Homes for Rent in Westwood, New Castle

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