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 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Atlantic Beach | Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $1.18M |
| Price per sq ft | $360 | $317 |
| Avg days on market | 144 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +0% | +6% |
| Recent closings | 73 | 57 |
The verdict
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 140% above Atlantic Beach. Homes in Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club sell faster (52 days on market vs 144). Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 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 | 32080, 32233 | 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) | 83% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 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 | 9 | 6 |
| Under contract | 6 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $4.6M | $675K to $5.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 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) | 1,054 | 252 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1986) | 1982–2024 (median 1997) |
| Typical living area | 1,860 sq ft | 3,996 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 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 (57 sales) | $524K (49 sales) |
| 2013 | $342K (89 sales) | $525K (71 sales) |
| 2014 | $298K (72 sales) | $620K (57 sales) |
| 2015 | $415K (63 sales) | $565K (62 sales) |
| 2016 | $435K (83 sales) | $585K (61 sales) |
| 2017 | $508K (82 sales) | $637K (54 sales) |
| 2018 | $435K (67 sales) | $605K (63 sales) |
| 2019 | $534K (60 sales) | $712K (54 sales) |
| 2020 | $340K (81 sales) | $701K (70 sales) |
| 2021 | $735K (98 sales) | $796K (87 sales) |
| 2022 | $638K (70 sales) | $976K (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $576K (58 sales) | $1.05M (47 sales) |
| 2024 | $958K (64 sales) | $1.09M (52 sales) |
| 2025 | $992K (64 sales) | $964K (41 sales) |
| 2026 | $610K (73 sales) | $1.2M (59 sales) |
Since 2012, Atlantic Beach's median sale price is +74% and Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club's is +129% — 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 | 94.7% | 94.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 3% |
| Typical sold home | 1,710 sq ft | 3,609 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 31 (cold) | 68 (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 $1.18M). 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 (52 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 $1,182,000 versus $492,000 in Atlantic Beach, about 140% 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 1986 in Atlantic Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club. The typical home there is 3,996 sq ft of living area, versus 1,860 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 129% 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 94.7% 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.