Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Millhopper Area
Wooded northwest living near Gainesville's natural landmarks
3
Homes for sale
$377,500
Median list price
$234
Avg price / sqft
33
Median days on market
The Millhopper Area sits in northwest Gainesville, a leafy pocket of established streets named for the Devil's Millhopper sinkhole that anchors this part of town. It's the kind of place where mature tree canopy, quiet neighborhoods, and quick access to the city's northwest corridor do the talking — with well-regarded communities like University Park and other classic Gainesville enclaves such as Haile Plantation and Duckpond rounding out the wider area.
For buyers, this is a tight, fast-moving market. There are just 3 active listings right now with a median list price of $377,500, and homes are moving in about 33 days while sellers collect 97% of asking. If you want the full picture, browse Gainesville homes for sale or watch inventory on the live map.
Millhopper Area is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$369,000 – $605K price range
1,586 sqft median home
$22/mo median HOA
16 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Millhopper Area
$605,000
5858 NW 45TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,803 sqft
$369,000
7027 NW 51ST TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft
$377,500$382,500
6226 NW 53RD TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
Every active listing inside the Millhopper Area boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Millhopper Area market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$388,750
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 days
Median time to sell
Millhopper Area vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Millhopper Area boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Millhopper Area is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Millhopper Area home
≈ $2,698/mo
$377,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$22/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
827
Median age
49
Median income
$119,388
Median home value
$291,530
Beyond the listings
Living in Millhopper Area
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Relationships
Top 10% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Emotional
Top 22% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Straight answers
Millhopper Area FAQs
Is the Millhopper Area a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, wooded part of northwest Gainesville near the Devil's Millhopper, with easy reach to the city's northwest corridor. Assigned schools include William S. Talbot Elementary, Fort Clarke Middle, and Gainesville High, and the low $22 median HOA reflects the established, low-maintenance character of the neighborhoods here.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Gainesville standards — the median list price is $377,500 and active listings range from $369,000 to $605,000. At an average of $234 per square foot for a typical 1,586-square-foot home, it lands in the mid-market rather than the luxury tier, with no $1M-plus listings currently active.
What do homes cost in the Millhopper Area?+
Over the last 12 months 16 homes sold at a median price of $388,750, closely tracking the current $377,500 median list price. You can compare active options against nearby Duval Heights and other Gainesville communities to gauge value.
How is the market right now?+
It's brisk and low-inventory, with only 3 active listings and a 33-day median days on market. Sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price, so well-priced homes don't sit long — check the live map for the latest.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here, with a median of about $22 per month. The median annual property tax is $5,727, which is typical for homes in this price range in Alachua County.
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