Briarwood vs Buchanan Trails
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Briarwood | Buchanan Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $369K | $456K |
| Price per sq ft | $157 | $176 |
| Avg days on market | 172 days | 136 days |
| Months of supply | 5.4 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 64 | 44 |
The verdict
Buchanan Trails carries the higher median price — about 24% above Briarwood. Homes in Buchanan Trails sell faster (136 days on market vs 172). Buchanan Trails is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Briarwood | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 2 |
| Under contract | 6 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $410K | $450K to $455K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 26 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Briarwood homes for sale · Buchanan Trails homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Briarwood | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 270 | n/a |
| Built | 1935–2024 (median 2013) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,981 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 8 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Briarwood | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Alachua Elementary School-Al | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | A. L. Mebane Middle School-Al | Fort Clarke Middle School-Al |
| High school | Santa Fe High School-Al | 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, Briarwood is the lower entry point (median $369K vs $456K). Sellers get a faster sale in Buchanan Trails (136 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
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 Briarwood?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Buchanan Trails is $456,000 versus $369,000 in Briarwood, about 24% higher.
What high schools serve Briarwood and Buchanan Trails?
Listings in Briarwood most often report Santa Fe High School-Al; listings in Buchanan Trails report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Briarwood homes, photos & schools · Buchanan Trails homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.