Azalea Creek vs Dinsmore
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Azalea Creek | Dinsmore |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $428K | $365K |
| Price per sq ft | $170 | $195 |
| Avg days on market | 60 days | 116 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 5.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +8% |
| Recent closings | 27 | 30 |
The verdict
Azalea Creek carries the higher median price — about 17% above Dinsmore. Homes in Azalea Creek sell faster (60 days on market vs 116). Azalea Creek is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Azalea Creek and Dinsmore are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Azalea Creek | Dinsmore | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32218 | 32219 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 9 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 17 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 20 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 91% of 23 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
| Azalea Creek | Dinsmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 13 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $409K to $433K | $132K to $486K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Azalea Creek homes for sale · Dinsmore homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Azalea Creek | Dinsmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 427 |
| Built | n/a | 1909–2024 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,814 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 45 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Azalea Creek | Dinsmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.5% | 93.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 10% |
| Typical sold home | 2,486 sq ft | 1,803 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
| Azalea Creek | Dinsmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Dinsmore |
| Middle | not reported | Highlands |
| High school | not reported | Jean Ribault |
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, Dinsmore is the lower entry point (median $365K vs $428K). Sellers get a faster sale in Azalea Creek (60 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 Azalea Creek more expensive than Dinsmore?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Azalea Creek is $428,000 versus $365,000 in Dinsmore, about 17% higher.
How far apart are Azalea Creek and Dinsmore?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Azalea Creek — sellers there received 99.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.5% in Dinsmore.
Go deeper on each: Azalea Creek homes, photos & schools · Dinsmore homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.