Why Live in Westwood
In Westwood, quiet country roads lead to a sprawling destination for outdoor activities. Westwood Park is the centerpiece, an 800-acre expanse with a lake where people come to launch a boat, fish, hike and camp. The Westwood Golf Club is close by for golfers, and neighborhood homes sit on at least a half-acre of land. For many families, one well-regarded school is a particular draw. “Westwood has one of the local elemetaries that’s a really popular school,” says Beth Carr, a local Realtor with Re/Max First Integrity, who has almost 30 years of real estate experience. “People will move to that district to ensure they’re in that school.” Many of the houses in this area date to the mid-20th century, and they’re a mix of bungalows, colonials and ranch-style options. “I think there’s a certain segment of the market that likes a smaller, one-story home,” Carr says. “And there are several of those in that neighborhood.” Homes are spaced along the area’s lengthy, single-lane roads. Listings in Westwood sell for $140,000 to $260,000 in most cases, but properties with double-digit acreage can go for up to $680,000. “Those nicer ones that are priced appropriately hit the market and then will
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Westwood is a good place to live. Westwood is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Westwood is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Westwood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.3 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $72,381 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Westwood are home owners, with 14.3% of residents renting and 85.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Westwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Westwood neighborhood guide.
Is Westwood, IN a safe neighborhood?
Westwood, IN is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westwood?
The median home price in Westwood is $604,349. If you put a 20% down payment of $120,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,130 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $134K a year to afford the median home price in Westwood. The average household income in Westwood is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Westwood?
The best public schools that serve Westwood are:
What are the best private schools in Westwood?
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Home Trends in Westwood, IN
On average, homes in Westwood, New Castle sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood, New Castle over the last 12 months is $604,349, up 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$604,349
Median Single Family Sale Price
$604,349
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$207,150
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$179
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$604,349
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
70%