Southwood in Gainesville

Southwood

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An attainable condominium community in SW Gainesville, near UF, Shands, and the Archer Road corridor.

Condominium communitySW Gainesville near UFConfirm the association
Live Market Pulse
42/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$1K
Median Price
7.2mo
Supply
81days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$1/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Southwood is a condominium community in SW Gainesville, reported near the University of Florida, the Shands and UF Health medical complex, and the Archer Road and Butler retail corridor. The read is an attainable, low-maintenance condo in a high-demand SW Gainesville location with steady university and medical-center demand, which supports both owner-occupants and tenants. The buy is association-first: confirm the condo association dues, reserves, insurance, and any rental restrictions, read the building condition and the specific unit, and comp within Southwood by unit type rather than against the broader Gainesville condo market."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Southwood market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $1K ($1 per sq ft), with homes averaging 81 days on market and 7.2 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Southwood is a condominium community in SW Gainesville (ZIP 32608), Alachua County, reported within a short distance of the University of Florida, the Shands and UF Health medical complex, and the Archer Road and Butler retail corridor (Gainesville condo and neighborhood profiles).

Housing is primarily condominium units with shared common areas; the community is described as accessible to UF by car or bus and a short drive from Archer Road shopping. Treat the unit mix, sizes, and any amenity list as reported and confirm with the listing.

The location is the structural story: a SW Gainesville site near UF, the medical complex, and the Archer Road corridor, an area with steady demand tied to the university and hospitals. Verify the exact distances and routes for the specific unit.

Because this is a condo community, value is association-first and unit-specific. Confirm the condo association dues, reserves, insurance, and any rental restrictions, read the building condition and the specific unit, and comp within Southwood by unit type rather than against the broader Gainesville condo market.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, low-maintenance condo in SW Gainesville near UF and Shands
  • Buyers who value a central SW location near the Archer Road corridor
  • Buyers comfortable doing condo association and rental-rule due diligence

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA or low-fee setting
  • Buyers who want a brand-new building rather than an established community

How Southwood is performing right now

42/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
7.2Months of supplytight
102Median days on marketdays
0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-11%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 Southwood 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 Southwood buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Southwood

Live MLS inventory for Southwood. 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 Southwood 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~5 to 10 min · approximate
UF Health and Shands~5 to 10 min · medical
Archer Road and Butler Plaza~5 min · shopping
Interstate 75 (Archer Rd)~5 to 10 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~10 to 15 min · northeast
Gainesville Regional Airport~20 min · north

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
Southwood (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

Southwood 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 Southwood address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Southwood, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Southwood

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an attainable condo community in SW Gainesville near UF, the medical complex, and the Archer Road corridor. The watch items are the condo association dues and reserves, the building condition, the rental rules, and the specific unit.

SW Gainesville location near UF, Shands, and Archer Road

BullishSteady university and medical-center demand supports both owner-occupants and tenants; confirm the rental rules and the exact distances. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

SW Gainesville location near UF, Shands, and Archer Road

Condo association dues, reserves, and condition

NeutralDues, reserves, insurance, and the age of the buildings drive carrying cost and resale; read the documents and the condition before you offer. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Condo association dues, reserves, and condition

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 Southwood, 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. Established
    Community

    Attainable SW Gainesville condo community near UF

    Southwood is described as a condominium community in SW Gainesville near UF, Shands, and the Archer Road corridor, accessible to campus by car or bus (community profiles). Treat the unit mix and figures as reported and confirm with the listing. Why it matters: The SW Gainesville location is the story; value turns on the association budget, the building condition, and the specific unit. 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 Southwood, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the condo association budget, the dues, reserves, insurance, and any pending assessments for the specific unit.

2

Confirm the building condition, the age of the roofs, systems, and any recent or planned capital work.

3

Check the rental rules, minimum lease terms and any restrictions, since this UF-area community draws tenant demand.

4

Read the specific unit, the floor, the layout, the condition, and the exposure.

5

Comp within Southwood, by unit type, not against the broader Gainesville condo market.

Best Buy
A well-kept unit with a clear association budget and the rental flexibility you want, priced within the community.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the condo association or missing planned capital work and assessments.
Best Lot
Floor, layout, and exposure separate otherwise similar units here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the association dues, reserves, and rental rules before you write.
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

Southwood is a condominium community in SW Gainesville (32608), Alachua County, reported near the University of Florida, the Shands and UF Health medical complex, and the Archer Road and Butler retail corridor, accessible to campus by car or bus. Housing is primarily condominium units with shared common areas; treat the unit mix, sizes, and any amenities as reported and confirm with the listing. Homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller or ground-floor units
$1K to $1K

The most attainable product is the smaller or ground-floor units. Confirm the association budget and the condition before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: standard units
$1K to $88K

The core is the standard units. Floor, layout, condition, and exposure separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: updated units on the best exposures
$88K to $100K

The top end is the updated units on the best floors and exposures. These trade on the condition, the layout, and the exposure.

