Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Black Acres
A quiet Gainesville pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$387,500
Median list price
$191
Avg price / sqft
85
Median days on market
Black Acres sits within the wider fabric of Gainesville homes for sale, a residential neighborhood where lots feel generous and the pace stays unhurried. Homes here run to a comfortable size — the median is just over 2,000 square feet — and the surrounding area gives you easy reach to established Gainesville names like Haile Plantation, Duckpond, and University Park. Families are assigned to schools including Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, which keeps the neighborhood on the radar for buyers planning ahead.
This is a small, tightly held market, so inventory moves in a trickle rather than a flood. Right now there's a single active listing at $387,500, while nine homes have sold over the past year at a median of $390,000. Sellers here are pulling in about 97% of asking, and homes take a median of 85 days to close — a market that rewards a decisive, well-prepared buyer.
Black Acres is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$387,500 – $388K price range
2,027 sqft median home
9 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Black Acres
Every active listing inside the Black Acres boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Black Acres market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$390,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
9 days
Median time to sell
Black Acres vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Black Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Black Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Black Acres home
≈ $2,862/mo
$387,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
695
Median age
27
Median income
$74,018
Median home value
$280,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Black Acres
Attitudes
Top 6% 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 8% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Beliefs
Top 8% 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.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Relationships
Top 9% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 10% 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.
Straight answers
Black Acres FAQs
Is Black Acres a good place to live?+
It's a residential Gainesville neighborhood with larger-than-average homes — the median is 2,027 square feet — and quick access to established communities nearby. Families like that it's assigned to Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School. The small scale keeps it quiet and community-oriented.
Is Black Acres expensive?+
It sits in a mid-market range for Gainesville, with a median list price of $387,500 and homes averaging about $191 per square foot. That's approachable for the space you get, and there are no $1M-plus listings competing for attention here. It reads as solid value rather than a premium enclave.
What do homes cost in Black Acres?+
The one active listing is priced at $387,500, and homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $390,000. At roughly $191 per square foot on a typical 2,027-square-foot home, pricing has been consistent and predictable. You can track new listings on the live map.
How is the market in Black Acres?+
It's a low-inventory, steady market — nine homes sold in the last 12 months with just one active listing today. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, and the median time on market is 85 days. That balance means buyers should come prepared but still have room to negotiate on well-priced homes.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data reported for Black Acres, which points to few or no mandatory dues in the neighborhood. Property taxes run a median of about $7,319 per year. Always confirm the exact figures on any specific home before you write an offer.
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