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Live Market Pulse
8/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 86 at the 2022 peak
0 is Merrill Pines's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 8. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data21 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Merrill Pines in Jacksonville, FL has 6 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $138,900 to $169,990 (median $157,700). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-14, 13 recorded sales closed at a median of $143,500, $130 per square foot, a median 66 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-9% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2006; 20 of 20 report an HOA (median $239/mo); none of the 20 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 38 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,560 ($1,830 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the Merrill master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL — see all Merrill homes for sale (9 listings across 3 villages and sections in the MLS).

Live · Merrill Pines Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$144K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 8.9% vs the prior 12 months
-8.9%
1-yr price change
n = 13 and 16 sales in the two windows
$130/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $155 in 2023
92.7%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+260%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $40K median in 2012
Tempo
5.5mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
66days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2022 low
14%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,695 of 5,600)
6 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
13
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 21 a year
Track record · 21 years of records
1,157sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Merrill Pines

Live MLS inventory for Merrill Pines. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Merrill Pines listings as of 2026-09-15, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Merrill Pines prices on condition and land more than on square footage alone. The median sits at $145,000 with a median of $133.13 per square foot, and with only 10 active listings the pool is thin enough that one or two unusual sales can move the read from month to month. A 69-day median time on market tells you this is not a bidding-war community right now — buyers who show up prepared to negotiate on price and terms have room to do it.

The year-over-year figure is down 8.1%, and at 8.6 months of supply this is a buyer-leaning market by the numbers, not a seller's market dressed up as one. For a seller, that means pricing at or near the comparable evidence rather than testing the top of the range. For a buyer, it means patience is rewarded — there is no structural reason to rush an offer here today.

Merrill Pines Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 14, 2026

Merrill Pines right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.5 months of supply and 14% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of September 14, 2026. Confidence: High (7 active and pending listings, 13 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($144K) is down 8.9% from the prior 12 months ($158K) and up 260% since 2012. With about 21 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 14. Confidence: Medium (13 and 16 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 54% below the typical Duval County sale ($144K vs $310K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 16, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Merrill Pines market snapshot (as of September 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $144K ($130 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 66 days on market for closed sales, and 5.5 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 9% from the prior 12 months and up 260% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (13 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32277 (Jacksonville), 240 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $303K ($179/sq ft), down 5.4% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 39 active and 19 pending listings put supply at about 2.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32277 housing market and the Duval County market.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 199 homes in Merrill Pines that have changed hands since 2005, built between 2005 and 2006 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,118 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% are condominiums. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Flood zones in Merrill Pines: of 14 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Jacksonville.

Merrill Pines is a Jacksonville community in Duval County currently pricing well below the broader county and running with a small, buyer-leaning active inventory as of 2026-07-11.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a purchase price near the $145,000 median who can move without a competing-offer scramble.
  • Sellers who can price to the current buyer-leaning evidence rather than holding out for last year's numbers.
  • Buyers or investors comfortable underwriting off a thin, 10-listing active pool and recent closing data.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large, wide active inventory to comparison-shop before committing.
  • Sellers expecting the prior year's pricing momentum given the current -8.1% year-over-year read.
  • Anyone unwilling to wait out a 69-day-plus median time to contract.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 14 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($144K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($158K) IS the -8.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 13 to 41 sales each (13 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
$50K$100K$150K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 8.9% year over year; up 260% since 2012.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$50K$100K$150K1k1k1k1k
541 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $35 in 2012 to a $155 peak in 2023; $130 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20406020122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2022 low; 66 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.7% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
13 to 41 a year; 13 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Merrill Pines vs Duval
100200300400Duval +182%Merrill Pines +260%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
86 at the 2022 peak, 8 in the troughs, 8 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Merrill Pines Market Scorecard

Balanced

Merrill Pines is currently a balanced market. About 5.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $157,700, and homes go under contract in about 91 days.

5.5
Months supply
$157,700
Median list
$141,750
Median sold
$140
Per sqft
91
Days on mkt
6/2/13
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32277 ZIP is $286,037, about 4.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Housing distress & ownership in Merrill Pines, 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 9 listings
Median closed sale price — $150,000 · ▼ 4.2% yr (12-mo rolling)
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-15)

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.

