Tomoca Hills in Gainesville

Tomoca Hills

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established southwest Gainesville subdivision of single-family and attached homes, with a settled neighborhood feel and west-side convenience.

SW GainesvilleSingle-family and attached homesSettled neighborhood
Live Market Pulse
54/100
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
$475K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
57days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
n/a
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Tomoca Hills is an established subdivision in southwest Gainesville, offering a settled neighborhood feel within the city's west-side corridor near shopping, medical services, the university, and Santa Fe College. The read is convenient, established residential living: a mix of single-family and attached homes rather than a single uniform product, with parks and recreation reportedly nearby. Because the subdivision spans housing types and the stock varies in age and condition, value is product-and-condition specific. Confirm whether a given home is detached or attached, verify the relevant association, read the renovation status, and comp within Tomoca Hills by product rather than against newer west-side subdivisions."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Tomoca Hills market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $475K, with homes averaging 57 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Tomoca Hills is an established subdivision in southwest Gainesville (ZIP 32607), Alachua County, with a settled neighborhood feel within the city's west-side corridor (neighborhood profiles). The name also appears spelled Tomoka Hills; treat them as the same community.

Housing is reported as a mix of single-family and attached homes that vary in age, size, and condition; treat the specific housing type and construction date as something to confirm with the listing.

The location places it near west-side shopping, medical services, the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College, with parks and recreation reportedly nearby; confirm exact drive times for a specific address.

Because the subdivision spans housing types with varied stock, value is product-and-condition specific. Confirm the product, verify the relevant association, read the renovation status, and comp within Tomoca Hills by product before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established west-side home with a settled neighborhood feel
  • Buyers open to a mix of single-family and attached housing types
  • Buyers who value convenience to west-side shopping, the university, and Santa Fe College

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction or a single uniform housing type
  • Buyers who want a gated or amenity-heavy community
  • Buyers who want to be in central or northeast Gainesville

How Tomoca Hills is performing right now

54/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold 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 Tomoca Hills listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Our proprietary read on how a home in Tomoca Hills buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tomoca Hills

Live MLS inventory for Tomoca Hills. 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 Tomoca Hills 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.

Southwest Gainesville shopping corridor~5 to 10 min · retail
Santa Fe College~10 min · approximate
University of Florida campus~10 to 15 min · approximate
North Florida Regional Medical Center~10 min · hospital
Interstate 75~10 min · highway
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~20 to 25 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
Tomoca Hills (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

Tomoca Hills 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 Tomoca Hills address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Tomoca Hills

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established southwest Gainesville subdivision with a settled feel and a mix of single-family and attached homes near the west-side corridor. The watch items are the product, the relevant association, condition, and the systems.

Established southwest-side location

BullishA settled subdivision near the west-side corridor, the university, and Santa Fe College supports steady demand; confirm the product and condition for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Subdivision

Established southwest-side location

Mixed single-family and attached product

NeutralDetached and attached homes price differently, so value is product-specific; identify the product and comp accordingly within the subdivision. impact
SignificanceRadius: Subdivision

Mixed single-family and attached product

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 Tomoca Hills, 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
    Subdivision

    Established SW Gainesville subdivision with mixed product

    Tomoca Hills, also spelled Tomoka Hills, is an established southwest Gainesville subdivision with a settled neighborhood feel and a mix of single-family and attached homes near west-side shopping, the university, and Santa Fe College (neighborhood profiles). Treat housing types, dates, and the spelling as reported and confirm. Why it matters: A settled west-side location is the story; value turns on the product, the association, condition, and the systems. 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 Tomoca Hills, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Identify the product, detached single-family versus attached, since they are different markets within Tomoca Hills.

2

Verify the relevant association, the HOA or condo dues, scope, and reserves for that product.

3

Read the renovation status, since established stock varies and updates drive value.

4

Check the systems and structure, roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, given the age of the stock.

5

Comp within Tomoca Hills by product, not against newer west-side subdivisions or the city average.

