$208,255Average Value$122Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Westwood’s traditional houses are close to retail
Westwood sits just outside the busier parts of northwest Albany, with traditional and ranch-style homes and spacious, well-kept yards. The neighborhood has a small park and schools nearby, like Lake Park Elementary, which offers a Medical Arts Magnet program. The streets are lined with trees, giving the area a quiet feel, even though it's 3 miles south of Albany's main shopping areas and 1 mile from the nearest grocery store. Residents can run most errands nearby, though Albany's growing downtown is only 5 miles east offering small businesses and water recreation on The Flint River.
Neighborhoods in Westwood are filled with ranch and traditonal style homes.
Lancaster Village is located in Westwood and hosts shopping and dining options.
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Cozy Cape Cods on Wisteria Court
Homes in Westwood date from the 1970s to the early 2000s and require renovations and updates. Houses rarely go up for sale, but current listings range from $194,000 to $249,000. Home sizes generally range from 1,400 to over 2,100 square feet. New Traditional and ranch-style houses are set back from the main roads. Streets are narrow and lack sidewalks, but open yards are plentiful. Lots are well-maintained, with landscaped shrubs and gardens shaded by tall cypress trees. On Devon Drive and Wisteria Court, Cape Cod-style homes sit closer together on smaller, hillier lots. Westwood is prone to flooding, as a small creek runs through the middle of Westwood, serving as a stormwater retention basin.
Ranch homes on large lots are an excellent option for families locating in Westwood.
Homes on large lots are common throughout neighborhoods in Westwood.
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A small park for kids on Parkview Court
Webb Park is a small green space tucked off a cul-de-sac on Parkview Court. It has a playground, swing sets and a large picnic gazebo that allows parents to keep an eye on their kids. The 50-acre Albany YMCA Sports Park is 4 miles west on Gillionville Road and includes an outdoor 50-meter pool where families can get season passes during Georgia's hot summers. For more water recreation, downtown Albany is 5 miles east, where the Flint River is a hub for kayaking, boating and fishing. Within 10 miles, Doublegate Country Club is a private members-only golf course nearby and River Pointe Golf Club is public option.
Webb Park located in Westwood offers outdoor fun for all ages.
The YMCA Sports Complex in Westwood offers a 50-meter outdoor pool, picnic tables, lounge chairs, and various sports facilities including soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
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Albany Mall and Albany Square are major nearby shopping hubs
Westwood is close to Albany's main shopping centers, grocery stores and local restaurants. Albany Mall and Albany Square are 3 miles north, home to big-box stores like Sam's Club, Target and The Home Depot. Closer to the neighborhood, Walmart Neighborhood Market is on South Westover Boulevard, and Mike's Country Store is a regional market with local goods on Gillionville Road. Nearby dining options include The Canterbury Kitchen at Mayberry Diner on Lake Park Drive, a cozy spot serving southern classics in a space filled with old photos. Not far from there, Albany Fish Company offers seafood boils, fried shrimp and fresh oysters.
The Albany Mall offers many shopping and dining options in Albany.
The Walmart Market in Westwood is one the local grocery options.
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Southwest Georgia Regional Airport 7 miles south
Though Albany experiences traffic, locals say it's lighter than larger cities like Atlanta. The city has no interstate but is served by U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 82, located 2 miles north. Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 7 miles south and offers connecting flights to Atlanta via Delta Airlines. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is 5 miles east.
Students can apply to DCSS’s Medical Arts Magnet program
Westwood is served by the Dougherty County School System (DCSS). In 2024, Lake Park Elementary School announced a $43 million budget for a new building with an outdoor learning courtyard. The school has a B grade on Niche and is home to a Medical Arts Magnet program. This program continues at C-minus graded Merry Acres Middle and Westover High School, which has a C grade. The competitive Medical Arts Magnet provides hands-on learning with registered doctors and nurses, allowing students to earn high school or college credits.
Westover High School serves grades 9-12 and is located in Westwood.
Lake Park Elementary School is located in Westwood.
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Parks in this Area
Webb Park
Transit
Airport
Southwest Georgia Regional
13 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westwood
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood, Albany sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood, Albany over the last 12 months is $155,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
The PERFECT location... this 4 bedroom, 2 bath traditional brick home is located on a quiet and quaint cul de sac right in the middle of Northwest Albany! Convenient to retail, commercial, and medical businesses- this is a great location. The home boasts a renovated open floor plan with a large kitchen overlooking the living and dining areas. Beautiful granite countertops, new cabinets, stainless
Lake Park School...3 bed 2 bath...Kitchen with new appliances...just painted ...updated kitchen and baths..Living Room Family Room and separate Dining and kitchen has breakfast area. Lawn service is included.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
924
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,262
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,813
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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