Underwood Hill Forest in High Springs

Underwood Hill Forest

Established 1988 · High Springs · Alachua County

A High Springs single-family neighborhood of varied homes and lot sizes, in a small-town setting near the Santa Fe River springs.

High Springs, Alachua CountySingle-family, varied sizesLarger lots, some acreage
Live Market Pulse
47/100
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
$350K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
210days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$213/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Underwood Hill Forest is a single-family neighborhood in High Springs, in northwest Alachua County, set in a small-town and semi-rural area near the Santa Fe River and its springs. The read is space and quiet over master-planned amenities: homes here come in a range of styles, sizes, and ages, on lots that can run from standard to several acres, so the neighborhood reads more like a collection of individual properties than a uniform subdivision. The buy is home-and-lot specific. Identify the exact property and its lot size, confirm whether there is any association, well, or septic, read the condition and the build year, and comp it against the nearest like sales within the neighborhood rather than a town-wide average before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Underwood Hill Forest market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $350K ($213 per sq ft), with homes averaging 210 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.

Underwood Hill Forest is a single-family neighborhood in High Springs (ZIP 32643), Alachua County, in a small-town and semi-rural setting in the northwest part of the county (neighborhood real estate profiles).

Homes vary in style, size, and age, with reported build years spanning roughly the late 1990s into the 2010s, and lots that can range from standard sizes up to several acres; confirm the lot, the build year, and utilities for any specific home.

The setting is the draw: High Springs is known for its small-town downtown and its proximity to the Santa Fe River and area springs such as Poe, Blue, and Ginnie, with Alachua, Newberry, and Gainesville a drive away. Confirm exact drive times for your routine.

Because the neighborhood is varied and semi-rural, value is home-and-lot specific. Identify the property and lot size, confirm any association, well, or septic, read the condition, and comp within the neighborhood before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home in a small-town High Springs setting
  • Buyers who value larger lots and a quieter, semi-rural feel
  • Buyers drawn to the Santa Fe River and area springs nearby

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a walkable urban or in-town location
  • Buyers who want a master-planned, amenity-rich community
  • Buyers who want a uniform new-construction subdivision

How Underwood Hill Forest is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
210Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-2%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 Underwood Hill Forest listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Underwood Hill Forest

Live MLS inventory for Underwood Hill Forest. 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 Underwood Hill Forest 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.

Downtown High Springs~5 to 10 min · approximate
City of Alachua~15 min · approximate
Interstate 75 (High Springs / Alachua)~10 to 15 min · approximate
Santa Fe River / area springs~10 to 15 min · recreation
Gainesville / University of Florida~30 to 35 min · southeast
Newberry~20 to 25 min · south

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
Underwood Hill Forest (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

Underwood Hill Forest 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 Underwood Hill Forest address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Underwood Hill Forest, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Underwood Hill Forest

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a varied single-family neighborhood in a small-town, semi-rural High Springs setting near the springs. The watch items are the specific home and lot, utilities, any association, and condition.

Small-town High Springs setting near the springs

BullishProximity to downtown High Springs and the Santa Fe River springs supports steady demand for space and quiet; confirm drive times and the immediate setting for any home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Small-town High Springs setting near the springs

Varied homes and lot sizes

NeutralStyles, ages, and lot sizes vary widely, and some homes may be on well and septic, so value is home-and-lot specific; confirm utilities and comp within the neighborhood. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Varied homes and lot sizes

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 Underwood Hill Forest, 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

    Varied single-family neighborhood in High Springs

    Underwood Hill Forest is a single-family High Springs neighborhood (32643) of varied homes and lot sizes, reportedly built from roughly the late 1990s into the 2010s, in a small-town, semi-rural setting near the Santa Fe River springs (neighborhood profiles). Treat details as reported and confirm for the specific home. Why it matters: The small-town setting and space are the story; value turns on the individual home, the lot, utilities, and condition. 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 Underwood Hill Forest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Identify the exact home and lot, since sizes and styles vary widely across the neighborhood.

2

Confirm utilities, whether the home is on well and septic or on public service, since that shapes cost and maintenance.

3

Confirm any association, whether there are dues or deed restrictions for the specific home, and the scope.

4

Read the build year and condition, since stock spans roughly two decades and varies in upkeep.

5

Comp within the neighborhood, against the nearest like sales, not a town-wide High Springs average.

Best Buy
The right home on a lot that fits you, in sound condition, priced to its own build year and acreage rather than the town average.
Biggest Risk
Comparing a small standard-lot home to one on acreage, or overlooking well, septic, or condition.
Best Lot
Lot size and acreage drive value here as much as the house.
Smart Timing
Confirm utilities and any 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

Underwood Hill Forest is a single-family neighborhood in High Springs (32643), in a small-town, semi-rural part of northwest Alachua County near the Santa Fe River and area springs. Homes vary in style, size, and age, reportedly built from roughly the late 1990s into the 2010s, on lots that range from standard sizes up to several acres; some may be on well and septic. There are no master-planned amenities to assume; the appeal is the setting and the space. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify the exact zoning with the district, and confirm utilities and any association for the specific home.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller or older homes on standard lots
$350K to $350K

The most attainable homes are smaller or older ones on standard lots. Read the condition and confirm utilities before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on larger lots
$350K to $350K

The core is updated single-family homes on larger lots. The lot, the build year, and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger homes on acreage
$350K to $350K

The top end is larger or newer homes on several acres. These trade on the land, the condition, and the privacy.

