Is Gainesville, FL 32653 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gainesville is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 2% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 23% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #224 of 796 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Gainesville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 2% of homes in Gainesville, FL 32653 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 67 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 5%, homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $289,875. Overall, Gainesville is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Alachua County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Gainesville ranks #224 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).
Nearby, Gainesville 32603 (33% sold over asking) and Waldo 32694 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Gainesville real estate
Is Gainesville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Gainesville, FL 32653 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Gainesville?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gainesville sell over asking?
2% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gainesville?
About 0.96% of a home’s value a year in Alachua County, or roughly $3,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gainesville?
The median sale price was $289,875 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $197 per square foot.
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