Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Pleasant Street
Gainesville's oldest historic district, walkable to downtown
6
Homes for sale
$337,450
Median list price
$273
Avg price / sqft
32
Median days on market
Pleasant Street is one of Gainesville's oldest neighborhoods, a compact historic district just northwest of downtown where older homes sit on tree-lined streets within walking distance of the city center. It shares that in-town character with nearby districts like Duckpond and Duval Heights, while offering an easier price of entry than west-side communities like Haile Plantation or University Park.
For buyers, this is a small, tightly held market — there are only 5 active listings right now, with a median list price of $325,000 across a $220,000 to $549,000 range. Homes are modest in size, averaging around 1,100 square feet at about $276 per square foot, and they take a little time to move at a median of 48 days. If you want to keep an eye on what comes up, watch the live map or browse the broader pool of Gainesville homes for sale.
Pleasant Street is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$220,000 – $539K price range
1,128 sqft median home
$681/mo median HOA
$2,475/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Pleasant Street
$399,000
314 NW 2ND AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,509 sqft
$539,000$549,000
619 NW 3RD STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,815 sqft
$325,000
408 W UNIVERSITY AVENUE UNIT 7B, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$289,000$300,000
614 NW 4TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft
$349,900$358,000
418 NW 3RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft
$220,000$239,500
228 NW 4TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,023 sqft
Every active listing inside the Pleasant Street boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Pleasant Street market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$300,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Pleasant Street vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 13.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Pleasant Street boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Pleasant Street is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Pleasant Street home
≈ $3,112/mo
$337,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$681/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,475/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
546
Median age
25
Median income
$30,241
Median home value
$370,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Pleasant Street
Culture
Top 1% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Family Time
Family time is always a good time for these folks. Whether it's a family vacation or making ice cream sundaes at home, this population loves spending time with the people closest to them.
Straight answers
Pleasant Street FAQs
Is Pleasant Street a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you value being close to downtown Gainesville and want an established, historic setting over a new build. The neighborhood shares its in-town feel with nearby districts like Duckpond, and assigned schools include Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School. It's a small community, so the character is quiet and residential.
Is Pleasant Street expensive?+
It's one of the more approachable in-town options in Gainesville, with a median list price of $325,000 and homes ranging from $220,000 to $549,000. That's noticeably below the west-side communities like Haile Plantation. At roughly $276 per square foot, you're paying for location and historic character rather than square footage.
What do homes cost on Pleasant Street?+
Active listings currently run from $220,000 to $549,000 with a median list price of $325,000. Over the past 12 months, 10 homes sold at a median price of $300,000. Most homes are compact, around 1,100 square feet.
How is the market here?+
It's a small, slower-moving market — 5 homes are active now and listings sit a median of 48 days. Sellers are getting about 92% of their asking price on average, so there's room to negotiate. With only 10 sales in the past year, when something comes up it's worth acting on.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $5,206 per year, and median HOA dues come in around $681 per month where they apply. If you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area is roughly $2,475 per month. Always confirm the specific tax and HOA figures on any individual home, since they vary across this historic district.
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