Deercreek vs Del Rio
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Deercreek | Del Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $640K | $302K |
| Price per sq ft | $234 | $244 |
| Avg days on market | 50 days | 47 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +9% | +5% |
| Recent closings | 36 | 27 |
The verdict
Deercreek carries the higher median price — about 112% above Del Rio. Homes in Del Rio sell faster (47 days on market vs 50). Deercreek is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Deercreek and Del Rio are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Deercreek | Del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32256 | 32258 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 13 mi | 14 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 10 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 13 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 94% of 17 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
| Deercreek | Del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 9 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $730K to $850K | $300K to $725K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deercreek homes for sale · Del Rio homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deercreek | Del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 124 | 332 |
| Built | 1990–2008 (median 1994) | 1940–2024 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 3,490 sq ft | 1,649 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 89% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 12 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Deercreek median | Del Rio median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $350K (21 sales) | $142K (26 sales) |
| 2013 | $400K (16 sales) | $125K (31 sales) |
| 2014 | $407K (16 sales) | $135K (41 sales) |
| 2015 | $449K (16 sales) | $157K (37 sales) |
| 2016 | $460K (16 sales) | $165K (43 sales) |
| 2017 | $429K (22 sales) | $195K (45 sales) |
| 2018 | $477K (26 sales) | $188K (54 sales) |
| 2019 | $461K (28 sales) | $218K (42 sales) |
| 2020 | $525K (41 sales) | $240K (40 sales) |
| 2021 | $560K (39 sales) | $252K (35 sales) |
| 2022 | $750K (19 sales) | $324K (30 sales) |
| 2023 | $795K (13 sales) | $320K (36 sales) |
| 2024 | $740K (23 sales) | $330K (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $875K (14 sales) | $374K (12 sales) |
| 2026 | $685K (27 sales) | $334K (28 sales) |
Since 2012, Deercreek's median sale price is +96% and Del Rio's is +136% — Del Rio has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Deercreek | Del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.1% | 99.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,106 sq ft | 1,760 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 31 (cold) | 62 (hot) |
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
| Deercreek | Del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Greenland Pines |
| Middle | not reported | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | not reported | Mandarin |
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, Del Rio is the lower entry point (median $302K vs $640K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Deercreek; Del Rio trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Del Rio (47 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 Deercreek more expensive than Del Rio?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deercreek is $640,000 versus $302,000 in Del Rio, about 112% higher.
How far apart are Deercreek and Del Rio?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Deercreek or Del Rio?
Deercreek: its homes were built 1990–2008 with a median year of 1994, versus a median of 1986 in Del Rio (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Deercreek. The typical home there is 3,490 sq ft of living area, versus 1,649 sq ft in Del Rio.
Which has appreciated more, Deercreek or Del Rio?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 96% in Deercreek and 136% in Del Rio (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Del Rio — sellers there received 99.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.1% in Deercreek.
Go deeper on each: Deercreek homes, photos & schools · Del Rio homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.