Arlington Hills vs Fort Caroline Club Estates
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-16.
| Metric | Arlington Hills | Fort Caroline Club Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $247K | $306K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $172 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 39 days |
| Months of supply | 3.9 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -3% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 99 | 29 |
The verdict
Fort Caroline Club Estates carries the higher median price — about 24% above Arlington Hills. Homes in Fort Caroline Club Estates sell faster (39 days on market vs 71). Fort Caroline Club Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Arlington Hills and Fort Caroline Club Estates are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Arlington Hills | Fort Caroline Club Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32211 | 32277 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 5 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 11 mi, Atlantic Beach | 11 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 39 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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
| Arlington Hills | Fort Caroline Club Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 32 | 5 |
| Under contract | 11 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $348K | $245K to $304K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Arlington Hills homes for sale · Fort Caroline Club Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Arlington Hills | Fort Caroline Club Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 850 | 427 |
| Built | 1905–2022 (median 1959) | 1953–2013 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 1,445 sq ft | 1,738 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Arlington Hills median | Fort Caroline Club Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $43K (76 sales) | $70K (28 sales) |
| 2013 | $50K (130 sales) | $107K (46 sales) |
| 2014 | $52K (123 sales) | $108K (37 sales) |
| 2015 | $58K (140 sales) | $115K (42 sales) |
| 2016 | $95K (139 sales) | $130K (50 sales) |
| 2017 | $125K (123 sales) | $165K (42 sales) |
| 2018 | $137K (128 sales) | $165K (43 sales) |
| 2019 | $145K (123 sales) | $183K (42 sales) |
| 2020 | $160K (129 sales) | $199K (25 sales) |
| 2021 | $190K (152 sales) | $255K (35 sales) |
| 2022 | $231K (127 sales) | $276K (29 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (103 sales) | $306K (28 sales) |
| 2024 | $256K (72 sales) | $309K (18 sales) |
| 2025 | $242K (92 sales) | $310K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $255K (103 sales) | $304K (30 sales) |
Since 2012, Arlington Hills's median sale price is +490% and Fort Caroline Club Estates's is +334% — Arlington Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Arlington Hills | Fort Caroline Club Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 1% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,376 sq ft | 1,703 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 40 (normal) | 51 (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
| Arlington Hills | Fort Caroline Club Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Arlington | Lake Lucina |
| 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.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Arlington Hills is the lower entry point (median $247K vs $306K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Fort Caroline Club Estates; Arlington Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Fort Caroline Club Estates (39 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 Fort Caroline Club Estates more expensive than Arlington Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Fort Caroline Club Estates is $306,000 versus $247,000 in Arlington Hills, about 24% higher.
How far apart are Arlington Hills and Fort Caroline Club Estates?
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, Arlington Hills or Fort Caroline Club Estates?
Fort Caroline Club Estates: its homes were built 1953–2013 with a median year of 1961, versus a median of 1959 in Arlington Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Fort Caroline Club Estates. The typical home there is 1,738 sq ft of living area, versus 1,445 sq ft in Arlington Hills.
Which has appreciated more, Arlington Hills or Fort Caroline Club Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 490% in Arlington Hills and 334% in Fort Caroline Club Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Fort Caroline Club Estates — sellers there received 98.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.8% in Arlington Hills.
What high schools serve Arlington Hills and Fort Caroline Club Estates?
Listings in Arlington Hills most often report Terry Parker; listings in Fort Caroline Club Estates report Terry Parker. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Arlington Hills homes, photos & schools · Fort Caroline Club Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.