The Links in Gainesville

The Links
Condos for Sale in Gainesville, FL

All 849 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $295,000 · 235 homes for sale in 32608 · Alachua County homes for sale

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 32608
Median sale $233K
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As of November 2026, The Links in Gainesville, FL has 8 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $193,900 to $285,000 (median $237,450). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1988–1998; 7 of 15 report an HOA (median $453/mo); none of the 15 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 79 ft).

Last 30 days in The Links: 1 new listing (median asking $235,000), 1 under contract right now. As of November 7, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · The Links Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$233K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 12.6% vs the prior 12 months
-12.6% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 15 sales in the two windows
$199/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $214 in 2025
90.2%
Sale vs ask
Alachua median: 92.8%
Tempo
28.8mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
121days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2023 low
8%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
12 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Cash buyers · The Links
4 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
Track record · 5 years of records
9
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 9 in 2026
1,252sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Links

Live MLS inventory for The Links. 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 The Links listings as of 2026-11-05, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in The Links Gainesville Right Now (9)

All 9 active and pending The Links Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

In The Links, price is doing the talking right now, and it is set by condition more than anything else. The median sits at $233,000, or roughly $199 per square foot, and with values off 12.6% year over year, the spread between a move-in-ready listing and one that needs work has widened. What a home has done lately - updates, systems, finishes - matters more than any single headline number.

The posture here is firmly buyer-leaning. With 12 active listings against a thin recent closing pace, months of supply has stretched to 28.8, and the typical listing is taking about 120 days to go under contract. Buyers have time, leverage, and room to negotiate. Sellers need to price to the current market, not last year's, and should expect patience and presentation to carry the sale.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The Links Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

The Links right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 28.8 months of supply and 8% 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: High (13 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($233K) is down 12.6% from the prior 12 months ($266K). With about 8 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (4 and 15 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated November 9, 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

The Links market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $233K ($199 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 121 days on market for closed sales, and 28.8 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 13% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32608 (Gainesville), 599 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($213/sq ft), down 4.5% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 154 active and 71 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32608 housing market and the Alachua County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 29 homes in THE LINKS that have changed hands since 2022, built between 1988 and 1998 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 1,250 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 93% are condominiums. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

The Links is a golf-oriented, deed-restricted community in Gainesville with a full amenity set and a market that currently favors buyers. Inventory is sitting longer than most of the metro, which changes the math on both sides of a deal.

Best for

  • Buying to hold and planning to actually use golf, pool, tennis, and trail amenities
  • Buyers who want negotiating leverage and are comfortable shopping on condition
  • Buyers looking in the low-$200s who value a managed, deed-restricted setting

Probably not for

  • Needing to resell quickly, given long days on market and soft year-over-year pricing
  • Wanting to avoid HOA dues, deed restrictions, and association governance
  • Looking for a turnkey home with no appetite for condition tradeoffs

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($233K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($266K) IS the -12.6% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 15 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2021 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k1k1k1k
47 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051015202220242026
0 to 15 a year; 4 in the current window.

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.

$1,936/mo
Alachua County typical true cost to own
$85/mo
Alachua County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

The Links Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

The Links is currently a strong buyer's market. About 16.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $237,450, and homes go under contract in about 188 days.

16.0
Months supply
$237,450
Median list
$225,000
Median sold
$186
Per sqft
188
Days on mkt
8/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32608 ZIP is $330,255, about 12.6% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Kimball Wiles Elementary School-AL · Elementary
  • Kanapaha Middle School-AL · Middle
  • F. W. Buchholz High School-AL · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent The Links listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Links address.

Recent Developments in The Links

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Links, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.

Dev Momentum69/100 · Active
  1. October 2026
    Infrastructure

    Alachua County sets Nov. 5 kickoff for $4M NW 83rd Street upgrade near Santa Fe College

    The county budgeted $4 million for resurfacing NW 83rd Street, a new east-side sidewalk, a raised crosswalk with flashing beacons and rebuilt signals at North Road, South Road and NW 23rd Avenue. Concrete work starts the week of Nov. 9, asphalt the week of Dec. 14 and signal work in early 2027, mostly overnight. The project is part of a 10-year, $250 million county transportation program.

