Homes zoned for
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
An accessible Gainesville zone with room to grow
34
Homes for sale
$299,300
Median list price
$246
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
The W. A. Metcalfe Elementary attendance zone sits in the heart of Gainesville, a university town known for its leafy neighborhoods and steady demand from families, faculty, and students. It's a practical, unpretentious pocket where you'll find modestly sized homes near feeder schools like Kanapaha Middle School and F. W. Buchholz High School, and the flexibility to move between attendance options as your kids grow.
For buyers, this is one of the more approachable corners of the Gainesville homes for sale market. With 34 active listings and a median list price of $299,000, there's real range here — from entry-level homes under $100,000 to a single seven-figure outlier. Homes are moving at a median of 34.5 days, and you can track what's live right now on the live map.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is an attendance zone in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$95,000 – $2.2M price range
1,334 sqft median home
$1,400/mo median rent
77 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$2,200,000
824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
19 bd · 12 ba · 12,008 sqft
$699,000
404 NE 10TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,420 sqft
$319,000
1038 NE 14TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,398 sqft
$249,000
725 NE 5TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft
$170,000
1032 NE 20TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,201 sqft
$249,900
1805 NE 6TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft
$257,333
1302 NE 14TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,222 sqft
$260,000
745 NE 10TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 839 sqft
$700,000$730,000
720 NE BOULEVARD, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,693 sqft
$777,000
717 NE BOULEVARD, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,127 sqft
$95,000
1815 NE 16TH WAY, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft
$410,000
703 NE 6TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,765 sqft
Every active listing inside the W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School market
77
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School home
≈ $2,123/mo
$299,300 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
6,169
Median age
41
Median income
$76,054
Median home value
$248,723
Beyond the listings
Living in W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 13% 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.
Culture
Top 14% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Culture
Top 15% 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.
Beliefs
Top 17% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% 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.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Straight answers
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School FAQs
Is W. A. Metcalfe Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice for families who want to stay connected to Gainesville's school system, with feeder options like Gainesville High School nearby. The zone offers a practical, community-oriented feel with homes that turn over steadily — 80 sold in the past year — so you're buying into an active, established area.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Gainesville standards. The median list price is $299,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $284,000, making this one of the more attainable zones in the city. Prices start as low as $95,000, though there's a $2.2 million high end for those wanting more.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect to pay around $242 per square foot, with a median home size of 1,482 sqft. Most homes cluster near the $284,000 median sold price, but the range is wide — from starter properties under $100,000 up to a single listing above $1 million.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and moving at a healthy clip. Homes sell in a median of 34.5 days, and sellers are collecting about 96% of their asking price on average, so well-priced listings don't sit long. With 34 active listings today, buyers have a reasonable selection to work with.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes in this zone carry no HOA, which keeps monthly carrying costs down. The median property tax runs about $3,914 per year, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent here is around $1,538 per month.
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