Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Southgate
Southwest Gainesville living within reach of everything
5
Homes for sale
$415,000
Median list price
$242
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
Southgate sits in southwest Gainesville, an established residential pocket near the mix of longtime neighborhoods that give this part of town its character — from the tree-lined streets of University Park to the master-planned feel of Haile Plantation to the historic charm of Duckpond. Homes here tend toward the practical middle: right-sized single-family houses on real lots, with a median footprint around 1,607 square feet. It's the kind of neighborhood buyers land in when they want proximity to campus and everyday amenities without paying the premium of the marquee communities.
The market is tight and steady rather than frantic. There are just 4 active listings right now, with a median list price of $393,750 and a range from $359,000 to $459,900, so choices are limited and worth moving on. Over the past year 17 homes sold at a median of $425,000, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking — a sign of a balanced but competitive market where well-priced homes trade close to list. Browse the full picture on the live map or across greater Gainesville homes for sale.
Southgate is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$359,000 – $490K price range
1,611 sqft median home
$195/mo median HOA
17 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Southgate
$489,900
6415 SW 88TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,068 sqft
$415,000
9670 SW 68TH LANE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,611 sqft
$459,900
8964 SW 64TH LANE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,894 sqft
$359,000
9639 SW 66TH LANE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft
$372,500
9567 SW 66TH LANE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southgate boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southgate market
17
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
Southgate vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 0.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southgate boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Southgate is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southgate home
≈ $3,142/mo
$415,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$195/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,049
Median age
38
Median income
$160,506
Median home value
$425,464
Beyond the listings
Living in Southgate
Lifestyles
Top 6% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Top 16% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Appearance oriented
Top 23% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Relationships
Top 24% 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.
Straight answers
Southgate FAQs
Is Southgate a good place to live?+
It's an established southwest Gainesville neighborhood with practical single-family homes and easy access to campus and daily amenities. Families like that it's zoned for F. W. Buchholz High School along with Kanapaha Middle and Kimball Wiles Elementary. The steady resale market — 17 homes sold in the past year — reflects a neighborhood people stay in.
Is Southgate expensive?+
It sits in the accessible middle of the Gainesville market, with a median list price of $393,750 and active homes ranging from $359,000 to $459,900. That's more attainable than the premium communities nearby like Haile Plantation. At about $243 per square foot, you're paying for location and established housing, not luxury extras.
What do homes cost in Southgate?+
Active listings run from $359,000 to $459,900 with a median list price of $393,750, and the median home is around 1,607 square feet. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $425,000, so recent buyers have paid a bit above current asking levels. With only 4 homes on the market, expect limited choice at any given time.
How is the market in Southgate?+
It's tight and steady — 4 active listings against 17 sales in the past year, with a median of about 62.5 days on market. Sellers are averaging 98% of asking, which points to realistic pricing and offers that land close to list. You can track new listings as they hit on the live map.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $195 per month, and the median annual property tax is roughly $6,632. Those figures vary by specific home and lot, so confirm the exact numbers on any property before you write an offer.
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