Westwood Estates
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Westwood Estates in Jacksonville, FL since 2004, the most recent in August 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 5,595 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $314,237, 43 median days on market, with 4,102 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,610 ($4,880 with the full homestead exemption).
Westwood Estates is a small, older pocket on Jacksonville's west side, with a median year built of 1947 and stock stretching from 1938 to 1986. At a median of 1,190 square feet, these are compact homes, and price here is driven far more by condition and updates than by square footage. Expect a wide spread between a renovated house and one that needs work, because that gap — not size or address — is what moves the number.
With just 21 homes in the snapshot, this is a thin market: a single listing can shift the feel of the whole community. For buyers, that means fewer choices at any given moment and a premium on being ready to move when the right condition comes up. For sellers, it means pricing to the actual state of your home rather than to a neighbor's sale, since no two of these older houses are truly comparable.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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
This is a small enclave of mid-century and older homes on modest footprints, where the real variable is how much updating a given house has seen. A homestead share of roughly 45% points to a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-held homes.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 8 homes in Westwood Estates that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1937 and 1987 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 1,304 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 88% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Westwood Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a smaller footprint and are willing to inspect older systems closely
- Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value through updates
- Investors comfortable underwriting older homes one property at a time
Probably not for
- Buyers who need newer construction or move-in-ready modern systems
- Buyers wanting large square footage or open, contemporary layouts
- Buyers who need a deep pool of listings to compare before deciding
The market around Westwood Estates
Westwood Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32254, 116 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32254 (Jacksonville), 379 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272K ($176/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 55 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 25.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32254 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Westwood Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
An older, condition-driven market
Homes here predate most modern construction — the median build year is 1947, and the newest in the set dates to 1986. That age is the story: systems, roofs, electrical, and layouts vary house to house, and a buyer's inspection matters more than in a newer subdivision. The compact median of 1,190 square feet keeps these houses efficient, but it also means additions and reconfigurations show up unevenly across the inventory.
The homestead share of about 45% tells you fewer than half of these homes are claimed as a primary residence, which is worth weighing if you care about the balance of owner-occupied versus held property nearby. Combined with the small count of 21 homes, this is a market where each transaction is idiosyncratic and averages mean less than the specific house in front of you.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, older market like Westwood Estates, the value is in reading condition correctly — what a roof, foundation, or dated system really means for your offer or your list price. We price and negotiate off the actual house, not a rounded neighborhood average, and we tell you plainly when a given home is a project rather than a bargain.
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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.
- Highway Avenue (2 homes on record)
- San Marco Boulevard (1 homes on record)
- Helena Street (1 homes on record)
- Knotah Road (1 homes on record)
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.
- September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 10 miles south of Westwood Estates.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 8 miles northeast of Westwood Estates.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The site is less than a mile east of Westwood Estates.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 7 miles west of Westwood Estates.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 15 miles south of Westwood Estates.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 7 miles west of Westwood Estates.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32210/32234/32254)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (13 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 realMLS 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Westwood Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32254; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- William M. Raines High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Biltmore Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade D (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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