Strongest resale

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

$1K to $1K
Entry: smaller or ground-floor units
The most attainable product is the smaller or ground-floor units. Confirm the association budget and the condition before assuming a value.
$1K to $88K
Mid: standard units
The core is the standard units. Floor, layout, condition, and exposure separate these more than square footage alone.
$88K to $100K
High: updated units on the best exposures
The top end is the updated units on the best floors and exposures. These trade on the condition, the layout, and the exposure.

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 Southwood

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 SW Gainesville location near UF, Shands, and Archer Road is priced into every Southwood listing. The deal is won on the unit, the condition, and the association budget, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk4.8/10
Location Efficiency8.5/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.7/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.5/10

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 Southwood 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

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. 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
  • Floor, layout, and exposure separate the units.
  • Condition matters as much as the floor here.
  • Association dues and reserves shape the real carrying cost.

In a condo community like Southwood, there is no traditional lot; the floor, the layout, the condition, and the exposure set value within a unit type. Compare a unit against the closest comparable within Southwood by type, and read the association budget and reserves before the finishes.

Southwood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, low-maintenance condo in SW Gainesville near UF, the medical complex, and Archer Road.
Strong onA central SW location, attainable condo product, and steady university and medical-center demand.
WatchThe condo association dues and reserves, the building condition, the rental rules, and the specific unit.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, a no-HOA setting, or a brand-new building.
The edgeThe association budget, the condition, and the specific unit decide value, so reading them well is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • A condominium community with association dues and reserves.
  • Dues typically cover common grounds and exteriors.
  • Established product, so read the building condition.
  • Floor, layout, and exposure separate the units.
  • Confirm rental rules in this UF-area community.

Southwood is a condominium community, so expect condo association dues that fund common areas, insurance, and reserves; treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, scope, reserves, insurance, and any pending assessments for the specific unit before you offer.

Condo dues typically cover building exteriors, common grounds, shared amenities, and master insurance; confirm exactly what is covered and what the owner carries for the specific unit.

Reporting does not detail major shared amenities; confirm any pool, common areas, or facilities, their access, and any fees with the listing.

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 Southwood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Southwood, 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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Southwood Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Southwood 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).

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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

What is Southwood?
A condominium community in SW Gainesville, reported near the University of Florida, Shands, and the Archer Road corridor, with primarily condominium units and shared common areas.
Where is Southwood located?
In SW Gainesville (32608), within a short distance of UF, the UF Health and Shands medical complex, and the Archer Road and Butler retail corridor. Confirm the exact distances for the specific unit.
What kinds of units are in Southwood?
Primarily condominium units. Treat the unit mix and sizes as reported and confirm the specific unit with the listing.
Is Southwood gated?
Reporting does not describe it as gated. Confirm any access or security arrangements with the listing and the association.
What amenities does Southwood have?
Reporting does not detail major shared amenities. Confirm any pool, common areas, or facilities, their access, and any fees with the listing.
What are the costs at Southwood?
As a condominium community, expect association dues that fund common areas, insurance, and reserves. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, reserves, and any assessments for the specific unit.
Can I rent out a unit at Southwood?
This UF-area community draws tenant demand, but condo rental rules vary. Confirm the minimum lease term and any rental restrictions with the association before you assume a rental plan.
How old are the buildings at Southwood?
It is described as an established community. Confirm the age of the roofs and systems, and any recent or planned capital work, for the specific building and unit.
What schools serve Southwood?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Southwood a good investment?
Its SW Gainesville location near UF and the medical complex supports steady demand, but value is unit-specific. Confirm the association budget, the condition, and the rental rules, then comp within the community.
How far is Southwood from UF?
Reporting places it within a short drive or bus ride of the University of Florida; drive times are approximate, so verify the exact route for the specific unit.
What should I check before buying in Southwood?
The condo association dues, reserves, and insurance, the building condition and any planned capital work, the rental rules, and the specific unit.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Southwood?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. With a condo where the association budget and condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an attainable, low-maintenance condo in SW Gainesville near UF and ShandsExcellent fit
You value a central SW location near the Archer Road corridorExcellent fit
You are comfortable doing condo association and rental-rule due diligenceExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want a no-HOA or low-fee settingProbably not
You want a brand-new building rather than an established communityProbably not

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