Stephen Foster Heights
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 829 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $295,000 · 47 homes for sale in 32609 · Alachua County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Stephen Foster Heights in Gainesville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Stephen Foster Heights in Gainesville, FL since 1998, the most recent in August 2025. 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 $5,170 ($4,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Stephen Foster Heights is a thin market right now - one active listing against roughly 12 months of supply as of August 2026. In a pocket this small, price is set less by comps and more by the specific condition and configuration of whatever happens to be for sale. There is no range to anchor to, so each home has to be read on its own merits.
The posture here is buyer-leaning. Twelve months of supply means time and leverage sit on the buyer's side of the table, and a seller who wants to move will likely have to meet the market on price or presentation. Buyers can take their time; sellers should price to the home's actual condition and expect to negotiate.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Stephen Foster Heights 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
This is a small, lightly-traded corner of Gainesville in Alachua County, where a single listing can define the entire picture. Treat each home as its own data point rather than part of a trend.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 10 homes in Stephen Foster Heights that have changed hands since 1998, built between 1964 and 1974 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,586 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 Stephen Foster Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buying with patience and a willingness to wait for the right single listing
- Prioritizing a specific home's condition and location over a broad market trend
- Looking for negotiating room in a buyer-leaning setting
Probably not for
- Needing a wide range of homes to compare before deciding
- Wanting shared community amenities, since none are identified here
- Requiring a fast purchase in a competitive, fast-moving market
The market around Stephen Foster Heights
Stephen Foster Heights is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32609, 57 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Gainesville.
Across Alachua County, 1,305 homes are active and 417 pending (24% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 32609 (Gainesville), 59 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375K ($215/sq ft), down 4.0% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 5 active and 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 32609 housing market and the Alachua County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Stephen Foster Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Stephen Foster Heights
Live MLS inventory for Stephen Foster 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.
Active and pending Stephen Foster Heights listings as of 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1998 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Stephen Foster Elementary School-AL · Elementary
- Westwood Middle School-AL · Middle
- Gainesville High School-AL · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Stephen Foster Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Stephen Foster Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Stephen Foster Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Civic
DeSantis fills GRU Authority board seats
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Douglas Beck, a retired GRU engineer, to a long-vacant seat and Clark Futch to replace Chip Skinner, and reappointed Eric Lawson. The appointments come after the authority recently prevailed in a court case over control of the utility.
What it may mean for the marketA fully staffed utility board gives clearer governance over electric, water and wastewater service and rate decisions across the Gainesville service area. The site is about 3 miles south of Stephen Foster Heights.
Source: WCJB TV20 - 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 site is less than a mile southeast of Stephen Foster Heights.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - October 2026Development
Gainesville celebrates $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant for East Gainesville
The city and Gainesville Housing Authority marked a $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant covering a 1.5-square-mile area of East Gainesville. Plans include 72 new units on a site near University Avenue and Williston Road and replacement of 100 units at Pine Meadows and Pine Terrace, with possible mixed-use development. The award was announced Sept. 3.
What it may mean for the marketNew and rehabilitated housing plus possible mixed-use space would add housing supply and services in East Gainesville. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Stephen Foster Heights.
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 3 miles south of Stephen Foster Heights.
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 site is about 3 miles south of Stephen Foster Heights.
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 3 miles west of Stephen Foster Heights.
Source: WCJB
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 Stephen Foster Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Stephen Foster Heights 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 Stephen Foster Heights.
A thin market where condition drives everything
With one active listing and no community amenities identified from current MLS data, Stephen Foster Heights trades on fundamentals: the house itself, the lot, and the location within Gainesville. There is no HOA offering or shared facility to lean on in the pitch, which puts all the weight on condition, updates, and layout.
Twelve months of supply is a slow-moving backdrop, but in a market this small that number can swing on a single transaction. The practical takeaway is that buyers have room to be deliberate and sellers need a clear-eyed read on what their specific home justifies - the median is the only broad price signal here, and everything else is case-by-case.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Stephen Foster Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A one-listing market rewards local judgment over dashboards. We can tell you whether the available home is priced to its true condition, what comparable sales in the surrounding Gainesville area actually support, and when it makes more sense to wait for the next listing than to chase this one.
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Housing distress & ownership in Stephen Foster Heights, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Stephen Foster Heights Gainesville Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Stephen Foster Heights Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 505 NW 37th Place · $365,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by Rabell Realty Group, Llc
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- NW 37Th Place (5 homes on record)
- NW 37Th Place (4 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.
19% of homes for sale in ZIP 32609 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-13).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1998 (11 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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