Dunns Crossing vs The Arbors
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Dunns Crossing | The Arbors |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $320K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $151 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 91 days | 61 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 13 | 136 |
The verdict
The Arbors carries the higher median price — about 11% above Dunns Crossing. Homes in The Arbors sell faster (61 days on market vs 91). The Arbors is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Dunns Crossing and The Arbors are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Dunns Crossing | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32218 | 32034, 32218 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 9 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 19 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 18 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 88% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 52 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
| Dunns Crossing | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 22 |
| Under contract | 0 | 20 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $363K | $270K to $417K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 19 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Dunns Crossing homes for sale · The Arbors homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Dunns Crossing | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 143 | 110 |
| Built | 2007–2024 (median 2022) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,188 sq ft | 1,962 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 29% |
| Vacant lots | 6 | 74 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Dunns Crossing median | The Arbors median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $305K (41 sales) | $312K (70 sales) |
| 2024 | $353K (73 sales) | $327K (135 sales) |
| 2025 | $345K (66 sales) | $323K (195 sales) |
| 2026 | $318K (14 sales) | $343K (139 sales) |
Since 2023, Dunns Crossing's median sale price is +4% and The Arbors's is +10% — The Arbors has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Dunns Crossing | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 7% | 97% |
| Typical sold home | 2,012 sq ft | 1,797 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
| Dunns Crossing | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden City | 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.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Dunns Crossing and 0 in The Arbors (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Dunns Crossing · The Arbors.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Dunns Crossing is the lower entry point (median $320K vs $355K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Arbors; Dunns Crossing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Arbors (61 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 The Arbors more expensive than Dunns Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Arbors is $355,000 versus $320,000 in Dunns Crossing, about 11% higher.
How far apart are Dunns Crossing and The Arbors?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Dunns Crossing or The Arbors?
The Arbors: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2022 in Dunns Crossing (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Dunns Crossing. The typical home there is 2,188 sq ft of living area, versus 1,962 sq ft in The Arbors.
Which has appreciated more, Dunns Crossing or The Arbors?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 4% in Dunns Crossing and 10% in The Arbors (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Arbors — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.9% in Dunns Crossing.
What high schools serve Dunns Crossing and The Arbors?
Listings in Dunns Crossing most often report Jean Ribault; listings in The Arbors report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Dunns Crossing homes, photos & schools · The Arbors homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.