This first chart brings into sharp focus the decline in home sales prices from 2007 through 2009, broken down by month.
**Gainesville real estate market figures obtained from the Gainesville MLS and reflect median sale prices of Alachua County homes sold for the period reported
Within the Gainesville real estate market area, 208 single-family homes sold during the first 2 months of 2010, for an average … (0 comments)
This southwest Gainesville neighborhood is characterized by older homes on larger lots. Located just 5 miles from UF and Shands, the southwest Gainesville neighborhood of Kenwood is zoned for Wiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle School, and Buchholz High School, and is located across the street from Kanapaha Park.
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Zoned for A-rated Wiles Elementary School, Kanapaha Middle School, and Buchholz High School, Valwood is very popular because of its affordability and its walking distance to Kanapaha Middle School. Constructed in the late 1970's through the early 1980's, Valwood homes typically sell in the mid-$100,000's.
During 2009, 12 homes sold in Valwood. All of them were 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, and square footage ranged from 1200 square feet to upwards of 1500 square feet. Sales prices ranged from $125,000 to $168,000. … (0 comments)
This Southwest Gainesville community boasts energy-efficient homes built between 1998 and 2005 by Atlantic Design Builders.
Just 15 minutes to the University of Florida and only 10 minutes to Shands Hospital, the Mentone community has more than 340 homes and features a pool, soccer field, tennis court, clubhouse, and playground for its residents. They even maintain a Facebook page!
One of Southwest Gainesville's most popular neighborhoods, the community of Hickory Forest is zoned for A-rated Kimball Wiles Elementary School, Kanapaha Middle School, and Buchholz High School.
Hickory Forest boasts a community pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse for its residents.
Hickory Forest is comprised of homes built from the mid-1990's onward. Just 5 miles from the University of Florida and Shands Hospital, Hickory Forest offers easy access to all that … (0 comments)
gainesville realtor: Spacious Northwood Oaks pool home offers stunning Florida room, in-law suite with kitchenette
- 02/01/10 02:05 PM
Spacious Northwood Oaks pool home offers stunning Florida room, in-law suite with kitchenette Lots of space, lots of possibilities, great price! This 2845 square foot Northwood Oaks pool home is located in Northwest Gainesville and has 4 bedrooms, an office, and 3 bathrooms. Features include a light and bright all-weather Florida sunroom with stone tile floors that overlooks the large, wooded backyard and heated pool. This Northwest Gainesville home also features a fully wheelchair accessible in-law suite with generously sized living space, a kitchenette, and roll-in shower. Located just a short distance to local shops and schools, this spacious and well … (0 comments)
So what's going on with the Gainesville real estate market? This first chart shows that 2007 was a better year than 2008, and 2008 was a better year than 2009. The first quarter of 2009 was particularly gruesome, with median sales price bottoming out at $135,000 in February. As the year progressed, prices seemed to stabilize and move closer to 2008 levels.
The bulk of real estate sales in the Gainesville area occurred in the Northwest region, as illustrated by the graph below:
With easy access to I-75, the town of Micanopy is only 10 miles from Gainesville. Founded in 1821, Micanopy is the oldest inland settlement in Florida. "As early as 1539 there is record of a village located at the site of Micanopy when explorer Hernando De Soto found the Timucuan Indians living here." - "Welcome to Micanopy"
As of 2009, 694 people call Micanopy home, which indicates population growth of less than 1% since the 2000 census (when the population was reported as 653). The town of Micanopy was designated as an historic district … (4 comments)
gainesville realtor: Life in Gainesville's Town of Tioga
- 10/30/09 10:41 AM
Life in Gainesville's Town of Tioga Located along the UF/Shands corridor of Newberry Road, Gainesville's Town of Tioga seems to be weathering the choppy economy better than most. According to a spotlight article on the Town of Tioga which appeared in the August 28, 2009 edition of the Gainesville Sun: "Despite the recession, new retailers and restaurants have cropped up in short order to replace those that have closed. Second- and third-story office space is nearly full. The Flats apartments that opened last fall are 98 percent full, while in Gainesville many complexes are struggling with their worst occupancy rates ever. … (0 comments)
Looking to expand beyond tooth decay on Halloween? These local Halloween events around Gainesville just may fit the bill:
Friday, October 30 (in case one day is not enough)
Historic Halloween Haunt: Matheson Museum, 513 E. University Avenue (378-2280). Tours at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. The 5:30 PM tour is for children. Trick-or-treat and learn about area history in historic downtown Gainesville. Treats, refreshments, palm readings and more. Cost: $5
Dracuween Kids Party: 6 P.M., Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, UF campus (371-2986). A Halloween party put on by the Dance … (0 comments)
During the month of September, there were 36 homes sold in Southwest Gainesville, with sold prices ranging from $125,000 for a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home in Valwood to $724,000 for a 4 bedroom/4.5 bathroom home in the Stratford Ridge neighborhood of Haile Plantation. Median sold price in Southwest Gainesville for the month of September was $238,438 (half of homes sold during the month sold for more than $238,438, and half sold for less).
SOUTHWEST GAINESVILLE AREA/NEIGHBORHOOD BREAKDOWN OF HOMES SOLD:
gainesville realtor: Northwest Gainesville Real Estate - Homes Sold During September 2009
- 10/22/09 01:43 PM
Northwest Gainesville Real Estate - Homes Sold During September 2009 Forty-five (45) homes sold in Northwest Gainesville during September, selling anywhere from $55,000 for a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom home in Oak Park all the way up to $475,000 for a 5 bedroom/4.5 bathroom home in Turnberry Lake.
