Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Stephen Foster
Older-Gainesville charm at an accessible price point
8
Homes for sale
$280,000
Median list price
$193
Avg price / sqft
12
Median days on market
Stephen Foster sits in north-central Gainesville with the kind of established, walkable character that older neighborhoods here are known for — mature trees, modest lot sizes, and quick access to the rest of the city. It's a practical place to plant roots, close to the shops and character of Duckpond and the tree-lined streets of University Park, with families zoned to Stephen Foster Elementary and Gainesville High School.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more attainable corners of the Gainesville market. The median list price sits at $282,000 with active listings running from $194,000 to $365,000, and homes here move fast — a median of just 7.5 days on market. With only 8 active listings, inventory is tight, so pre-approval and a decisive plan matter more than a leisurely browse.
Stephen Foster is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$194,000 – $365K price range
1,369 sqft median home
$900/mo median rent
27 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Stephen Foster
$365,000
505 NW 37TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sqft
$299,900
905 NW 36TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,593 sqft
$225,000
1119 NW 25TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft
$299,000
1116 NW 32ND AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft
$265,000
725 NW 33RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,411 sqft
$194,000
701 NW 24TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,123 sqft
$214,900
3137 NW 6TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft
$295,000$299,999
903 NW 33RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 sqft
Every active listing inside the Stephen Foster boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Stephen Foster market
27
Sold, last 12 months
$237,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
Stephen Foster vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 8.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Stephen Foster boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Stephen Foster is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Stephen Foster home
≈ $1,997/mo
$280,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,519
Median age
55
Median income
$47,944
Median home value
$178,234
Beyond the listings
Living in Stephen Foster
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Lifestyles
Top 6% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
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.
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Top 7% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
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