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Gainesville, FL home prices and housing market

9 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$298K1-yr changeDown1.1%

The typical home value in Gainesville, FL is $298K as of September 2026, down 1.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Gainesville ZIP code, the median list price is $300K and homes spend a median of 77 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Gainesville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$298K
1-yr changeMedian across Gainesville ZIPs
-1.1%
ZIP markets live16 tracked in Gainesville
9
County
Alachua County

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12-month value trend

-1.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Gainesville over the last 12 months: $302K in Sep 2025 to $298K in Sep 2026 (-1.1%).

Sep 2025$302K

Sep 2026$298K

Median Zillow home value index across Gainesville's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home in Gainesville is worth $298,466 as of September 2026, down 1.1% over the past year. There are 764 homes for sale across the city, with 210 new listings coming on the market as of September 2026. Homes are taking a while to sell, with a median of 77 days on market. The median list price sits at $299,900, and 21.0% of listings have taken a price cut, which points to buyers having more room to negotiate. For a homeowner thinking about selling in Gainesville, the citywide data suggests a soft, slower market where pricing realistically and being patient matter more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Gainesville, FL?

Typical home value

$298K

Down1.1%YoY

Median list price

$300K

Days on market

77

Homes for sale

764

Price cuts

21.0%

New listings

210

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Gainesville's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Gainesville, FL home prices over time

Typical home values in Gainesville, FL are down 1.1% over the past year, from $302K in September 2025 to $298K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Gainesville, FL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$298,466-1.1%
September 2025$301,866No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Gainesville ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Gainesville, FL a buyer's or seller's market?

Gainesville, FL leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 77 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gainesville ZIP code, and 210 new listings against 764 active listings across Gainesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Gainesville housing market forecast 2027

-1.2%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 9 Gainesville ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 1.2% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Gainesville fell 1.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Gainesville?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Gainesville shows typical home values falling 1.2% by September 2027, after a 1.1% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 9 Gainesville ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Gainesville ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 16 Gainesville ZIP codes in total; the remaining 7 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Gainesville, FL home prices.

How much is a home in Gainesville worth?

As of September 2026, the typical home in Gainesville is worth $298,466, down 1.1% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Gainesville?

The median days on market in Gainesville is 77 as of September 2026. With 21.0% of listings taking a price cut, homes that are priced too high may sit even longer.

How many homes are for sale in Gainesville?

There are 764 homes for sale in Gainesville as of September 2026, including 210 new listings. The median list price is $299,900.

Are home prices going up or down in Gainesville, FL?

Typical home values in Gainesville, FL are down 1.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Gainesville, FL a buyer's or seller's market?

Gainesville, FL leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 77 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gainesville ZIP code, and 210 new listings against 764 active listings across Gainesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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