Northwood Oaks
hiking, biking, kayaking
Northwood Oaks is just half a square mile, and it's dwarfed by the 715-acre Four Creeks Preserve on its northern border. Before 2018, developers might have been planning acres of subdivisions, but now, thanks to a joint venture between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County called the Alachua County Forever Program, residents of Northwood Oaks benefit from more green space. The creation of new mature preserves like Four Creeks is funded by Wild Spaces & Public Places, a small sales tax approved by county voters to fund land conservation projects in light of the region's rapid growth.So, instead of pavement and new homes next door, residents of Northwood Oaks get 5 miles of wooded trails through forest wetlands and, as the name says, creeks. Connected to Four Creeks on the west is San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, one of Florida's last original hardwood forests. San Felasco has 20 miles of mountain biking trails, 11 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of equestrian trails, campsites and cabins. O'Leno State Park is the best kayaking in the area. It's 20 miles northwest, but Northwood Oaks residents can take US Route 441, which borders the neighborhood, straight there, and traffic is virtually nonexistent going away from Gainesville. "Everybody goes west to recreate," confirms Jonathan Mills, Team Leader of The Mills Group at Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners.
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Cool midcentury homes on big lots
This is a postwar neighborhood filled with cool, midcentury ranch-style homes, some remodeled, some with 1970s-style amenities like shag carpet inside. This accounts for price differentials in similar builds. The neighborhood is laid out in a grid with wide streets, no sidewalks and tall old-growth trees shading most homes and streets on large lots. Newer subdivisions nearby may offer pools with homeowners' association fees, but the trees are saplings, and the lots are smaller. Homes list between $200,000 and $400,000.
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Very good schools
William S. Talbot Elementary School received a B-plus on Niche and is within walking distance of most homes in Northwood Oaks. Fort Clarke Middle School and F.W. Buchholz High School are a bit farther away. Fort Clarke received an A-minus on Niche, and Buchholz High received an A. Over 75% of Buchholz High's faculty hold advanced graduate degrees.
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El Indio!
A tiny strip mall on the southern tip of Northwood Oaks has the second branch of the beloved local El Indio Mexican Restaurant. Baby's Kitchen sandwich shop and Scooter's Coffee are popular next store. On the east side of Northwood Oaks, there's a Walmart Supercenter, and the Alachua County Farmers' Market is open every Saturday.
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Within 5 miles of anywhere
Northwood Oaks is under 5 miles away from anywhere in Gainesville. With US Route 441 running along the locale, drivers can commute anywhere fast.Outdoor rec + good schools + cool architecture
Those looking to buy outside the city center will want to check out Northwood Oaks, especially if they have school-aged children or are into classic midcentury architecture and outdoor recreation.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alexander Coleman
Alexander Coleman
KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
(352) 720-2650
44 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Oaks
$363,000 Price
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Susan Hicks
Susan Hicks
RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC
(352) 655-2991
68 Total Sales
3 in Northwood Oaks
$218K - $314K Price Range
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Marty Misner
Marty Misner
MISNER REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
(352) 675-2538
39 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Oaks
$250,000 Price
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Julia Ariet
Julia Ariet
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners
(352) 415-1725
117 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Oaks
$280,000 Price
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Laura Gunter
Laura Gunter
BHGRE THOMAS GROUP
(386) 518-7648
127 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Oaks
$241,000 Price
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Mike Rust
Mike Rust
Rabell Realty Group LLC
(352) 888-4052
87 Total Sales
2 in Northwood Oaks
$205K - $256K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Northside Park
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
A. N. N. E. Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwood Oaks | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwood Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwood Oaks, Gainesville sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwood Oaks, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $526,642.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$398,550
Median Sale Price
$526,642
Median Single Family Sale Price
$649,960
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$349,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$260
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,025
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,426
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,322
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,708
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,315
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 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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