Argyle Forest vs Crystal Cove
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Argyle Forest | Crystal Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $250K | $315K |
| Price per sq ft | $156 | $191 |
| Avg days on market | 95 days | 18 days |
| Months of supply | 5.0 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -10% | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 28 |
The verdict
Crystal Cove carries the higher median price — about 26% above Argyle Forest. Homes in Crystal Cove sell faster (18 days on market vs 95). Crystal Cove is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Argyle Forest | Crystal Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32244, 32073, 32065 | 32221 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 26 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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
| Argyle Forest | Crystal Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 3 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $160K to $390K | $315K to $350K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Argyle Forest homes for sale · Crystal Cove homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Argyle Forest | Crystal Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 323 | n/a |
| Built | 1978–2003 (median 1990) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,780 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Argyle Forest | Crystal Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.5% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,486 sq ft | 1,652 sq ft |
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
| Argyle Forest | Crystal Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Chimney Lakes | not reported |
| Middle | Westside | not reported |
| High school | Westside High School | not reported |
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 Argyle Forest and 0 in Crystal Cove (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Argyle Forest · Crystal Cove.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Argyle Forest is the lower entry point (median $250K vs $315K). Sellers get a faster sale in Crystal Cove (18 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 Crystal Cove more expensive than Argyle Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Crystal Cove is $315,000 versus $250,000 in Argyle Forest, about 26% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Argyle Forest — sellers there received 98.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Crystal Cove.
Go deeper on each: Argyle Forest homes, photos & schools · Crystal Cove homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.