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.
Home Trends in Westwood, GA
On average, homes in Westwood, Albany sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood, Albany over the last 12 months is $155,000, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-36%
