Copes Landing vs Kings Preserve
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-16.
| Metric | Copes Landing | Kings Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $298K | $328K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $175 |
| Avg days on market | 85 days | 58 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 4.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 87 | 43 |
The verdict
Kings Preserve carries the higher median price — about 10% above Copes Landing. Homes in Kings Preserve sell faster (58 days on market vs 85). Copes Landing is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Copes Landing | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32219 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 39 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 25 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 | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 21 | 15 |
| Under contract | 16 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $140K to $370K | $280K to $450K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 15 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Copes Landing homes for sale · Kings Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Copes Landing | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 119 | 26 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,074 sq ft | 1,840 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 2% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 146 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Copes Landing | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 99% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,862 sq ft | 1,842 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 | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Dinsmore |
| Middle | Highlands | Highlands |
| 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, Copes Landing is the lower entry point (median $298K vs $328K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Kings Preserve; Copes Landing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kings Preserve (58 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 Kings Preserve more expensive than Copes Landing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Kings Preserve is $328,000 versus $298,000 in Copes Landing, about 10% higher.
Which has newer homes, Copes Landing or Kings Preserve?
Kings Preserve: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in Copes Landing (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Copes Landing. The typical home there is 2,074 sq ft of living area, versus 1,840 sq ft in Kings Preserve.
What high schools serve Copes Landing and Kings Preserve?
Listings in Copes Landing most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Kings Preserve report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Copes Landing homes, photos & schools · Kings Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.