Dinsmore Farms
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Dinsmore Farms
Live MLS inventory for Dinsmore Farms. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Pending · 12 daysActive and pending Dinsmore Farms listings as of 2026-10-23, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Dinsmore Farms carries a median resale price of $310,000, working out to $176.24 per square foot on a median home of about 1,868 square feet. The housing stock spans a wide range — built anywhere from 1909 to 2024, with a median build year of 1988 — so price per square foot swings more on condition and age than on any single feature package; this is a market where the individual house, not the subdivision, does most of the pricing work. No shared amenities show up in the current MLS inventory here, which reinforces that buyers are paying for the home and lot, not a clubhouse or pool.
The market posture right now is balanced: 3.8 months of supply against 10 active listings and 17 closings in the most recent window, with a median 30 days on market. Price has moved up 0.8% year over year — essentially flat — though the area is up 380% since 2012. For sellers, that flat recent read means pricing to the comparable, not the decade-long trend, is what gets a home sold in about a month. For buyers, a balanced band with only 10 active listings means a good match won't sit long, but there's no bidding-war urgency built into the data either.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Dinsmore Farms right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 13.0 months of supply and 13% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of October 23, 2026. Confidence: Very High (15 active and pending listings, 17 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($334K) is up 12.4% from the prior 12 months ($298K) and up 418% since 2012. With about 18 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23. Confidence: High (17 and 20 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Dinsmore Farms market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $334K ($185 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 22 days on market for closed sales, and 13.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 12% from the prior 12 months and up 418% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (17 closings in the current window).
Dinsmore Farms is a community of 485 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1909 and 2024 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 1,798 square feet. 55% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
With 1,164 homes and a median build year of 1988, Dinsmore Farms is a mature pocket of Jacksonville in Duval County where the age and condition of the individual house — not a shared community feature — drives value.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Dinsmore Farms is best for.
Best for
- Buyers working with a budget around the $310,000 median who want a standalone home rather than an amenity-fee community.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes case-by-case, since the stock spans built years from 1909 to 2024.
- Sellers whose pricing plan is anchored to the last 17 closings, not to the area's longer-term price trend.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a new-construction-only search — the median build year here is 1988.
- Buyers who need on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.
- Buyers expecting a fast-moving bidding environment — the market band here is balanced, not hot.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($334K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($298K) IS the +12.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 7 to 22 sales each (17 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
31% of homes for sale in ZIP 32219 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).
Dinsmore Farms Market Scorecard
Dinsmore Farms is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 13.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $270,000, and homes go under contract in about 97 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Dinsmore Farms on the map.
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How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Dinsmore Farms are close: the nearest dining is about 2 minutes away.
- Celestia's Coastal Cuisine · Dining2 min
- Dinsmore Playground · Parks2 min
- Rowes IGA · Groceries3 min
- Campus Corners · Shopping6 min
- Baptist Heart Specialists · Health7 min
- Starbucks Kiosk · Coffee7 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Dinsmore Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public PreK-5 (Northside)
- Highlands Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public Middle 6-8 (aviation magnet)
- Jean Ribault High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public High 9-12 (Northside; confirm zoning)
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Dinsmore Farms address.
Recent Developments in Dinsmore
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Dinsmore, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 7 miles southeast of Dinsmore, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 8 miles southeast of Dinsmore.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Dinsmore.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 11 miles south of Dinsmore, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 8 miles southeast of Dinsmore, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 14 miles east of Dinsmore, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Dinsmore Farms buying strategy.
If we were buying in Dinsmore Farms today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Dinsmore Farms.
The Numbers Behind Dinsmore Farms
Roughly 60% of homes in Dinsmore Farms carry a homestead exemption — a property-tax status tied to the home, not a claim about who owns it — which is worth knowing when you're comparing a listing's tax line to what you'd actually owe as a new owner. Layer that against a median build year of 1988 and a range running from 1909 to 2024, and the practical takeaway is the same: check condition and permitting history on each home rather than assuming the block sets the standard.
The market heat score sits at 44, which lines up with the 'balanced' label — not a seller's sprint, not a buyer's clearance sale. Supply of 3.8 months against 10 active listings and 17 recent closings tells the same story: enough turnover to keep the comps current, not so much inventory that sellers have to compete on price alone.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dinsmore Farms. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Dinsmore Farms buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (6.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +418% since 2012; Recent Direction +12.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 13.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 55% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this spread out in age — 1909 to 2024 — and this light on shared amenities, the comp set matters more than the zip code. We pull the realmls feed directly, price against the last 17 closings rather than the 2012-to-now trend line, and tell you plainly when a listing's condition doesn't match its per-square-foot ask.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32208/32218/32219)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (328 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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