Dinsmore vs Kings Preserve
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Dinsmore | Kings Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365K | $323K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | 115 days | 44 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +8% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 30 | 46 |
The verdict
Dinsmore carries the higher median price — about 13% above Kings Preserve. Homes in Kings Preserve sell faster (44 days on market vs 115). Kings Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (3.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Dinsmore | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 13 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $132K to $400K | $286K to $450K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 13 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Dinsmore homes for sale · Kings Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Dinsmore | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 427 | 26 |
| Built | 1909–2024 (median 1986) | 2024–2024 (median 2024.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,814 sq ft | 1,840 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 54% | 2% |
| Vacant lots | 45 | 146 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Dinsmore | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.2% | 98.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 10% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,806 sq ft | 1,842 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 | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Dinsmore |
| 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, Kings Preserve is the lower entry point (median $323K vs $365K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Kings Preserve; Dinsmore trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kings Preserve (44 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 Kings Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Dinsmore is $365,000 versus $323,000 in Kings Preserve, about 13% higher.
Which has newer homes, Dinsmore or Kings Preserve?
Kings Preserve: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024.0, versus a median of 1986 in Dinsmore (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kings Preserve — sellers there received 98.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.2% in Dinsmore.
What high schools serve Dinsmore and Kings Preserve?
Listings in Dinsmore most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Kings Preserve report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Dinsmore homes, photos & schools · Kings Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.