Carolyn Cove in Jacksonville

Carolyn Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32258
48 homesBuilt 1974–2021Median sale $367K
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Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Carolyn Cove Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$367K
Median sold · 12 mo
$251/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $251 in 2026
97.2%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.2%
+141%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $152K median in 2012
Tempo
16days
Median DOM · closed
15 days at the 2018 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
88%
Owner-occupied · Carolyn Cove
42 of 48 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
12%
Non-owner-occupied · Carolyn Cove
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
48
Homes in the community
48 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $424K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1974
Community established
homes built 1974-2021, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
1,457sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
8.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 48 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Carolyn Cove's pricing is anchored by two data points more than anything else: a median sale price of $359,900 and long-run appreciation of 136% since 2012. That kind of multi-year gain suggests a market with a long track record rather than one driven by short-term speculation, and it shows up in a median price per square foot of $240.82 — a figure that reflects the current mix of homes that have closed more than any single feature.

The recent read is thin by design: the last stretch of activity in Carolyn Cove amounts to just 5 closings, and there are zero active listings on the market as of this snapshot. A median 19 days on market across those closings says homes here sell quickly once they do list — the constraint right now isn't demand, it's inventory. Anyone serious about this community should be positioned to act the moment something new comes up, because there is nothing to see today.

The 60-Second Overview

Carolyn Cove market snapshot (as of September 28, 2026): the median sale price is about $367K ($251 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 16 days on market for closed sales.

Carolyn Cove is a community of 48 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1974 and 2021 (median 1984.0), with a median living area of about 2,063 square feet. 88% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Carolyn Cove is a Duval County community within Jacksonville with no active MLS listings at the moment, so what we know about it comes entirely from a small set of recent closings rather than a live for-sale inventory.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable moving quickly once a listing appears, given a median 19 days on market.
  • A buyer or seller focused on long-run price trajectory rather than short-term deal-hunting, given the 136% run-up since 2012.
  • A seller weighing whether current pricing near the $359,900 median and $240.82 per-square-foot mark fits their own home's condition.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to tour several active listings before making a decision — there are none on the market right now.
  • A buyer relying on published amenity details to guide the decision, since none have been identified from current MLS data.
  • Anyone wanting a large, current closing sample to lean on — this read is built on just 5 closings.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 28 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($367K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2002 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k
47 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $89 in 2012 to a $251 peak in 2026; $251 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020122014201620182020202220242026
15 days at the 2018 low; 16 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.2% now vs Duval 96.2%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 5 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Carolyn Cove vs Duval
100200300Duval +182%Carolyn Cove +141%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32258 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).

Carolyn Cove Market Scorecard

Balanced

Carolyn Cove is currently a balanced market..

$367,450
Median sold
0/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Carolyn Cove, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-28)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Carolyn Cove today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Carolyn Cove.

Best Buy
Best for a buyer or seller who values a documented, appreciation-driven track record and is willing to act fast the moment a listing appears.
Biggest Risk
The clearest risk is inventory: zero active listings means there is nothing to evaluate in real time.
Sweet Spot
The sweet spot is a motivated buyer working with an agent who can flag a new Carolyn Cove listing the day it is entered.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding — that option does not exist here right now.

A Market Read Built on Five Closings

With zero active listings at the moment, there is no current inventory to compare against ask price and no live for-sale home to walk through before deciding whether to pursue this community. Everything quantifiable about Carolyn Cove right now — the $359,900 median price, the $240.82 median price per square foot, and the 19-day median time on market — is drawn from a window of 5 closings. That is a workable sample for a directional read, not a substitute for daily tracking of a live market.

The number that carries the most weight here is the long-run one: prices are up 136% since 2012. Appreciation of that scale says more about the community's trajectory than any single closing does, and it means today's median price should be read against that longer curve rather than treated as a hard ceiling or floor. No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, so anything beyond these figures — condition, layout, specific features — needs direct verification rather than assumption.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Carolyn Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.5A- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation8.6/10
Owner Commitment8.8/10
Pricing Power8.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +141% since 2012; Owner Commitment 88% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

A community sitting at zero active listings is exactly where an agent's job matters most: watching for a new listing the moment it hits the feed, pulling the actual closing history behind that 5-closing window, and confirming price-per-square-foot context before a buyer or seller commits to a number. With no live inventory to browse on your own, direct access to the data — rather than a public search page — is the difference between reacting to a listing and getting ahead of it.

Carolyn Cove in 15 seconds.

Best forBest for a buyer or seller who values a documented, appreciation-driven track record and is willing to act fast the moment a listing appears.
Biggest advantageThe clearest advantage is the long-run number: 136% appreciation since 2012.
Biggest riskThe clearest risk is inventory: zero active listings means there is nothing to evaluate in real time.
Sweet spotThe sweet spot is a motivated buyer working with an agent who can flag a new Carolyn Cove listing the day it is entered.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding — that option does not exist here right now.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Carolyn Cove sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Carolyn Cove?
The median sale price in Carolyn Cove was $367K over the 12 months ending September 28, 2026 (4 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Carolyn Cove take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 28, 2026 took a median 16 days on market (4 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Carolyn Cove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 48 homes in Carolyn Cove (public records).
What share of Carolyn Cove is owner-occupied?
88% of Carolyn Cove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Carolyn Cove built?
Homes in Carolyn Cove were built between 1974 and 2021, with a median year built of 1984.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Carolyn Cove home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 141% since 2012, from $152K to $367K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Carolyn Cove?
The best agent for Carolyn Cove is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Carolyn Cove.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Carolyn Cove?
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A buyer comfortable moving quickly once a listing appears, given a median 19 days on market.Excellent fit
A buyer or seller focused on long-run price trajectory rather than short-term deal-hunting, given the 136% run-up since 2012.Excellent fit
A seller weighing whether current pricing near the $359,900 median and $240.82 per-square-foot mark fits their own home's condition.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants to tour several active listings before making a decision — there are none on the market right now.Probably not
A buyer relying on published amenity details to guide the decision, since none have been identified from current MLS data.Probably not
Anyone wanting a large, current closing sample to lean on — this read is built on just 5 closings.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 28, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32258))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-28
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (47 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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