Springtree in Gainesville

Springtree

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established NW Gainesville single-family neighborhood of late-1970s homes, reportedly with no mandatory HOA and a nearby park.

NW GainesvilleSingle-family, late 1970sNo mandatory HOA (verify)
Live Market Pulse
55/100
Momentum
Balanced 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
$245K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
95days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$221/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Springtree is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, off the NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Street corridors, with most homes reportedly built around 1978. The read is location and condition: a centrally located, mid-century-to-contemporary subdivision that is reported to have no mandatory homeowners association, near Springtree Park and Millhopper-area shopping. The buy is house-specific. With homes from the same era, the spread between a renovated home and an original one is wide, so read the roof, systems, and any updates, confirm there is no mandatory HOA, and comp within Springtree by condition."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Springtree market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $245K ($221 per sq ft), with homes averaging 95 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 9 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Springtree is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville (ZIP 32605), Alachua County, located near the NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Street corridors (neighborhood profiles).

Most homes are reported to date from the late 1970s, with a midcentury-modern and contemporary character; homes run modest in size on the whole, so condition and updates separate one house from the next.

The neighborhood is reported to have no mandatory homeowners association; confirm the HOA status, any voluntary association, and any deed restrictions for the specific property before you offer.

Because the homes are of a similar era, value is condition-specific. Read the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, confirm the HOA status, and comp within Springtree by condition rather than by city average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family home in central NW Gainesville
  • Buyers comfortable with late-1970s housing and possible updates
  • Buyers who prefer a setting reported to have no mandatory HOA

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction or a turnkey, never-updated home
  • Buyers who want a gated or heavily amenitized community
  • Buyers who want a large-lot rural setting

How Springtree is performing right now

55/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
69Median days on marketdays
1 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
9Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-7%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 Springtree listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Springtree

Live MLS inventory for Springtree. 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 Springtree 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.

University of Florida~12 to 18 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~12 to 18 min · approximate
UF Health Shands / VA~15 to 20 min · hospitals
Millhopper Square shopping~5 min · approximate
Interstate 75~10 to 15 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport~15 to 20 min · 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
Springtree (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

Springtree 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 Springtree address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Springtree

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, centrally located NW Gainesville subdivision of late-1970s single-family homes reported to have no mandatory HOA. The watch items are condition, the roof and systems, the HOA status, and any deed restrictions.

No mandatory HOA reported

NeutralA setting reported to have no mandatory HOA can lower carrying cost but means fewer common standards; confirm the HOA status and any deed restrictions. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No mandatory HOA reported

Uniform late-1970s housing stock

NeutralHomes of a similar era and size make value condition-specific; comp by condition and updates. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Uniform late-1970s 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 Springtree, 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. Established
    Community

    Late-1970s NW Gainesville single-family neighborhood

    Springtree is an established single-family subdivision in NW Gainesville near NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Street, with most homes reported to date from around 1978 and a reported absence of a mandatory HOA; Springtree Park and Millhopper-area shopping are nearby (neighborhood profiles). Treat details as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Condition and updates drive value here; confirm the HOA status before you compare homes. 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 Springtree, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the condition, the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, since most homes are late-1970s.

2

Confirm the HOA status, whether there is any mandatory or voluntary association and any deed restrictions.

3

Check the updates, kitchen, baths, windows, and systems, which separate one home from the next.

4

Read the lot and trees, mature canopy and drainage vary across the neighborhood.

5

Comp within Springtree by condition, not the whole city or a different era of home.

Best Buy
An updated late-1970s home on a good lot, priced to its condition, with the HOA status confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underestimating roof and systems work on an original home, or assuming HOA standards that do not exist.
Best Lot
Mature trees and lot drainage vary; read both before you offer.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA status and the condition of major systems 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

Springtree is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville (32605) near the NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Street corridors, with most homes reported to date from around 1978 in a midcentury-modern and contemporary character. The neighborhood is reported to have no mandatory homeowners association, with Springtree Park and Millhopper-area shopping nearby. It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify the zoned schools with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition homes
$2K to $219K

The most attainable homes are original or lightly updated. Budget for roof and systems and read the condition before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: partially updated homes
$219K to $246K

The core is homes with some kitchen, bath, or systems updates. The scope and quality of the work separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: renovated homes on better lots
$246K to $267K

The top end is fully renovated homes on larger or better-treed lots. These trade on the finish, the systems, 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.

