Alachua city sits about 15 miles north of Gainesville on US-441 and has developed a distinct market identity. Here is how May 2026 played out.
Source: Florida Realtors SunStats, Alachua (City) Single-Family Homes, May 2026.
Key Numbers: May 2026
| Metric | May 2026 | May 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 23 | 24 | -4.2% |
| Median Sale Price | $344,000 | $340,000 | +1.2% |
| Active Inventory | 114 | 88 | +29.5% |
| Months Supply | 5.9 | 5.6 | +5.4% |
| New Pending Sales | 31 | 18 | +72.2% |
| New Listings | 48 | 29 | +65.5% |
| Median % of List Price | 97.9% | 97.0% | +0.9% |
| Median Days to Contract | 59 | 39 | +51.3% |
What This Tells Us
Alachua city is showing one of the more interesting data patterns in Alachua County: prices are actually up year over year (+1.2% to $344,000), the list-to-sale ratio has improved to 97.9%, and new pending sales surged 72% compared to May 2025. At the same time, inventory is building and days to contract have stretched.
The new listings spike (+65.5%) and new pending spike (+72.2%) happening simultaneously suggests the Alachua market is becoming more active, not stagnating. More sellers are testing the market, and more buyers are responding.
The 5.9 months supply keeps this in slightly buyer-favoring territory for the overall inventory balance, but the strong pending numbers suggest that may shift if the pace holds.
What This Means
For buyers, Alachua offers some of the best price-to-space value in the county. The median of $344,000 buys considerably more home here than the same price in Gainesville city. The active inventory gives you genuine options without the competitive pressure of a tight market.
For sellers, the improving list-to-sale ratio and price appreciation are positive signals. The longer days to contract mean patience is required, but well-priced homes are finding buyers.
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