Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Duval Heights
Affordable Gainesville living with new-build options
12
Homes for sale
$230,000
Median list price
$181
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Duval Heights sits close to the center of Gainesville, an established east-side neighborhood where modest single-family homes and a wave of new construction share the same streets. It's zoned for Early Learning Academy at Duval and Gainesville High School, and it keeps you within reach of better-known Gainesville pockets like Duckpond and University Park without their price tags.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible entry points in the city. The median list price is $230,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $200,000, so there's real room here for first-time buyers and investors. With 12 active listings — six of them new construction — and homes selling at 95% of asking in a median 43 days, you have some negotiating leverage and time to make a considered decision.
Duval Heights is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$185,000 – $315K price range
1,249 sqft median home
$1,498/mo median rent
22 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Duval Heights
$230,000
925 NE 19TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft
$190,000
1334 NE 1ST AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft
$205,000
408 NE 18 STREET, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft
$185,000
901 NE 23RD STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft
$209,000
2524 NE 5TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,091 sqft
$254,900$257,400
821 NE 22ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,263 sqft
$259,900$261,900
925 NE 17TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,389 sqft
$230,000
2014 NE 3RD PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft
$230,000
824 NE 22ND TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft
$315,000
350 NE 20TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft
$225,900$239,900
1715 NE 6TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,267 sqft
$249,900$259,900
2016 NE 3RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft
Every active listing inside the Duval Heights boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Duval Heights market
22
Sold, last 12 months
$187,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Duval Heights vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Duval Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Duval Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Duval Heights home
≈ $1,469/mo
$230,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,498/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,847
Median age
33
Median income
$24,673
Median home value
$123,347
Beyond the listings
Living in Duval Heights
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Relationships
Top 11% 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.
Attitudes
Top 12% 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 13% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 18% 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.
Beliefs
Top 18% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Straight answers
Duval Heights FAQs
Is Duval Heights a good place to live?+
It's an established east-side Gainesville neighborhood zoned for Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, with a mix of older homes and newer builds. It puts you close to the city center and well-known areas like Duckpond and University Park while staying more affordable than most of them.
Is Duval Heights expensive?+
No — it's one of Gainesville's more affordable neighborhoods, with a median list price of $230,000 and a median sold price of $200,000 over the past year. Homes range from about $185,000 to $315,000, and the average price per square foot is roughly $181.
What do homes cost in Duval Heights?+
Active listings currently run from $185,000 to $315,000, with a median list price of $230,000. The median home is around 1,249 square feet at about $181 per square foot, and there are twelve homes on the market right now — you can browse them on the live map.
How is the market in Duval Heights?+
It's a steady, balanced market — 21 homes sold in the past year at a median of $200,000, with sellers getting about 95% of their asking price. Homes take a median of 43 days to sell, and six of the twelve active listings are new construction.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are low here, with a median of about $567 per year. There's no significant HOA data reported for the neighborhood, which typically means minimal or no mandatory dues on most homes.
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