Kirkwood
$474,696
Average Value
Homes sell quickly in Kirkwood
Most of the community blends into the surrounding natural landscape, with trees and bushes giving many residents privacy from the street. Miller says the community has older homes on larger lots built from the 1950s to the 1980s. The median lot size is just under an acre. Homes range in price from $475,000 to $700,000. The Metropolitan at Gainesville, on 13th Street, is an off-campus housing complex for students at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. The vast majority of Kirkwood residents are renters. Due to their smaller size, properties in the northwestern corner often range from $275,000 to $425,000. On average, Kirkwood houses sell after 31 days on the market, compared with the national average of 44.
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Learning at Alachua County Schools
Idylwild Elementary has a C-plus grade from Niche. Abraham Lincoln Middle earns a B; the school's lyceum program allows each student to retain the same teachers over three years. The A-rated Eastside High offers an IB program and courses for students interested in culinary arts.
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Touching Sweetwater Wetlands and Bivens Arm Nature Park
Colclough Pond Nature Park, east of South Main Street, is only accessible by foot. Locals can walk a short trail to the onsite pond, which is open for fishing. The 81-acre Bivens Arm Nature Park is one of the city's oldest green spaces. Its trails lead through marshy oak hammocks and forests. The area also includes a playground and an observation deck for birdwatching or quiet afternoons by the water. Sweetwater Wetlands Park began as an environmental initiative and later became a destination for exploring Central Florida's verdant landscape. The park was opened to the public in 2015 to protect the water quality of the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the Florida Aquifer. The 125-acre preserve is home to native birds, butterflies and alligators, and locals can walk gravel pathways and boardwalks on a 3.5-mile trail.
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Dining on 13th Street and Downtown Gainesville
Zeezenia International Market on 13th Street doubles as a restaurant serving Turkish and Iranian cuisine. The roadway also has casual dining options like La Tienda, serving traditional Mexican dishes, and Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup. Winn Dixie is a mile away on SW 16th Avenue. Residents head downtown, also a mile away, for more restaurants and shops.
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Kirkwood residents are close to University of Florida and hospitals
The community sits between 13th Street and Main Street, both leading to downtown and other hot spots in the city. UF Health Shands and the Veterans Affairs Hospital are 2 miles away on Archer Road. “Kirkwood is ideal for people who work at Shands, and it's right around the corner from the university,” Miller says. Bus stops are along the busy thoroughfare, but most locals travel by car. The University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are less than 3 miles north. Commuters travel 5 miles to reach the nearest Interstate 75 interchange.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pat Trippe
Pat Trippe
TRIPPE REALTY MANAGEMENT INC
(352) 580-6935
14 Total Sales
1 in Kirkwood
$540,000 Price
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Manny Disgdiertt
MD
Manny Disgdiertt
Responds QuicklyCAMPUS REALTY
(352) 646-8476
24 Total Sales
2 in Kirkwood
$205K - $240K Price Range
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Jay Rist
Jay Rist
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(386) 853-7319
158 Total Sales
1 in Kirkwood
$220,000 Price
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Jennifer Barona
Jennifer Barona
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
(352) 900-2297
91 Total Sales
1 in Kirkwood
$365,000 Price
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Lindsey Johnson
Lindsey Johnson
KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
(239) 399-5364
147 Total Sales
1 in Kirkwood
$170,000 Price
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Caleb Cooper
Caleb Cooper
Superior Real Estate Services
(904) 395-4976
34 Total Sales
3 in Kirkwood
$975K - $3.7M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Bivens Arm Nature Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Hiking
Westside Recreation Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kirkwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
128
Median Year Built
1967
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,368
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
32,016
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$899 - $1,590 per month
- The Metropolitan Gainesville
- Studio-4 Beds
- 1-4 Baths
- 464+ Sq Ft
- 2205 SW 13th St
- Gainesville, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
358
Median Age
27
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,904
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
40.4%
Advanced Degrees
19.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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