Leewood in Gainesville

Leewood

Established neighborhood · Northwest Gainesville · ZIP 32605

An established northwest Gainesville neighborhood, minutes to the university and UF Health.

No HOAMid-century block homesClose-in northwest
Live Market Pulse
48/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a built-out, mostly mid-century neighborhood, so condition, the roof, and the systems decide where a home trades far more than square footage alone.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$330K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
108days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$191/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Leewood is an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood of mid-century block homes on generous lots, not a new amenity community, so the read is condition-driven. Most homes date to the late 1960s, which means roofs, HVAC, windows, and electrical are the variables that set value far more than square footage. The location is the durable asset here: it sits inside the close-in northwest corridor, minutes to the University of Florida and UF Health Shands, where well-kept block homes on quarter-acre and larger lots stay in demand. Your leverage is an honest read of the systems and the renovation math on any specific home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Leewood market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $330K ($191 per sq ft), with homes averaging 108 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Leewood is an established residential neighborhood in northwest Gainesville, off NW 24th Avenue in the 32605 ZIP, recorded across two units in the Alachua County plat books. The housing stock is mostly mid-century, with many homes built around the late 1960s, and it reads as a settled, tree-lined neighborhood rather than a gated or amenity-driven community.

The homes are predominantly single-family concrete block, the durable construction common to this era of Gainesville building, on comfortable lots that often run a quarter acre or larger. Floor plans favor real bedroom counts and separate living and family rooms, and many homes carry period features like parquet floors and wood-burning fireplaces alongside updates that owners have layered in over the decades.

Because the neighborhood is built out and almost every purchase is a resale, condition is the whole game. A home with a newer roof, updated systems, and replaced windows is a very different buy from one that still carries its original mechanicals, even when the two look similar from the curb.

The location is what holds value. Leewood sits in the close-in northwest part of the city, a short drive from the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, and the shopping and dining along the NW 13th Street and NW 23rd Avenue corridors, which keeps steady demand under well-kept block homes here.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established northwest Gainesville address close to the university and hospitals
  • Anyone who values a solid concrete block home on a larger, mature lot
  • Renovation-minded buyers comfortable updating a mid-century home over time
  • UF and UF Health employees who want a short, reliable commute

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Anyone seeking a gated community with a clubhouse and amenities
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, and systems on an older home
  • Those who need a homeowners association managing the streetscape

How Leewood is performing right now

48/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
108Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-99%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Leewood listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Leewood buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Leewood

Live MLS inventory for Leewood. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Leewood listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

University of Florida~10-15 min · close-in northwest
UF Health Shands~12-15 min · main medical campus
Downtown Gainesville~12-15 min · via NW 23rd Ave corridor
Interstate 75 (Newberry Rd)~10-12 min · west to the interchange
Santa Fe College~12-15 min · northwest campus
Shopping and dining~5-10 min · NW 13th St and 23rd Ave

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Leewood (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Leewood is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Leewood address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping the close-in northwest Gainesville area around Leewood: regional transit funding shifts, a planned west-side transfer station, and the ongoing city debate over neighborhood zoning. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Leewood

Our read on what is being built around Leewood, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe close-in northwest location and a thin, resale-only supply point steady. The near-term watch items are simply transit funding and the city's evolving neighborhood zoning rules.

Regional transit cut routes after university funding reductions

2025
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Citywide

Route reductions touch transit-reliant commuters citywide; for car-commuting owners the effect is modest, but it is worth weighing if you count on the bus to campus.

City received a federal transit grant for accessibility and a new west-side station

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Citywide

Investment in stops and a planned west-side park-and-ride supports long-term access toward the university and UF Health, a quiet positive for close-in northwest demand.

City zoning rules for established neighborhoods remain in flux

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Citywide

Gainesville has reversed and revisited its neighborhood zoning changes, so confirm the current rules for any plans to add or convert living space before you offer.

Built-out, resale-only supply stays limited

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

An established, fully built neighborhood keeps resale supply thin, which tends to support pricing for well-kept block homes over time.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Leewood, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. June 2025
    Transit

    Regional transit eliminates routes amid funding cuts

    Reporting detailed the elimination of several bus routes after the university reduced its funding contribution to the regional transit system. Why it matters: Transit-reliant commuters feel this most; car-commuting owners in close-in northwest neighborhoods are less affected. Source

  2. March 2026
    Transit

    City wins federal grant for transit upgrades and a west-side station

    The city announced a federal transit grant of more than ten million dollars for stop accessibility upgrades and a planned west-side bus transfer and park-and-ride facility. Why it matters: Better west-side access toward the university and UF Health supports long-term demand in the close-in northwest. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Leewood, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the systems first. Get the roof age, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing on any mid-century home before you judge the price.

2

Confirm the lot and setbacks. Larger mature lots are an asset; verify the buildable area if you plan an addition.

3

Check the current city zoning rules for any plans to add or convert living space, since they have been in flux.

4

Match the home to real comps by condition and lot, not square footage alone, in a built-out resale market.

5

Cross-shop nearby Suburban Heights for another established close-in northwest option.