Best Buy
The right product for you, detached or attached, updated or priced to its condition, with the relevant association understood.
Biggest Risk
Comparing a detached home to an attached one, or underbudgeting the relevant association or a renovation.
Best Lot
Lot and position vary by product; detached lots and quieter interior positions tend to hold value.
Smart Timing
Confirm the product and the relevant association 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

Tomoca Hills, also spelled Tomoka Hills, is an established subdivision in southwest Gainesville (32607) with a settled neighborhood feel and a mix of single-family and attached homes near west-side shopping, the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College. Any association is product-specific, from an HOA or none for detached homes to a condo or townhome association for attached product, so confirm what applies and what it covers. It is near Interstate 75 and the west-side corridor and zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: attached homes
$475K to $475K

The most attainable product is attached homes. Confirm the relevant association and reserves before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated attached or smaller detached homes
$475K to $475K

The core is updated attached or smaller detached homes. Product and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger detached homes
$475K to $475K

The top end is larger or fully renovated detached homes on the better lots. These trade on condition, the lot, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

$475K to $475K
Entry: attached homes
The most attainable product is attached homes. Confirm the relevant association and reserves before assuming a value.
$475K to $475K
Mid: updated attached or smaller detached homes
The core is updated attached or smaller detached homes. Product and condition separate these more than square footage.
$475K to $475K
High: larger detached homes
The top end is larger or fully renovated detached homes on the better lots. These trade on condition, the lot, and the finish.

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 Tomoca Hills

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 settled west-side location is priced into every Tomoca Hills listing. The deal is won on the product, the association, and the condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency8.1/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.1/10

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 Tomoca Hills 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
  • Product and lot matter as much as square footage here.
  • Detached lots and quieter interior positions hold value.
  • Condition and the association shape the real carrying cost.

In a mixed subdivision like Tomoca Hills, the product, the lot, and condition set value. Detached lots and quieter interior positions tend to hold value. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own product within Tomoca Hills, and confirm the condition and the association before the finishes.

Tomoca Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established west-side home with a settled neighborhood feel and a range of housing types.
Strong onA settled neighborhood feel, west-side convenience, proximity to the university and Santa Fe College, and a range of product.
WatchThe product, the relevant association, condition, and the systems.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a single uniform housing type, a gated setting, or a central or northeast location.
The edgeMixed product means matching the right product on the right lot is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Any association is product-specific.
  • Single-family to attached homes; comp by product.
  • Established stock; read the condition.
  • Settled west-side location near the university.
  • Confirm what the relevant association covers.

Tomoca Hills spans single-family and attached homes, so any association is product-specific (an HOA or none for detached homes, a condo or townhome association for attached product); treat any figure as reported and confirm the relevant association dues, scope, and reserves for the specific product before you offer.

Associations generally cover common areas and product-specific services where they apply; detached homes may carry little or no association. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific home.

There is generally no central community club; the draw is the settled west-side location near shopping, the university, and Santa Fe College. Confirm any association amenities for the specific product.

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 Tomoca Hills, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

Tomoca Hills 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

What is Tomoca Hills?
An established subdivision in southwest Gainesville with a settled neighborhood feel and a mix of single-family and attached homes.
Is it Tomoca Hills or Tomoka Hills?
Both spellings appear for the same community. Confirm the exact subdivision name on the listing and the plat for a specific home.
Where is Tomoca Hills located?
In southwest Gainesville (32607), within the west-side corridor near shopping, the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
What kinds of homes are in Tomoca Hills?
A mix reported as single-family and attached homes that vary in age and condition. Confirm the housing type for the specific home.
Is there an HOA in Tomoca Hills?
Any association is product-specific, from an HOA or none for detached homes to a condo or townhome association for attached product. Confirm the relevant association dues and scope for the specific home.
What should I check before buying in Tomoca Hills?
The product type, the relevant association and reserves, the condition and renovation status, and the systems.
Is Tomoca Hills close to the University of Florida?
It is reachable in roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car, with Santa Fe College about 10 minutes. Drive times are approximate.
How far is Tomoca Hills from the interstate?
Interstate 75 is roughly 10 minutes away, with the west-side shopping corridor closer. Drive times are approximate.
Is Tomoca Hills a good investment?
The settled west-side location supports steady demand, but value is product-and-condition specific. Identify the product, verify the association, and read the condition before deciding.
What schools serve Tomoca Hills?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Do these homes need renovation?
Some established homes may need updating. Budget for the systems and confirm the renovation status for the specific home.
Is Tomoca Hills gated?
It is generally an open, established subdivision rather than a gated one. Confirm the specifics for the specific home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Tomoca Hills?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the product and the association swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established west-side home with a settled neighborhood feelExcellent fit
You are open to a mix of single-family and attached housing typesExcellent fit
You value convenience to west-side shopping, the university, and Santa Fe CollegeExcellent fit
You want new construction or a single uniform housing typeProbably not
You want a gated or amenity-heavy communityProbably not
You want to be in central or northeast GainesvilleProbably not

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