Why Alachua County Inventory Just Fell by More Than Half
Here's what I'm seeing in the Alachua County market this month. The median sold price climbed to $349,945, up 4.3% from July, while months of inventory dropped to 4.45, down 58.1% from where it stood a year ago. If you've been thinking about listing in Alachua County, this is a very different market than the one buyers enjoyed earlier this year.
What Are Home Prices Doing in Alachua County Right Now?
The median sold price rose to $349,945 in August, a solid 4.3% increase from July. New listings are coming in flat at a median of $349,900, essentially matching what's actually closing. That alignment between list and sold prices tells me sellers are pricing accurately and buyers are paying close to full value.
How Long Is It Taking to Sell a Home in Alachua County?
Homes that sold in August had a median of 34 days on market, down 10.5% from July. That's a meaningfully faster pace than the 77 days we were seeing earlier this summer, and it's a direct result of the tightening inventory.
Is There Enough Inventory for Buyers in Alachua County?
Months of inventory fell to 4.45, down 14.4% from July and down 58.1% over the past 12 months. A year ago, buyers in Alachua County had roughly double the selection they have today. That's the single biggest shift in this month's numbers, and it puts the county back in solidly seller's market territory.
What Does This Mean if You're Thinking About Selling in Alachua County?
With a 97.08% list-to-sale ratio and homes moving in about a month, sellers have real leverage again. Accurate pricing still matters, but with inventory down by more than half year over year, well-prepared listings are seeing strong, fast activity.
What Should Buyers Know About the Alachua County Housing Market?
The extra room you had to negotiate earlier this year has largely closed. With inventory down 58% from a year ago and days on market dropping fast, you need to be pre-approved and ready to move on anything priced right, especially in the more established neighborhoods.
My Take After 22+ Years in North Central Florida Real Estate
This is a sharp reversal from what I was telling readers just a month or two ago. A 58% drop in inventory over 12 months is one of the bigger swings I've tracked in Alachua County, and it's showing up everywhere in the data — faster sales, rising prices, and sellers back in the driver's seat. If you've been waiting for a buyer's market to make your move, that window has closed for now.
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Data sourced from Realtors Property Resource (RPR) / StellarMLS, August 2026.
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.
