Deercreek vs eTown
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-16.
| Metric | Deercreek | eTown |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $625K | $496K |
| Price per sq ft | $234 | $216 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 0.7 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | +9% | -7% |
| Recent closings | 36 | 52 |
The verdict
Deercreek carries the higher median price — about 26% above eTown. Homes in eTown sell faster (54 days on market vs 76). eTown is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Deercreek | eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32256 | 32246, 32256 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 92% of 13 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 | eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 2 |
| Under contract | 0 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $730K to $850K | $445K to $1.18M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deercreek homes for sale · eTown homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deercreek | eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 124 | 68 |
| Built | 1990–2008 (median 1994) | 2022–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 3,490 sq ft | 2,181 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 89% | 28% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 88 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Deercreek median | eTown median |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $530K (41 sales) | $456K (93 sales) |
| 2021 | $565K (38 sales) | $443K (121 sales) |
| 2022 | $750K (19 sales) | $546K (118 sales) |
| 2023 | $780K (14 sales) | $545K (115 sales) |
| 2024 | $755K (22 sales) | $462K (75 sales) |
| 2025 | $870K (15 sales) | $435K (78 sales) |
| 2026 | $682K (26 sales) | $424K (61 sales) |
Since 2020, Deercreek's median sale price is +29% and eTown's is -7% — Deercreek has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Deercreek | eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 93.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 87% |
| Typical sold home | 3,119 sq ft | 1,926 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 28 (cold) | 44 (normal) |
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 | eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Mandarin Oaks |
| Middle | not reported | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | not reported | not reported |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Deercreek and 1 in eTown (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Deercreek · eTown.
Which one fits
On budget alone, eTown is the lower entry point (median $496K vs $625K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in eTown; Deercreek trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in eTown (54 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 eTown?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deercreek is $625,000 versus $496,000 in eTown, about 26% higher.
Which has newer homes, Deercreek or eTown?
eTown: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1994 in Deercreek (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Deercreek. The typical home there is 3,490 sq ft of living area, versus 2,181 sq ft in eTown.
Which has appreciated more, Deercreek or eTown?
From 2020 to 2026 the median sale price rose 29% in Deercreek and -7% in eTown (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
eTown — sellers there received 93.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.1% in Deercreek.
Go deeper on each: Deercreek homes, photos & schools · eTown homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.