Avalon Woods vs Buchanan Trails
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Avalon Woods | Buchanan Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $321K | $433K |
| Price per sq ft | n/a | $180 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 0 mo | 1.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 0 | 45 |
The verdict
Buchanan Trails carries the higher median price — about 35% above Avalon Woods.
Where each one is
| Avalon Woods | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Newberry | Newberry |
| ZIP | 32669 | 32669 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Avalon Woods | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 6 |
| Under contract | 0 | 8 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 6 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avalon Woods homes for sale · Buchanan Trails homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Woods | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 470 | 417 |
| Built | 2021–2024 (median 2023) | 1968–2024 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | 2,024 sq ft | 1,986 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 50% | 59% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 125 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Avalon Woods | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 96% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,956 sq ft | 2,662 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avalon Woods | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | not reported | Fort Clarke Middle School-Al |
| High school | not reported | F. W. Buchholz High School-Al |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Avalon Woods is the lower entry point (median $321K vs $433K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Avalon Woods; Buchanan Trails trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Buchanan Trails more expensive than Avalon Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Buchanan Trails is $433,000 versus $320,890 in Avalon Woods, about 35% higher.
Which has newer homes, Avalon Woods or Buchanan Trails?
Avalon Woods: its homes were built 2021–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2016 in Buchanan Trails (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Avalon Woods — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Buchanan Trails.
Go deeper on each: Avalon Woods homes, photos & schools · Buchanan Trails homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.