G AI NE S V I L L E REAL E S TAT E MA R KET
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ABOUT BHGRE THOMAS GROUP Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group was founded by Matt and Tiffany Thomas in 2012 to be Gainesville’s most exclusive real estate agency serving both residential and commercial customers. Our mission is simple – to lead a team of Gainesville’s top Realtors® who operate with the highest standards of ethics and customer service. Our team of 60 experienced agents and marketing professionals strives to offer every customer a personal “hands-on” approach to real estate transactions. We are proud to be locally owned and managed, but also affiliated with the most trusted brand in the industry, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. By partnering with a national brand that has 96% brand awareness and the attention of over 175 million consumers, our local reputation is perfectly complemented by the trusted brand of Better Homes and Gardens®. Our agents specialize in residential real estate sales, leasing, multi and single family homes, and commercial real estate. BHGRE Thomas Group maintains a diverse portfolio of exclusive listings. We are also a prominent force in new construction sales and represent many custom builders here in Alachua county, including Spain & Cooper Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Elwood Construction, and Advanced Building Concepts. To support each of our agents and brokerage, our in-house marketing team launches industry-leading marketing materials and initiatives that ensure an effective buying and selling process. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group was voted Gainesville’s Best Real Estate Company in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and our agents have been featured in the Gainesville Sun, Distinctive Life Magazine, and
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CLEAR MISSION & VISION As a family-owned and operated local business, we are dedicated to strengthening the Gainesville community and providing both our residential and commercial clients with superior customer service. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled, personalized services, and to treat every customer like they are family.
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Food4Kids
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St. Francis House
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UF Stroke Center
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GHS Athletics
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Wild Game Feast
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Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge
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Xtraordinary Joy
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Joey’s Run
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Lawton Chiles Elementary
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Little Bill’s Invitational
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I9 Sports
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American Forests
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Light the Night
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Barbara Gator’s
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Miracle on Main Street Bike Drive
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Synchro Gainesville
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Boy & Girl Scouts
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Night to Shine
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WCR Golf Tournament
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India Fest
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United Way
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Lemon Ball
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Sonlight Youth Choir
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Operation Sole Skate
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BUYING 6
Welcome to Gainesville
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Alachua County Market Report
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Available Resales
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New Construction
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Wexford
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Oakmont
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Kingston
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Town of Tioga
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Wimberley
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Flint Rock
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Estates at Wilds Plantation
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Public & Private Schools
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Local Youth Sports
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WELCOME TO
GAINESVILLE
We are so happy to welcome you to our town! Whether you’re relocating from another state or just across town, you need to know what all of Gator Country has to offer you. Most of our agents are Gainesville locals and have continued to raise their own families here as well as help other families find their perfect home here. Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County and has a population of over 134,000, according to the 2018 US Census excluding students at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College which adds another 53,000 and 17,000 respectively. Our city is proud to be the home of Santa Fe College and the University of Florida, ranked number five among public universities nationwide and the nation’s fifth-largest university campus by enrollment. Because of the vibrant student, family and professional population in our town, we have found that Gainesville always has something going on, from sporting events and festivals to farmer’s markets, concerts and more. Nearly every year, the city tops the lists for best places to live, and we aren’t surprised! Gainesville offers a plethora of job opportunities, a decent cost of living, and a commitment to going green.
