Why Live in Westwood
Westwood, a neighborhood in Albany, features homes dating from the 1970s to the early 2000s, often requiring renovations. Houses here range from 1,400 to over 2,100 square feet, with New Traditional and ranch-style homes set back from main roads. The streets are narrow and lack sidewalks, but the lots are well-maintained with landscaped gardens and tall cypress trees. Cape Cod-style homes on Devon Drive and Wisteria Court are situated on smaller, hillier lots. The area is prone to flooding due to a small creek that serves as a stormwater retention basin. Webb Park, located on Parkview Court, offers a playground, swing sets, and a picnic gazebo. The Albany YMCA Sports Park, 4 miles west, features an outdoor pool, while downtown Albany, 5 miles east, provides water recreation on the Flint River. Westwood is served by the Dougherty County School System, with Lake Park Elementary School planning a new building and offering a Medical Arts Magnet program. The neighborhood is close to Albany's main shopping centers, including Albany Mall and Albany Square, 3 miles north, and local dining options like The Canterbury Kitchen and Albany Fish Company. Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 7 miles south, providing connections to Atlanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Westwood is a good place to live. Westwood is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Westwood has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 40. The average household income is $79,813 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Westwood are home owners, with 46.2% of residents renting and 53.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Westwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Westwood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westwood?
The median home price in Westwood is $229,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $45,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $51K a year to afford the median home price in Westwood. The average household income in Westwood is $80K.
What are the best public schools in Westwood?
The best public schools that serve Westwood are:
What are the best private schools in Westwood?
The best private schools that serve Westwood are:
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Are home prices dropping in Westwood?
Yes, home prices in Westwood are down 56% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Westwood, GA
On average, homes in Westwood, Albany sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood, Albany over the last 12 months is $224,000, down 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$224,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$224,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$167,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$229,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-49%