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 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $254K | $262K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $227 |
| Avg days on market | 80 days | 100 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +3% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 34 | 64 |
The verdict
Southside Estates carries the higher median price — about 3% above Glynlea-Grove Park. Homes in Glynlea-Grove Park sell faster (80 days on market vs 100). Southside Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 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) | 95% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 24 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 | 7 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $900K | $215K 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) | 374 | 715 |
| Built | 1937–1978 (median 1951) | 1935–2024 (median 1952) |
| Typical living area | 1,585 sq ft | 1,319 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 57% |
| 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 (26 sales) | $42K (61 sales) |
| 2013 | $68K (31 sales) | $52K (71 sales) |
| 2014 | $65K (47 sales) | $52K (71 sales) |
| 2015 | $95K (33 sales) | $64K (62 sales) |
| 2016 | $135K (55 sales) | $87K (64 sales) |
| 2017 | $136K (40 sales) | $120K (61 sales) |
| 2018 | $147K (32 sales) | $138K (70 sales) |
| 2019 | $153K (37 sales) | $145K (61 sales) |
| 2020 | $180K (46 sales) | $173K (60 sales) |
| 2021 | $218K (47 sales) | $204K (80 sales) |
| 2022 | $243K (50 sales) | $234K (60 sales) |
| 2023 | $265K (35 sales) | $225K (56 sales) |
| 2024 | $270K (23 sales) | $250K (57 sales) |
| 2025 | $262K (30 sales) | $239K (64 sales) |
| 2026 | $260K (35 sales) | $260K (65 sales) |
Since 2012, Glynlea-Grove Park's median sale price is +382% and Southside Estates's is +519% — Southside Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Glynlea-Grove Park | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.7% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 3% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,363 sq ft | 1,416 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 21 (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 $262K). 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 (80 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 $262,000 versus $254,000 in Glynlea-Grove Park, about 3% 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 1935–2024 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 1,585 sq ft of living area, versus 1,319 sq ft in Southside Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Glynlea-Grove Park or Southside Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 382% in Glynlea-Grove Park and 519% in Southside Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Southside Estates — sellers there received 95.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.7% in Glynlea-Grove Park.
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.