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ALACHUA COUNTY OCTOBER 2021
MARKET REPORT P E R C E N T C H A N G E Y E A R- O V E R-Y E A R
85.1 M
9 DAYS
MEDIAN TIME TO CONTRACT
DOLLAR VOLUME
+10.5% YOY
-40% YOY
252
705
ACTIVE LISTINGS
+34.3% YOY
100%
276
NEW LISTINGS
-6.4% YOY
MEDIAN % OF ORIGINAL LIST PRICE RECEIVED
+1.7% YOY
2.4 MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY
+20% YOY
CLOSED SALES
-3.8% YOY
301
NEW PENDING SALES
+4.2% YOY
$310,000
MEDIAN SALE PRICE
+18.1% YOY
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BUYING YOUR DREAM HOME AVAIL ABLE RESALES
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AVAIL ABLE NEW CONSTRUCTIONS
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NEW CONSTRUCTION A brand-new home, built just for you, allows you to be the first to make memories in this home. When you work with a luxury home builder, your dream home becomes a reality. Build your house with the wraparound porch or the extravagant master suite you’ve always wanted. Gainesville offers many options for accessible communities as well as experienced builders. Contact your Thomas Group Realtor to represent you in this endeavor and walk you through the process. Every builder is different and your Realtor can assist you to make sure you’re choosing the one that best fits you and your budget. New construction highlights:
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Wexford Oakmont Kingston Town of Tioga
5. Wimberley 6. Flint Rock 7. Estates at Wilds Plantation
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WEXFORD Welcome to Gainesville’s newest, gated and exclusive community brought to you by Spain & Cooper Homes! This hidden 56 acre gem will feature only 13 lots, ranging from 1.5-3 acres and offers convenience to SW Gainesville’s favorite activities and retail. A few minutes from Tioga Town Center and Haile Plantation/ Market Square, Wexford also is only a few minutes to I-75 and the Oaks Mall area. With a minimum of 3, 600sf, these estate lots offer ample common area and privacy around them and will be home to beautiful custom homes. Call today to find out how Spain & Cooper Homes can design the perfect layout and home for you, while tailoring the process to be smooth and stress free. SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High MINIMUM SQ FT: 3,600 sq ft LOT SIZE: 1.4 Acres - 3 Acres HOME PRICES: $1.2M+
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OAKMONT
Oakmont, Gainesville’s newest master-planned community, showcases brand new homes set alongside 45 acres of a protected conservation area. Located off of Parker Road (also known as 122nd), Oakmont sits between Tioga Town Center and Haile Plantation. This new home community welcomes a people-oriented, nature-focused attitude for its residents. From the first entrance, with lakes and lush landscaping unrolling at the grand entrance, residents and guests automatically feel welcomed into beauty. Oakmont provides the perfect home space for individuals who value an active lifestyle, green spaces, and city accessibility.
SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,500-8,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 1 Acre HOME PRICES: $350K+
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KINGSTON Kingston is an AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg exclusive community nestled in NW Gainesville with 24 home sites. An ideal location with privacy and luxury….. 3 acres is the perfect home site size to accomplish just this. Kingston is located off scenic route, County Road 241 with a gorgeous backdrop of large southern live oaks. Kingston offers a peaceful and private community with homes ranging in size from 3200 square feet to 8000 square feet. SCHOOL ZONES: Meadowbrook Elementary, Oakview Middle, Newberry High MINIMUM SQ FT: 3,200 sq ft LOT SIZE: 3 Acres HOME PRICES: $1.2M+
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TOWN OF
TIOGA
Town of Tioga is a Community full of open spaces that allow for picking flowers from your Community Garden plot, shopping via bicycle, strolling with your loved ones to dinner in the Town Center, or watching an outdoor movie under the stars with your family. Smart Growth is a style of community planning in which the designers integrate a compact design, land for mixed uses, a range of housing choices, and a walkable layout with a strong emphasis on the preservation of open space and natural beauty. Almost 30% of Tioga’s land is reserved for lush, green areas.
SCHOOL ZONES: Meadowbrook Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,500-8,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 0.50 Acres HOME PRICES: $500K+
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WIMBERLEY Wimberley is a quaint 46 lot community situated on over 32 acres featuring 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 acre lots. Located on SW 8th Avenue at the intersection of SW 143rd Street, just south of Jonesville and blocks west of Town of Tioga and Tioga Town Center. Almost every lot backs common area with no neighbor directly behind. SCHOOL ZONES: Meadowbrook Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,500 - 4,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 0.50 Acres HOME PRICES: $650K+
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FLINT ROCK
As Gainesville’s first Agrihood community, Flint Rock is a luxury residential neighborhood incorporating country estate architecture with three distinctive gated subdivisions. Nearly all of the 96 homesites back up to a conservation, greenway, or nature trail. Flint Rock emphasizes the principles of wellness, community and sustainability, while embracing the farm-to-table lifestyle. With over 250 acres of common area and greenway, including 151 acres of conservation preserve, 2½ miles of walking paths, a Residents’ Farmhouse, an event barn and gardens, Flint Rock offers a refreshing new approach to a timeless way of living.
SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,600 - 8,000 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.99 Acres - 1.69 Acres LOT PRICES / HOME PRICES: $175K - $285K / $650K+
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ESTATES AT
WILDS PL ANTATION
This beautiful community in SW Gainesville (located just west of Award Winning Haile Plantation off SW 24th Ave) offers wooded half-acre homesites and is convenient to shopping, dining, hospitals and I-75. Wilds Plantation was established in 2003 and features luxury custom builders, including Barry Bullard, Arthur Rutenberg and Tommy Waters. The homes within this prestigious community range from about 2500sf -4200sf and most have their own private pool. Contact the Thomas Group to learn more about what homes (resales or new construction) are available within Wilds Plantation. SCHOOL ZONES: Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle, Buchholz High AVERAGE SQ FT: 3,000 - 4,500 sq ft LOT SIZE: 0.33 Acres - 0.50 Acres LOT PRICES / HOME PRICES: $175K / $900K+
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PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Meadowbrook Elementary (K-5) Chiles Elementary (K-5) Wiles Elementary (K-5) Gainesville Country Day School (Pre-K - 5) Queen of Peace Catholic School (K-8) Oak Hall School (K-12) Kanapaha Middle School (6-8) St. Francis Catholic High School (8-12) Buchholz High School (9-12)
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LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS CIT Y OF GAINESVILLE POP WARNER FOOTBALL & CHEER AGE: 5-15 DESCRIPTION: The mission of Pop Warner Little Scholars is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives. Pop Warner seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, Pop Warner seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football, cheerleading and dance. TACKLE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING: Offered to boys ages 5-11. Practices are held during the week and games are played on Saturdays during the Fall.
UPWARD SPORTS FL AG FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL SITE: www.upward.org AGE: K-5 DESCRIPTION: Today, there are over 2,800 Upward sports experiences across the U.S. serving hundreds of thousands of young athletes playing basketball, soccer, cheerleading and flag football. What began as a local, recreational basketball league focused on reaching the surrounding community with the message of Jesus Christ has grown into a nationwide movement helping churches use sports to engage their local communities with the gospel.
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ELITE BASEBALL SITE: www.elitebaseballfl.com AGE: 8-18 DESCRIPTION: Since 2010, Florida Elite Baseball has provided elite level instruction to athletes from ages 8-18. Our coaches and staff share experience from their time on the clay both collegiately and professionally. We take pride in our players and teams being molded as athletes with strong character and fine tuned skills. Florida Elite meets each athlete at their current level of skill and tailors all instruction to the individual athlete.
FLORIDA HARDBALLERS CONTACT: hardballers61@yahoo.com AGE: 9-17 DESCRIPTION: The focus of our program is to promote and showcase our players, giving them the best possible chance to succeed past the high school level. We are committed to helping all players grow in our organization by preparing them for the highest level of baseball possible.
GATORBALL SITE: www.gatorballtraining.leagueapps.com AGE: 4-18 DESCRIPTION: Founded in 2006 by University of Florida Baseball Alumni, Stephen Barton, Gatorball is a full service baseball training academy based in Gainesville, FL. Armed with a coaching staff that has both college and professional experience; Gatorball offers a variety of different programs to players of all ages and of all levels of ability. Whether you are a beginner interested in learning the proper fundamentals or an advanced player ready to compete against the top competition in the country we have the knowledge and experience to meet your needs.
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WARRIORS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL CONTACT: 352warriorsfastpitch@gmail.com DESCRIPTION: A travel fastpitch team in Gainesville, FL. dedicated to improving skills, teaching the game with lessons from experienced coaches, and playing in a competitive environment. From The Swamp to surrounding cities and counties
OAK HALL SITE: www.oakhall.org AGE: K-5 DESCRIPTION: Oak Hall Lower School’s Community Sports League is open to any child, family or school in the Gainesville Community.
GAINESVILLE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL SITE: www.gainesvillejuniorsvolleyball.com AGE: 11-18 DESCRIPTION: Over 25 years combined experience in club volleyball. A five court, air conditioned, centrally located facility in Gainesville. Consistent practice schedule and location. Highly trained coaching staff including University of Florida volleyball staff and former players. Teams for all skill levels. Assistance with the college recruiting process. A high profile within the state of Florida. Private/small group lessons for players looking to develop their skills. Family friendly environment.
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