Glynlea-Grove Park vs San Mateo
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Glynlea-Grove Park | San Mateo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $240K | $223K |
| Price per sq ft | $186 | $150 |
| Avg days on market | 95 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +3% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 35 | 28 |
The verdict
Glynlea-Grove Park carries the higher median price — about 8% above San Mateo. Homes in San Mateo sell faster (50 days on market vs 95). Glynlea-Grove Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Glynlea-Grove Park and San Mateo are about 10 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Glynlea-Grove Park | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32216 | 32218 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 8 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, Atlantic Beach | 13 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 93% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 89% of 18 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
| Glynlea-Grove Park | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 8 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $1000K | $210K to $605K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Glynlea-Grove Park homes for sale · San Mateo homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Glynlea-Grove Park | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 418 | 457 |
| Built | 1937–1978 (median 1953) | 1936–2023 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 1,589 sq ft | 1,557 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Glynlea-Grove Park median | San Mateo median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $53K (29 sales) | $53K (15 sales) |
| 2013 | $68K (30 sales) | $75K (25 sales) |
| 2014 | $65K (43 sales) | $72K (32 sales) |
| 2015 | $86K (34 sales) | $102K (39 sales) |
| 2016 | $134K (54 sales) | $108K (49 sales) |
| 2017 | $149K (37 sales) | $125K (45 sales) |
| 2018 | $143K (39 sales) | $149K (31 sales) |
| 2019 | $154K (34 sales) | $154K (38 sales) |
| 2020 | $173K (44 sales) | $170K (39 sales) |
| 2021 | $216K (47 sales) | $189K (52 sales) |
| 2022 | $243K (54 sales) | $240K (40 sales) |
| 2023 | $265K (33 sales) | $236K (44 sales) |
| 2024 | $260K (23 sales) | $245K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $282K (31 sales) | $235K (38 sales) |
| 2026 | $253K (35 sales) | $235K (28 sales) |
Since 2012, Glynlea-Grove Park's median sale price is +377% and San Mateo's is +343% — Glynlea-Grove Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Glynlea-Grove Park | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.2% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 3% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,363 sq ft | 1,565 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (cold) | 28 (cold) |
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
| Glynlea-Grove Park | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Holiday Hill | San Mateo |
| Middle | Arlington | Oceanway |
| High school | Englewood | First Coast |
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, San Mateo is the lower entry point (median $223K vs $240K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in San Mateo; Glynlea-Grove Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in San Mateo (50 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 Glynlea-Grove Park more expensive than San Mateo?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Glynlea-Grove Park is $240,000 versus $223,000 in San Mateo, about 8% higher.
How far apart are Glynlea-Grove Park and San Mateo?
About 10 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Glynlea-Grove Park or San Mateo?
San Mateo: its homes were built 1936–2023 with a median year of 1961, versus a median of 1953 in Glynlea-Grove Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Glynlea-Grove Park or San Mateo?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 377% in Glynlea-Grove Park and 343% in San Mateo (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Glynlea-Grove Park — sellers there received 95.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in San Mateo.
What high schools serve Glynlea-Grove Park and San Mateo?
Listings in Glynlea-Grove Park most often report Englewood; listings in San Mateo report First Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Glynlea-Grove Park homes, photos & schools · San Mateo homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.