Diamond Springs vs Watermill
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Diamond Springs | Watermill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385K | $340K |
| Price per sq ft | $147 | $172 |
| Avg days on market | 82 days | 166 days |
| Months of supply | 16.6 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -6% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 37 |
The verdict
Diamond Springs carries the higher median price — about 13% above Watermill. Homes in Diamond Springs sell faster (82 days on market vs 166). Watermill is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Diamond Springs | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32234 | 32073, 32216, 32222 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 84% of 38 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| Diamond Springs | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 36 | 7 |
| Under contract | 12 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $236K to $510K | $230K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 36 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Diamond Springs homes for sale · Watermill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Diamond Springs | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 191 |
| Built | n/a | 1995–2014 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,378 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Diamond Springs | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,500 sq ft | 1,954 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
| Diamond Springs | Watermill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mamie Agnes Jones | not reported |
| Middle | Baldwin | not reported |
| High school | Baldwin | 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 Diamond Springs and 2 in Watermill (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Diamond Springs · Watermill.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Watermill is the lower entry point (median $340K vs $385K). Sellers get a faster sale in Diamond Springs (82 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 Diamond Springs more expensive than Watermill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Diamond Springs is $385,000 versus $340,000 in Watermill, about 13% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Diamond Springs — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.7% in Watermill.
Go deeper on each: Diamond Springs homes, photos & schools · Watermill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.