Deerwood Country Club vs James Island
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Deerwood Country Club | James Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $935K | $212K |
| Price per sq ft | $266 | $174 |
| Avg days on market | 131 days | 90 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -12% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 32 |
The verdict
Deerwood Country Club carries the higher median price — about 341% above James Island. Homes in James Island sell faster (90 days on market vs 131). Deerwood Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Deerwood Country Club | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 11 |
| Under contract | 6 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $205K to $1.27M | $160K to $570K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deerwood Country Club homes for sale · James Island homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deerwood Country Club | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 200 | 52 |
| Built | 1962–2023 (median 1975) | 1999–2002 (median 2000.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,668 sq ft | 3,020 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 89% | 86% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Deerwood Country Club median | James Island median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $377K (36 sales) | $107K (31 sales) |
| 2013 | $406K (40 sales) | $118K (61 sales) |
| 2014 | $440K (39 sales) | $120K (58 sales) |
| 2015 | $425K (55 sales) | $115K (56 sales) |
| 2016 | $398K (36 sales) | $125K (70 sales) |
| 2017 | $415K (51 sales) | $135K (62 sales) |
| 2018 | $500K (37 sales) | $160K (56 sales) |
| 2019 | $555K (48 sales) | $156K (61 sales) |
| 2020 | $541K (61 sales) | $165K (53 sales) |
| 2021 | $639K (54 sales) | $180K (71 sales) |
| 2022 | $845K (37 sales) | $280K (49 sales) |
| 2023 | $785K (23 sales) | $248K (50 sales) |
| 2024 | $870K (36 sales) | $245K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $850K (39 sales) | $228K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $829K (45 sales) | $212K (32 sales) |
Since 2012, Deerwood Country Club's median sale price is +120% and James Island's is +98% — Deerwood Country Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Deerwood Country Club | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 93.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,378 sq ft | 1,218 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 66 (hot) | 23 (cold) |
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
| Deerwood Country Club | James Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Twin Lakes Academy | Twin Lakes Academy |
| Middle | Twin Lakes Academy | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | Atlantic Coast | Atlantic Coast |
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 Deerwood Country Club and 1 in James Island (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Deerwood Country Club · James Island.
Which one fits
On budget alone, James Island is the lower entry point (median $212K vs $935K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in James Island; Deerwood Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in James Island (90 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 Deerwood Country Club more expensive than James Island?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deerwood Country Club is $935,000 versus $212,000 in James Island, about 341% higher.
Which has newer homes, Deerwood Country Club or James Island?
James Island: its homes were built 1999–2002 with a median year of 2000.0, versus a median of 1975 in Deerwood Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Deerwood Country Club. The typical home there is 3,668 sq ft of living area, versus 3,020 sq ft in James Island.
Which has appreciated more, Deerwood Country Club or James Island?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 120% in Deerwood Country Club and 98% in James Island (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Deerwood Country Club — sellers there received 96.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.7% in James Island.
What high schools serve Deerwood Country Club and James Island?
Listings in Deerwood Country Club most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in James Island report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Deerwood Country Club homes, photos & schools · James Island homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.