Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Golfview
A quiet Gainesville pocket close to everything
1
Homes for sale
$650,000
Median list price
$277
Avg price / sqft
82
Median days on market
Golfview sits in the heart of Gainesville, an established residential enclave where mature trees and a settled, low-turnover feel set the tone. It's the kind of neighborhood buyers gravitate to when they want proximity to the city without the churn of a busy corridor, and it shares its part of town with well-known Gainesville homes for sale across communities like Duckpond and University Park.
The market here is genuinely small — right now there's just one active listing at $695,000, so inventory moves fast when it appears. Over the past year only four homes sold, at a median of $587,500, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking. If Golfview is on your list, it's worth watching the live map closely and being ready to act, because comparable options in nearby Haile Plantation can fill the gap while you wait.
Golfview is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$650,000 – $650K price range
2,348 sqft median home
$3,000/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Golfview
Every active listing inside the Golfview boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Golfview market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$540,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Golfview vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 76.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Golfview boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Golfview is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Golfview home
≈ $4,384/mo
$650,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
196
Median age
27
Median income
$74,018
Median home value
$280,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Golfview
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Active
Top 9% 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 9% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 10% 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.
Straight answers
Golfview FAQs
Is Golfview a good place to live?+
It's an established, quiet neighborhood in central Gainesville with very low turnover — only four homes changed hands in the past year, which usually signals owners who stay put. Families also value its school assignments, including Gainesville High School. If you want a settled address close to the city, it delivers.
Is Golfview expensive?+
It sits at the upper-middle of the Gainesville market. The single active listing is priced at $695,000, while homes sold over the last year at a median of $587,500. Expect roughly $296 per square foot for a home of about 2,348 square feet.
What do homes cost in Golfview?+
Right now there's one home available, listed at $695,000. Over the past 12 months the median sold price was $587,500, and buyers here can compare against similar options in University Park when Golfview inventory is thin.
How is the market in Golfview?+
It's a low-inventory, competitive niche — just one active listing and four sales in the last year. Homes take a median of 46 days to sell, and sellers average 95% of asking, so well-priced properties don't linger. Watching the live map helps you catch new listings early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA figure on record for the current Golfview inventory, so buyers should verify any dues on a specific property. Property taxes run about $8,986 per year at the median, which reflects the neighborhood's higher home values.
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