Northwood
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Photo via Stellar MLS
As of November 2026, Northwood Gainesville in FL has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $239,900 to $349,000 (median $270,500). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1969 - 1976; 5 listings state no HOA; 1 of the 17 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 180 ft).
Last 30 days in Northwood: 1 new listing (median asking $239,900), 1 under contract right now, 2 closed sales (median $269,500). As of November 8, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Northwood
Live MLS inventory for Northwood. 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 · 41 daysTop listing
Active · 71 days
Active · 127 days
Active · 10 days
Under Contract · 63 daysActive and pending Northwood listings as of 2026-11-02, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Northwood sits in Gainesville with no active inventory today - a data point that tells you almost nothing about the community itself but everything about your next step. Without listings to analyze, there's no median price, no DOM trend, no absorption rate. You're looking at a neighborhood that trades rarely enough that the MLS snapshot is empty.
That scarcity can mean tight owner retention or a small subdivision that simply doesn't turn over often. Either way, if you're serious about Northwood, this is a door-knock, off-market, or wait-and-watch market. Sellers hold leverage when inventory is zero; buyers need patience and a broker who tracks every whisper of a listing before it goes live.
Figures in this note are as of July 16, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Northwood right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($274K) is up 3.4% from the prior 12 months ($265K) and up 133% since 2012. With about 23 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3. Confidence: Medium (17 and 11 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 12, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Northwood right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Northwood market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $274K ($188 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 13 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months and up 133% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (17 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32605 (Gainesville), 516 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $306K ($203/sq ft), down 5.6% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 101 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 2.3 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32605 housing market and the Alachua County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 332 homes in Northwood that have changed hands since 1999, built between 1965 and 1981 (median 1971), with a median living area of about 1,446 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Northwood is a Gainesville neighborhood with security lighting and zero active listings as of mid-July 2026 - a market that requires off-market strategy and patience rather than browsing the MLS.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Northwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a specific need to be in this Gainesville location who can wait for the right property to surface.
- Investors or relocators comfortable with off-market outreach and direct-to-seller negotiation.
- Anyone prioritizing a quiet, no-amenity neighborhood over resort-style features and immediate inventory choice.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to tour multiple options and close within sixty days.
- Anyone expecting community amenities like pools, fitness centers, or walking trails.
- First-time buyers who want the security of comparing several active listings before making an offer.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 3 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($274K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($265K) IS the +3.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 36 sales each (17 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Alachua County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
19% of homes for sale in ZIP 32605 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-12).
Northwood Market Scorecard
Northwood is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $270,500, and homes go under contract in about 61 days.
Typical home value in the 32605 ZIP is $298,465, about 27.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Northwood on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Northwood
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 6 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- C. W. Norton Elementary School-AL · Elementary
- Westwood Middle School-AL · Middle
- Gainesville High School-AL · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Northwood listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Northwood address.
Recent Developments in Northwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Northwood, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County sets Nov. 5 kickoff for $4M NW 83rd Street upgrade near Santa Fe College
The county budgeted $4 million for resurfacing NW 83rd Street, a new east-side sidewalk, a raised crosswalk with flashing beacons and rebuilt signals at North Road, South Road and NW 23rd Avenue. Concrete work starts the week of Nov. 9, asphalt the week of Dec. 14 and signal work in early 2027, mostly overnight. The project is part of a 10-year, $250 million county transportation program.
What it may mean for the marketNight-time construction through early 2027 will limit daytime disruption on this northwest Gainesville corridor and should leave smoother pavement and added pedestrian crossings near the Santa Fe College campus. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Northwood.
Source: Alachua Chronicle - October 2026Civic
DeSantis fills GRU Authority board seats
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Douglas Beck, a retired GRU engineer, to a long-vacant seat and Clark Futch to replace Chip Skinner, and reappointed Eric Lawson. The appointments come after the authority recently prevailed in a court case over control of the utility.
What it may mean for the marketA fully staffed utility board gives clearer governance over electric, water and wastewater service and rate decisions across the Gainesville service area. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Northwood.
Source: WCJB TV20 - October 2026Infrastructure
EPA plans mile-long underground wall at Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville
The EPA presented a plan to the Gainesville City Commission for a mile-long, 65-foot-deep underground wall at the 90-acre Koppers site at 200 NW 23rd Ave. Construction could start this fall and run to mid-2027, and an information session is set for Oct. 21. The site will be cleaned to commercial and industrial standards only.
What it may mean for the marketThe cleanup sets long-term land use limits on a large north Gainesville parcel and brings construction activity there through 2027. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Northwood.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County budgets $106 million for roads and expands pothole repair
County Manager Michele Lieberman said the 2026-27 budget includes $106 million for roads across a 700-mile network. The county now runs four pothole crews six days a week, added milling and resurfacing to its Watson Construction contract, and is adding a $500,000 amendment for more repairs.
