Deerwood Country Club vs Kettering at eTown
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-06.
| Metric | Deerwood Country Club | Kettering at eTown |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $935K | $505K |
| Price per sq ft | $266 | $223 |
| Avg days on market | 110 days | 107 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 57 |
The verdict
Deerwood Country Club carries the higher median price — about 85% above Kettering at eTown. Homes in Kettering at eTown sell faster (107 days on market vs 110). Kettering at eTown is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Deerwood Country Club and Kettering at eTown are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Deerwood Country Club | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32068, 32256 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 13 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 10 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 8 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 90% of 10 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
| Deerwood Country Club | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 6 |
| Under contract | 5 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $205K to $1.27M | $308K to $625K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deerwood Country Club homes for sale · Kettering at eTown homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deerwood Country Club | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 159 | 182 |
| Built | 1962–2023 (median 1975) | 2020–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 3,830 sq ft | 2,455 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 87% | 51% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 88 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Deerwood Country Club | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.6% | 98.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 60% |
| Typical sold home | 3,212 sq ft | 2,070 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
| Deerwood Country Club | Kettering at eTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Twin Lakes Academy | Mandarin Oaks |
| 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.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Kettering at eTown is the lower entry point (median $505K 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 Kettering at eTown; Deerwood Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kettering at eTown (107 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 Kettering at eTown?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deerwood Country Club is $935,000 versus $505,000 in Kettering at eTown, about 85% higher.
How far apart are Deerwood Country Club and Kettering at eTown?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Deerwood Country Club or Kettering at eTown?
Kettering at eTown: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2023, 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 3,830 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 98.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.6% in Deerwood Country Club.
What high schools serve Deerwood Country Club and Kettering at eTown?
Listings in Deerwood Country Club most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in Kettering at eTown 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 · Kettering at eTown homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.