Brierwood vs Hardwick Farms
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Brierwood | Hardwick Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $374K | $303K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $176 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 53 days |
| Months of supply | 0.4 mo | 0.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 33 | 55 |
The verdict
Brierwood carries the higher median price — about 23% above Hardwick Farms. Homes in Hardwick Farms sell faster (53 days on market vs 66). Brierwood is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Brierwood | Hardwick Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32216, 32217, 32225 | 32217 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 93% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 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
| Brierwood | Hardwick Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $389K to $389K | $325K to $475K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Brierwood homes for sale · Hardwick Farms homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Brierwood | Hardwick Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 204 | 94 |
| Built | 1963–1991 (median 1973) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,051 sq ft | 1,812 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 82% | 21% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 102 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Brierwood median | Hardwick Farms median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360K (8 sales) | $307K (39 sales) |
| 2025 | $345K (21 sales) | $311K (63 sales) |
| 2026 | $359K (38 sales) | $293K (55 sales) |
Since 2024, Brierwood's median sale price is +0% and Hardwick Farms's is -5% — Brierwood has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Brierwood | Hardwick Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.1% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 93% |
| Typical sold home | 1,772 sq ft | 1,717 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
| Brierwood | Hardwick Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beauclerc | Pine Forest |
| Middle | Alfred Dupont | Select One |
| 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, Hardwick Farms is the lower entry point (median $303K vs $374K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Hardwick Farms; Brierwood trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hardwick Farms (53 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 Brierwood more expensive than Hardwick Farms?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Brierwood is $374,000 versus $303,000 in Hardwick Farms, about 23% higher.
Which has newer homes, Brierwood or Hardwick Farms?
Hardwick Farms: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1973 in Brierwood (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Brierwood. The typical home there is 2,051 sq ft of living area, versus 1,812 sq ft in Hardwick Farms.
Which has appreciated more, Brierwood or Hardwick Farms?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 0% in Brierwood and -5% in Hardwick Farms (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hardwick Farms — sellers there received 97.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.1% in Brierwood.
What high schools serve Brierwood and Hardwick Farms?
Listings in Brierwood most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in Hardwick Farms report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Brierwood homes, photos & schools · Hardwick Farms homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.