Copes Landing vs Irongate
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Copes Landing | Irongate |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $295K | $255K |
| Price per sq ft | $196 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 38 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 82 | 43 |
The verdict
Copes Landing carries the higher median price — about 16% above Irongate. Homes in Irongate sell faster (38 days on market vs 67). Irongate is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Copes Landing | Irongate | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32254 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 47 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 28 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
| Copes Landing | Irongate | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 33 | 8 |
| Under contract | 13 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $140K to $389K | $243K to $344K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 23 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Copes Landing homes for sale · Irongate homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Copes Landing | Irongate | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 119 | 90 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) | 1924–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,074 sq ft | 2,122 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 21% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 112 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Copes Landing | Irongate | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 99% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,862 sq ft | 1,373 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
| Copes Landing | Irongate | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Pickett |
| Middle | Highlands | Jean Ribault |
| High school | Jean Ribault | Jean Ribault |
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, Irongate is the lower entry point (median $255K vs $295K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Irongate; Copes Landing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Irongate (38 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 Copes Landing more expensive than Irongate?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Copes Landing is $295,000 versus $255,000 in Irongate, about 16% higher.
Which has newer homes, Copes Landing or Irongate?
Irongate: its homes were built 1924–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in Copes Landing (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Copes Landing — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.7% in Irongate.
What high schools serve Copes Landing and Irongate?
Listings in Copes Landing most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Irongate report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Copes Landing homes, photos & schools · Irongate homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.