Northwood Pines vs Rockwood Villas
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Northwood Pines | Rockwood Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $238K | $178K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 58 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 8.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 18 |
The verdict
Northwood Pines carries the higher median price — about 34% above Rockwood Villas. Homes in Rockwood Villas sell faster (52 days on market vs 58). Northwood Pines is the tighter market on inventory (2.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Northwood Pines | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, GA | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| ZIP | 30045, 32603, 32605 | 32607 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 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
| Northwood Pines | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 13 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $270K | $145K to $190K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Northwood Pines homes for sale · Rockwood Villas homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Northwood Pines | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 29 |
| Built | 1980–1980 (median 1980) | 1987–1987 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,064 sq ft | 1,370 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 100% | 24% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Northwood Pines median | Rockwood Villas median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $220K (35 sales) | $183K (11 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (9 sales) | $182K (4 sales) |
| 2024 | $254K (22 sales) | $194K (16 sales) |
| 2025 | $265K (26 sales) | $181K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $262K (26 sales) | $175K (14 sales) |
Since 2022, Northwood Pines's median sale price is +19% and Rockwood Villas's is -4% — Northwood Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Northwood Pines | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 94.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,267 sq ft | 1,370 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 | Rockwood Villas | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | C. W. Norton Elementary School-Al | Myra Terwilliger Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Westwood Middle School-Al | Kanapaha Middle School-Al |
| High school | Gainesville 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, Rockwood Villas is the lower entry point (median $178K vs $238K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Rockwood Villas; Northwood Pines trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Rockwood Villas (52 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 Northwood Pines more expensive than Rockwood Villas?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Northwood Pines is $238,000 versus $178,000 in Rockwood Villas, about 34% higher.
Which has newer homes, Northwood Pines or Rockwood Villas?
Rockwood Villas: its homes were built 1987–1987 with a median year of 1987, versus a median of 1980 in Northwood Pines (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Rockwood Villas. The typical home there is 1,370 sq ft of living area, versus 1,064 sq ft in Northwood Pines.
Which has appreciated more, Northwood Pines or Rockwood Villas?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 19% in Northwood Pines and -4% in Rockwood Villas (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 94.7% in Rockwood Villas.
What high schools serve Northwood Pines and Rockwood Villas?
Listings in Northwood Pines most often report Gainesville High School-Al; listings in Rockwood Villas report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Northwood Pines homes, photos & schools · Rockwood Villas homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.