Is Alachua County Still a Seller's Market in July 2026?
Here's what I'm seeing in the Alachua County market this month. Home prices climbed to a median of $362,500, up 4% from June, and sellers are still getting 97.33% of asking price on average. But inventory has grown 16.5% over the past year, which means the balance of power is shifting a little more toward buyers than it has in a while.
What Are Home Prices Doing in Alachua County Right Now?
The median sold price in Alachua County hit $362,500 in July, a 4% increase over June. That's a solid number, and it tells me demand hasn't backed off. New listings are coming onto the market at a median list price of $350,000, so sellers are still pricing with confidence.
How Long Is It Taking to Sell a Home in Alachua County?
Homes that sold in July had a median of 77 days on market, a noticeable jump from prior months. Part of that reflects which homes happened to close this particular month rather than a sudden change in buyer demand, but it's worth watching. If your home has been sitting closer to 90 days, that's a signal worth a real conversation about pricing.
Is There Enough Inventory for Buyers in Alachua County?
Months of inventory now sits at 5.36, up 16.5% over the last 12 months. That puts Alachua County in balanced-to-slight-seller's-advantage territory rather than the tighter seller's market we saw a year ago. Buyers have more to choose from than they did last summer, and that's giving them a little more room to negotiate.
What Does This Mean if You're Thinking About Selling in Alachua County?
Pricing accuracy matters more now than it did a year ago. A 97.33% list-to-sale ratio is still strong, but with inventory climbing, overpriced homes will sit and it will show. If you price it right from day one, you're still in a good position.
What Should Buyers Know About the Alachua County Housing Market?
You have more inventory to work with than you did last year, and that means more leverage on price and terms. With months of supply climbing toward six, this isn't a market where you need to waive every contingency to compete.
My Take After 22+ Years in North Central Florida Real Estate
I've watched this market move through plenty of cycles, and what I'm seeing right now is a market that's still healthy but loosening up. Prices are holding, but the days of ten offers on a well-priced home are fewer and farther between than they were two years ago. If you're on the fence about selling, I'd rather have that conversation with you now while demand is still solid.
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This article is for informational purposes only and is based on data available at the time of publication. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Market conditions change frequently. For guidance specific to your situation, contact a licensed real estate professional.
Data sourced from Realtors Property Resource (RPR) / StellarMLS, July 2026.
