Homes zoned for
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Affordable Gainesville living close to the city core
19
Homes for sale
$220,000
Median list price
$193
Avg price / sqft
25
Median days on market
The Stephen Foster Elementary zone sits in the heart of Gainesville, a college town with a lived-in, walkable character and easy reach to the University of Florida and downtown. Families here are drawn by the feeder pattern that leads on to schools like Kanapaha Middle School and F. W. Buchholz High School, plus nearby options including Gainesville High School. It's a neighborhood built around established homes rather than sprawling new subdivisions.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible corners of the Gainesville market, with a median list price of $220,000 and homes trading around $193 per square foot. There are 19 active listings right now, and with a median 25 days on market and sellers collecting 97% of asking, deals move at a steady but not frantic pace. Check the live map to see what's available today.
Stephen Foster Elementary School is an attendance zone in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$145,000 – $515K price range
1,324 sqft median home
$592/mo median HOA
$1,075/mo median rent
41 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$365,000
505 NW 37TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sqft
$290,000
4156 NW 10TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$214,900
3137 NW 6TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft
$169,000
905 NW 21ST AVENUE UNIT 905, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,324 sqft
$154,900
1710 NW 7TH STREET UNIT 604, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 986 sqft
$515,000
1220 NW 18TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,215 sqft
$299,000
1116 NW 32ND AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft
$225,000
1119 NW 25TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft
$265,000
725 NW 33RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,411 sqft
$149,900$159,900
1710 NW 7TH STREET UNIT 404, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 986 sqft
$179,900
935 NW 21ST AVENUE UNIT 935, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,324 sqft
$220,000
4318 NW 12TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Stephen Foster Elementary School market
41
Sold, last 12 months
$225,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Stephen Foster Elementary School vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 18.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Stephen Foster Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Stephen Foster Elementary School home
≈ $2,210/mo
$220,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$592/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,075/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,132
Median age
41
Median income
$45,622
Median home value
$171,992
Beyond the listings
Living in Stephen Foster Elementary School
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Emotional
Top 11% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Appearance oriented
Top 11% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Food & Drink
Top 13% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Straight answers
Stephen Foster Elementary School FAQs
Is the Stephen Foster Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical choice for buyers who want to be central in Gainesville without paying a premium. The area feeds into respected schools like Kanapaha Middle School, and its established, walkable character suits families and professionals near the university alike.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of Gainesville's more affordable pockets, with a median list price of $220,000 and prices averaging $193 per square foot. Active listings range from $145,000 to $515,000, so there's room for both entry-level buyers and those wanting more space.
What do homes cost in this area?+
The median home is about 1,324 square feet and lists around $220,000, while homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $225,000. Sellers have been getting 97% of their asking price on average, so pricing here is realistic.
How is the market right now?+
There are 19 active listings and homes are selling in a median of 25 days, which points to a balanced, steady market. Over the last 12 months 41 homes sold, giving buyers a reliable read on values without the pressure of a runaway market.
What about HOA fees, taxes, and rent?+
Median property taxes run about $2,989 a year, and where an HOA applies the median is $592 per month, though many homes here carry none at all. If you're weighing renting versus owning, the median rent in the area is around $1,075 per month.
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