Westwood
Brick ranches with a quarter acre of land
Westwood is full of long streets lined with brick ranches listing between $75,000 and $125,000. Streets here lack sidewalks and have carports where people can park their cars off the street. Trees are sporadic, with some yards featuring plenty of shade and others remaining more open. Some people mark their properties with chain-link fences, while others don’t, which is all to say that residents in Westwood customize their properties to fit their needs. Depending on the part of the neighborhood, some homeowners can enjoy a quarter of an acre of land.
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Wings along Blues Highway and BBQ by Graceland
Blues Highway to the east of Westwood is lined with fast-food chains for a quick meal option, but residents can also find plenty of local wings joints, like Rayford’s All In One Hot Wings and Don Don’s Hot Wings. KC Southern Fried Rice serves Polish sausages, fried catfish and fried rice bowls. At Marlowe’s Ribs and Restaurant, people enjoy Southern classics like pulled pork barbeque and brisket, but the restaurant also features a fleet of pink limos that shuttle guests between the restaurant and Graceland. Safeway is off Blues Highway, just 2 miles from the neighborhood. Four miles away in Whitehaven Plaza Shopping Center, people can shop at Aldi. Southland Town Center features a Kroger, just 5 miles from Westwood.
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Elvis Week in August and RiverArtsFest in October
Every August, Graceland honors the King with Elvis Week—a week of celebrations and activities for tourists and Memphis locals. Graceland opens exclusive tours of Elvis’s house, allowing visitors to dive deeper into his personal life. For entertainment, people can watch Elvis impersonator and tribute artist contests and watch a live band perform to footage of Elvis. Because Westwood is so close to downtown Memphis, people can also attend festivals and concerts in the city, like RiverArtsFest. This October weekend event features over 200 artists, offers hands-on activities for kids and provides artistic demonstrations. Delta Fair and Music Festival lasts for ten days in September and showcases national and regional musicians. Locals can participate in a number of competitions, including those for livestock, photography, cooking and pageantry.AP and CTE classes at Westwood's schools
Students in Westwood can attend Ford Road Elementary School for preschool through fifth grade. Chickasaw Middle School serves students sixth through eighth grade and offers career technical education (CTE). At Mitchell High School, students can take dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. All three schools receive a C-minus from Niche.
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Community centers and state parks available to Westwood residents
In the heart of the community, Westwood Park features an outdoor pool and the Charles E. Powell Westwood Community Center, where locals can use the indoor basketball courts and gym. The playground pavement here is painted in fun shapes and colors for a more colorful play experience. Otis Reading Park’s playground has popular pavement games like four square painted directly on the blacktop. T.O. Fuller State Park has over 8 miles of trails, with some paved and some offering biking opportunities. Visitors and locals can take advantage of the park’s campsites.
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Residents can take the bus down Blues Highway
While Westwood’s neighborhoods might feel less walkable without sidewalks, residents can take the buses along Blues Highway to get to grocery stores and restaurants. I-55 runs to the north of the neighborhood and connects to I-69, which people can take to downtown Memphis. The nearest medical center is Methodist South Hospital, just 4.5 miles from Westwood. Neighborhood residents don’t have to travel far to be skybound, with Memphis International Airport 8.6 miles away.
Some train traffic through northern Westwood
Train tracks do run along the northern portion of the neighborhood, so residents may hear the trains as they pass.
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Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd Adams
Todd Adams
Keller Williams
(901) 509-9125
117 Total Sales
1 in Westwood
$54,900 Price
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Pablo Pereyra
Pablo Pereyra
901, REALTORS
(901) 979-6330
112 Total Sales
2 in Westwood
$70K - $75K Price Range
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Harry Samuels
Harry Samuels
Pinnacle Realty
(901) 979-6125
84 Total Sales
5 in Westwood
$46K - $68K Price Range
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Glenn McDonald
Glenn McDonald
Integrated Assets
(901) 979-9829
56 Total Sales
1 in Westwood
$167,500 Price
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Angela Watson
Angela Watson
Skyline Realty
(901) 479-0952
44 Total Sales
2 in Westwood
$109K - $116K Price Range
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Patricia Richmond-Young
Patricia Richmond-Young
Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Southaven
(901) 422-8146
186 Total Sales
2 in Westwood
$60K - $139K 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
Western Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Westwood Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Trails
Dalstrom Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
T. O. Fuller State Park
- Camping
- Trails
- Events
Roosevelt Park
- Football
- Parking Lot
- Community Center
O.L. Cash Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Alonzo Weaver Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Boxtown Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood, Memphis sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood, Memphis over the last 12 months is $382,500, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$474,990
Median Sale Price
$382,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$260,425
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$575,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
62
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,261
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,273
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,854
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$725 - $985 per month
- Weaver Fields Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 772+ Sq Ft
- 3870 Weaver Meadows Ln
- Memphis, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,230
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,508
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
10.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 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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