Hidden Hills vs Sandalwood
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Hidden Hills | Sandalwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $577K | $286K |
| Price per sq ft | $220 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 34 days |
| Months of supply | 6.5 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +4% | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 25 |
The verdict
Hidden Hills carries the higher median price — about 102% above Sandalwood. Homes in Sandalwood sell faster (34 days on market vs 71). Sandalwood is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hidden Hills | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32225 | 32129, 32207, 32216 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 18 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
| Hidden Hills | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 2 |
| Under contract | 6 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $400K to $1.2M | $300K to $324K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hidden Hills homes for sale · Sandalwood homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hidden Hills | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 368 | 296 |
| Built | 1973–2023 (median 1989) | 1960–2019 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 3,143 sq ft | 1,387 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 90% | 58% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hidden Hills | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.6% | 96.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 2,668 sq ft | 1,309 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
| Hidden Hills | Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sabal Palm | not reported |
| Middle | Landmark | not reported |
| High school | Sandalwood | not reported |
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, Sandalwood is the lower entry point (median $286K vs $577K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Hidden Hills; Sandalwood trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sandalwood (34 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 Hidden Hills more expensive than Sandalwood?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hidden Hills is $577,000 versus $286,000 in Sandalwood, about 102% higher.
Which has newer homes, Hidden Hills or Sandalwood?
Hidden Hills: its homes were built 1973–2023 with a median year of 1989, versus a median of 1973 in Sandalwood (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Hidden Hills. The typical home there is 3,143 sq ft of living area, versus 1,387 sq ft in Sandalwood.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sandalwood — sellers there received 96.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.6% in Hidden Hills.
Go deeper on each: Hidden Hills homes, photos & schools · Sandalwood homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.