Cedar Creek vs Garden City
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Cedar Creek | Garden City |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $349K | $247K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $184 |
| Avg days on market | 57 days | 131 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | +0% |
| Recent closings | 54 | 35 |
The verdict
Cedar Creek carries the higher median price — about 41% above Garden City. Homes in Cedar Creek sell faster (57 days on market vs 131). Cedar Creek is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cedar Creek and Garden City are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Cedar Creek | Garden City | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32218 | 32218 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 11 mi | 8 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 13 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 17 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 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
| Cedar Creek | Garden City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 11 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $80K to $400K | $190K to $800K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cedar Creek homes for sale · Garden City homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cedar Creek | Garden City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 35 | 82 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1936–2024 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 2,256 sq ft | 1,348 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 6% | 39% |
| Vacant lots | 154 | 18 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cedar Creek median | Garden City median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $356K (11 sales) | $240K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $332K (86 sales) | $250K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (53 sales) | $241K (34 sales) |
Since 2024, Cedar Creek's median sale price is +1% and Garden City's is +0% — Cedar Creek has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cedar Creek | Garden City | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 97.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 53% |
| Typical sold home | 2,181 sq ft | 1,209 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
| Cedar Creek | Garden City | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Louis Sheffield | Highlands |
| Middle | Oceanway | Oceanway |
| High school | First Coast | First 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, Garden City is the lower entry point (median $247K vs $349K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cedar Creek; Garden City trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cedar Creek (57 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 Cedar Creek more expensive than Garden City?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cedar Creek is $349,000 versus $247,000 in Garden City, about 41% higher.
How far apart are Cedar Creek and Garden City?
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, Cedar Creek or Garden City?
Cedar Creek: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1989 in Garden City (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cedar Creek. The typical home there is 2,256 sq ft of living area, versus 1,348 sq ft in Garden City.
Which has appreciated more, Cedar Creek or Garden City?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 1% in Cedar Creek and 0% in Garden City (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cedar Creek — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.8% in Garden City.
What high schools serve Cedar Creek and Garden City?
Listings in Cedar Creek most often report First Coast; listings in Garden City report First Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cedar Creek homes, photos & schools · Garden City homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.