Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Fifth Avenue
Historic charm minutes from downtown Gainesville
5
Homes for sale
$375,000
Median list price
$282
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Fifth Avenue sits close to the heart of Gainesville, a walkable pocket with the kind of central location that puts downtown, the University of Florida, and neighboring districts like Duckpond and Duval Heights all within easy reach. Homes here tend to be modest in size — the median is around 1,176 square feet — which keeps the neighborhood approachable while still connecting you to everything that makes central Gainesville tick.
For buyers, this is a fast, competitive corner of the market right now. The five active listings carry a median list price of $375,000, and with a median of just one day on market, well-priced homes move quickly. Over the last 12 months 11 homes sold at a median of $370,000, with sellers netting about 92% of asking — so it pays to come prepared and know the wider Gainesville homes for sale picture before you write an offer.
Fifth Avenue is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$290,000 – $399K price range
1,176 sqft median home
$2,925/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fifth Avenue
$399,000
901 NW 3RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$395,000
619 NW 7TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
5 bd · 5 ba · 1,729 sqft
$375,000
727 NW 4TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,291 sqft
$340,000
120 NW 9TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft
$290,000$400,000
119 NW 7TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft
Every active listing inside the Fifth Avenue boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Fifth Avenue market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$370,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
58 days
Median time to sell
Fifth Avenue vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fifth Avenue boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fifth Avenue is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fifth Avenue home
≈ $2,569/mo
$375,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,925/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,726
Median age
22
Median income
$30,573
Median home value
$370,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Fifth Avenue
Lifestyles
Top 7% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Straight answers
Fifth Avenue FAQs
Is Fifth Avenue a good place to live?+
It's a central, walkable neighborhood with quick access to downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida, plus established communities like Haile Plantation and University Park within reach. The homes are compact and the location is hard to beat for anyone who wants to be close to the action.
Is Fifth Avenue expensive?+
It sits in a middle range for Gainesville, with a median list price of $375,000 and active listings running from $290,000 to $399,000. At an average of about $282 per square foot, you're paying for location and central access more than square footage.
What do homes cost in Fifth Avenue?+
The five current active listings have a median list price of $375,000, while homes that sold over the past year came in at a median of $370,000. Expect properties around 1,176 square feet at roughly $282 per square foot.
How is the market right now?+
It's quick and competitive — the median days on market is just one, and 11 homes have sold in the last 12 months. Sellers are getting about 92% of their asking price on average, so serious buyers should be ready to move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data reported for Fifth Avenue, which is typical for this kind of central, non-planned neighborhood. Property taxes run a median of about $4,590 per year, and you can check current listings on the live map.
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