Argyle Forest vs Watermill
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Argyle Forest | Watermill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220K | $340K |
| Price per sq ft | $144 | $172 |
| Avg days on market | 75 days | 166 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 37 | 37 |
The verdict
Watermill carries the higher median price — about 55% above Argyle Forest. Homes in Argyle Forest sell faster (75 days on market vs 166). Watermill is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Argyle Forest | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32065, 32073, 32244 | 32073, 32216, 32222 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 24 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 | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $160K to $335K | $230K to $400K |
| 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 · Watermill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Argyle Forest | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 276 | 191 |
| Built | 1978–1998 (median 1986) | 1995–2014 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | 1,749 sq ft | 2,378 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 66% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Argyle Forest median | Watermill median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $65K (47 sales) | $125K (78 sales) |
| 2013 | $75K (39 sales) | $130K (100 sales) |
| 2014 | $84K (65 sales) | $154K (77 sales) |
| 2015 | $93K (48 sales) | $150K (67 sales) |
| 2016 | $128K (56 sales) | $159K (62 sales) |
| 2017 | $147K (35 sales) | $175K (75 sales) |
| 2018 | $152K (43 sales) | $195K (77 sales) |
| 2019 | $160K (52 sales) | $210K (74 sales) |
| 2020 | $172K (45 sales) | $215K (56 sales) |
| 2021 | $196K (48 sales) | $265K (71 sales) |
| 2022 | $264K (55 sales) | $338K (66 sales) |
| 2023 | $256K (38 sales) | $330K (47 sales) |
| 2024 | $272K (34 sales) | $325K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $245K (29 sales) | $314K (32 sales) |
| 2026 | $258K (36 sales) | $330K (39 sales) |
Since 2012, Argyle Forest's median sale price is +296% and Watermill's is +163% — Argyle Forest has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Argyle Forest | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.5% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,467 sq ft | 1,954 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 36 (cold) | 44 (normal) |
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 | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 in Watermill (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Argyle Forest · Watermill.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Argyle Forest is the lower entry point (median $220K vs $340K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Watermill; Argyle Forest trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Argyle Forest (75 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 Watermill more expensive than Argyle Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Watermill is $340,000 versus $220,000 in Argyle Forest, about 55% higher.
Which has newer homes, Argyle Forest or Watermill?
Watermill: its homes were built 1995–2014 with a median year of 2005, versus a median of 1986 in Argyle Forest (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Watermill. The typical home there is 2,378 sq ft of living area, versus 1,749 sq ft in Argyle Forest.
Which has appreciated more, Argyle Forest or Watermill?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 296% in Argyle Forest and 163% in Watermill (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 96.7% in Watermill.
Go deeper on each: Argyle Forest homes, photos & schools · Watermill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.