University Acres in Gainesville

University Acres

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, close to the University of Florida, with a settled, mature feel.

NW GainesvilleEstablished single-familyClose to UF
Live Market Pulse
57/100
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
$782K
Median Price
3mo
Supply
138days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$218/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"University Acres is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, valued for its proximity to the University of Florida and the older, character-filled streets that define this part of town. The read is location-led: a settled, mature neighborhood close to campus where homes range from midcentury stock to updated and contemporary product, so age, condition, and lot vary house to house. The buy is condition-and-comp specific. Confirm the exact street and lot, read whether the home is original or updated, confirm any HOA arrangement, and comp within University Acres rather than the broader NW Gainesville average before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

University Acres market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $782K ($218 per sq ft), with homes averaging 138 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

University Acres is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, Alachua County, set among the older, mature streets close to the University of Florida (neighborhood profiles).

Housing is single-family and varies in age and style, from midcentury homes to updated and newer contemporary product, so condition and finish differ noticeably from one house to the next.

The location is the draw, close to the University of Florida and the NW Gainesville corridor of shopping, dining, and commuting routes, with mature tree cover typical of established Gainesville neighborhoods.

Because age and condition vary across the neighborhood, value is condition-and-comp specific. Confirm the exact street and lot, read whether the home is original or renovated, confirm any HOA arrangement, and comp within University Acres before you write.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family neighborhood close to the University of Florida
  • Buyers who want mature NW Gainesville streets with character
  • Buyers comfortable reading condition across varied housing stock

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a brand-new build in a master-planned community
  • Buyers who want a gated or amenity-heavy setting
  • Buyers who want uniform, same-era housing throughout

How University Acres is performing right now

57/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3Months of supplytight
138Median days on marketdays
1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-19%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 University Acres 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 University Acres buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in University Acres

Live MLS inventory for University Acres. 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 University Acres 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~10 to 15 min · approximate
NW 13th Street / Downtown Gainesville~10 to 15 min · approximate
North Florida Regional Medical Center~10 min · hospital
Santa Fe College~10 to 15 min · approximate
I-75 (NW 39th Ave)~10 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~20 to 25 min · east

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
University Acres (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

University Acres 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 University Acres address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in University Acres

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established single-family NW Gainesville neighborhood close to UF. The watch items are the age and condition of the specific home, the lot, any HOA arrangement, and the comp set within the neighborhood.

Proximity to the University of Florida

BullishCloseness to UF and the NW corridor supports steady demand; confirm commute and routing for the specific address. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Proximity to the University of Florida

Varied age and condition of housing stock

NeutralHomes range from midcentury to updated, so value is condition-specific; comp by condition and street. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Varied age and condition of 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 University Acres, 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
    Neighborhood

    Established NW Gainesville single-family neighborhood

    University Acres is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, close to the University of Florida, with housing that ranges from midcentury to updated and contemporary (neighborhood profiles). Treat any specific detail as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Location near UF is the story; value turns on the specific home condition, the lot, and the comp set. 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 University Acres, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the exact street and lot, since location within University Acres and lot size shape value.

2

Read whether the home is original or updated, because age and condition vary widely across the neighborhood.

3

Confirm any HOA arrangement, the dues, scope, and reserves if one applies, since it can vary by section.

4

Verify the commute and routing to UF, and to the NW 39th Ave and I-75 corridors for your needs.

5

Comp within University Acres, not the broader NW Gainesville average, and adjust for condition.

Best Buy
A sound home on a good lot close to UF, priced to its condition rather than to a renovated comp.
Biggest Risk
Paying a renovated price for an original home, or underestimating the work an older home needs.
Best Lot
Lot size, tree cover, and street position vary; read the specific lot before you anchor on value.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, any HOA arrangement, and the comp set 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

University Acres is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, Alachua County, close to the University of Florida, with housing that ranges from midcentury homes to updated and contemporary product on mature, tree-lined streets. Any HOA arrangement can vary by section and should be confirmed for the specific home. It is near the UF campus, the NW 13th Street corridor, North Florida Regional Medical Center, and I-75, 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: original, older homes
$547K to $700K

The most attainable product is original or lightly updated midcentury homes. Budget realistically for systems and finishes and confirm condition before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated single-family
$700K to $1.94M

The core is updated single-family homes. Condition, the lot, and the street separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: renovated or contemporary homes
$1.94M to $1.94M

The top end is fully renovated or newer contemporary homes on the better lots. These trade on the finish, the lot, and proximity to UF.

