Homes for sale in
Fanning Springs, Florida
Spring-fed living where the Suwannee runs slow
6
Homes for sale
$322,500
Median list price
$231
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
Fanning Springs sits along the Suwannee River in Gilchrist County, a small North Florida town built around its namesake spring and the kind of unhurried pace that pulls in paddlers, retirees, and anyone tired of gridlock. It's a place where a single-family home on a wooded lot is still the norm, and where riverfront access is part of daily life rather than a luxury tier.
The market here is genuinely small — just 6 active listings right now — so buyers should expect limited choice and a bit of patience, with homes taking a median 80 days to find a buyer. Prices span a wide band, from $250,000 up to $698,000, which means there's room to browse by price or watch for anything just reduced if you're waiting for the right fit.
Fanning Springs is in Gilchrist County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$250,000 – $698K price range
1,653 sqft median home
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Fanning Springs
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$698,000
8213 RIVERVIEW ROAD, FANNING SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$149,900
17416 NW 89TH TERRACE, FANNING SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft
$575,000$599,999
9061 KATHERINE WAY, FANNING SPRINGS
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,027 sqft
$310,000$320,000
8031 NW 172ND LANE, FANNING SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft
$335,000$350,000
9092 MARYANN DRIVE, FANNING SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft
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The Fanning Springs market
Leans buyer
9.0 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
11
Sold, last 12 months
$270,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
29 days
Median time to sell
Fanning Springs vs Gilchrist County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 47.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 40.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Fanning Springs, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Fanning Springs
River and spring at the center
Fanning Springs is anchored by its clear, spring-fed swimming hole and Suwannee River frontage, drawing paddlers and swimmers year-round.
Mostly single-family, low-density
The active inventory is five single-family homes and one modular, reflecting a town of detached houses on generous lots rather than dense subdivisions.
Wide price range to work with
Listings run from $250,000 to $698,000, so the town covers modest homes and larger riverside properties alike.
Barely-there HOA costs
With a median HOA of just $5/month, most Fanning Springs homes come with little to no association overhead.
A handful of gated options
Two of the current listings sit in gated settings for buyers who want a little extra separation and privacy.
Population
1,154
Median age
51.2
Median income
$54,167
Median home value
$148,600
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fanning Springs home
≈ $2,164/mo
$322,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
17%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Fanning Springs real estate FAQs
Is Fanning Springs a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, river-centered North Florida town over city bustle, with spring swimming and Suwannee River access as everyday amenities. Families are served by schools including Trenton Elementary and Trenton High School in Gilchrist County, along with Chiefland-area schools. It's small and rural by design, so weigh that against your commute and shopping needs.
Is Fanning Springs expensive?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $322,500 and an average of $231 per square foot. The land & lots and smaller homes on the lower end keep entry points reasonable, while riverfront and larger properties push toward the top of the $698,000 range.
What do homes cost in Fanning Springs?+
Current listings range from $250,000 to $698,000, with a median list price of $322,500 and a median home size of 1,653 square feet. At about $231 per square foot, you're generally paying for lot size and river proximity as much as square footage.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, slow-turning market with just 6 active listings and a median 80.5 days on market. That means less competition and more room to negotiate than in Florida's busier metros, but also fewer choices — checking open houses this week helps when new inventory is thin.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here, with a median of about $5 per month, so most homes carry little association overhead. Property taxes run a median of roughly $3,005 per year, and a couple of the current listings sit in gated communities if that's a priority.
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