    What it may mean for the marketNight-time construction through early 2027 will limit daytime disruption on this northwest Gainesville corridor and should leave smoother pavement and added pedestrian crossings near the Santa Fe College campus. The site is about 2 miles north of The Links.

    Source: Alachua Chronicle
  2. October 2026
    Civic

    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 6 miles east of The Links.

    Source: WCJB TV20
  3. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 The Links.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  4. April 2026
    Development

    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 northeast of The Links.

    Source: WCJB
  5. December 2025
    Retail & 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 3 miles southeast of The Links.

    Source: 352today
  6. May 2025
    Development

    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 3 miles southeast of The Links.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News

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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 The Links today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

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.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 The Links.

Best Buy
Buyers who want amenity-rich ownership and are willing to shop on condition.
Biggest Risk
Values are down year over year and listings sit a long time, so near-term resale is not quick.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home bought below the median after real negotiation.
Avoid If
You need a fast resale or want to skip HOA dues and rules.

A golf community on buyer time

Amenities are the structural story here. The community carries golf, a pool, a fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts, trails, a playground, and a park, with golf carts permitted and maintenance and recreation facilities owned by the association. That is a lot of shared infrastructure, which means HOA dues and governance are part of the ownership math - confirm current fees, access, and rules directly with the HOA before you write an offer.

On the market side, the signal is consistency: long days on market, high months of supply, and a soft year-over-year read all point the same direction. For a buyer, that is negotiating room and the ability to be selective on condition. For a seller, it means the list price has to be honest and the home has to show well, because competing inventory is not disappearing quickly.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Links. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
2.1D · Buy Score
Recent Direction2.9/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Pricing Power3.5/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (2.1). Basis: Recent Direction -12.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 28.8 months of supply; Pricing Power 90.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

A buyer-leaning market with a long absorption cycle rewards discipline, and that is where we earn our keep. We read condition against the $233,000 median so you are not overpaying for cosmetics, we pressure-test HOA fees and amenity access before you commit, and on the sell side we price and stage to the market that exists today rather than the one from a year ago.

The Links in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want amenity-rich ownership and are willing to shop on condition.
Biggest advantageA buyer-leaning market gives you time, selection, and negotiating room.
Biggest riskValues are down year over year and listings sit a long time, so near-term resale is not quick.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home bought below the median after real negotiation.
Avoid ifYou need a fast resale or want to skip HOA dues and rules.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Links sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in The Links

Homes in The Links 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. 7 on record.

The Links key facts
LocationGainesville, Alachua County, FL
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 93%, townhouses 7%
Amenities listed by sellersClubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Golf, Golf Carts OK, Community Mailbox
For sale right now8 active, 1 pending · median asking $237,450 · 16.0 months of supply

Data as of November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “The Links key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-links-gainesville, data as of November 6, 2026.

Just listed in The Links

The newest homes for sale in The Links right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

What it really costs to own in The Links

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxAt today's median asking price of $237,450, the first-year bill with homestead is about $3,300/yr (Alachua County total millage 16.5552 mills, FY2025-26, Alachua County Property Appraiser, FY2025-26 adopted budget).
HOA duesMedian $453/month across 9 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-11-09). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Alachua County is $1,020/yr (714 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1998 across 14 listings. An original roof here would be about 28 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $813/month (tax $275, HOA $453, insurance $85). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in The Links?
The median sale price in The Links was $233K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in The Links take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 121 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is The Links a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, The Links leans toward buyers: 28.8 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
Do cash buyers compete in The Links?
Cash buyers took 80% of The Links sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (4 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Links?
The best agent for The Links is one who actively works Gainesville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for The Links.
How do I find a top Gainesville real estate agent who knows The Links?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Links and the wider Gainesville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Links?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Links purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is The Links, and what county is it in?
The Links is in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL. The community's center is about 6 miles west of the center of Gainesville (straight-line).
Buying to hold and planning to actually use golf, pool, tennis, and trail amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who want negotiating leverage and are comfortable shopping on conditionExcellent fit
Buyers looking in the low-$200s who value a managed, deed-restricted settingExcellent fit
Needing to resell quickly, given long days on market and soft year-over-year pricingProbably not
Wanting to avoid HOA dues, deed restrictions, and association governanceProbably not
Looking for a turnkey home with no appetite for condition tradeoffsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 5, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (47 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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