Westwood
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of November 2026, Westwood Gainesville in FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1976 - 1979; none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 80 ft).
Last 30 days in Westwood: 1 closed sale (median $287,000). As of November 7, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Price in Westwood is driven by condition and vintage, not by any single product type. With a median build year of 1987 but a span running from 1900 all the way to 2024, this is a community where a renovated older home and a newer infill build can sit on the same block at very different numbers. The median sits at $265,000, and the spread around it is wide - what you pay tracks closely to how much work the house does or doesn't need.
The posture right now is a seller's edge that is far from frantic. A median of 41 days to close and a heat score of 57 point to steady, not overheated, demand, and with zero active listings in the current snapshot, anything well-prepared tends to clear. For buyers, that means limited choice and little room to lowball; for sellers, it means pricing to condition and presenting clean beats chasing a premium the data doesn't support.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Westwood right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($265K) is up 3.9% from the prior 12 months ($255K) and up 124% since 2012. With about 4 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 August 2. Confidence: Low (3 and 3 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
The 60-Second Overview
Westwood market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $265K ($213 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 41 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 4% from the prior 12 months and up 124% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32604 (Gainesville), 30 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $354K ($192/sq ft), down 6.1% year over year, with a median 94 days on market. Right now 10 active and 5 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32604 housing market and the Alachua County market.
Westwood is a community of 1,562 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,688 square feet. 60% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Westwood is an established, built-out Gainesville community of roughly 1,562 homes in Alachua County, where a long construction history and an owner-occupant majority give the market more stability than churn.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Westwood is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in an established, owner-occupant-heavy Gainesville community
- Buyers who can assess an older home's systems and updates and price accordingly
- Trading into a central Alachua County location rather than chasing new construction
Probably not for
- Needing to choose from a broad, always-stocked pool of active listings
- Wanting shared community amenities, since none surface in current MLS listings
- Buyers set on uniform, newer construction at a predictable price per square foot
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 ($265K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($255K) IS the +3.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 8 sales each (3 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.
16% of homes for sale in ZIP 32607 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).
Westwood Market Scorecard
Westwood is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $276,950, and homes go under contract in about 60 days.
Typical home value in the 32607 ZIP is $282,592, about 29.2% above 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Westwood
Live MLS inventory for Westwood. 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 Westwood 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.
Westwood 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.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Kimball Wiles Elementary School-AL · Elementary
- Kanapaha Middle School-AL · Middle
- F. W. Buchholz High School-AL · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Westwood 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 Westwood address.
The Westwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Westwood 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.
A built-out market where condition sets the price
The defining feature here is age range. Homes date as far back as 1900 and as recently as 2024, with the median built in 1987 and a median living area near 1,688 square feet. That mix rewards buyers who read a house carefully - systems, roof, and updates vary enormously - and it explains why the median price per square foot of about $213 should be treated as a midpoint, not a rule.
Values have climbed 124% since 2012 and 3.9% over the past year, so the long arc is firmly up while the near-term pace has cooled to something measured. With a homestead share of about 60%, this leans toward owner-occupants rather than quick turnover, and no community amenities surface in current MLS listings - the draw is the housing stock and location, not shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Westwood. 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 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 4 factors (7.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +124% since 2012; Recent Direction +3.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 60% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied, the number on the listing matters less than the condition behind it. We price and evaluate Westwood homes against their vintage and updates rather than a blanket per-square-foot figure, and with no active inventory in the current snapshot, we help buyers move decisively and sellers prepare a home that clears inside that 41-day window.
Westwood in 15 seconds.
Tools for a Westwood buy.
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Recently off market in Westwood Gainesville
Homes in Westwood 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. 3 on record.
- 8127 SW 12Th Place · off market
- 8204 SW 12Th Place · off market
- 8204 SW 13Th Road · off market
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, FL · ZIP 32604, 32607, 32608, 99999 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,562 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–2024 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,688 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $265,000 median across 3 closed sales · $213 per sq ft · +3.9% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 41 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 3 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 60% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Westwood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/westwood-gainesville, data as of August 2, 2026.
Just listed in Westwood
The newest homes for sale in Westwood right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 1310 SW 76Th Drive $299,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,839 sq ft · listed Sep 20, 2026 Courtesy of BHGRE THOMAS GROUP
- 8114 SW 12Th Place $254,900 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,229 sq ft · listed Aug 26, 2026 Courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Westwood Gainesville Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Westwood Gainesville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1310 SW 76th Drive · $299,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 19, 2026 · listed by Bhgre Thomas Group
- 8114 SW 12th Place · $254,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
Recently sold in Westwood Gainesville
- 8127 Sw 12Th Place · sold $287,000
- 8204 Sw 13Th Road · sold $221,000
- 8204 Sw 12Th Place · sold $281,220
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.
- SW 13Th Road (22 homes on record)
- SW 80Th Drive (7 homes on record)
- SW 13Th Road (7 homes on record)
- SW 82Nd Drive (1 homes on record)
- SW 81St Drive (1 homes on record)
- SW 81St Drive (1 homes on record)
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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 August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32604/32607/32608/99999)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (151 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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