$321,541Average Value$287Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
The quiet streets of Madison Park
While Gainesville is experiencing a boom of residential and commercial development to the west, there are several small communities that have thrived in the city since the early-to-mid 20th century. Madison Park is a textbook example, filled with midcentury homes and the hush of suburbia about 4 miles from downtown Gainesville. Near the A-rated F.W. Buchholz High School, eclectic boutiques and local eateries, Madison Park has convenient perks while also offering homes that meet or fall below the Gainesville median selling price.
The residential roads in Madison Park are shaded by trees and palm fronds and offer a sense of privacy.
Madison Park has convenient perks while also offering homes that meet or fall below the Gainesville median selling price.
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Affordable midcentury homes in Gainesville
The small residential neighborhood of Madison Park is filled with modest ranch-style homes, most built between 1950 and 1980 and selling for $300,000 to $350,000. The roads are shaded by trees and palm fronds, with residents tending to small gardens in their front yards. “A lot of these neighborhoods embrace the old Florida charm, the native nature and simple homes,” says Autumn Doughton, a born-and-raised Floridian who works in administration as a relocation specialist for Bosshardt Realty Services. “When you consider cost of living, areas like Madison Park offer good homes for prices even below our median. I think it’s a place to consider for first-time owners or people who might want a fixer-upper.”
Most houses in Madison Park were built between 1950 and 1980 and sell for between $300,000 to $350,000.
Most of the ranch homes in Madison Park sit on nice sized plots of land.
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Top-rated F.W. Buchholz High School
Madison Park falls under Alachua County Public Schools, and kids can head to Littlewood Elementary School, graded a B-plus on Niche, before going to B-rated Westwood Middle School. F.W. Buchholz High School receives an A and is rated the second-best high school in Alachua County. The Buchholz Math Team was called "America's Greatest Math Team" by The Wall Street Journal in 2022, and Buchholz has two magnet programs: the Academy of Finance and the Academy of Entrepreneurship.
Opened in January 1971, F.W. Buchholz High School is the largest public high school in Gainesville, with more than 2,200 students.
Westwood Middle School has approximately 850 students in grades 6-8.
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Exploring eclectic stores and Cofrin Nature Park
Just a mile down Northwest 16th Boulevard, Millhopper Shopping Center has grocers such as Publix and The Fresh Market alongside both fast-casual restaurants and local eateries. Uppercrust bakes fresh bread and sweet pastries in-house, while Mini Momo offers unique takes on Korean food, such as bulgogi tacos. In the same area, the Shoppes at Thornebrook is home to wide-ranging boutique stores, art galleries and other small businesses. When it comes to outdoor recreation, The community is about 2 miles from Cofrin Nature Park, which features a playground, a nature trail and a meditation garden.
Uppercrust in Madison Park has outdoor seating to enjoy your coffee and pastry.
One of Gainesville's urban nature parks, Cofrin Nature Park has a hiking trail, tennis court, playground and pavilion.
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Public transportation off Northwest 16th Boulevard
Northwest 16th Boulevard borders the neighborhood’s south side, and it crosses both Florida State Road 121 and U.S. Route 441. Both funnel into Interstate 75. There are bus stops along Northwest 16th Boulevard via the Gainesville Regional Transit System. The Gainesville Regional Airport is 9 miles east of Madison Park, and North Florida Hospital is 3 miles west.
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Parks in this Area
Cofrin Nature Park
Transit
Airport
Gainesville Regional
19 min drive
Bus
NW 16th Boulevard & NW 37th Boulevard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Madison Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Madison Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Madison Park, Gainesville sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Madison Park, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $845,290.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Sale Price
$845,290
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
113
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,740
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
229
Median Age
58
Population under 18
15.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,999
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,477
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
54.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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