Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Sunningdale
West Gainesville living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$662,000
Median list price
$306
Avg price / sqft
67
Median days on market
Sunningdale sits on the west side of Gainesville, in the part of town that draws buyers who want space, established trees, and an easy reach to the University of Florida corridor. It shares that quadrant with well-known neighbors like Haile Plantation and University Park, and families here are zoned to Myra Terwilliger Elementary, Kanapaha Middle School, and F. W. Buchholz High School. It's a quieter, residential pocket rather than a walkable district — the appeal is the home and the lot, not the storefront on the corner.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, deliberate market. There are just 2 active listings with a median list price of $662,000, and homes tend to sit — the median time on market runs about 66 days, so there's room to negotiate rather than a bidding-war scramble. Over the last year 6 homes sold at a median of $427,500, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking; browse Gainesville homes for sale or watch the live map to catch new inventory as it lists.
Sunningdale is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$425,000 – $899K price range
2,107 sqft median home
6 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sunningdale
$899,000$985,000
8136 NW 5TH COURT, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,300 sqft
$425,000
425 NW 79TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,914 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sunningdale boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sunningdale market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$427,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
17 days
Median time to sell
Sunningdale vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sunningdale boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sunningdale is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sunningdale home
≈ $3,998/mo
$662,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
454
Median age
49
Median income
$124,205
Median home value
$306,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Sunningdale
Attitudes
Top 2% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Relationships
Top 2% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Appearance oriented
Top 3% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Emotional
Top 3% 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.
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.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Straight answers
Sunningdale FAQs
Is Sunningdale a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want an established, residential west-Gainesville setting near neighborhoods like University Park and quick access to the University of Florida corridor. Families are drawn to the school assignments, including F. W. Buchholz High School. It leans quiet and home-focused rather than walkable-with-shops.
Is Sunningdale expensive?+
It's toward the upper-middle of the Gainesville market, with a median list price of $662,000 and active listings ranging from $425,000 to $899,000. Closed sales tell a more grounded story — the median sold price over the past year was $427,500. Pricing depends heavily on lot and home condition, so the spread is real.
What do homes cost in Sunningdale?+
The 6 homes sold in the last 12 months closed at a median of $427,500, while current asking prices run higher at a $662,000 median. On a per-square-foot basis, homes average about $306 across a typical 2,107-sqft floor plan. You can compare against nearby Haile Plantation to gauge value.
How is the market in Sunningdale?+
It's a low-inventory, patient market — only 2 homes are active right now, and the median time on market is about 66 days. Sellers are getting roughly 96% of asking on closed sales, so there's modest room to negotiate. Track new listings on the live map since inventory moves slowly here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a median of about $3,596 per year based on recent data. HOA figures aren't consistently reported for this neighborhood, so confirm any dues on a specific home before you write an offer. Your agent can pull the exact numbers for a listing on the Gainesville homes for sale map.
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