Median sold price in September for Northwest Gainesville was $175,000 (half of the homes sold for the month sold for more than $175,000 and half sold for less).
NORTHWEST GAINESVILLE AREA/NEIGHBORHOOD SALES BREAKDOWNS North Jonesville Area: 2 Los Trancos Woods (1) Turnberry Lake (1)
Just a short ride from Gainesville, Florida, the Ivy House Restaurant in Williston features down-home Southern cooking based upon recipes of the Hale family, the restaurant's owners. Voted one of the top 500 places to eat in Florida, The Ivy House is located in a home built in 1912 by the founder of Williston. Folks come from miles around for the crispy chicken, homemade macaroni and cheese, and raspberry tea. Now open Sundays for lunch! The Ivy House Restaurant 106 N Main Street Williston, FL 32696 (352) 528-5410
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gainesville realtor: What to do about swine flu
- 07/25/09 04:45 AM
Swine flu, now rechristened Novel H1N1 Flu, first appeared in the United States in April 2009. After ramping up to a fever pitch along the lines of DEFCON 1, the freak-out hysteria about a worldwide pandemic died down, and people moved on with their lives. Well, people may have moved on, but apparently the Novel H1N1 Flu hasn't. According to a summary of the situation on July 10, 2009 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Since the WHO declaration of a pandemic (on June 11, 2009), the new H1N1 virus has continued to spread, with the number of … (8 comments)
gainesville realtor: Buying vs. renting in Gainesville, Florida
- 07/24/09 04:48 PM
Buying vs. Renting in Gainesville, Florida "An Associated Press analysis of 45 metro areas finds the gap between the monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home and the median rent has shrunk from $777 a month to just $221 in the past three years."... "In some metro areas, including Cleveland, Atlanta, Indianapolis and St. Louis, the gap was less than $100 a month. And home prices are expected to fall faster than rents this year, which means the gap should get even smaller." From "Buying is now cost-effective for some renters: As housing prices fall, the gap between mortgage payment … (4 comments)
gainesville realtor: Where to Eat around Gainesville: The Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek
- 07/22/09 06:39 PM
Where to Eat around Gainesville: The Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek The Yearling Restaurant 14531 E County Road 325 Hawthorne, FL 32640-8318 (352) 466-3999 Hours Thurs. & Friday: 5:00-10:00 Saturday: Noon-10:00 Sunday: Noon-8:30 Live music on Saturday evenings....reservations recommended. Coleen DeGroff, MBA Your Gainesville, FL REALTOR Gator Nation Relocation - Specializing in drama-free realty for the hassle-averse Coldwell Banker M. M. Parrish, Realtors Gainesville, Florida (352) 372-5375
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gainesville realtor: Town of Tioga: A Brief Photo Tour
- 07/20/09 05:28 PM
Town of Tioga: A Brief Photo Tour Moving to the Gainesville Florida area? Not sure where to start? There are many charming neighborhoods throughout Gainesville....Town of Tioga is just one of them! This pedestrian-friendly master-planned community in the Southwest Gainesville area features walking and biking trails, a community pool, tennis and basketball courts, and many shops and restaurants. Enjoy this brief photo tour....and if you would like to see more, give me a holler! Sincerely, Coleen DeGroff, MBA Your Gainesville, Florida Realtor Gator Nation Relocation - Specializing in drama-free realty for the hassle-averse Coldwell Banker M. M. Parrish, Realtors Gainesville, Florida … (2 comments)
gainesville realtor: Spotlight on Town of Tioga: A Vibrant Planned Community in Southwest Gainesville
- 07/10/09 02:01 PM
Spotlight on Town of Tioga: A Vibrant Planned Community in Southwest Gainesville Located five minutes west of I-75, the award-winning master-planned community of Town of Tioga features mixed housing and is anchored by Gainesville Health and Fitness, Oceans Restaurant, and other fine establishments. This 500-acre walkable community promotes pedestrian-friendly access to its shopping complex. Other community features include walking and biking trails, a children's playground, state-of-the-art lighted tennis and basketball courts, as well as a community pool. The Town of Tioga is zoned for A-rated Buchholz High School. Currently there are 29 homes for sale in the Town of Tioga, ranging … (1 comments)
gainesville realtor: Haile Plantation Homes Sold April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009
- 07/05/09 04:24 PM
Haile Plantation Homes Sold April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009 *Information compiled from Gainesville MLS data* Total homes sold 2Q09: 30 (2Q08: 61) List price average $333,563 (2Q08: $391,107) Sales price average $317,174 (2Q08 $368,231) List to sell variance 95% (2Q08: 95%)
Average price by # bedrooms: 3 bedrooms 4+ bedrooms Average list price $209,045 (2Q08: $278,570) $434,034 (2Q08: $471,917) Average sales price $204,855 (2Q08: $265,139) $408,887 (2Q08: $408,887) List to sell variance 98% (2Q08: 95%) 94% (2Q08: 94%) Neighborhoods sold 2Q09: Coleen DeGroff, MBA Your Gainesville, FL REALTOR … (0 comments)
gainesville realtor: Haile Plantation Market Activity June 21-27, 2009
- 06/28/09 12:58 PM
Haile Plantation Market Activity June 21 - 27, 2009 During the week of June 21 through June 27, six homes were sold (closed) in the Haile Plantation area. Homes ranged from a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home listed for $239,000 to a 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home listed for $409,900. During that same period, two homes in Haile Plantation went under contract. Located just five miles from the University of Florida and Shands Hospital, the award-winning New Urbanist community of Haile Plantation features "A" rated schools, a Gary Player signature golf course, and miles of walking and biking trails.
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