What it may mean for the marketAdded road funding and resurfacing should improve driving conditions on county roads and affect commute reliability. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Northwood.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - April 2026Development
Gainesville board approves 248-unit apartment project in northwest Gainesville
The Gainesville Development Review Board approved a 248-unit multifamily project in northwest Gainesville, planned as four four-story buildings with a clubhouse and amenities, with construction expected to run about 22 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new apartment community of this size adds rental housing to northwest Gainesville, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Northwood.
Source: WCJB - December 2025Retail & Dining
Amrit Palace Indian restaurant to open on Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville
Amrit Palace, an Indian restaurant expanding from Ocala, is planned to open at 3105 Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville, adding a dining option along the 34th Street corridor near Archer Road.
What it may mean for the marketA new restaurant on the 34th Street corridor adds to the dining and retail mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby Gainesville communities. The site is about 5 miles south of Northwood.
Source: 352today
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.
The Northwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Northwood today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Northwood.
A neighborhood that doesn't list often
Northwood's single documented amenity - security lights - tells you this is a no-frills, function-over-flash community. No pool, no clubhouse, no trail system promoted in the listings. What you get is a Gainesville address with basic infrastructure and, at present, zero homes for sale.
That absence of inventory isn't a flaw; it's the market reality. Small subdivisions and tightly held neighborhoods can go months without a listing. The risk for buyers is obvious: you can't tour what isn't available, and you can't negotiate when supply is non-existent. The opportunity is equally clear - if you can connect with a seller before the sign goes up, you avoid competition entirely.
Momentum's role here is reconnaissance. We track Northwood's ownership records, monitor pre-market signals, and maintain relationships that surface opportunities before they're public. If you need a home in this specific footprint, that groundwork is non-negotiable.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Northwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Northwood buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +133% since 2012; Recent Direction +3.4% year-over-year; Pricing Power 97.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Northwood isn't a community you shop on Zillow; it's a market you work through relationships and records research. Momentum tracks ownership turnover, tax rolls, and pre-listing conversations in Gainesville's low-inventory pockets. We'll tell you when a Northwood property is likely to surface, what comparable sales justify as a price, and whether waiting six months makes more sense than chasing something that doesn't fit. When the next listing does appear, you'll know within hours - and you'll have context the other buyer won't.
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Recently off market in Northwood Gainesville
Homes in Northwood Gainesville that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 4 on record.
- 3314 NW 45Th Avenue · off market
- 3642 NW 49Th Lane · off market
- 4717 NW 31St Terrace · off market
- 5016 NW 36Th Street · off market
| Location | FL |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security Lights |
| For sale right now | 4 active, 1 pending · median asking $270,500 · 2.7 months of supply |
Data as of November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Northwood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/northwood-gainesville, data as of November 6, 2026.
Just listed in Northwood
The newest homes for sale in Northwood right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 4921 NW 37Th Drive $239,900 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,690 sq ft · listed Oct 26, 2026 Courtesy of GREEN TREE REALTY INC
- 2912 NW 48Th Ave $349,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,214 sq ft · listed Sep 25, 2026 Courtesy of U KEY REALTY
- 3145 NW 48Th Place $291,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,453 sq ft · listed Aug 24, 2026 Courtesy of REAL BROKER, LLC
- 5030 NW 28Th Terrace $250,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sq ft · listed Jul 1, 2026 Courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Northwood Gainesville Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Northwood Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4921 NW 37th Drive · $239,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 23, 2026 · listed by Green Tree Realty Inc
- 2912 NW 48th Ave · $349,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 23, 2026 · listed by U Key Realty
- 3145 NW 48th Place · $291,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, Llc
- 3525 NW 50th Avenue · $299,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 20, 2026 · listed by Remax Select Partners
- 5030 NW 28th Terrace · $250,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
Recently sold in Northwood Gainesville
- 3642 Nw 49Th Lane · sold $210,000
- 4717 Nw 31St Terrace · sold $329,000
- 5016 Nw 36Th Street · sold $360,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- NW 30Th Terrace (17 homes on record)
- NW 28Th Terrace (15 homes on record)
- NW 45Th Avenue (14 homes on record)
- NW 29Th Street (13 homes on record)
- NW 46Th Place (13 homes on record)
- NW 51St Place (10 homes on record)
- NW 52Nd Avenue (10 homes on record)
- NW 44Th Place (9 homes on record)
- NW 29Th Terrace (8 homes on record)
- NW 52Nd Place (8 homes on record)
- NW 34Th Terrace (7 homes on record)
- NW 31St Terrace (7 homes on record)
What it really costs to own in Northwood
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | At today's median asking price of $270,500, the first-year bill with homestead is about $3,800/yr (Alachua County total millage 16.5552 mills, FY2025-26, Alachua County Property Appraiser, FY2025-26 adopted budget). |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Alachua County is $1,020/yr (714 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1972 across 16 listings. An original roof here would be about 54 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (737 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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