Bartram Springs vs Wells Creek
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Bartram Springs | Wells Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $507K | $396K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $219 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 79 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 6.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | -12% |
| Recent closings | 61 | 42 |
The verdict
Bartram Springs carries the higher median price — about 28% above Wells Creek. Homes in Bartram Springs sell faster (67 days on market vs 79). Bartram Springs is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bartram Springs and Wells Creek are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Bartram Springs | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32258 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 mi | 17 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 9 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 8 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 39 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 | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 22 |
| Under contract | 7 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $499K | $220K to $2.3M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bartram Springs homes for sale · Wells Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bartram Springs | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 669 | 591 |
| Built | 2003–2012 (median 2006) | 2019–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,149 sq ft | 1,934 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 Springs median | Wells Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $288K (127 sales) | $228K (10 sales) |
| 2020 | $290K (161 sales) | $262K (118 sales) |
| 2021 | $356K (138 sales) | $309K (86 sales) |
| 2022 | $420K (104 sales) | $394K (158 sales) |
| 2023 | $426K (82 sales) | $425K (196 sales) |
| 2024 | $479K (60 sales) | $474K (99 sales) |
| 2025 | $461K (56 sales) | $415K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $464K (60 sales) | $387K (42 sales) |
Since 2019, Bartram Springs's median sale price is +61% and Wells Creek's is +70% — Wells Creek has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bartram Springs | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 96.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,412 sq ft | 1,650 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 42 (normal) | 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 Springs | Wells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bartram Springs | Bartram Springs |
| Middle | Twin Lakes Academy | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | Atlantic Coast | 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, Wells Creek is the lower entry point (median $396K vs $507K). 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 Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bartram Springs (67 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 Bartram Springs more expensive than Wells Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bartram Springs is $507,000 versus $396,000 in Wells Creek, about 28% higher.
How far apart are Bartram Springs 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 Springs or Wells Creek?
Wells Creek: its homes were built 2019–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2006 in Bartram Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bartram Springs. The typical home there is 2,149 sq ft of living area, versus 1,934 sq ft in Wells Creek.
Which has appreciated more, Bartram Springs or Wells Creek?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 61% in Bartram Springs and 70% in Wells Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Bartram Springs and Wells Creek?
Listings in Bartram Springs most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in Wells Creek report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bartram Springs homes, photos & schools · Wells Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.