University Acres
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 800 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $298,030 · 118 homes for sale in 32605 · Alachua County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $782,500, $218 per square foot, a median 224 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1970 - 2009; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 132 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,950 ($12,310 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the University master-planned community in Gainesville, FL — see all University homes for sale (10 listings across 8 villages and sections in the MLS).
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 0, 32605, 32606, 32608 and more |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,663 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–2024 (median 1981.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,770 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security System |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $782,500 median across 4 closed sales · $218 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 224 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 59% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “University Acres key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/university-acres-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside University Acres right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
University Acres market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $782K ($218 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 224 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32605 (Gainesville), 581 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($203/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 133 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 5.7 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32605 housing market and the Alachua County market.
University Acres is a community of 1,663 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1981.0), with a median living area of about 1,770 square feet. 59% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of University Acres. Swipe to explore the community.
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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 ($782K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 8 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 1990 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
University Acres Market Scorecard
University Acres is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
University Acres on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The University Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in University Acres 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 University Acres.
A closer look at the University Acres market
At a median of $218 per square foot, University Acres prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The housing stock is 1,663 homes built between 1900 and 2024, and 59% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in University Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a University Acres buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed University Acres sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 0/32605/32606/32608/99999)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (96 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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