Buchanan Trails vs Town of Tioga
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Buchanan Trails | Town of Tioga |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $433K | $735K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $291 |
| Avg days on market | 44 days | 116 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 5.3 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 34 |
The verdict
Town of Tioga carries the higher median price — about 70% above Buchanan Trails. Homes in Buchanan Trails sell faster (44 days on market vs 116). Buchanan Trails is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Buchanan Trails | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 15 |
| Under contract | 8 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $451K to $490K | $580K to $1.31M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Buchanan Trails homes for sale · Town of Tioga homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Buchanan Trails | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 417 | 406 |
| Built | 1968–2024 (median 2016) | 2000–2024 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 1,986 sq ft | 2,682 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 59% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 125 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Buchanan Trails | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al | Meadowbrook 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 $735K). 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; Town of Tioga trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Buchanan Trails (44 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 Town of Tioga more expensive than Buchanan Trails?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Town of Tioga is $735,000 versus $433,000 in Buchanan Trails, about 70% higher.
Which has newer homes, Buchanan Trails or Town of Tioga?
Buchanan Trails: its homes were built 1968–2024 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 2007 in Town of Tioga (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Town of Tioga. The typical home there is 2,682 sq ft of living area, versus 1,986 sq ft in Buchanan Trails.
What high schools serve Buchanan Trails and Town of Tioga?
Listings in Buchanan Trails most often report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al; listings in Town of Tioga 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 · Town of Tioga homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.