Dinsmore vs Hansen Creek
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Dinsmore | Hansen Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365K | $276K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $187 |
| Avg days on market | 116 days | 25 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +8% | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 44 |
The verdict
Dinsmore carries the higher median price — about 32% above Hansen Creek. Homes in Hansen Creek sell faster (25 days on market vs 116). Hansen Creek is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Dinsmore and Hansen Creek are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Dinsmore | Hansen Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32218 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 9 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 20 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 17 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 92% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Dinsmore | Hansen Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $132K to $400K | $280K to $286K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Dinsmore homes for sale · Hansen Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Dinsmore | Hansen Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 427 | n/a |
| Built | 1909–2024 (median 1986) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,814 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 54% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 45 | 82 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Dinsmore | Hansen Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.2% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 10% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,806 sq ft | 1,395 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
| Dinsmore | Hansen Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Garden City |
| Middle | Highlands | Highlands |
| High school | Jean Ribault | Jean Ribault |
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, Hansen Creek is the lower entry point (median $276K vs $365K). Sellers get a faster sale in Hansen Creek (25 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 Dinsmore more expensive than Hansen Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Dinsmore is $365,000 versus $276,000 in Hansen Creek, about 32% higher.
How far apart are Dinsmore and Hansen Creek?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hansen Creek — sellers there received 97.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.2% in Dinsmore.
What high schools serve Dinsmore and Hansen Creek?
Listings in Dinsmore most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Hansen Creek report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Dinsmore homes, photos & schools · Hansen Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.