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Map of Archer, Florida

Homes for sale in

Archer, Florida

Small-town acreage living southwest of Gainesville

25

Homes for sale

$379,000

Median list price

$266

Avg price / sqft

57

Median days on market

Archer sits in the rural southwest corner of Alachua County, where the pace slows down and lots stretch out. The housing mix here tells the story: alongside single-family homes you'll find manufactured and mobile homes and even a working farm, so buyers who want elbow room and a shot at some land & lots tend to land here. Archer Elementary anchors the community, and Gainesville's jobs and University of Florida amenities are a manageable drive away.

The market is approachable but varied. With 25 active listings and a median list price of $379,000, prices span from under $90,000 to nearly $2 million, so you can browse by price or step up into one of the four luxury homes ($1m+) on the market. Homes take a median 57 days to sell and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, which leaves room to negotiate without a fire-sale atmosphere.

Archer is in Alachua County, Florida.

30-minute drive area around Archer

Within a 30-minute drive

Quick facts

$89,900$2.0M price range

1,900 sqft median home

$2,500/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Archer market

Leans seller

4.4 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

77

Sold, last 12 months

$270,000

Median sold price

96%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

41 days

Median time to sell

Archer vs Alachua County

Median list price

Archer$379K
Alachua Co.$325K

Price per sqft

Archer$266
Alachua Co.$214

Days on market

Archer57d
Alachua Co.40d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

18.1% yr/yr

$190K$252K$314KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes on the market

10.8% yr/yr

243750Jul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

0612Jul ’24Jun ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Archer, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Archer

01

Room to spread out

The active mix includes 13 single-family homes plus 10 manufactured homes, a mobile home, and a farm — a rural spread you rarely see closer to Gainesville.

02

Wide price range

Active listings run from $89,900 all the way to $1,990,000, so first-time buyers and luxury shoppers both have options.

03

New construction available

Six new-construction listings are on the market for buyers who'd rather skip the renovation projects.

04

Balanced negotiating climate

With a 57-day median time on market and sellers netting 96% of asking, there's realistic room to make an offer.

05

Pool and gated options

A handful of homes come with a pool, and three sit in gated communities like University Oaks.

Population

885

Median age

43.1

Median income

$50,893

Median home value

$161,900

What people here are into

Active

Top 11% in the U.S.

Organized Sports

From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.

Entertainment

Top 19% in the U.S.

Competitive Nature

These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.

Active

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.

Lifestyles

Nerd Culture

These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.

Lifestyles

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.

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.

On the calendar

Near Archer

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Archer home

$2,739/mo

Principal & interest $1,997
Property tax $212
HOA / fees $320
Insurance (est.) $210

$379,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

4%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$2,500/mo

Median rent

1 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Archer real estate FAQs

Is Archer a good place to live?+

Archer suits buyers who want a quiet, rural setting with acreage and a short drive to Gainesville and University of Florida. Archer Elementary serves the community, and the housing mix — from single-family homes to manufactured homes and farms — reflects that spread-out, small-town character.

Is Archer expensive?+

It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $379,000 and homes averaging $266 per square foot. That said, the range is wide: you can find listings under $90,000 or step up to four luxury homes ($1m+) currently on the market.

What do homes cost in Archer?+

Over the last 12 months, 78 homes sold at a median price of $270,000, while active listings currently carry a higher $379,000 median. The typical home runs about 1,900 square feet, and you can browse by price to match your budget.

How is the Archer housing market right now?+

There are 25 active listings, and homes take a median of 57 days to sell. Sellers are averaging 96% of their asking price, which signals a steady market with genuine room to negotiate — keep an eye on anything just reduced.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median property tax runs about $2,543 per year, and where an HOA applies the median is around $320 per month. Many rural Archer properties have no HOA at all, though the three gated communities here typically do carry dues.

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