Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Raintree
Roomy homes and a low-key pace in Gainesville
1
Homes for sale
$699,000
Median list price
$209
Avg price / sqft
143
Median days on market
Raintree is a quiet residential pocket of Gainesville where the houses run large — the median home here is around 3,348 square feet — and the streets stay calm. It's the kind of neighborhood that appeals to buyers who want space and settled surroundings while staying close to everything Gainesville offers, from the University of Florida to nearby established communities like Haile Plantation and University Park. Families here are zoned to Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, with the Early Learning Academy at Duval serving the youngest students.
Inventory in Raintree is genuinely thin — right now there's a single active listing at $699,000, so buyers should be ready to move when something surfaces and patient when it doesn't. The two homes that sold in the past year closed at a median of $701,250, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking, which tells you pricing here is realistic and negotiating room is modest. If Raintree stays quiet, it's worth widening your search across Gainesville homes for sale to keep your options open.
Raintree is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$699,000 – $699K price range
3,348 sqft median home
$13/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Raintree
Every active listing inside the Raintree boundary
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Browse Raintree
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Raintree market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$701,250
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
24 days
Median time to sell
Raintree vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Raintree boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Raintree is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Raintree home
≈ $4,622/mo
$699,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$13/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
630
Median age
27
Median income
$110,617
Median home value
$286,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Raintree
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Active
Top 8% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Top 12% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Straight answers
Raintree FAQs
Is Raintree a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want space and a quiet, established feel within Gainesville. Homes here are sizable — around 3,348 square feet at the median — and the neighborhood sits close to well-regarded areas like Duckpond and University Park. It suits families and anyone who values calm streets over constant turnover.
Is Raintree expensive?+
It's a higher-end pocket of Gainesville, with the current listing priced at $699,000 and recent sales landing around a $701,250 median. At roughly $209 per square foot, you're paying for larger homes rather than a premium on the location itself. Compared to Gainesville overall, expect prices toward the upper range.
What do homes cost in Raintree?+
The single active listing is priced at $699,000, and the two homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $701,250. That works out to about $209 per square foot for homes averaging 3,348 square feet. Prices here cluster in the high $600s to low $700s.
How is the market in Raintree?+
It's a low-volume, slow-turning market — just one active listing and two sales in the past twelve months. Homes take time to move, with a median of 143 days on market, but sellers still collect about 98% of asking when they do sell. Buyers should be patient and prepared to act quickly when the right home appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA here is very light at a median of about $13 per month. Property taxes are the larger line item, running around $8,592 a year at recent price points. Together they keep ongoing costs reasonable relative to the size and value of the homes.
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