Strongest resale

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

$350K to $350K
Entry: smaller or older homes on standard lots
The most attainable homes are smaller or older ones on standard lots. Read the condition and confirm utilities before assuming a value.
$350K to $350K
Mid: updated homes on larger lots
The core is updated single-family homes on larger lots. The lot, the build year, and condition separate these more than square footage.
$350K to $350K
High: larger homes on acreage
The top end is larger or newer homes on several acres. These trade on the land, the condition, and the privacy.

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 High Springs 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 Underwood Hill Forest

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 small-town setting and the space are priced into every Underwood Hill Forest home. The deal is won on the individual home, the lot, and condition, not the neighborhood name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk5.5/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.5/10

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 Underwood Hill Forest 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
  • Lot size and acreage drive value as much as the house.
  • Confirm well and septic versus public utilities per home.
  • Comp within the neighborhood, not the town average.

In a varied, semi-rural neighborhood like Underwood Hill Forest, the lot size, the build year, and condition set value, with the small-town setting supporting demand. Compare a home against the closest like sale within the neighborhood, confirm the utilities, and decide the land before the finishes.

Underwood Hill Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a single-family home with space in a small-town, semi-rural High Springs setting near the springs.
Strong onLarger lots, a quieter setting, and proximity to downtown High Springs and the Santa Fe River springs.
WatchThe specific home and lot, well and septic, any association, and condition across a varied build range.
Not forBuyers who want a walkable urban setting, master-planned amenities, or a uniform new-construction subdivision.
The edgeVaried homes and lot sizes mean matching the right home and lot, comped within the neighborhood, is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Small-town, semi-rural High Springs neighborhood.
  • Confirm whether any association or restrictions apply.
  • Homes and lot sizes vary widely; some on acreage.
  • Confirm well, septic, or public utilities per home.
  • Comp within the neighborhood, not the town average.

Whether Underwood Hill Forest carries any association or deed restrictions should be confirmed for the specific home; treat any figure as reported and verify the dues, scope, and reserves, if any, before you offer.

If there is an association, confirm exactly what it covers; many semi-rural neighborhoods have little or no association. Verify for the specific home.

There are no master-planned community amenities to assume here; the appeal is the small-town setting, the space, and the nearby springs rather than on-site clubs or pools. Confirm what, if anything, is shared.

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 Underwood Hill Forest, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

Underwood Hill Forest 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 Underwood Hill Forest?
A single-family neighborhood in High Springs (32643), Alachua County, with varied homes and lot sizes in a small-town, semi-rural setting.
Where is Underwood Hill Forest located?
In High Springs, in northwest Alachua County, near the Santa Fe River and area springs, with Alachua, Newberry, and Gainesville a drive away.
What kinds of homes are in Underwood Hill Forest?
Single-family homes that vary in style, size, and age, reportedly built from roughly the late 1990s into the 2010s, on lots that range up to several acres. Confirm details for the specific home.
Is there an HOA in Underwood Hill Forest?
Confirm for the specific home. Many semi-rural neighborhoods have little or no association; verify any dues, restrictions, and scope before you offer.
Are homes on well and septic?
Some homes in semi-rural High Springs are on well and septic rather than public utilities. Confirm the utilities for the specific property, since that shapes cost and maintenance.
What are the costs in Underwood Hill Forest?
If there is any association, treat the figure as reported and confirm the dues and scope. Factor in well and septic maintenance where applicable. Verify for the specific home.
How far is Underwood Hill Forest from Gainesville?
Roughly 30 to 35 minutes by car to Gainesville and the University of Florida. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve Underwood Hill Forest?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Underwood Hill Forest near the springs?
Yes, High Springs is known for its proximity to the Santa Fe River and springs such as Poe, Blue, and Ginnie, a short drive away. Confirm access for any specific spring.
Is Underwood Hill Forest a good investment?
The small-town setting and space support steady demand, but value is home-and-lot specific. Identify the property, confirm utilities and any association, and read the condition before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Underwood Hill Forest?
The specific home and lot size, the utilities, any association or restrictions, and the build year and condition.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Underwood Hill Forest?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the lot, utilities, and condition swing value in a varied neighborhood, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a single-family home in a small-town High Springs settingExcellent fit
You value larger lots and a quieter, semi-rural feelExcellent fit
You are drawn to the Santa Fe River and area springs nearbyExcellent fit
You want a walkable urban or in-town locationProbably not
You want a master-planned, amenity-rich communityProbably not
You want a uniform new-construction subdivisionProbably not

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