Bartram Springs vs Deercreek
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Bartram Springs | Deercreek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $432K | $625K |
| Price per sq ft | $182 | $234 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -3% | +9% |
| Recent closings | 57 | 36 |
The verdict
Deercreek carries the higher median price — about 45% above Bartram Springs. Homes in Deercreek sell faster (62 days on market vs 70). Deercreek is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bartram Springs and Deercreek are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Bartram Springs | Deercreek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32258 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 mi | 13 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 9 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 9 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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 Springs | Deercreek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $255K to $639K | $686K to $850K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bartram Springs homes for sale · Deercreek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bartram Springs | Deercreek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 612 | 124 |
| Built | 2003–2012 (median 2006) | 1990–2008 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 2,046 sq ft | 3,490 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 89% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Bartram Springs | Deercreek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.3% | 90.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,532 sq ft | 2,873 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
| Bartram Springs | Deercreek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bartram Springs | not reported |
| Middle | Twin Lakes Academy | not reported |
| High school | Atlantic Coast | not reported |
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 Springs is the lower entry point (median $432K vs $625K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bartram Springs; Deercreek trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Deercreek (62 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 Deercreek more expensive than Bartram Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deercreek is $625,000 versus $432,000 in Bartram Springs, about 45% higher.
How far apart are Bartram Springs and Deercreek?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bartram Springs or Deercreek?
Bartram Springs: its homes were built 2003–2012 with a median year of 2006, versus a median of 1994 in Deercreek (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Deercreek. The typical home there is 3,490 sq ft of living area, versus 2,046 sq ft in Bartram Springs.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bartram Springs — sellers there received 95.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.8% in Deercreek.
Go deeper on each: Bartram Springs homes, photos & schools · Deercreek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.