Ocala
Ocala, Marion County
Homes for sale in Gainesville
A separate market about 38 miles north of Ocala.
Quick facts
- Type
- City, county seat of Alachua County, home of the University of Florida
- Age rule
- None; Gainesville is not age-restricted
- ZIPs for this page
- 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, and 32653
- Drive to downtown Ocala
- About 49 minutes (38.2 miles), approximate, without traffic
Facts checked September 2026; sources on request.
Gainesville here means Gainesville, Florida, the county seat of Alachua County and home of the University of Florida, not Gainesville, Georgia. It is a separate market from Ocala, about 38 miles north of downtown Ocala. This page covers five ZIP codes: 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, and 32653. Mika Harris of SwanGate Real Estate Services can talk through a Gainesville search with you.
What it is like to live here
Gainesville is a city, not a single community, and it is not age-restricted. The city lists Depot Park, a city park with weekly 5K events and a kids’ play area. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, south of the city in Micanopy, lists 8 trails with more than 30 miles for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus 4 observation platforms. Check the state park’s site for current hours and status before you visit.
Homes and prices
Gainesville has its own housing market, and it differs from ZIP code to ZIP code. This page does not publish price ranges, because a range would go out of date quickly. Use the search button on this page for what is listed today, and ask Mika for current figures for the neighborhood you are considering.
Fees and rules
There is no city-wide HOA, so fees vary by neighborhood, and rental rules vary by property and association. Ask Mika for the details on any home before you make an offer.
Getting around
By public map routing without traffic, downtown Ocala is about 49 minutes from Gainesville City Hall (38.2 miles). UF Health Shands Hospital, at 1600 SW Archer Road, is about 8 minutes from City Hall. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, at 6500 W Newberry Rd, is about 13 minutes away. For the Ocala market, see Ocala.
What to ask before you tour
Ask Mika which ZIP code a home is in, what the neighborhood’s HOA charges, if it has one, and what the rental rules are. Because Gainesville is a large city, the answers change from one part of town to another.
Owning here from out of town
If you own a home in Gainesville and live somewhere else, read how Mika works with out-of-town owners, or get my home value.
Ask Mika about Gainesville through the contact page or call 352-850-6477.
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Questions about Gainesville
What county is Gainesville, FL in?
Gainesville is in Alachua County and is the county seat.
How far is Gainesville from Ocala?
About 38 miles and roughly 49 minutes by car from Gainesville City Hall to downtown Ocala, by public map routing without traffic.
Which Gainesville ZIP codes does this page cover?
Five: 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, and 32653. Gainesville has more ZIP codes than these, so ask Mika if you are searching in another part of the city.
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