Finley Woods vs Oaks Preserve
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Finley Woods | Oaks Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $463K | $406K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 1 days | 23 days |
| Months of supply | 0.5 mo | 2.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 22 | 44 |
The verdict
Finley Woods carries the higher median price — about 14% above Oaks Preserve. Homes in Finley Woods sell faster (1 days on market vs 23). Finley Woods is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Finley Woods | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| ZIP | 32608 | 32608 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 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
| Finley Woods | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 9 |
| Under contract | 1 | 12 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $360K | $386K to $445K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 9 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Finley Woods homes for sale · Oaks Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Finley Woods | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 98 | 77 |
| Built | 2015–2021 (median 2016) | 2023–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 1,801 sq ft | 2,190 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 76% | 43% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Finley Woods median | Oaks Preserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $510K (23 sales) | $407K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $485K (52 sales) | $400K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $439K (22 sales) | $383K (37 sales) |
Since 2024, Finley Woods's median sale price is -14% and Oaks Preserve's is -6% — Oaks Preserve has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Finley Woods | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 92.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 59% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,460 sq ft | 2,176 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
| Finley Woods | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Idylwild Elementary School-Al | Idylwild Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Kanapaha Middle School-Al | Kanapaha Middle School-Al |
| High school | Gainesville 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, Oaks Preserve is the lower entry point (median $406K vs $463K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Oaks Preserve; Finley Woods trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Finley Woods (1 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 Finley Woods more expensive than Oaks Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Finley Woods is $463,000 versus $406,000 in Oaks Preserve, about 14% higher.
Which has newer homes, Finley Woods or Oaks Preserve?
Oaks Preserve: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2016 in Finley Woods (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Oaks Preserve. The typical home there is 2,190 sq ft of living area, versus 1,801 sq ft in Finley Woods.
Which has appreciated more, Finley Woods or Oaks Preserve?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -14% in Finley Woods and -6% in Oaks Preserve (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Finley Woods — sellers there received 93.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.3% in Oaks Preserve.
What high schools serve Finley Woods and Oaks Preserve?
Listings in Finley Woods most often report Gainesville High School-Al; listings in Oaks Preserve report Gainesville High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Finley Woods homes, photos & schools · Oaks Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.