Glynlea-Grove Park vs Southside Estates
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $254K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $222 |
| Avg days on market | 75 days | 103 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +3% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 37 | 65 |
The verdict
Southside Estates carries the higher median price — about 11% above Glynlea-Grove Park. Homes in Glynlea-Grove Park sell faster (75 days on market vs 103). Glynlea-Grove Park is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Glynlea-Grove Park and Southside Estates are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32216 | 32246 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, Atlantic Beach | 10 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 27 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
| Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 15 |
| Under contract | 1 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $1000K | $200K to $529K |
| 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 · Southside Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 356 | 835 |
| Built | 1937–1978 (median 1951) | 1916–2024 (median 1952) |
| Typical living area | 1,570 sq ft | 1,341 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 60% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 8 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Glynlea-Grove Park median | Southside Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $54K (28 sales) | $42K (57 sales) |
| 2013 | $68K (31 sales) | $53K (71 sales) |
| 2014 | $65K (44 sales) | $52K (70 sales) |
| 2015 | $89K (35 sales) | $62K (62 sales) |
| 2016 | $134K (52 sales) | $87K (67 sales) |
| 2017 | $149K (41 sales) | $120K (59 sales) |
| 2018 | $144K (34 sales) | $137K (68 sales) |
| 2019 | $154K (34 sales) | $137K (64 sales) |
| 2020 | $178K (47 sales) | $173K (60 sales) |
| 2021 | $217K (46 sales) | $204K (81 sales) |
| 2022 | $243K (52 sales) | $235K (59 sales) |
| 2023 | $265K (35 sales) | $221K (56 sales) |
| 2024 | $260K (22 sales) | $252K (58 sales) |
| 2025 | $286K (30 sales) | $249K (64 sales) |
| 2026 | $260K (37 sales) | $255K (66 sales) |
Since 2012, Glynlea-Grove Park's median sale price is +381% and Southside Estates's is +507% — Southside Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.2% | 95.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 3% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,363 sq ft | 1,413 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 19 (cold) | 25 (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 | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Holiday Hill | Southside Estates |
| Middle | Arlington | Southside |
| High school | Englewood | Englewood |
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, Glynlea-Grove Park is the lower entry point (median $254K vs $282K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Southside Estates; Glynlea-Grove Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Glynlea-Grove Park (75 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 Southside Estates more expensive than Glynlea-Grove Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southside Estates is $282,000 versus $254,000 in Glynlea-Grove Park, about 11% higher.
How far apart are Glynlea-Grove Park and Southside Estates?
About 2 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 Southside Estates?
Southside Estates: its homes were built 1916–2024 with a median year of 1952, versus a median of 1951 in Glynlea-Grove Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Glynlea-Grove Park. The typical home there is 1,570 sq ft of living area, versus 1,341 sq ft in Southside Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Glynlea-Grove Park or Southside Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 381% in Glynlea-Grove Park and 507% in Southside Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Glynlea-Grove Park and Southside Estates?
Listings in Glynlea-Grove Park most often report Englewood; listings in Southside Estates report Englewood. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Glynlea-Grove Park homes, photos & schools · Southside Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.