Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Fifth Avenue
Historic streets minutes from downtown Gainesville
5
Homes for sale
$340,000
Median list price
$291
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Fifth Avenue sits close to the center of Gainesville, within reach of the walkable character that defines nearby neighborhoods like Duckpond and the leafy quiet of University Park. It's a compact community where homes tend toward manageable footprints — the median here runs about 1,176 square feet — and the location keeps you connected to everything central Gainesville offers. Families are zoned to schools including Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, rounding out the everyday practicality of living here.
For buyers, this is a fast, tight market. With just five active listings and a median of one day on market, homes that fit the demand don't linger — you'll want to be ready to move when the right one appears. Over the past year, 11 homes sold at a median of $370,000, with sellers netting about 92% of asking, so there's still real room to negotiate compared to the broader run of Gainesville homes for sale.
Fifth Avenue is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$290,000 – $399K price range
1,176 sqft median home
$2,600/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fifth Avenue
$399,000
901 NW 3RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$375,000
727 NW 4TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,291 sqft
$340,000
120 NW 9TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft
$330,000
740 NW 8TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$290,000$400,000
119 NW 7TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft
Every active listing inside the Fifth Avenue boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Fifth Avenue market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$370,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
58 days
Median time to sell
Fifth Avenue vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fifth Avenue boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fifth Avenue is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fifth Avenue home
≈ $2,384/mo
$340,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,726
Median age
22
Median income
$30,573
Median home value
$370,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Fifth Avenue
Lifestyles
Top 7% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Straight answers
Fifth Avenue FAQs
Is Fifth Avenue a good place to live?+
It's a central Gainesville community with quick access to downtown and the character of nearby neighborhoods like Duckpond. Homes are right-sized at a median of about 1,176 square feet, and families are zoned to Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School. It suits buyers who value location and walkability over sprawl.
Is Fifth Avenue expensive?+
It's positioned in the mid-market for Gainesville, with a median list price of $340,000 and active listings ranging from $290,000 to $399,000. At an average of $291 per square foot, you're paying for a central location and compact, efficient homes rather than large square footage.
What do homes cost on Fifth Avenue?+
Current active listings run between $290,000 and $399,000, with a median list price of $340,000. Over the past 12 months, 11 homes sold at a median price of $370,000, so recent sales have landed close to and above the current asking range.
How is the market on Fifth Avenue right now?+
It moves fast — the median days on market is just one, and there are only five active listings to choose from. That said, sellers averaged 92% of asking over the past year, which tells you there's still room to negotiate once you find the right home. Check the live map to see what's available today.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for Fifth Avenue, which keeps monthly carrying costs simpler than in planned communities like Haile Plantation. The median property tax runs about $4,590 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent in the area is around $2,600 per month.
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