Buchanan Trails vs Cobblefield
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Buchanan Trails | Cobblefield |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $433K | $565K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 16 |
The verdict
Cobblefield carries the higher median price — about 30% above Buchanan Trails. Homes in Buchanan Trails sell faster (55 days on market vs 95). Cobblefield is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Buchanan Trails | Cobblefield | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Newberry | Gainesville |
| ZIP | 32669 | 32607, 32608 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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
| Buchanan Trails | Cobblefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 2 |
| Under contract | 8 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $451K to $490K | $800K to $999K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Buchanan Trails homes for sale · Cobblefield homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Buchanan Trails | Cobblefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 417 | 211 |
| Built | 1968–2024 (median 2016) | 2002–2007 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 1,986 sq ft | 2,704 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 59% | 82% |
| Vacant lots | 125 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Buchanan Trails | Cobblefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.6% | 98.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,662 sq ft | 2,682 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
| Buchanan Trails | Cobblefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al | Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Fort Clarke Middle School-Al | Kanapaha Middle School-Al |
| High school | F. W. Buchholz 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, Buchanan Trails is the lower entry point (median $433K vs $565K). 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; Cobblefield trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Buchanan Trails (55 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 Cobblefield more expensive than Buchanan Trails?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cobblefield is $565,000 versus $433,000 in Buchanan Trails, about 30% higher.
Which has newer homes, Buchanan Trails or Cobblefield?
Buchanan Trails: its homes were built 1968–2024 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 2004 in Cobblefield (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cobblefield. The typical home there is 2,704 sq ft of living area, versus 1,986 sq ft in Buchanan Trails.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cobblefield — sellers there received 98.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Buchanan Trails.
What high schools serve Buchanan Trails and Cobblefield?
Listings in Buchanan Trails most often report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al; listings in Cobblefield report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Buchanan Trails homes, photos & schools · Cobblefield homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.