Crystal Cove vs Watermill
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Crystal Cove | Watermill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $315K | $340K |
| Price per sq ft | $186 | $172 |
| Avg days on market | 8 days | 166 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -6% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 37 |
The verdict
Watermill carries the higher median price — about 8% above Crystal Cove. Homes in Crystal Cove sell faster (8 days on market vs 166). Crystal Cove is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Crystal Cove | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32221 | 32073, 32216, 32222 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 24 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
| Crystal Cove | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 7 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $315K to $350K | $230K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Crystal Cove homes for sale · Watermill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Crystal Cove | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 191 |
| Built | n/a | 1995–2014 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,378 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Crystal Cove | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.3% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,652 sq ft | 1,954 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Crystal Cove and 2 in Watermill (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Crystal Cove · Watermill.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Crystal Cove is the lower entry point (median $315K vs $340K). Sellers get a faster sale in Crystal Cove (8 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 Watermill more expensive than Crystal Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Watermill is $340,000 versus $315,000 in Crystal Cove, about 8% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Watermill — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Crystal Cove.
Go deeper on each: Crystal Cove homes, photos & schools · Watermill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.