Briarwood vs Buchanan Trails
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Briarwood | Buchanan Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $379K | $448K |
| Price per sq ft | $146 | $180 |
| Avg days on market | 176 days | 163 days |
| Months of supply | 5.4 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 62 | 47 |
The verdict
Buchanan Trails carries the higher median price — about 18% above Briarwood. Homes in Buchanan Trails sell faster (163 days on market vs 176). Buchanan Trails is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Briarwood | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Alachua | Newberry |
| ZIP | 32615 | 32669 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 31 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Briarwood | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 28 | 3 |
| Under contract | 8 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $410K | $459K to $479K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 25 | 3 |
| 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) | 648 | 417 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 2001) | 1968–2024 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | 1,981 sq ft | 1,986 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 59% |
| Vacant lots | 32 | 125 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Briarwood | Buchanan Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 95% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,265 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
| 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 $379K vs $448K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Buchanan Trails; Briarwood trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Buchanan Trails (163 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 $448,000 versus $379,000 in Briarwood, about 18% higher.
Which has newer homes, Briarwood or Buchanan Trails?
Buchanan Trails: its homes were built 1968–2024 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 2001 in Briarwood (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Briarwood — sellers there received 96.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Buchanan Trails.
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.