High Springs is a small historic town about 25 miles northwest of Gainesville with strong appeal to nature enthusiasts and remote workers. With low transaction volume, monthly data should be read carefully here.
Source: Florida Realtors SunStats, High Springs (City) Single-Family Homes, May 2026.
Key Numbers: May 2026
| Metric | May 2026 | May 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 4 | 16 | -75.0% |
| Median Sale Price | $305,000 | $322,450 | -5.4% |
| Active Inventory | 45 | 48 | -6.3% |
| Months Supply | 4.7 | 5.9 | -20.3% |
| New Pending Sales | 10 | 14 | -28.6% |
| Median % of List Price | 98.1% | 93.5% | +4.9% |
| Median Days to Contract | 37 | 43 | -14.0% |
Reading These Numbers Carefully
The -75% closed sales figure looks alarming in isolation but is largely a function of the small sample size. In a market where 10-16 homes typically close per month, a single month of 4 can reflect timing of closings rather than a demand collapse. Active inventory is actually down slightly and months supply improved from 5.9 to 4.7, suggesting the market is not oversupplied.
The list-to-sale ratio of 98.1% is one of the stronger readings in Alachua County, meaning homes that do sell are closing very close to their asking prices. Days to contract of 37 is faster than the broader Gainesville MSA average, suggesting that homes priced correctly here find buyers efficiently.
The High Springs Story
High Springs continues to attract a specific buyer profile: people who want springs access (Ginnie Springs, Rum Island, Ichetucknee), a genuine historic downtown, and a slower pace than Gainesville. That buyer pool is smaller but consistent, and tends to be highly motivated when they find the right home.
Inventory remains modest at 45 active listings, which keeps this from becoming a deep buyer's market despite the lower transaction volume.
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