Northwood Pines
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Northwood Pines is a small, tightly built pocket of Gainesville housing stock - every home in the current MLS record traces back to 1980, which means buyers are looking at a single construction era rather than a mix of old and new. With a median living area around 1,064 square feet, this is a compact-footprint community, and condition and updates (not lot size or square footage variance) will do most of the work in separating one listing from another.
At 4.6 months of supply, the market here sits in balanced territory - not fast enough to force offers above list, not slow enough to hand buyers real leverage. With only 11 active listings, inventory is thin enough that a single well-priced, well-maintained home can move quickly, while a home that needs work can sit and test a seller's patience.
Northwood Pines right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.6 months of supply and 31% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Very High (13 active and pending listings, 26 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($262K) is down 0.9% from the prior 12 months ($265K) and up 211% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (26 and 26 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Northwood Pines market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $262K ($203 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 28 days on market for closed sales, and 3.6 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 1% from the prior 12 months and up 211% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (26 closings in the current window).
Northwood Pines is a community of 1 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1980 and 1980 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 1,064 square feet. 100% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Northwood Pines is a small Gainesville community built out in a single wave in 1980, with a compact, consistent housing stock and a currently limited number of active listings.
The setting & the homes.
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Northwood PinesWho Northwood Pines is best for.
Best for
- A buyer seeking a smaller, easier-to-maintain home built in a single, consistent era
- A buyer comfortable evaluating condition and updates as the main price driver rather than shopping across a wide size range
- A buyer working in a balanced market who wants time to compare a limited set of listings without a bidding-war pace
Probably not for
- A buyer who needs a large floor plan well beyond roughly 1,064 square feet
- A buyer who wants a newly built home or a mix of construction vintages to choose from
- A buyer specifically shopping for on-site community amenities, since none are currently identified in MLS listings
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($262K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($265K) IS the -0.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 50 sales each (26 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.
Northwood Pines Market Scorecard
Northwood Pines is currently a balanced market. About 4.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $270,000, and homes go under contract in about 44 days.
Typical home value in the 32653 ZIP is $327,271, about 32.9% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in Northwood Pines, Gainesville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Northwood Pines
Live MLS inventory for Northwood Pines. 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 · 56 daysTop listing
Active · 4 days
Active · 233 days
Active · 89 days
Active · 1 days
Active · 44 days
Active · 27 days
Active · 95 days
Pending · 78 days
Pending · 27 daysActive and pending Northwood Pines listings as of 2026-08-23, 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 Pines 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools
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- 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 Pines listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Northwood Pines
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Northwood Pines, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated July 2026.
- 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 Pines.
Source: WCJB - April 2026Development
Newberry Ridge development of up to 1,250 homes advances east of Champions Park
Newberry Ridge, a roughly 225 acre project planned for up to 1,250 homes east of Champions Park in Newberry, cleared a land use amendment step and moved toward further Planning and Zoning, City Commission, and state review.
What it may mean for the marketA large planned community of this scale adds significant future housing on the west side of Alachua County, a factor that can influence demand and pricing for nearby communities. The project is about 13 miles west of Northwood Pines, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - April 2026Development
Sandia West development of about 500 homes advances near Champions Park in Newberry
Sandia West, a roughly 160 acre residential development planned for about 500 homes near Champions Park on the northeast side of Newberry, won Planning and Zoning Board approval and moved toward City Commission and state review.
What it may mean for the marketA large new residential development in Newberry adds future housing supply on the west side of Alachua County, the kind of growth that can shape demand for nearby communities. The project is about 14 miles west of Northwood Pines, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - 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 project is about 5 miles south of Northwood Pines, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: 352today - May 2025Development
Archer Place luxury condo and retail project breaks ground at Archer Road and 34th Street in Gainesville
Archer Place, a mixed-use development at the corner of Archer Road and Southwest 34th Street near Butler Plaza in Gainesville, broke ground with plans for 92 residential units including penthouses and workforce apartments, ground-floor retail, and a roughly 6,000 square foot restaurant, with completion targeted for late 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use condo and retail project on the Archer Road corridor adds housing and commercial space near Butler Plaza, the kind of activity that can shape demand for nearby Gainesville communities. The site is about 5 miles south of Northwood Pines.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News
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 Pines buying strategy.
If we were buying in Northwood Pines 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 Pines.
One vintage, one size range, few homes on the market
Because every home traces to 1980, this is not a community where you shop across eras of construction - the questions are about how well an individual unit has been maintained and updated since. At roughly 1,064 square feet median, expect a compact, efficient layout rather than sprawling square footage; buyers looking for larger living space will want to look elsewhere in Gainesville.
The homestead share sitting at 1.0 tells its own story: every home currently reflected in this snapshot carries a homestead exemption, meaning the recorded stock is owner-occupied rather than investor-held or short-term rental inventory. Combined with just 11 active listings, this is a small, largely stable pocket of housing rather than a fast-churning one. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so any recreational or shared facilities would need to be confirmed independently rather than assumed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Northwood Pines. 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 Pines 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 5 factors (8.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +211% since 2012; Recent Direction -0.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.6 months of supply; Owner Commitment 100% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 11 active listings and a single construction vintage, pricing a home in Northwood Pines accurately means understanding condition and recent comparable sales in fine detail - there is no broad price range to lean on for guesswork. We track this pocket of Gainesville inventory closely so buyers and sellers know whether a specific listing is priced to the current 4.6-month, balanced-market reality or out of step with it.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (1,055 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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