Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Valwood
A quiet Gainesville pocket with easy everyday value
Valwood is a small, established neighborhood in Gainesville, the kind of low-key residential pocket where the streets stay quiet and the pace is unhurried. It sits within reach of the wider Gainesville homes for sale market and better-known communities like Haile Plantation and Oakmont, giving buyers a more modest alternative without leaving the west-side orbit. Homes here are assigned to schools including F. W. Buchholz High School and Kanapaha Middle School.
For a buyer today, the story is scarcity: there are currently no active listings in Valwood, so you'll need patience and a plan. Over the last 12 months, 11 homes sold with a median price of $305,000, and sellers averaged 97% of their asking price — a sign of steady, competitive demand. Keep an eye on the live map so you can move quickly when something comes up.
Valwood is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
11 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Valwood
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Valwood boundary
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The Valwood market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$305,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
13 days
Median time to sell
Valwood vs Gainesville
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Valwood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Valwood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,554
Median age
41
Median income
$106,675
Median home value
$324,099
Beyond the listings
Living in Valwood
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Appearance oriented
Top 14% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Top 14% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Straight answers
Valwood FAQs
Is Valwood a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood on Gainesville's west side, close to larger communities like Longleaf Village and Haile Plantation. Homes are assigned to well-regarded schools including Buchholz High and Kanapaha Middle, which appeals to families looking for a calm, settled setting.
Is Valwood expensive?+
Not by Gainesville's higher-end standards — the median sold price over the last 12 months was $305,000. That makes it a relatively approachable option compared with pricier west-side communities like Oakmont.
What do homes cost in Valwood?+
The median sold price across the past year was $305,000 from 11 recorded sales. There are no active listings right now, so pricing on any new home will depend heavily on its size and condition when it hits the market.
How is the Valwood market right now?+
It's tight and slow-moving, with zero active listings and just 11 sales over the last 12 months. Sellers averaged 97% of asking price, so when a home does list, expect it to draw serious interest — watch the live map to catch new inventory early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property-tax figures for Valwood in the available data, since there are no active listings to draw from. Your agent can pull the specifics on any individual home once it comes up, and you can compare against the broader Gainesville homes for sale market.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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