Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Kirkwood
A quiet Gainesville pocket with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$493,450
Median list price
$234
Avg price / sqft
42
Median days on market
Kirkwood sits comfortably in Gainesville's residential fabric, the kind of established neighborhood where homes run a generous 2,138 square feet on average and the pace stays low-key. It's close enough to the larger name-brand communities like Haile Plantation and University Park to share their appeal, without the crowd or the premium, and it feeds into schools like Idylwild Elementary School and Eastside High School.
Right now the market here is thin — just two active listings — so buyers should be ready to move when the right one surfaces. The median list price is $493,450, homes sit around 42 days before going under contract, and recent sellers have collected about 97% of asking. If you want the full picture, browse Gainesville homes for sale or watch this pocket on the live map.
Kirkwood is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$337,000 – $650K price range
2,138 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Kirkwood
$337,000
2000 SW 11TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,391 sqft
$649,900$685,000
616 SW 21ST AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,885 sqft
Every active listing inside the Kirkwood boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Kirkwood market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$448,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Kirkwood vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 56.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Kirkwood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Kirkwood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Kirkwood home
≈ $3,346/mo
$493,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
2,280
Median age
28
Median income
$48,250
Median home value
$421,706
Beyond the listings
Living in Kirkwood
Lifestyles
Top 14% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 15% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Emotional
Top 23% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Straight answers
Kirkwood FAQs
Is Kirkwood a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood with generously sized homes and easy access to Gainesville's larger communities. Assigned schools include Idylwild Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Middle, and Eastside High, which appeals to families wanting a settled area close to the city.
Is Kirkwood expensive?+
It sits in a comfortable mid-to-upper range for Gainesville, with a median list price of $493,450 and active homes spanning $337,000 to $649,900. At roughly $234 per square foot, you're paying for space in an established setting rather than luxury add-ons.
What do homes cost in Kirkwood?+
Current listings range from $337,000 to $649,900 with a median list price of $493,450, and the typical home covers about 2,138 square feet. Over the past year, homes actually sold at a median of $448,000, so there's usually some room between asking and final price.
How is the market in Kirkwood?+
It's a low-inventory market with just two active listings and two sales in the past twelve months, so options are limited but competition is manageable. Homes take a median of 42 days to go under contract, and sellers are averaging about 97% of asking — bring a serious offer when the right home appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Kirkwood?+
Property taxes run a median of about $6,431 per year based on recent data. HOA figures aren't reported for the current listings, so confirm any community dues on a home-by-home basis before you commit.
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