The story of this market
The typical home in High Springs, Florida sells for about $269,000, or $197 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,878 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
High Springs, Florida
The High Springs housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $269,000 reflecting a 10.8% year-over-year decline. Market activity is driven by a mix of local residential demand and the area's appeal as a nature-oriented community, though specific inventory and tax data remain limited.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to High Springs yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 91.79% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 13.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major river providing extensive opportunities for kayaking, swimming, and nature observation, serving as a primary draw for the area.
A historic state park featuring the Santa Fe River disappearing underground, offering hiking, camping, and educational opportunities.
High Springs is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quieter, nature-oriented lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while still maintaining a reasonable commute to larger employment hubs like Gainesville.
The city is primarily served by regional highway corridors, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 25.4 minutes for residents.
High Springs is known for its proximity to natural springs and outdoor recreation, serving as a gateway to the Santa Fe River and various state parks that attract tourists and residents alike.
The rental market in High Springs is characterized by a median gross rent of $1,878, reflecting a demand for housing in a smaller, amenity-rich community.
The local economy is influenced by its role as a residential community with strong ties to the natural tourism sector and proximity to the Gainesville regional economy.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.