Bartram Park vs Wells Creek
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Bartram Park | Wells Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342K | $435K |
| Price per sq ft | $204 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 82 days | 96 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 6.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -12% | -12% |
| Recent closings | 71 | 45 |
The verdict
Wells Creek carries the higher median price — about 27% above Bartram Park. Homes in Bartram Park sell faster (82 days on market vs 96). Bartram Park is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bartram Park and Wells Creek are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Bartram Park | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32258, 32092 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 16 mi | 17 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 11 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 8 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 32 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
| Bartram Park | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 19 | 23 |
| Under contract | 8 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $252K to $660K | $190K to $2.3M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bartram Park homes for sale · Wells Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bartram Park | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 825 | 642 |
| Built | 2006–2019 (median 2013) | 2019–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,806 sq ft | 1,930 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 77% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bartram Park median | Wells Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $237K (187 sales) | $230K (22 sales) |
| 2020 | $218K (127 sales) | $279K (112 sales) |
| 2021 | $271K (184 sales) | $309K (83 sales) |
| 2022 | $375K (111 sales) | $403K (169 sales) |
| 2023 | $380K (81 sales) | $419K (190 sales) |
| 2024 | $330K (60 sales) | $472K (95 sales) |
| 2025 | $295K (71 sales) | $414K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (71 sales) | $398K (45 sales) |
Since 2019, Bartram Park's median sale price is +52% and Wells Creek's is +73% — Wells Creek has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bartram Park | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 96.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,672 sq ft | 1,650 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 34 (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
| Bartram Park | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bartram Springs | Bartram Springs |
| Middle | Twin Lakes Academy | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | Mandarin | Atlantic Coast |
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, Bartram Park is the lower entry point (median $342K vs $435K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Wells Creek; Bartram Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bartram Park (82 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 Wells Creek more expensive than Bartram Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Wells Creek is $435,000 versus $342,000 in Bartram Park, about 27% higher.
How far apart are Bartram Park and Wells Creek?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bartram Park or Wells Creek?
Wells Creek: its homes were built 2019–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2013 in Bartram Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Bartram Park or Wells Creek?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 52% in Bartram Park and 73% in Wells Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Wells Creek — sellers there received 96.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.5% in Bartram Park.
What high schools serve Bartram Park and Wells Creek?
Listings in Bartram Park most often report Mandarin; listings in Wells Creek report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bartram Park homes, photos & schools · Wells Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.