Hardwick Farms vs San Mateo
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Hardwick Farms | San Mateo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $300K | $236K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 94 days | 79 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 60 | 29 |
The verdict
Hardwick Farms carries the higher median price — about 27% above San Mateo. Homes in San Mateo sell faster (79 days on market vs 94). Hardwick Farms is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Hardwick Farms and San Mateo are about 14 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Hardwick Farms | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32217 | 32218 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 6 mi | 8 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, Jacksonville Beach | 13 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 83% 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
| Hardwick Farms | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 9 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $475K | $210K to $595K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hardwick Farms homes for sale · San Mateo homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hardwick Farms | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 22 | 476 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1936–2023 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 2,321 sq ft | 1,575 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 34% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 22 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Hardwick Farms median | San Mateo median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305K (45 sales) | $245K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $313K (59 sales) | $238K (34 sales) |
| 2026 | $293K (60 sales) | $235K (29 sales) |
Since 2024, Hardwick Farms's median sale price is -4% and San Mateo's is -4% — the same pace.
How each one trades
| Hardwick Farms | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 92% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,717 sq ft | 1,550 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
| Hardwick Farms | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Forest | San Mateo |
| Middle | Select One | Oceanway |
| High school | Atlantic Coast | 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 $236K vs $300K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Hardwick Farms; San Mateo trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in San Mateo (79 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 Hardwick Farms more expensive than San Mateo?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hardwick Farms is $300,000 versus $236,000 in San Mateo, about 27% higher.
How far apart are Hardwick Farms and San Mateo?
About 14 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Hardwick Farms or San Mateo?
Hardwick Farms: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1961 in San Mateo (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Hardwick Farms. The typical home there is 2,321 sq ft of living area, versus 1,575 sq ft in San Mateo.
Which has appreciated more, Hardwick Farms or San Mateo?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Hardwick Farms and -4% in San Mateo (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hardwick Farms — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.5% in San Mateo.
What high schools serve Hardwick Farms and San Mateo?
Listings in Hardwick Farms most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in San Mateo report First Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hardwick Farms homes, photos & schools · San Mateo homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.