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A historic community that's changing in Gainesville
In 1979, University of Florida students and locals banded together to create the Fifth Avenue Arts Festival. The event showcases the culture and history of the Fifth Avenue community in Gainesville. The festival has been a mainstay for a neighborhood in transition. Some buildings are named after locals, such as the A Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center. Nonprofits, locally owned barbershops and restaurants are a few blocks from downtown. However, the backdrop of Fifth Avenue has transformed over the last few years. "The whole landscape of the city has changed, as has Fifth Avenue," says Cindy Bevilacqua, an Alachua County resident and the owner of the neighborhood bakery, Cindy B Goods. "As the years pass, I hear that they [the city and university] would have developments and new housing. I thought that would be nice and helpful." Bevilacqua says roads have been closed due to construction, affecting long-time residents and businesses. "It has been a struggle between Covid, construction and all the other changes. But we are still here," says Bevilacqua.
The Quinn jones Museum in Fifth Avenue hones one of Alachua County's most influential educators.
Cyndi B. Goods in an eclectic bistro specializing in savory baked goods in Fifth Avenue.
New development is underway in Fifth Avenue, transforming the west side of the community.
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Established homes in Fifth Avenue
In Fifth Avenue, buyers can expect to see historic homes dating from the turn of the 20th century to the 1950s. Houses lean toward bungalows and minimal traditional cottages on raised pillar foundations. Many homes show wood siding or brick and concrete exteriors. Much of the neighborhood sits within mixed-use and high-density multifamily zones. Due to its proximity to the university, the area attracts investors looking to transform homes into multifamily units and rentals for students and UF faculty. Some homes entering the market have restored oak hardwood floors and new roofs, but many properties in the community need repair. Homes needing renovations are priced between $125,000 and $275,000. Multifamily properties and houses with detached units range in price from $350,00 to $525,000. Move-in ready houses range in price between $350,000 and $575,000.
This brick home displays character and charm in Fifth Avenue.
A vibrant yellow catches your eye on this single-family home in Fifth Avenue.
A row of bungalows displays vibrant front porches in Fifth Avenue.
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The local center and Sharmie Ffar Park
In the past, Wilhelmina Johnson Center was a firehouse and a resource center. Today, the community fixture is home to the Cultural Arts Coalition, which has managed the Fifth Avenue Festival for decades. The center is also a space for dance classes for local troupes, LaVern Porter Dancers and Swing in Motion. Sharmie Ffar Park, a half-acre space next to the center, has a playground and picnic tables. Locals are less than a half mile away from Oakview Park to the north and Pleasant Park to the east.
The Cultural Arts Coalition offers a variety of programs in Fifth Avenue.
Sharmie Ffar Park is located on 4th Street in Gainesville, Florida.
Oakview Park is just half a mile north of Fifth Avenue for residents to enjoy.
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Local eateries and Starbucks
The community has several local storefronts and restaurants, like Cindy B Goods. "We are a cute neighborhood hangout," Bevilacqua says. "We have coffee, teas and we also have a beer and wine license. It's a fun place to do karaoke." SweetBerries, a local staple, recently relocated from 13th Street to further down 5th Avenue to make room for student housing. Although the location has changed, the eatery still sells frozen custard and sandwiches from the original menu. Underground Kitchen serves Southern comfort food for pick-up and curbside service only. The restaurant partners with the nonprofit program Chef Empowerment, which provides vocational training for aspiring chefs. A Publix Super Market and Starbucks sit at the busy intersection of University Avenue and 13th Street.
Sweet Berries is a local Fifth Avenue favorite for lunch and ice cream.
Fifth Avenue residents enjoy the casual atmosphere of Sweet Berries.
Publix is conveniently located just minutes from Fifth Avenue.
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Celebrating at the Fifth Avenue Arts Festival
Fifth Avenue Arts Festival, a three-day event, attracts over 20,000 visitors for its historic exhibits and live performances. Local businesses set up booths to promote community resources and programs. The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center hosts the Juneteenth Film Festival, which had its inaugural year in 2023.
Attending public schools and the nearby university
The A. Quinn Jones Center was once the only school in the county that accepted Black students—the school district still uses the building. Elementary students can attend Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary, which has a B grade from Niche. The B-plus-rated Westwood Middle offers courses in robotics and coding. Gainesville High, which earns an A, is the oldest highest school in the county. The University of Florida is a mile away; and Santa Fe College Blount Campus is a few blocks from the neighborhood.
Enroll at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School for public education in Fifth Avenue.
Welcome to Westwood Middle School located on NW 15th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida.
The notable entrance to the University of Florida is on the south side of Fifth Avenue.
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Getting around Fifth Avenue
One of the city's most active roadways borders the community, University Avenue. Buses frequently stop along the Avenue, picking up college students and residents. Locals have come to expect traffic congestion in this part of the city. However, Fifth Avenue is walkable and bikeable to the University of Florida and downtown. UF Shands has a medical complex about 2 miles away, with an Emergency Room, Cancer Hospital and Children's Hospital.
The Regional Transit System provides convenient transportation for Fifth Avenue residents.
Fifth Avenue resident can often be seen riding bikes around town for transportation.
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Crime
The community has a CAP Index Crime score of 7 compared to the national average of 4.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fifth Avenue
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fifth Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fifth Avenue, Gainesville sell after 121 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Fifth Avenue, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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