Atlantic Beach vs Isle of Palms
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Atlantic Beach | Isle of Palms |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $898K | $660K |
| Price per sq ft | $510 | $366 |
| Avg days on market | 134 days | 268 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 3.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +0% | -1% |
| Recent closings | 72 | 31 |
The verdict
Atlantic Beach carries the higher median price — about 36% above Isle of Palms. Homes in Atlantic Beach sell faster (134 days on market vs 268). Atlantic Beach is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Atlantic Beach and Isle of Palms are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Atlantic Beach | Isle of Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Atlantic Beach | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32080, 32233 | 32034, 32250 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 15 mi | 14 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | on the coast at Atlantic Beach | 3 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 84% of 25 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 75% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Atlantic Beach | Isle of Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 9 |
| Under contract | 5 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $4.6M | $515K to $1.88M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Atlantic Beach homes for sale · Isle of Palms homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Atlantic Beach | Isle of Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,054 | 448 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1986) | 1960–2024 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 1,860 sq ft | 2,101 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 82% |
| Vacant lots | 25 | 7 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Atlantic Beach median | Isle of Palms median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $350K (57 sales) | $299K (30 sales) |
| 2013 | $335K (88 sales) | $320K (34 sales) |
| 2014 | $300K (73 sales) | $408K (38 sales) |
| 2015 | $415K (63 sales) | $337K (54 sales) |
| 2016 | $442K (82 sales) | $433K (47 sales) |
| 2017 | $508K (82 sales) | $472K (36 sales) |
| 2018 | $430K (67 sales) | $500K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $545K (59 sales) | $460K (45 sales) |
| 2020 | $330K (82 sales) | $520K (37 sales) |
| 2021 | $750K (97 sales) | $675K (49 sales) |
| 2022 | $625K (71 sales) | $628K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $645K (59 sales) | $725K (37 sales) |
| 2024 | $990K (63 sales) | $871K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $992K (64 sales) | $865K (39 sales) |
| 2026 | $610K (73 sales) | $675K (32 sales) |
Since 2012, Atlantic Beach's median sale price is +74% and Isle of Palms's is +126% — Isle of Palms has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Atlantic Beach | Isle of Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.6% | 93.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,706 sq ft | 2,006 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 35 (cold) | 28 (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
| Atlantic Beach | Isle of Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mayport | Seabreeze |
| Middle | Mayport | Fletcher Jr High |
| High school | Duncan Fletcher | Duncan Fletcher |
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 Atlantic Beach and 0 in Isle of Palms (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Atlantic Beach · Isle of Palms.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Isle of Palms is the lower entry point (median $660K vs $898K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Atlantic Beach; Isle of Palms trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Atlantic Beach (134 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 Atlantic Beach more expensive than Isle of Palms?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Atlantic Beach is $898,000 versus $660,000 in Isle of Palms, about 36% higher.
How far apart are Atlantic Beach and Isle of Palms?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Atlantic Beach or Isle of Palms?
Atlantic Beach: its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 1986, versus a median of 1977 in Isle of Palms (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Isle of Palms. The typical home there is 2,101 sq ft of living area, versus 1,860 sq ft in Atlantic Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Atlantic Beach or Isle of Palms?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 74% in Atlantic Beach and 126% in Isle of Palms (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Atlantic Beach — sellers there received 94.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.3% in Isle of Palms.
What high schools serve Atlantic Beach and Isle of Palms?
Listings in Atlantic Beach most often report Duncan Fletcher; listings in Isle of Palms report Duncan Fletcher. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Atlantic Beach homes, photos & schools · Isle of Palms homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.