Westwood Estates
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 815 homes for sale in Gainesville, FL · median $299,900 · 113 homes for sale in 32605 · Alachua County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $251,250, $219 per square foot, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,160 ($3,510 with the full homestead exemption).
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Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Westwood Estates 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
Westwood Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $251K ($219 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 7 days on market for closed sales.
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 5.7 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32605 housing market and the Alachua County market.
Westwood Estates is a community of 72 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1959 and 1967 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 1,294 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
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 ($251K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (4 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 1991 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
21% 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 (2026-10-15).
Westwood Estates Market Scorecard
Westwood Estates is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Westwood Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Westwood Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 east of Westwood Estates.
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 3 miles east of Westwood Estates.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Development
GRU Authority approves demolition of Power District buildings ahead of possible land sale
The GRU Authority voted 3-0 to hire SGLC for $458,000 to demolish most buildings and remove asbestos on the roughly nine-acre Power District northeast of Depot Park. Demolition starts at the end of September and is to finish by Thanksgiving. GRU plans to sell the land, which it expects to bring at least $7.5 million.
What it may mean for the marketClearing about nine acres near Depot Park opens a possible future redevelopment site close to downtown. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Westwood Estates.
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 northwest of Westwood Estates.
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 2 miles south of Westwood Estates.
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 3 miles south of Westwood Estates.
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 Westwood Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Westwood Estates 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 Westwood Estates.
A closer look at the Westwood Estates market
At a median of $219 per square foot, Westwood Estates prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The housing stock is 72 homes built between 1959 and 1967, and 61% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Westwood Estates. 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 Westwood Estates 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 (7.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +172% since 2012; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Tools for a Westwood Estates buy.
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Recently off market in Westwood Estates
Homes in Westwood Estates 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. 1 on record.
- 4106 NW 13Th Place · off market
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32605, 32606, 32607, 99999 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 72 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1959–1967 (median 1965) |
| Typical living area | 1,294 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $251,250 median across 4 closed sales · $219 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 7 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 61% |
| Momentum Realty closings here, last 12 months | 1 |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1991 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Westwood Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/westwood-estates-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Westwood Estates, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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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 13Th Place (8 homes on record)
- NW 14Th Place (4 homes on record)
- NW 39Th Terrace (4 homes on record)
- NW 13Th Place (3 homes on record)
- NW 39Th Drive (2 homes on record)
- NW 14Th Place (2 homes on record)
- NW 39Th Terrace (2 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1991 (62 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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