$2K to $219K
Entry: original-condition homes
The most attainable homes are original or lightly updated. Budget for roof and systems and read the condition before assuming a value.
$219K to $246K
Mid: partially updated homes
The core is homes with some kitchen, bath, or systems updates. The scope and quality of the work separate these more than square footage.
$246K to $267K
High: renovated homes on better lots
The top end is fully renovated homes on larger or better-treed lots. These trade on the finish, the systems, 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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$211
Original$206
Median days on market
Renovated13
Original69

From current Springtree listings (renovated 1, original 3); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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 Springtree

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 central NW Gainesville location is priced into every Springtree listing. The deal is won on the condition, the systems, and the lot, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
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 Springtree 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
  • Mature trees and lot drainage vary across the neighborhood.
  • Condition matters as much as the lot here.
  • The HOA status shapes the real carrying cost.

In an established neighborhood like Springtree, condition, the systems, and the lot set value. Mature trees and drainage vary house to house, so read the lot as well as the home. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own condition within Springtree, and confirm the HOA status before the finishes.

Springtree in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home in central NW Gainesville and are comfortable with late-1970s housing.
Strong onCentral NW Gainesville location, proximity to UF and shopping, and a setting reported to have no mandatory HOA.
WatchCondition, the roof and major systems, the HOA status, and any deed restrictions.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a gated amenitized community, or a large-lot rural setting.
The edgeWith similar-era homes, the renovated house on a good lot at the right price is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No mandatory HOA is reported here.
  • Confirm any voluntary association and deed restrictions.
  • Late-1970s homes; comp by condition.
  • Central NW Gainesville location near shopping.
  • Springtree Park is nearby.

Springtree is reported to have no mandatory homeowners association; if there is a voluntary association or any deed restrictions, treat the details as reported and confirm the HOA status, any dues, scope, and restrictions for the specific property before you offer.

With no mandatory HOA reported, owners generally maintain their own homes and lots; confirm whether any voluntary association or service exists for the specific property.

No community clubhouse or mandatory amenity package is reported; Springtree Park, with a playground and walking trails, is nearby. Confirm any community features for the specific home.

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 Springtree, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Springtree, 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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Springtree Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Springtree 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).

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

Where is Springtree located?
In NW Gainesville (ZIP 32605), near the NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Street corridors, central to shopping and the UF area.
What kinds of homes are in Springtree?
Established single-family homes, most reported to date from the late 1970s, in a midcentury-modern and contemporary character.
Does Springtree have an HOA?
It is reported to have no mandatory homeowners association. Confirm the HOA status, any voluntary association, and any deed restrictions for the specific property.
When were Springtree homes built?
Most are reported to date from around 1978. Confirm the year built and any updates for the specific home.
Is Springtree a good neighborhood to buy in?
It is an established, centrally located NW Gainesville neighborhood, but value is condition-specific. Read the roof and systems, confirm the HOA status, and comp by condition before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Springtree?
The roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, the scope of any updates, the lot and drainage, and the HOA status and any deed restrictions.
How far is Springtree from the University of Florida?
Roughly 12 to 18 minutes by car. Drive times are approximate and depend on the exact home and route.
What schools serve Springtree?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is there a park near Springtree?
Springtree Park, with a playground and walking trails, is reported to be nearby. Confirm the current amenities and access.
Are Springtree homes large?
Homes run modest in size on the whole, so floor plans and updates vary. Confirm the size and layout for the specific home.
Why does condition matter so much in Springtree?
Because the homes are of a similar era, the spread between a renovated home and an original one is wide. The roof, systems, and updates drive value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Springtree?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where condition and systems swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established single-family home in central NW GainesvilleExcellent fit
You are comfortable with late-1970s housing and possible updatesExcellent fit
You prefer a setting reported to have no mandatory HOAExcellent fit
You want new construction or a turnkey, never-updated homeProbably not
You want a gated or heavily amenitized communityProbably not
You want a large-lot rural settingProbably not

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