Merrill Pines

Sources: Merrill Pines Condominium Association official site. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Merrill Pines are close: the nearest dining is about 4 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Merrill Pines with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

ATArlingwood Terrace0.2 mi away · 42 homes, built 1962–65FHFort Hammock0.3 mi away · 24 homes, built 1988–93LALakeside At Merrill0.4 mi away · 43 homes, built 2015–16SASeasons At Mill Cove0.4 mi away · 3 for saleSRSunrise Ridge0.4 mi away · 57 homes, built 2000–02SJSunrise Jacksonville Beach0.5 mi away

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Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Merrill Road Elementary School · PreK-5
  • Arlington Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · 6-8
  • Terry Parker High SchoolFLDOE grade C · 9-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Merrill Pines address.

Recent Developments in Merrill Pines

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Merrill Pines, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum81/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Merrill Pines, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

    News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.

    What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 6 miles west of Merrill Pines, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

    Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 21 miles southwest of Merrill Pines, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. April 2026
    Development

    Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

    Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Merrill Pines.

    Source: JAXPORT
  5. April 2026
    Development

    Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

    Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.

    What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 21 miles southwest of Merrill Pines, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports

    At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Merrill Pines.

    Source: News4Jax

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Merrill Pines 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 Merrill Pines.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable moving on a smaller, condition-driven inventory rather than a large active pool.
Biggest Risk
Only 10 active listings means limited selection at any given moment.
Sweet Spot
Buyers and sellers working off the most recent closings rather than a broad, stale comp set.
Avoid If
You need a large, immediate pool of active choices to compare before deciding.

A small, buyer-leaning pocket of Duval

With only 10 homes active and a market heat score of 8, Merrill Pines is trading quietly. That combination — low heat, 8.6 months of supply, and a 69-day median days-on-market — puts it squarely in buyer-leaning territory: there is more standing inventory than the current pace of sales can absorb quickly, which is the definition of a market where sellers compete on price and condition rather than buyers competing on speed.

Zoom out and the longer arc looks different. Since 2012, values here are up 262%, which is a reminder that a single soft year (the -8.1% year-over-year read) sits inside a much longer run of gains, not a reversal of them. The last 14 recorded closings are the basis for the current median price and per-square-foot figures, so with inventory this thin, buyers and sellers should expect the numbers to shift as new closings come in.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.8C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction3.8/10
Liquidity & Demand4.5/10
Pricing Power5.1/10

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 4 factors (5.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +260% since 2012; Recent Direction -8.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.5 months of supply; Pricing Power 92.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin — 10 active listings and a handful of recent closings driving the median — the comps require a human read, not a formula. We track Merrill Pines closing by closing so pricing and offer strategy are built on the actual current evidence, not a stale average.

Merrill Pines in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable moving on a smaller, condition-driven inventory rather than a large active pool.
Biggest advantageA 69-day median days-on-market gives buyers real room to negotiate on price and terms.
Biggest riskOnly 10 active listings means limited selection at any given moment.
Sweet spotBuyers and sellers working off the most recent closings rather than a broad, stale comp set.
Avoid ifYou need a large, immediate pool of active choices to compare before deciding.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • HOA reported ~$239/month
  • 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.

Managed by Merrill Pines Condominium Association, Inc.; managing agent is The CAM Team (MerrillPinesCAM@TheCAMTeam.com, 904-278-2338).

Page: HOA/CDD not yet published (coming-soon).

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Merrill Pines

Homes in Merrill Pines that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 12 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Merrill Pines?
The median sale price in Merrill Pines was $144K over the 12 months ending September 14, 2026 (13 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Merrill Pines take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 14, 2026 took a median 66 days on market (13 sales, realMLS).
Is Merrill Pines a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 14, 2026, Merrill Pines is roughly balanced: 5.5 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Have Merrill Pines home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 260% since 2012, from $40K to $144K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Merrill Pines?
Merrill Pines is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Merrill Road Elementary School, Arlington Middle School and Terry Parker High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Merrill Pines?
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Buyers targeting a purchase price near the $145,000 median who can move without a competing-offer scramble.Excellent fit
Sellers who can price to the current buyer-leaning evidence rather than holding out for last year's numbers.Excellent fit
Buyers or investors comfortable underwriting off a thin, 10-listing active pool and recent closing data.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a large, wide active inventory to comparison-shop before committing.Probably not
Sellers expecting the prior year's pricing momentum given the current -8.1% year-over-year read.Probably not
Anyone unwilling to wait out a 69-day-plus median time to contract.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 15, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 14, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (541 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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