Alderman Park vs Arlington Hills
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Alderman Park | Arlington Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $334K | $247K |
| Price per sq ft | $165 | $180 |
| Avg days on market | 68 days | 69 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 30.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -6% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 22 | 12 |
The verdict
Alderman Park carries the higher median price — about 35% above Arlington Hills. Homes in Alderman Park sell faster (68 days on market vs 69). Alderman Park is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Alderman Park and Arlington Hills are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Alderman Park | Arlington Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32211 | 32211 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 5 mi | 4 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 11 mi, Atlantic Beach | 11 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 36 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Alderman Park | Arlington Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 30 |
| Under contract | 3 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $260K to $374K | $170K to $348K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alderman Park homes for sale · Arlington Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alderman Park | Arlington Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 310 | 827 |
| Built | 1922–2023 (median 1960) | 1905–2022 (median 1958) |
| Typical living area | 2,047 sq ft | 1,442 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 61% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Alderman Park median | Arlington Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $100K (23 sales) | $44K (76 sales) |
| 2013 | $116K (29 sales) | $50K (130 sales) |
| 2014 | $125K (45 sales) | $52K (122 sales) |
| 2015 | $142K (43 sales) | $60K (140 sales) |
| 2016 | $140K (36 sales) | $96K (140 sales) |
| 2017 | $175K (53 sales) | $125K (123 sales) |
| 2018 | $181K (46 sales) | $137K (127 sales) |
| 2019 | $206K (40 sales) | $145K (123 sales) |
| 2020 | $220K (39 sales) | $160K (129 sales) |
| 2021 | $253K (47 sales) | $185K (147 sales) |
| 2022 | $343K (39 sales) | $231K (132 sales) |
| 2023 | $310K (33 sales) | $239K (103 sales) |
| 2024 | $332K (25 sales) | $256K (72 sales) |
| 2025 | $330K (27 sales) | $245K (93 sales) |
| 2026 | $315K (24 sales) | $255K (102 sales) |
Since 2012, Alderman Park's median sale price is +215% and Arlington Hills's is +477% — Arlington Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Alderman Park | Arlington Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 1% |
| Typical sold home | 2,125 sq ft | 1,382 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 39 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Alderman Park | Arlington Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Parkwood Heights | Arlington |
| Middle | Arlington | Arlington |
| High school | Terry Parker | Terry Parker |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Alderman Park and 0 in Arlington Hills (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Alderman Park · Arlington Hills.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Arlington Hills is the lower entry point (median $247K vs $334K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Alderman Park; Arlington Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Alderman Park (68 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Alderman Park more expensive than Arlington Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Alderman Park is $334,000 versus $247,000 in Arlington Hills, about 35% higher.
How far apart are Alderman Park and Arlington Hills?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Alderman Park or Arlington Hills?
Alderman Park: its homes were built 1922–2023 with a median year of 1960, versus a median of 1958 in Arlington Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Alderman Park. The typical home there is 2,047 sq ft of living area, versus 1,442 sq ft in Arlington Hills.
Which has appreciated more, Alderman Park or Arlington Hills?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 215% in Alderman Park and 477% in Arlington Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Arlington Hills — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.5% in Alderman Park.
What high schools serve Alderman Park and Arlington Hills?
Listings in Alderman Park most often report Terry Parker; listings in Arlington Hills report Terry Parker. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Alderman Park homes, photos & schools · Arlington Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.