Woods Edge South in Gainesville

Woods Edge South

Condo and townhome community · SW Gainesville · ZIP 32608

A low-key southwest Gainesville condo and townhome enclave minutes from the University of Florida.

SW Gainesville 32608Condo and townhome livingMinutes to UF and Shands
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a smaller condo and townhome community, so a single sale can move the averages; the unit, the floor plan, and condition decide where a home trades far more than any headline number.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Woods Edge South is an attached-housing community, so the read is different from a single-family neighborhood: the unit itself, the floor plan, the condition, and the condo association picture set the number, and a small community means a single sale can swing the averages. The real draw is location, a short drive to the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, and the Archer Road and SW 34th Street retail corridors, so demand here leans toward students, university and hospital staff, and buyers who want a lock-and-leave home near campus. Your leverage is reading the specific unit and the association reserves, not chasing a community-wide price."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Woods Edge South is a low-rise condo and townhome community in southwest Gainesville, off SW 35th Place just west of SW 34th Street in the 32608 ZIP. It sits inside one of the busiest, most convenient corners of the southwest side, walking and driving distance to the retail along SW 34th Street and Archer Road and a short hop to the University of Florida campus.

Homes here are attached residences rather than detached single-family houses, with two-bedroom townhome-style floor plans reported around 1,250 square feet that suit a buyer who wants a manageable, lower-maintenance home close to campus and the medical district. Because it is a smaller community, inventory comes and goes a few units at a time, and condition varies unit to unit depending on how each owner has maintained and updated the home.

There is a mandatory condo association here. A monthly fee reported around the low one hundreds covers the shared, association-maintained items typical of an attached community, exterior and common-area upkeep among them; confirm the current amount and exactly what it includes for a specific unit, since association budgets and reserves change.

The honest case for Woods Edge South is location and convenience, not size or amenities. For students, university and hospital staff, and investors who want a near-campus rental, the buy hinges on the specific unit, the floor plan, the condition, and a clear read of the association budget and reserves before you fall for a list price.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a lower-maintenance attached home minutes from the University of Florida
  • University and hospital staff who value a short commute to campus and UF Health Shands
  • Buyers seeking an attainable entry point into the southwest Gainesville market
  • Investors looking at a near-campus rental in a convenient 32608 location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a detached single-family house with a private yard
  • Anyone seeking a large amenity-rich master-planned community
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Those who want a quiet, low-traffic setting away from busy retail corridors

How Woods Edge South is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
102Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Woods Edge South 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 Woods Edge South buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Woods Edge South

Live MLS inventory for Woods Edge South. 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 Woods Edge South 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~10 min · ~3 miles
UF Health Shands Hospital~10-15 min · ~3 miles
Butler Plaza / Archer Road retail~5 min · ~1-2 miles
SW 34th Street corridor~3 min · under 1 mile
Downtown Gainesville~12-15 min · ~4 miles
Interstate 75 (Archer Road)~8 min · ~3 miles
Celebration Pointe~10 min · ~3 miles

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
Woods Edge South (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

Woods Edge South 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 Woods Edge South address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Woods Edge South: major investment along the nearby Archer Road and SW 34th Street corridor, planned road capacity work to the west, and the steady, near-campus demand that underpins attached housing here. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Woods Edge South

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

Net OutlookBullishThe corridor's continued investment and the steady pull of the university and medical district point up over time. The near-term watch item is simply the condo association's financial health, which sets the real carrying cost on any specific unit.

Major condo and apartment project breaks ground on Archer Road

2025
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

A large new residential project just east of SW 34th Street signals continued investment in the corridor, which tends to support nearby values.

Archer Road four-laning design underway to the west

2025
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Planned capacity work on Archer Road points to long-term growth; construction timing is years out, so treat it as context, not a near-term change.

Steady near-campus and near-hospital demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Proximity to the University of Florida and UF Health Shands keeps demand for attached, lower-maintenance homes here durable over time.

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 Woods Edge South, 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. May 2025
    Development

    Large luxury condo and apartment project breaks ground near Archer and SW 34th

    A major residential project, reported at roughly 186 million dollars, broke ground just east of SW 34th Street on the Archer Road corridor in May 2025. Why it matters: Continued private investment along the corridor near Woods Edge South supports the location's long-term demand. Source

  2. September 2025
    Roads

    Design begins to four-lane southwest Archer Road

    Alachua County began preliminary design to widen roughly 3.8 miles of Archer Road from SW 75th Street to SW 122nd Street, with construction not expected before 2027. Why it matters: Long-term road capacity work signals area growth, but the timeline is years out, so it is context rather than an immediate value driver. 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 Woods Edge South, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the specific unit first. Floor plan, condition, and updates drive value in attached housing far more than any community average.

2

Pull the condo association budget and reserves. Confirm the current monthly fee, what it covers, and whether any special assessments are pending.

3

Confirm lender and insurance acceptance. Condo financing and master insurance can vary, so verify both early on a specific unit.

4

Match the home to real comps. Condition and floor plan, not square footage alone, decide where an attached home lands.

5

Weigh the location trade-off, and cross-shop Meadows of Kanapaha for another attached-housing option in southwest Gainesville.

Best Buy
An updated two-bedroom unit matched to real comps
Biggest Risk
Underreading the condo association budget, reserves, or a pending assessment
Best Lot
A quieter interior unit away from the busiest parking and road edges
Smart Timing
Confirm the current fee, lender acceptance, and insurance before you offer
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

Woods Edge South is a low-rise condo and townhome community in southwest Gainesville, off SW 35th Place just west of SW 34th Street in the 32608 ZIP. The homes are attached residences, with two-bedroom townhome-style floor plans reported around 1,250 square feet, suited to a buyer who wants a manageable, lower-maintenance home near the University of Florida and the medical district. It is a smaller community with a mandatory condo association, so the buy is unit-specific: floor plan, condition, the monthly fee, and the reserves matter more than any community-wide figure. Confirm the current association budget, what the fee covers, and any pending assessments for a specific home before you offer.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Unit

Original or lightly updated two-bedroom homes, the most attainable way into this near-campus location. Budget for cosmetic updates.

