Diamond Springs vs Winchester Ridge
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Diamond Springs | Winchester Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $147 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 79 days | 82 days |
| Months of supply | 16.2 mo | 7.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -4% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 25 |
The verdict
Diamond Springs carries the higher median price — about 37% above Winchester Ridge. Homes in Diamond Springs sell faster (79 days on market vs 82). Winchester Ridge is the tighter market on inventory (7.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Diamond Springs | Winchester Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32234 | 32234 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 84% of 38 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 96% of 25 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
| Diamond Springs | Winchester Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 35 | 15 |
| Under contract | 10 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $236K to $521K | $0K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 35 | 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 · Winchester Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Diamond Springs | Winchester Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 453 |
| Built | n/a | 2007–2022 (median 2020) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,065 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Diamond Springs | Winchester Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,500 sq ft | 1,740 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 | Winchester Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mamie Agnes Jones | Mamie Agnes Jones |
| Middle | Baldwin | Baldwin |
| High school | Baldwin | Baldwin |
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 3 in Winchester Ridge (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Diamond Springs · Winchester Ridge.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Winchester Ridge is the lower entry point (median $282K vs $385K). Sellers get a faster sale in Diamond Springs (79 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 Winchester Ridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Diamond Springs is $385,000 versus $282,000 in Winchester Ridge, about 37% 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 97.2% in Winchester Ridge.
What high schools serve Diamond Springs and Winchester Ridge?
Listings in Diamond Springs most often report Baldwin; listings in Winchester Ridge report Baldwin. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Diamond Springs homes, photos & schools · Winchester Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.