Buchanan Trails vs Northwood Pines
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Buchanan Trails | Northwood Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $456K | $260K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $199 |
| Avg days on market | 130 days | 70 days |
| Months of supply | 0.5 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 30 |
The verdict
Buchanan Trails carries the higher median price — about 75% above Northwood Pines. Homes in Northwood Pines sell faster (70 days on market vs 130). Buchanan Trails is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Buchanan Trails and Northwood Pines are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Alachua County.
| Buchanan Trails | Northwood Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Newberry | Gainesville |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 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
| Buchanan Trails | Northwood Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 8 |
| Under contract | 8 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $459K to $464K | $160K to $270K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 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 · Northwood Pines homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Buchanan Trails | Northwood Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al | C. W. Norton Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Fort Clarke Middle School-Al | Westwood Middle School-Al |
| High school | F. W. Buchholz High School-Al | Gainesville 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, Northwood Pines is the lower entry point (median $260K vs $456K). Sellers get a faster sale in Northwood Pines (70 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 Northwood Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Buchanan Trails is $456,000 versus $260,000 in Northwood Pines, about 75% higher.
How far apart are Buchanan Trails and Northwood Pines?
About 7 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Alachua County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Buchanan Trails and Northwood Pines?
Listings in Buchanan Trails most often report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al; listings in Northwood Pines report Gainesville High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Buchanan Trails homes, photos & schools · Northwood Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.