Somerset Village is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Somerset Village is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Somerset Village

Somerset Village on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Somerset Village

Location and character in southwest Gainesville

Established community profile

Somerset Village community profile

The Somerset Village buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Somerset Village.

What ~$104K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The unit premium.

How well Somerset Village holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Somerset Village

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Somerset Village is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Somerset Village in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Somerset Village buy.

Thinking of selling in Somerset Village?

In Somerset Village, condition and view decide your number

What is your Somerset Village home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Somerset Village Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Somerset Village?

Get the inside read on Somerset Village

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