Atlantic Beach vs Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Atlantic Beach | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $1.30M |
| Price per sq ft | $360 | $330 |
| Avg days on market | 138 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 8.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +0% | +6% |
| Recent closings | 69 | 12 |
The verdict
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 163% above Atlantic Beach. Homes in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club sell faster (54 days on market vs 138). Atlantic Beach is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Atlantic Beach and Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Atlantic Beach | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Atlantic Beach | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32233, 32080 | 32225 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 15 mi | 12 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | on the coast at Atlantic Beach | 3 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 84% of 25 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 18 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
| Atlantic Beach | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 8 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $4.6M | $650K to $5.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| 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 · Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Atlantic Beach | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 985 | 300 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1984) | 1982–2024 (median 1997) |
| Typical living area | 1,880 sq ft | 4,039 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 86% |
| Vacant lots | 25 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Atlantic Beach median | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $350K (55 sales) | $537K (52 sales) |
| 2013 | $335K (90 sales) | $525K (71 sales) |
| 2014 | $315K (73 sales) | $664K (56 sales) |
| 2015 | $445K (63 sales) | $550K (61 sales) |
| 2016 | $442K (80 sales) | $588K (62 sales) |
| 2017 | $508K (82 sales) | $656K (54 sales) |
| 2018 | $430K (67 sales) | $601K (62 sales) |
| 2019 | $531K (61 sales) | $729K (57 sales) |
| 2020 | $343K (80 sales) | $697K (66 sales) |
| 2021 | $735K (98 sales) | $800K (87 sales) |
| 2022 | $638K (74 sales) | $976K (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $430K (56 sales) | $1.05M (50 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.12M (62 sales) | $1.08M (49 sales) |
| 2025 | $980K (67 sales) | $998K (41 sales) |
| 2026 | $610K (69 sales) | $1.2M (60 sales) |
Since 2012, Atlantic Beach's median sale price is +74% and Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club's is +123% — Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Atlantic Beach | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 94.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 3% |
| Typical sold home | 1,706 sq ft | 3,613 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 28 (cold) | 66 (hot) |
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 | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mayport | Neptune Beach |
| Middle | Mayport | Landmark |
| High school | Duncan Fletcher | Sandalwood |
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 Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Atlantic Beach · Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Atlantic Beach is the lower entry point (median $492K vs $1.3M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club; Atlantic Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (54 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 Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club more expensive than Atlantic Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club is $1,296,000 versus $492,000 in Atlantic Beach, about 163% higher.
How far apart are Atlantic Beach and Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club?
About 3 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 Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club?
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club: its homes were built 1982–2024 with a median year of 1997, versus a median of 1984 in Atlantic Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club. The typical home there is 4,039 sq ft of living area, versus 1,880 sq ft in Atlantic Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Atlantic Beach or Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 74% in Atlantic Beach and 123% in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Atlantic Beach — sellers there received 94.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.1% in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club.
What high schools serve Atlantic Beach and Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club?
Listings in Atlantic Beach most often report Duncan Fletcher; listings in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club report Sandalwood. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Atlantic Beach homes, photos & schools · Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.