Atlantic Beach vs The Woods
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Atlantic Beach | The Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $491K |
| Price per sq ft | $360 | $244 |
| Avg days on market | 162 days | 68 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +0% | +10% |
| Recent closings | 69 | 37 |
The verdict
Atlantic Beach carries the higher median price — about 0% above The Woods. Homes in The Woods sell faster (68 days on market vs 162). The Woods is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Atlantic Beach and The Woods are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Atlantic Beach | The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Atlantic Beach | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32080, 32233 | 32246 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 15 mi | 12 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | on the coast at Atlantic Beach | 4 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 83% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 15 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 | The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 4 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $4.6M | $365K to $535K |
| 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 · The Woods homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Atlantic Beach | The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,054 | 250 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1986) | 1974–2022 (median 1983) |
| Typical living area | 1,860 sq ft | 2,262 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 76% |
| Vacant lots | 25 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Atlantic Beach median | The Woods median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $350K (57 sales) | $189K (33 sales) |
| 2013 | $347K (88 sales) | $225K (51 sales) |
| 2014 | $308K (74 sales) | $245K (49 sales) |
| 2015 | $415K (65 sales) | $240K (61 sales) |
| 2016 | $435K (79 sales) | $250K (52 sales) |
| 2017 | $508K (82 sales) | $281K (50 sales) |
| 2018 | $435K (67 sales) | $306K (36 sales) |
| 2019 | $531K (61 sales) | $306K (37 sales) |
| 2020 | $337K (80 sales) | $349K (45 sales) |
| 2021 | $735K (98 sales) | $384K (39 sales) |
| 2022 | $650K (73 sales) | $476K (43 sales) |
| 2023 | $493K (56 sales) | $450K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.04M (64 sales) | $524K (23 sales) |
| 2025 | $992K (64 sales) | $565K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $590K (72 sales) | $500K (39 sales) |
Since 2012, Atlantic Beach's median sale price is +69% and The Woods's is +165% — The Woods has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Atlantic Beach | The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 96.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,708 sq ft | 2,096 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 30 (cold) | 32 (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 | The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mayport | Alimacani |
| Middle | Mayport | Duncan Fletcher |
| 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 3 in The Woods (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Atlantic Beach · The Woods.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Woods is the lower entry point (median $491K vs $492K). 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; The Woods trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Woods (68 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 The Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Atlantic Beach is $492,000 versus $491,000 in The Woods, about 0% higher.
How far apart are Atlantic Beach and The Woods?
About 4 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 The Woods?
Atlantic Beach: its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 1986, versus a median of 1983 in The Woods (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Woods. The typical home there is 2,262 sq ft of living area, versus 1,860 sq ft in Atlantic Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Atlantic Beach or The Woods?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 69% in Atlantic Beach and 165% in The Woods (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Woods — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in Atlantic Beach.
What high schools serve Atlantic Beach and The Woods?
Listings in Atlantic Beach most often report Duncan Fletcher; listings in The Woods report Sandalwood. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Atlantic Beach homes, photos & schools · The Woods homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.