Beauclerc vs James Island
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Beauclerc | James Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400K | $228K |
| Price per sq ft | $179 | $193 |
| Avg days on market | 131 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 6.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | -12% |
| Recent closings | 31 | 32 |
The verdict
Beauclerc carries the higher median price — about 75% above James Island. Homes in James Island sell faster (95 days on market vs 131). Beauclerc is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Beauclerc and James Island are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Beauclerc | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32257, 32217 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 9 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 9 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 24 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
| Beauclerc | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 16 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $140K to $3.9M | $174K to $729K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Beauclerc homes for sale · James Island homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Beauclerc | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 87 | 52 |
| Built | 1948–2022 (median 1980) | 1999–2002 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | 4,114 sq ft | 3,020 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 86% |
| Vacant lots | 4 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Beauclerc median | James Island median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $72K (36 sales) | $107K (33 sales) |
| 2013 | $187K (42 sales) | $117K (61 sales) |
| 2014 | $169K (39 sales) | $117K (62 sales) |
| 2015 | $191K (34 sales) | $115K (56 sales) |
| 2016 | $256K (39 sales) | $126K (71 sales) |
| 2017 | $220K (44 sales) | $138K (58 sales) |
| 2018 | $232K (54 sales) | $161K (58 sales) |
| 2019 | $242K (63 sales) | $156K (56 sales) |
| 2020 | $260K (76 sales) | $165K (61 sales) |
| 2021 | $236K (63 sales) | $182K (65 sales) |
| 2022 | $332K (41 sales) | $265K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $412K (28 sales) | $258K (53 sales) |
| 2024 | $382K (24 sales) | $240K (32 sales) |
| 2025 | $402K (30 sales) | $224K (34 sales) |
| 2026 | $404K (31 sales) | $210K (33 sales) |
Since 2012, Beauclerc's median sale price is +460% and James Island's is +96% — Beauclerc has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Beauclerc | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.2% | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,172 sq ft | 1,192 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 48 (normal) | 24 (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
| Beauclerc | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beauclerc | Twin Lakes Academy |
| Middle | Alfred Dupont | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | Samuel W. Wolfson | Atlantic Coast |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Beauclerc and 1 in James Island (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Beauclerc · James Island.
Which one fits
On budget alone, James Island is the lower entry point (median $228K vs $400K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in James Island; Beauclerc trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in James Island (95 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 Beauclerc more expensive than James Island?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Beauclerc is $400,000 versus $228,000 in James Island, about 75% higher.
How far apart are Beauclerc and James Island?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Beauclerc or James Island?
James Island: its homes were built 1999–2002 with a median year of 2000, versus a median of 1980 in Beauclerc (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Beauclerc. The typical home there is 4,114 sq ft of living area, versus 3,020 sq ft in James Island.
Which has appreciated more, Beauclerc or James Island?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 460% in Beauclerc and 96% in James Island (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Beauclerc — sellers there received 95.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.8% in James Island.
What high schools serve Beauclerc and James Island?
Listings in Beauclerc most often report Samuel W. Wolfson; listings in James Island report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Beauclerc homes, photos & schools · James Island homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.