Deercreek vs Kettering at eTown
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Deercreek | Kettering at eTown |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $625K | $518K |
| Price per sq ft | $234 | $220 |
| Avg days on market | 62 days | 134 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +9% | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 61 |
The verdict
Deercreek carries the higher median price — about 21% above Kettering at eTown. Homes in Deercreek sell faster (62 days on market vs 134). Deercreek is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Deercreek and Kettering at eTown are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Deercreek | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32256 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 13 mi | 13 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 9 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 8 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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 | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 7 |
| Under contract | 0 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $686K to $850K | $300K to $625K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deercreek homes for sale · Kettering at eTown homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deercreek | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 124 | 182 |
| Built | 1990–2008 (median 1994) | 2020–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 3,490 sq ft | 2,455 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 89% | 51% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 88 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Deercreek | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.8% | 98.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 72% |
| Typical sold home | 2,873 sq ft | 2,331 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
| Deercreek | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Mandarin Oaks |
| Middle | not reported | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | not reported | Atlantic Coast |
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, Kettering at eTown is the lower entry point (median $518K 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 Kettering at eTown; Deercreek trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Deercreek (62 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 Kettering at eTown?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deercreek is $625,000 versus $518,000 in Kettering at eTown, about 21% higher.
How far apart are Deercreek and Kettering at eTown?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Deercreek or Kettering at eTown?
Kettering at eTown: its homes were built 2020–2024 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 2,455 sq ft in Kettering at eTown.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kettering at eTown — sellers there received 98.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.8% in Deercreek.
Go deeper on each: Deercreek homes, photos & schools · Kettering at eTown homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.