Secret Hills in Jacksonville

Secret Hills
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32225
71 homesBuilt 1993–2002Median sale $325K
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $325,000, $232 per square foot, a median 11 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1993–1996; 8 of 8 report an HOA (median $19/mo); none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 51 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,810 ($5,070 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Secret Hills Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$325K
Median sold · 12 mo
$232/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $232 in 2026
95.4%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+178%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $117K median in 2012
Tempo
11days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2024 low
100%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,695 of 5,600)
0 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Ownership and context
69%
Owner-occupied · Secret Hills
49 of 71 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
31%
Non-owner-occupied · Secret Hills
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
71
Homes in the community
71 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1993
Community established
homes built 1993-2002, median 1994 (FL DOR 2025)
1,507sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
7.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 71 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Secret Hills is a tightly built pocket of Jacksonville homes constructed between 1993 and 2002, with a typical build year of 1994 and a median footprint just over 1,715 square feet. The median sale price sits at $317,500, working out to $233.78 per square foot — a price point set almost entirely by condition and updates, since the housing stock here is narrow in age and size rather than spread across eras.

The current read is mixed. Only one home is active right now, and supply sits at 2.4 months — figures that keep this market classified as seller-leaning. But prices are down 8.6% year over year, and with just four closings in the trailing window, that swing should be read cautiously rather than as a clear trend. Zoomed out, values here are up 171% since 2012, a reminder that a single soft year is a blip against the longer arc, not a new direction. For sellers, the tight, seller-leaning posture argues for pricing with confidence; for buyers, a one-listing market means patience and readiness to move fast when something appears.

The 60-Second Overview

Secret Hills market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $325K ($232 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 11 days on market for closed sales.

Secret Hills is a community of 71 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1993 and 2002 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 1,715 square feet. 69% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Secret Hills is a 122-home enclave in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1993 and 2002, where roughly 66.4% of homes carry a homestead exemption — a market defined more by its small, consistent footprint than by turnover.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a purchase near the $317,500 median who are comfortable acting quickly given only one active listing.
  • Sellers who want to test a seller-leaning market with 2.4 months of supply currently working in their favor.
  • Buyers focused on move-in-ready condition over amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding.
  • Buyers relying on built-in community amenities as a primary draw.
  • Anyone trying to read short-term price direction from a handful of sales — four closings in the trailing window is too small a sample to lean on heavily.

Windows contain 2 to 9 sales each (5 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
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k
147 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $84 in 2012 to a $232 peak in 2026; $232 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2024 low; 11 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.4% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
2 to 9 a year; 5 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Secret Hills vs Duval
100200300Duval +184%Secret Hills +178%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Secret Hills Market Scorecard

No active listings

Secret Hills is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$325,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/3/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32225 ZIP is $379,460, about 13.2% 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 Secret Hills, 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 → 2026-09-12)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Secret Hills

Live MLS inventory for Secret Hills. 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 Secret Hills listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
  • Landmark Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Middle
  • Abess Park Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Elementary

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 Secret Hills address.

If we were buying in Secret Hills 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 Secret Hills.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who want a small, easily understood Jacksonville pocket with consistent building stock and a straightforward price story.
Biggest Risk
With only four closings in the trailing window, any single sale can swing the read on pricing — treat the data as thin.
Sweet Spot
Best matched to buyers centered on the $317,500 median who prioritize condition and updates over amenities, since none are identified in current listings.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need several active listings to compare before deciding — with just one on the market, choice is limited right now.

A Small, Steady Pocket

With just 122 homes total, Secret Hills is a small, well-defined slice of the Duval County market. Homes here were built between 1993 and 2002, with a median build year of 1994 and a typical living area just over 1,715 square feet. At a median of $317,500 — $233.78 per square foot — pricing tracks tightly with condition and updates rather than broad variation across the neighborhood.

Activity is thin by design: a market heat score of 16, a single active listing, and only four closings in the trailing window make this a data-light market to read. Homes that do sell take a median of 84 days to close, while months of supply sits at 2.4 — enough to keep the market classified as seller-leaning even as the small sample size keeps any one data point from telling the whole story. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so knowledge of the immediate area matters more than the listing sheet.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Owner Commitment6.9/10
Pricing Power6.9/10

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 (7.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +178% since 2012; Owner Commitment 69% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only one home active and just four recent closings, Secret Hills is not a market you can price or navigate from an app. Momentum tracks this pocket of Duval County closely enough to know what a 1994 build year and a roughly 1,715-square-foot floor plan is actually worth today, rather than leaning on a broader Jacksonville average — and with supply this thin, having someone watching for the next listing before it goes public is the difference between competing for it and missing it.

Secret Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who want a small, easily understood Jacksonville pocket with consistent building stock and a straightforward price story.
Biggest advantageThe 2.4 months of supply and a single active listing currently put leverage with sellers.
Biggest riskWith only four closings in the trailing window, any single sale can swing the read on pricing — treat the data as thin.
Sweet spotBest matched to buyers centered on the $317,500 median who prioritize condition and updates over amenities, since none are identified in current listings.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need several active listings to compare before deciding — with just one on the market, choice is limited 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 Secret Hills sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Secret Hills

Homes in Secret Hills 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. 5 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Secret Hills?
The median sale price in Secret Hills was $325K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Secret Hills take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 11 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Secret Hills?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 71 homes in Secret Hills (public records).
What share of Secret Hills is owner-occupied?
69% of Secret Hills parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Secret Hills built?
Homes in Secret Hills were built between 1993 and 2002, with a median year built of 1994 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Secret Hills home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 178% since 2012, from $117K to $325K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Secret Hills?
Secret Hills is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Sandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address, Landmark Middle School (verify by address) and Abess Park Elementary School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Secret Hills?
The best agent for Secret Hills 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 Secret Hills.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Secret Hills?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Secret Hills and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Buyers targeting a purchase near the $317,500 median who are comfortable acting quickly given only one active listing.Excellent fit
Sellers who want to test a seller-leaning market with 2.4 months of supply currently working in their favor.Excellent fit
Buyers focused on move-in-ready condition over amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings.Excellent fit
Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding.Probably not
Buyers relying on built-in community amenities as a primary draw.Probably not
Anyone trying to read short-term price direction from a handful of sales — four closings in the trailing window is too small a sample to lean on heavily.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32225))
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 2001 (147 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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Thinking of selling in Secret Hills? 5 recorded closings; median 11 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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