63 homes sold in Westwood Lakes in the last year, at a typical $681K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Westwood Lakes homes are listed.
Every place Westwood Lakes homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Westwood Lakes’ sales, at a typical $690K (year to May 2026)
63 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 62 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $452FL $245
- Days to sell
- 70
- Sold over asking
- 11%
- Listings with a price cut
- 21%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
63 sales in the last year, against 103 in 2015 and a low of 56 in 2023. The typical sale went from $297K in 2016 to $681K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $700K buys in Westwood Lakes
Check a listing against what Westwood Lakes homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Westwood Lakes are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Westwood Lakes’ home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 63 sales.
If you’re buying in Westwood Lakes
- Shop in March. It brings about 9 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (12% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.1% of the list price on average; 19% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 29% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 60 days.
Winter brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
January has the most new listings (about 10 a month), but June is the most competitive: 26% of June sales close over asking. March offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (12%). March has the least competition (12%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Florida
| Westwood Lakes now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | FL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 19% | 11% | 34% | 9% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 29% | 25% | 34% | 21% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.1% | 96.8% | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 60 | 50 | 46 | 75 |
21 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2023 low (13), 13% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 41.
Westwood Lakes ranks 37th of 542 busy Florida markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Westwood Lakes is one of the state’s hottest markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Westwood Lakes home costs about $3,920 a month
Price: Westwood Lakes’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Westwood Lakes’ 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Westwood Lakes is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in January
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 6.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $681K home, about $4,410 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Westwood Lakes, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Westwood LakesTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Westwood Lakes.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Westchester, Kendale Lakes, Tamiami and Glenvar Heights sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Westwood Lakes, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendale Lakes | 437 | $427K | $348 | 7% | 69 |
| Westchester | 326 | $695K | $391 | 12% | 62 |
| Tamiami | 285 | $662K | $373 | 11% | 69 |
| Glenvar Heights | 187 | $555K | $430 | 5% | 90 |
| Sunset | 135 | $802K | $451 | 11% | 69 |
| Olympia Heights | 85 | $768K | $456 | 8% | 78 |
| Westwood Lakes | 63 | $681K | $461 | 19% | 60 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Westwood Lakes
What do homes sell for in Westwood Lakes, FL?
63 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $681K, $461 a square foot.
Is Westwood Lakes a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 31 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 5 sold, about 6.2 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Westwood Lakes?
January brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Westwood Lakes?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $681K home that’s near $4,410.
Where can I see homes for sale in Westwood Lakes?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Westwood Lakes’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Westwood Lakes.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).