Avondale vs The Villas at Bishop Oaks
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Avondale | The Villas at Bishop Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $225K |
| Price per sq ft | $355 | $157 |
| Avg days on market | 81 days | 24 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +5% | -10% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 27 |
The verdict
Avondale carries the higher median price — about 159% above The Villas at Bishop Oaks. Homes in The Villas at Bishop Oaks sell faster (24 days on market vs 81). The Villas at Bishop Oaks is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Avondale and The Villas at Bishop Oaks are about 9 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Avondale | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32205 | 32210 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 12 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 19 mi, Atlantic Beach | 27 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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
| Avondale | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 2 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $399K to $749K | $225K to $245K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avondale homes for sale · The Villas at Bishop Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avondale | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 867 | 32 |
| Built | 1901–2024 (median 1926) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,777 sq ft | 1,531 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 17% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 68 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Avondale median | The Villas at Bishop Oaks median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560K (21 sales) | $250K (8 sales) |
| 2025 | $632K (18 sales) | $220K (22 sales) |
| 2026 | $655K (29 sales) | $220K (28 sales) |
Since 2024, Avondale's median sale price is +17% and The Villas at Bishop Oaks's is -12% — Avondale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Avondale | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,045 sq ft | 1,429 sq ft |
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
| Avondale | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Westview |
| Middle | not reported | Westview |
| High school | not reported | Edward White |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Villas at Bishop Oaks is the lower entry point (median $225K vs $582K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Villas at Bishop Oaks; Avondale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Villas at Bishop Oaks (24 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 Avondale more expensive than The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Avondale is $582,000 versus $225,000 in The Villas at Bishop Oaks, about 159% higher.
How far apart are Avondale and The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
About 9 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Avondale or The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
The Villas at Bishop Oaks: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1926 in Avondale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Avondale. The typical home there is 1,777 sq ft of living area, versus 1,531 sq ft in The Villas at Bishop Oaks.
Which has appreciated more, Avondale or The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 17% in Avondale and -12% in The Villas at Bishop Oaks (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Avondale homes, photos & schools · The Villas at Bishop Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.