At a glance
| Location | Unincorporated Alachua County, between Gainesville and Newberry on SR 26 |
|---|---|
| Approximate extent | Parker Road (122nd Street) west to about 170th Street |
| Subdivisions | Amelia Fields, Town of Tioga, Arbor Greens, Strawberry Fields, Wyndsong |
| Parks | Jonesville Park; planned West End park on a 75-acre former golf course |
| Fire rescue | Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 24 |
| Name origin | John Joseph Jones, first postmaster when the post office opened in 1875 |
Where Jonesville is
Jonesville stretches along State Road 26 (Newberry Road), County Road 241 and SW 8th Avenue west of Gainesville. Its eastern edge is usually given as 122nd Street (Parker Road), and it runs west to around 170th Street, short of Newberry. The name comes from John Joseph Jones, an Alabama farmer who arrived in the 1850s and became the first postmaster when the post office opened in 1875.
Over the last four decades the area has filled in with subdivisions as Gainesville grew west. Named neighborhoods include Amelia Fields, Town of Tioga, Arbor Greens, Strawberry Fields and Wyndsong, with shopping at the Steeple Chase plaza and Tioga Town Center.
Homes you will find
Housing is mainly in the named subdivisions, from established streets to newer phases. Town of Tioga, for example, had new custom homes listed from $695,500 to $1,310,520 in September 2026.
Because Jonesville mixes older and newer subdivisions, ask a local agent for closed sales in the specific subdivision rather than an area average. Compare them with Gainesville's typical home value and with Newberry, the next city to the west.
Parks and public projects
Jonesville Park offers baseball fields, a track, disc golf and tennis courts. Alachua County has also bought a 75-acre former golf course at 12830 W. Newberry Road, which operated from 1969 to 2019, for a new park known as the West End project. In September 2024 commissioners considered $900,000 in added funding toward a projected fiscal 2025 budget of $6.78 million, with construction expected in phases.
If you are buying near the West End site, ask the county for the latest park plan, since traffic and lighting will depend on the final design.
How property tax compares with Gainesville city limits
Because Jonesville is unincorporated, you pay county rather than city millage. The Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 table shows a total of 18.7624 mills for unincorporated parcels in the Suwannee River water district, against 21.9243 mills inside Gainesville city limits in the same district.
On $300,000 of taxable value, that works out to about $5,629 a year in ad valorem tax in Jonesville versus about $6,577 inside the city, before exemptions. Non-ad valorem charges such as fire, solid waste and any HOA or special district assessments are billed on top, so compare full tax bills, not just millage. Final rates are adopted each September.
What to check before you buy
- HOA and assessments. Each subdivision has its own association and dues. Read the non-ad valorem lines on the tax bill.
- Utilities. Ask whether the home is on central water and sewer or a well and septic system.
- Taxes. County millage applies; see the Alachua County property tax guide.
- Schools. Confirm the zoned schools for the exact address with Alachua County Public Schools.
Common questions
Is Jonesville, FL a city?+
No. Jonesville is an unincorporated community in Alachua County between Gainesville and Newberry. County government handles services and permits, and county millage applies. The Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 table lists an unincorporated total of 18.7624 or 18.6722 mills, depending on the water management district.
What neighborhoods are in Jonesville?+
Subdivisions in the Jonesville area include Amelia Fields, Town of Tioga, Arbor Greens, Strawberry Fields and Wyndsong. The area runs roughly from Parker Road (122nd Street) west to about 170th Street along State Road 26, with shopping at Steeple Chase and Tioga Town Center.
What is the West End park in Jonesville?+
Alachua County bought a 75-acre former golf course at 12830 W. Newberry Road to build a new park. The course operated from 1969 to 2019. In September 2024 the county projected a fiscal 2025 budget of $6.78 million, with design taking about a year and construction in phases as money allows.
Why is it called Jonesville?+
The area is named for John Joseph Jones, a young Alabama farmer who moved there in the early 1850s. When a post office opened in 1875, Jones became the first postmaster, and the community took his name. The area has since grown into a string of suburban subdivisions west of Gainesville.