Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
South Black Acres
Small-scale Gainesville living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$437,450
Median list price
$268
Avg price / sqft
86
Median days on market
South Black Acres is a quiet residential pocket of Gainesville, the kind of place where homes sit on comfortable lots and the pace is set by neighbors rather than traffic. It sits within easy reach of some of the area's most established communities like Haile Plantation, Duckpond, and University Park, so you get a settled-in feel without giving up access to the wider city. Families here are assigned to schools including Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School.
For buyers, this is a thin, slow-moving market — just 2 active listings right now and only 5 homes sold in the last 12 months. That scarcity means when something you like comes up, you move on it, but the pace also gives you time to do your homework, and sellers here have been getting about 94% of asking. Browse the full picture on the live map or widen your search across Gainesville homes for sale.
South Black Acres is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$385,000 – $490K price range
1,635 sqft median home
$3,200/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in South Black Acres
$385,000
3025 W UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft
$489,900$499,900
2910 SW 1ST AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,860 sqft
Every active listing inside the South Black Acres boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The South Black Acres market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$439,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
73 days
Median time to sell
South Black Acres vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the South Black Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools South 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 South Black Acres home
≈ $3,099/mo
$437,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
89
Median age
27
Median income
$74,018
Median home value
$280,100
Beyond the listings
Living in South 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
South Black Acres FAQs
Is South Black Acres a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential neighborhood in Gainesville that sits close to established communities like Haile Plantation, which gives it a settled character. Families are assigned to schools including Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, and the area's small scale keeps things low-key.
Is South Black Acres expensive?+
It's a mid-range Gainesville market, with a median list price of $437,450 and current listings running from $385,000 to $489,900. At about $268 per square foot, it's priced for buyers who want comfortable space without stepping into luxury territory.
What do homes cost in South Black Acres?+
The median list price is $437,450, and over the last 12 months homes sold at a median of $439,500. With a median size around 1,635 square feet, you're looking at roughly $268 per square foot for a typical home here.
How is the market in South Black Acres?+
It's a small, slow-moving market with just 2 active listings and 5 sales in the past year. Homes take a median 86 days to sell, and sellers have been getting about 94% of their asking price, so there's some room to negotiate. You can track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no median HOA figure on record for the neighborhood, so carrying costs stay simpler here. Median property taxes run about $7,004 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent in the area is around $3,200 per month.
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