Lowest entry
The Updated Unit

Renovated or well-kept homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the resale market when one is available.

Most inventory
The Best Available

The most updated, best-positioned units, often quieter interior locations, that tend to sell fastest and hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

The Entry Unit
Original or lightly updated two-bedroom homes, the most attainable way into this near-campus location. Budget for cosmetic updates.
The Updated Unit
Renovated or well-kept homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the resale market when one is available.
The Best Available
The most updated, best-positioned units, often quieter interior locations, that tend to sell fastest and hold value best.

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 Woods Edge South

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 location near campus is priced into every unit. The deal is won or lost on the specific home, its condition, and the association reserves.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Woods Edge South 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
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Woods Edge South

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Woods Edge South

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Woods Edge South

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Woods Edge South

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Woods Edge South homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Woods Edge South in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a lower-maintenance attached home minutes from the University of Florida.
Biggest advantageA convenient 32608 location close to UF, UF Health Shands, and the SW 34th Street and Archer Road corridors.
Biggest riskThe condo association budget and reserves, which set the true carrying cost and can change.
Sweet spotAn updated two-bedroom unit matched honestly to recent comps.
Avoid ifYou want a detached single-family house, a private yard, or a large amenity-rich community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Mandatory condo association
  • Monthly fee reported in the low one hundreds
  • Confirm the budget and reserves per unit
  • Watch for any pending special assessment
  • Verify lender and insurance acceptance early

Mandatory condo association, with a monthly fee reported in the low one hundreds (confirm the current amount and inclusions for a specific unit).

Typical attached-community items maintained by the association, such as exterior and common-area upkeep. Confirm exactly what is covered, and what each owner is responsible for, on a specific unit.

No resort-style club here; this is a smaller condo and townhome community where the value is location and convenience rather than amenities.

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 Woods Edge South, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Meadows of Kanapaha, 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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Woods Edge South Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Woods Edge South 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).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Where is Woods Edge South located?
Woods Edge South is in southwest Gainesville, off SW 35th Place just west of SW 34th Street, in the 32608 ZIP. It sits close to the SW 34th Street and Archer Road retail corridors and a short drive from the University of Florida.
What kind of homes are in Woods Edge South?
The community is made up of attached condo and townhome residences rather than detached single-family houses, with two-bedroom townhome-style floor plans reported around 1,250 square feet. Confirm the exact layout and square footage on a specific unit.
Is there a condo association fee?
Yes. Woods Edge South has a mandatory condo association with a monthly fee reported in the low one hundreds. Confirm the current amount, what it covers, and any pending assessments for a specific unit, since association budgets change.
What does the condo fee cover?
It typically covers shared, association-maintained items in an attached community, such as exterior and common-area upkeep. Always confirm exactly what is included, and what each owner is responsible for, on a specific unit before you offer.
How far is Woods Edge South from the University of Florida?
The University of Florida campus is a short drive away, roughly a few miles via SW 34th Street and Archer Road, which is the main reason buyers choose this location. Actual drive time varies with traffic on the corridor.
How far is it to UF Health Shands Hospital?
UF Health Shands Hospital, on SW Archer Road, is roughly three miles away, about a ten to fifteen minute drive depending on traffic. The medical district is one of the area's main commute anchors.
What schools serve Woods Edge South?
The community is part of Alachua County Public Schools in the southwest Gainesville area. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific unit with the district.
Is Woods Edge South a good option for students?
Its location near the University of Florida and the medical district makes it a practical choice for students and university or hospital staff who want a lower-maintenance home close to campus. As with any attached home, read the specific unit and the association budget first.
Can I rent out a unit in Woods Edge South?
Many near-campus condo communities allow rentals, but leasing rules vary by association and can change. Confirm the current rental and leasing policy with the condo association before you buy if renting is your plan.
Is Woods Edge South a gated community?
It is a smaller condo and townhome community rather than a gated, amenity-rich master plan. Confirm current access and any community features directly for a specific unit.
How is financing on a condo here?
Condo financing depends on the project's approval status and the master insurance, which can vary. Confirm lender acceptance and the insurance picture early on a specific unit, since these can affect both your loan and your closing timeline.
What is the area around Woods Edge South like?
It sits in a busy, convenient part of southwest Gainesville near the SW 34th Street and Archer Road corridors, with shopping, dining, and services close at hand and quick access to campus and the medical district.
Is Woods Edge South a good investment?
Its near-campus, near-hospital location supports steady demand here. As with any attached-housing market, the specific unit, its condition, and the association's financial health drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Woods Edge South?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a condo purchase where the unit's condition and the association's reserves swing your real cost, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a lower-maintenance attached home minutes from the University of FloridaExcellent fit
University and hospital staff who value a short commute to campus and UF Health ShandsExcellent fit
Buyers seeking an attainable entry point into the southwest Gainesville marketExcellent fit
Investors looking at a near-campus rental in a convenient 32608 locationExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the specific unit and the association budget honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want a detached single-family house with a private yardProbably not
Anyone seeking a large amenity-rich master-planned communityProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Those who want a quiet, low-traffic setting away from busy retail corridorsProbably not
Buyers unwilling to confirm the condo budget, reserves, and rental rules firstProbably not

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