Best Buy
Updated block home with a newer roof and systems on a larger lot
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, HVAC, and electrical on an original mid-century home
Best Lot
Larger interior lots with mature trees and real buildable depth
Smart Timing
Confirm current city zoning rules before planning any addition
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Leewood is an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood recorded across two units in the Alachua County plat books, off NW 24th Avenue in the 32605 ZIP. The housing stock is mostly mid-century, with many homes built around the late 1960s in durable concrete block construction on comfortable lots that often run a quarter acre or larger. There is no gated entry, clubhouse, or amenity package, and no mandatory homeowners association is associated with the neighborhood. The appeal is the close-in northwest location and the settled, tree-lined character: a short drive to the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, Santa Fe College, and the shopping and dining along the NW 13th Street and NW 23rd Avenue corridors.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Project Home
$330K to $330K

An original or lightly updated mid-century block home that still carries older systems. The renovation route into an established northwest address.

Lowest entry
The Updated Core Home
$330K to $330K

A block home with a newer roof, updated HVAC, and replaced windows on a solid lot, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Turnkey Home
$330K to $330K

A fully modernized home with updated kitchen, baths, and systems on one of the larger, well-treed lots, the homes that move fastest.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$330K to $330K
The Project Home
An original or lightly updated mid-century block home that still carries older systems. The renovation route into an established northwest address.
$330K to $330K
The Updated Core Home
A block home with a newer roof, updated HVAC, and replaced windows on a solid lot, the heart of the resale market here.
$330K to $330K
The Turnkey Home
A fully modernized home with updated kitchen, baths, and systems on one of the larger, well-treed lots, the homes that move fastest.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Gainesville locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Leewood

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The location and the lot are the durable assets. The deal is won or lost on condition, the roof, and the systems read on a mid-century home.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Leewood is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Leewood

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Leewood

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Leewood

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Leewood

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Leewood homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Leewood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established northwest Gainesville home close to the university and hospitals.
Biggest advantageA close-in location minutes to the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, and shopping, with no HOA.
Biggest riskRoof, HVAC, and systems costs on a mostly mid-century, resale housing stock.
Sweet spotAn updated block home with newer systems on a larger, mature lot.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, an amenity community, or a hands-off, no-renovation purchase.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA expected, a real carrying-cost edge
  • Each owner maintains their own home and lot
  • No clubhouse, pool, or gated entry
  • Budget a renovation reserve for an older home
  • Confirm there is no separate covenant per home

No mandatory homeowners association is associated with this established neighborhood; confirm there is no separate covenant or assessment for a specific home.

City of Gainesville services apply; there is no HOA managing common areas or the streetscape, so each owner maintains their own home and lot.

There is no community clubhouse, pool, or gated entry; this is an established neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven community.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Leewood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Suburban Heights, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Leewood Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Leewood is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leewood in Gainesville?
Leewood is in northwest Gainesville, off NW 24th Avenue in the 32605 ZIP, in the close-in part of the city a short drive from the University of Florida and UF Health Shands.
When was Leewood built?
The neighborhood is mostly mid-century, with many homes built around the late 1960s. It is recorded across two units in the Alachua County plat books and is effectively built out today.
What kind of homes are in Leewood?
Predominantly single-family concrete block homes, the durable construction common to this era of Gainesville building, on comfortable lots that often run a quarter acre or larger.
Does Leewood have a homeowners association?
No mandatory homeowners association is associated with this established neighborhood. There is no HOA managing common areas, so confirm there is no separate covenant or assessment for a specific home.
Is there a CDD fee in Leewood?
No Community Development District is expected for an established mid-century neighborhood like this. Confirm per parcel as a matter of course before you offer.
What schools serve Leewood?
Leewood is in Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for a specific home with the district before you assume it.
How far is Leewood from the University of Florida?
The University of Florida is a short drive from the neighborhood, roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car depending on your exact route and the time of day.
How far is Leewood from UF Health Shands?
UF Health Shands, the main medical campus, is roughly twelve to fifteen minutes by car from the neighborhood, which makes Leewood popular with university and hospital employees.
Is Leewood a good place to buy?
For buyers who want an established, close-in northwest address with solid block homes and no HOA, it is a strong option. As with any mid-century neighborhood, condition and the age of the systems drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in Leewood?
Read the roof age, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing on any home, confirm the lot and any buildable area for additions, and check the current city zoning rules for changes to living space.
Are the lots in Leewood large?
Many lots run a quarter acre or larger with mature trees, which gives the neighborhood its settled, tree-lined feel and is part of what holds value here.
Is Leewood close to shopping and dining?
Yes. The shopping and dining along the NW 13th Street and NW 23rd Avenue corridors are a short drive, and Interstate 75 at Newberry Road is roughly ten to twelve minutes west.
Does Leewood have amenities like a pool or clubhouse?
No. This is an established neighborhood rather than an amenity community, so there is no gated entry, clubhouse, or pool. The appeal is the location, the lots, and the block homes.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Leewood?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a mid-century home where the condition of the roof and systems swings value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established northwest Gainesville address close to the university and hospitalsExcellent fit
Anyone who values a solid concrete block home on a larger, mature lotExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable updating a mid-century home over timeExcellent fit
UF and UF Health employees who want a short, reliable commuteExcellent fit
Buyers who prefer no HOA and the freedom that comes with itExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Anyone seeking a gated community with a clubhouse and amenitiesProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, and systems on an older homeProbably not
Those who need a homeowners association managing the streetscapeProbably not
Buyers who want a hands-off, no-renovation purchaseProbably not

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