Buchanan Trails vs Trailhead Landing
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Buchanan Trails | Trailhead Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $456K | $371K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 172 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 42 |
The verdict
Buchanan Trails carries the higher median price — about 23% above Trailhead Landing. Homes in Trailhead Landing sell faster (104 days on market vs 172). Buchanan Trails is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Buchanan Trails | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Newberry | Alachua |
| ZIP | 32669 | 32615 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 16 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 | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 7 |
| Under contract | 7 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $459K to $479K | $343K to $475K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 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 · Trailhead Landing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Buchanan Trails | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 417 | 302 |
| Built | 1968–2024 (median 2016) | 1929–2024 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | 1,986 sq ft | 1,730 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 59% | 42% |
| Vacant lots | 125 | 7 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Buchanan Trails | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.6% | 99.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,662 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
| Buchanan Trails | Trailhead Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al | Alachua Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Fort Clarke Middle School-Al | A. L. Mebane Middle School-Al |
| High school | F. W. Buchholz 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 $371K vs $456K). 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; Buchanan Trails trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Trailhead Landing (104 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 Trailhead Landing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Buchanan Trails is $456,000 versus $371,000 in Trailhead Landing, about 23% higher.
Which has newer homes, Buchanan Trails or Trailhead Landing?
Trailhead Landing: its homes were built 1929–2024 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 2016 in Buchanan Trails (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Buchanan Trails. The typical home there is 1,986 sq ft of living area, versus 1,730 sq ft in Trailhead Landing.
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 94.6% in Buchanan Trails.
What high schools serve Buchanan Trails and Trailhead Landing?
Listings in Buchanan Trails most often report F. W. Buchholz 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: Buchanan Trails homes, photos & schools · Trailhead Landing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.