Strongest resale

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

$547K to $700K
Entry: original, older homes
The most attainable product is original or lightly updated midcentury homes. Budget realistically for systems and finishes and confirm condition before assuming a value.
$700K to $1.94M
Mid: updated single-family
The core is updated single-family homes. Condition, the lot, and the street separate these more than square footage alone.
$1.94M to $1.94M
High: renovated or contemporary homes
The top end is fully renovated or newer contemporary homes on the better lots. These trade on the finish, the lot, and proximity to UF.

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 University Acres

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 location near UF and the mature streets are priced into every University Acres listing. The deal is won on the specific home condition, the lot, and the comp, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.7B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.9/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency8.5/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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 University Acres 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, tree cover, and street position vary across the neighborhood.
  • Condition matters as much as the lot here.
  • Proximity to UF supports value across the neighborhood.

In an established neighborhood like University Acres, the lot, the condition, and proximity to UF set value. Lot size, tree cover, and street position vary house to house, and an original home and a renovated one are different markets on the same street. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own condition within University Acres, and read the lot before the finishes.

University Acres in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family neighborhood close to the University of Florida with mature NW Gainesville character.
Strong onProximity to UF, a settled and established setting, mature tree cover, and access to the NW corridor and I-75.
WatchThe age and condition of the specific home, the lot, any HOA arrangement, and the comp set within the neighborhood.
Not forBuyers who want a brand-new build, a gated or amenity-heavy setting, or uniform same-era housing.
The edgeVaried condition means a sound home read correctly and comped within University Acres is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established single-family NW Gainesville neighborhood.
  • Any HOA arrangement can vary; confirm for the specific home.
  • Housing ranges from midcentury to updated; comp by condition.
  • Location near UF supports demand.
  • Lot, tree cover, and street position shape value.

Any HOA arrangement in University Acres can vary by section and may be light or absent; treat any figure as reported and confirm whether an association applies, and its dues, scope, and reserves, for the specific home before you offer.

Where an association applies it generally covers common areas or shared services; confirm exactly what is and is not covered for the specific property.

This is an established single-family neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven community; confirm what, if any, shared amenities exist.

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 University Acres, condition and view decide your number

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

Strong seller's market

University Acres 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 University Acres?
An established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, Alachua County, close to the University of Florida, with housing that ranges from midcentury to updated and contemporary.
Where is University Acres located?
In NW Gainesville, close to the University of Florida and the NW 13th Street and NW 39th Avenue corridors. Confirm the exact street for the specific home.
What kinds of homes are in University Acres?
Single-family homes that vary in age and style, from midcentury stock to updated and newer contemporary product.
Is University Acres a gated community?
It is an established single-family neighborhood rather than a gated or amenity-driven community. Confirm any specifics for the home you are considering.
Does University Acres have an HOA?
Any HOA arrangement can vary by section and may be light or absent. Treat any figure as reported and confirm whether an association applies, and its dues and scope, for the specific home.
How close is University Acres to the University of Florida?
It is close to campus, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car depending on the exact street and route. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve University Acres?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is University Acres a good investment?
Proximity to UF supports steady demand, but value is condition-specific. Read whether the home is original or updated, confirm any HOA arrangement, and comp within the neighborhood before deciding.
What should I check before buying in University Acres?
The exact street and lot, whether the home is original or renovated, any HOA arrangement and its scope, and the comp set within the neighborhood.
How far is University Acres from I-75?
The I-75 interchange at NW 39th Avenue is roughly 10 minutes away. Drive times are approximate and depend on the exact street.
Are the homes in University Acres older?
Many are established midcentury homes, with a mix of updated and newer contemporary product. Read the specific home condition rather than assuming an age from the neighborhood.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in University Acres?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where condition and the lot swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established single-family neighborhood close to the University of FloridaExcellent fit
You want mature NW Gainesville streets with characterExcellent fit
You are comfortable reading condition across varied housing stockExcellent fit
You want a brand-new build in a master-planned communityProbably not
You want a gated or amenity-heavy settingProbably not
You want uniform, same-era housing throughoutProbably not

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