Hansen Creek vs Kings Preserve
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Hansen Creek | Kings Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $265K | $328K |
| Price per sq ft | $186 | $175 |
| Avg days on market | 75 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +1% |
| Recent closings | 41 | 45 |
The verdict
Kings Preserve carries the higher median price — about 24% above Hansen Creek. Homes in Kings Preserve sell faster (54 days on market vs 75). Hansen Creek is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Hansen Creek and Kings Preserve are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Hansen Creek | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32218 | 32219 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 17 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 22 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 23 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
| Hansen Creek | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 14 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $286K | $285K to $450K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 14 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hansen Creek homes for sale · Kings Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hansen Creek | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 26 |
| Built | n/a | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,840 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 2% |
| Vacant lots | 82 | 146 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hansen Creek | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.6% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,395 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
| Hansen Creek | Kings Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden City | 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, Hansen Creek is the lower entry point (median $265K vs $328K). Sellers get a faster sale in Kings Preserve (54 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 Kings Preserve more expensive than Hansen Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Kings Preserve is $328,000 versus $265,000 in Hansen Creek, about 24% higher.
How far apart are Hansen Creek and Kings Preserve?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kings Preserve — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.6% in Hansen Creek.
What high schools serve Hansen Creek and Kings Preserve?
Listings in Hansen Creek 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: Hansen Creek homes, photos & schools · Kings Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.