Is Alachua, FL 32616 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Alachua housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Alachua, FL 32616 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 123 days and there were 4.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (105 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $284,877. Overall, Alachua is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Alachua County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Micanopy 32667 (0% sold over asking) or Gainesville 32653 (2% sold over asking), while Gainesville 32603 (33% sold over asking) and Waldo 32694 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.