Copes Landing vs Saddle Oaks
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Copes Landing | Saddle Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $298K | $306K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $181 |
| Avg days on market | 81 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 3.0 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 89 | 91 |
The verdict
Saddle Oaks carries the higher median price — about 3% above Copes Landing. Homes in Saddle Oaks sell faster (52 days on market vs 81). Saddle Oaks is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Copes Landing | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32219 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 98% of 40 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 94% of 31 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 21 |
| Under contract | 17 | 12 |
| Asking prices today | $140K to $370K | $279K to $484K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 17 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Copes Landing homes for sale · Saddle Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Copes Landing | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 119 | 138 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,074 sq ft | 2,565 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 36% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 108 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Copes Landing median | Saddle Oaks median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306K (159 sales) | $356K (39 sales) |
| 2025 | $300K (111 sales) | $341K (90 sales) |
| 2026 | $316K (83 sales) | $331K (91 sales) |
Since 2024, Copes Landing's median sale price is +3% and Saddle Oaks's is -7% — Copes Landing has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Copes Landing | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 99% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,862 sq ft | 2,089 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 | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Dinsmore |
| Middle | Highlands | Select One |
| 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 $306K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Saddle Oaks; Copes Landing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Saddle Oaks (52 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 Saddle Oaks more expensive than Copes Landing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Saddle Oaks is $306,000 versus $298,000 in Copes Landing, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Copes Landing or Saddle Oaks?
Saddle Oaks: 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?
Saddle Oaks. The typical home there is 2,565 sq ft of living area, versus 2,074 sq ft in Copes Landing.
Which has appreciated more, Copes Landing or Saddle Oaks?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 3% in Copes Landing and -7% in Saddle Oaks (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 97.5% in Saddle Oaks.
What high schools serve Copes Landing and Saddle Oaks?
Listings in Copes Landing most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Saddle Oaks report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Copes Landing homes, photos & schools · Saddle Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.