Northwood Pines vs Oaks Preserve
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Northwood Pines | Oaks Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $238K | $406K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 58 days | 23 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 2.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 44 |
The verdict
Oaks Preserve carries the higher median price — about 71% above Northwood Pines. Homes in Oaks Preserve sell faster (23 days on market vs 58). Oaks Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Northwood Pines | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 9 |
| Under contract | 2 | 12 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $270K | $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: Northwood Pines homes for sale · Oaks Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Northwood Pines | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 77 |
| Built | 1980–1980 (median 1980) | 2023–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 1,064 sq ft | 2,190 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 100% | 43% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Northwood Pines median | Oaks Preserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240K (9 sales) | $402K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $254K (22 sales) | $407K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $265K (26 sales) | $400K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $262K (26 sales) | $383K (37 sales) |
Since 2023, Northwood Pines's median sale price is +9% and Oaks Preserve's is -5% — Northwood Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Northwood Pines | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 92.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,267 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
| Northwood Pines | Oaks Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | C. W. Norton Elementary School-Al | Idylwild Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Westwood 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, Northwood Pines is the lower entry point (median $238K vs $406K). 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; Northwood Pines trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Oaks Preserve (23 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 Oaks Preserve more expensive than Northwood Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Oaks Preserve is $406,000 versus $238,000 in Northwood Pines, about 71% higher.
Which has newer homes, Northwood Pines or Oaks Preserve?
Oaks Preserve: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1980 in Northwood Pines (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Oaks Preserve. The typical home there is 2,190 sq ft of living area, versus 1,064 sq ft in Northwood Pines.
Which has appreciated more, Northwood Pines or Oaks Preserve?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 9% in Northwood Pines and -5% in Oaks Preserve (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Northwood Pines — sellers there received 97.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.3% in Oaks Preserve.
What high schools serve Northwood Pines and Oaks Preserve?
Listings in Northwood Pines 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: Northwood Pines homes, photos & schools · Oaks Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.