Homes for sale in
Waldo, Florida
Small-town North Florida with room to breathe
15
Homes for sale
$290,000
Median list price
$229
Avg price / sqft
18
Median days on market
Waldo sits in the quiet northeast corner of Alachua County, a small town where the pace slows and land still comes in generous parcels. It's the kind of place where a mix of single-family homes and manufactured homes share the same rural roads, and where a few waterfront homes tucked among the lakes give buyers something you won't easily find closer to Gainesville.
Right now the market is small but active: just 15 homes are listed, with a median list price of $290,000 and everything from a $54,990 entry point up past the $2 million mark. Homes here move quickly at a median of 18 days, so if you're watching for the right parcel of land & lots or a lakefront lot, it pays to be ready to act.
Waldo is in Alachua County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$54,990 – $2.2M price range
1,527 sqft median home
$1,673/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Waldo
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$2,180,000
13797 NE 199TH STREET, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,422 sqft
$625,000
12525 NE 204TH TERRACE, WALDO
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft
$198,000
14902 NE 142ND STREET, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,527 sqft
$290,000
13216 NE 140TH STREET, WALDO
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,099 sqft
$315,000
20517 NE 114TH AVENUE, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$229,900
17824 NE 143RD TERRACE, WALDO
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,782 sqft
$54,990
14721 NE 146TH AVENUE, WALDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 784 sqft
$206,000$211,000
14637 NE 145TH AVENUE, WALDO
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,654 sqft
$359,900$369,900
11602 NE US HIGHWAY 301, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$50,000$69,900
14139 NE 148TH AVENUE, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft
$800,000
16602 NE 124TH AVENUE, WALDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,526 sqft
$160,000
16016 NE US HIGHWAY 301, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Waldo market
Leans buyer
12.9 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
18
Sold, last 12 months
$221,745
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
67 days
Median time to sell
Waldo vs Alachua County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 52.7% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 80.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Waldo, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
High school
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Waldo
Real breathing room
With single-family homes and manufactured homes making up the mix, Waldo appeals to buyers who want acreage and privacy over dense subdivisions.
A handful of waterfront
Three of the current listings are waterfront, a rare offering in a town this size.
Wide price range
Listings span from $54,990 to $2,180,000, so there's genuine room for both first-time buyers and those chasing a standout property.
Homes move fast
A median of 18 days on market means well-priced homes here don't sit around long.
Manageable taxes
The median annual property tax runs about $2,690, keeping ongoing costs reasonable for a rural Florida property.
Population
877
Median age
62.3
Median income
$27,036
Median home value
$112,200
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 15% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
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.
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.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
On the calendar
Near Waldo
Jul
18
Sat
Friday Street Legal Madness
17:00
Friday Street Legal Madness is a recurring racing event held on select Friday nights at Gainesville Raceway. The event features street-legal vehicles and motorcycles comp…
Jul
25
Sat
Saturday Insanity Series
The Saturday Insanity racing series is back for the 2026 season, promising an adrenaline-fueled day of Index racing. Attendees can look forward to increased payouts and t…
Sep
18
Fri
Street Car Takeover
2:00 PM
Street Car Takeover turns Gainesville Raceway into a two-day celebration of everything on wheels. You get 16 classes of drag racing, an open car and truck show welcoming…
Dec
31
Thu
Junior Drag Racing League
The Junior Drag Racing League (JDRL) offers kids aged 6-17 the chance to race half-scale dragsters in a safe, controlled environment. Competitions at Gainesville Raceway…
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Waldo home
≈ $1,962/mo
$290,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
13%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,673/mo
Median rent
2 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Waldo real estate FAQs
Is Waldo a good place to live?+
Waldo suits buyers who want a small, rural North Florida town with land and quiet over city convenience. The housing is a roughly even split of single-family homes and manufactured homes, and a few waterfront homes add character you won't find in most towns this size. It's a fit for people who value space and don't mind a drive for bigger-city errands.
Is Waldo expensive?+
Not by Florida standards — the median list price is $290,000, and listings start as low as $54,990. There's a wide spread up to $2,180,000, but you can genuinely browse by price and find affordable entry points, especially among manufactured homes.
What do homes cost in Waldo?+
The median list price is $290,000, with an average of about $229 per square foot and a median home size around 1,527 square feet. The market ranges from a $54,990 low to a $2,180,000 high, so what you pay depends heavily on whether you're after a modest home or acreage and water frontage.
How is the Waldo housing market right now?+
It's a small, fast-moving market with just 15 active listings and a median of only 18 days on market. Inventory is limited, so serious buyers should keep an eye on just reduced listings and be prepared to move when the right property appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Waldo?+
Most Waldo properties are rural and independent, so HOA fees generally aren't a factor here. Property taxes are modest, with a median around $2,690 per year, and if you're renting first the median rent runs about $1,673 per month — see current homes for rent.
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