Arlington Hills vs Lake Lucina
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Arlington Hills | Lake Lucina |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $247K | $268K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $184 |
| Avg days on market | 73 days | 92 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | +2% |
| Recent closings | 96 | 23 |
The verdict
Lake Lucina carries the higher median price — about 9% above Arlington Hills. Homes in Arlington Hills sell faster (73 days on market vs 92). Lake Lucina is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Arlington Hills and Lake Lucina are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Arlington Hills | Lake Lucina | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32211 | 32211 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 4 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 11 mi, Atlantic Beach | 12 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 39 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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 | Lake Lucina | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 33 | 6 |
| Under contract | 11 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $345K | $243K to $325K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Arlington Hills homes for sale · Lake Lucina homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Arlington Hills | Lake Lucina | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 850 | 321 |
| Built | 1905–2022 (median 1959) | 1951–1963 (median 1955) |
| Typical living area | 1,445 sq ft | 1,570 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 66% |
| 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 | Lake Lucina median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $43K (79 sales) | $65K (43 sales) |
| 2013 | $51K (128 sales) | $60K (49 sales) |
| 2014 | $52K (123 sales) | $62K (59 sales) |
| 2015 | $62K (143 sales) | $80K (53 sales) |
| 2016 | $95K (136 sales) | $97K (61 sales) |
| 2017 | $125K (124 sales) | $137K (66 sales) |
| 2018 | $140K (129 sales) | $144K (58 sales) |
| 2019 | $145K (122 sales) | $150K (63 sales) |
| 2020 | $160K (127 sales) | $171K (52 sales) |
| 2021 | $190K (157 sales) | $212K (55 sales) |
| 2022 | $232K (123 sales) | $266K (48 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (105 sales) | $262K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $255K (71 sales) | $245K (37 sales) |
| 2025 | $246K (94 sales) | $242K (48 sales) |
| 2026 | $255K (99 sales) | $264K (25 sales) |
Since 2012, Arlington Hills's median sale price is +492% and Lake Lucina's is +306% — Arlington Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Arlington Hills | Lake Lucina | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 1% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,392 sq ft | 1,450 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 51 (normal) | 45 (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 | Lake Lucina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Arlington Hills and 1 in Lake Lucina (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Arlington Hills · Lake Lucina.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Arlington Hills is the lower entry point (median $247K vs $268K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Arlington Hills; Lake Lucina trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Arlington Hills (73 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 Lake Lucina more expensive than Arlington Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Lucina is $268,000 versus $247,000 in Arlington Hills, about 9% higher.
How far apart are Arlington Hills and Lake Lucina?
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 Lake Lucina?
Arlington Hills: its homes were built 1905–2022 with a median year of 1959, versus a median of 1955 in Lake Lucina (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Arlington Hills or Lake Lucina?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 492% in Arlington Hills and 306% in Lake Lucina (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Lucina — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.3% in Arlington Hills.
What high schools serve Arlington Hills and Lake Lucina?
Listings in Arlington Hills most often report Terry Parker; listings in Lake Lucina report Terry Parker. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Arlington Hills homes, photos & schools · Lake Lucina homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.