Briarwood vs Trailhead Landing
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Briarwood | Trailhead Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $367K | $350K |
| Price per sq ft | $151 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 130 days | 42 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 63 | 38 |
The verdict
Briarwood carries the higher median price — about 5% above Trailhead Landing. Homes in Trailhead Landing sell faster (42 days on market vs 130). Trailhead Landing is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Briarwood | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Alachua | Alachua |
| ZIP | 32605, 32615 | 32615 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 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 | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 10 |
| Under contract | 10 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $410K | $324K to $475K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 27 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Briarwood homes for sale · Trailhead Landing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Briarwood | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 648 | 302 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 2001) | 1929–2024 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | 1,981 sq ft | 1,730 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 42% |
| Vacant lots | 32 | 7 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Briarwood median | Trailhead Landing median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $369K (23 sales) | $349K (14 sales) |
| 2025 | $344K (38 sales) | $345K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $349K (62 sales) | $351K (33 sales) |
Since 2024, Briarwood's median sale price is -5% and Trailhead Landing's is +1% — Trailhead Landing has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Briarwood | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 99.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 95% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,265 sq ft | 2,173 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 | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Alachua Elementary School-Al | Alachua Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | A. L. Mebane Middle School-Al | A. L. Mebane Middle School-Al |
| High school | Santa Fe High School-Al | Santa Fe 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, Trailhead Landing is the lower entry point (median $350K vs $367K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Trailhead Landing; Briarwood trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Trailhead Landing (42 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 Briarwood more expensive than Trailhead Landing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Briarwood is $367,000 versus $350,000 in Trailhead Landing, about 5% higher.
Which has newer homes, Briarwood or Trailhead Landing?
Trailhead Landing: its homes were built 1929–2024 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 2001 in Briarwood (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Briarwood. The typical home there is 1,981 sq ft of living area, versus 1,730 sq ft in Trailhead Landing.
Which has appreciated more, Briarwood or Trailhead Landing?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -5% in Briarwood and 1% in Trailhead Landing (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Trailhead Landing — sellers there received 99.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.9% in Briarwood.
What high schools serve Briarwood and Trailhead Landing?
Listings in Briarwood most often report Santa Fe High School-Al; listings in Trailhead Landing report Santa Fe High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Briarwood homes, photos & schools · Trailhead Landing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.