Irongate vs Trout River
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Irongate | Trout River |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $255K | $230K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $164 |
| Avg days on market | 38 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | +4% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 40 |
The verdict
Irongate carries the higher median price — about 11% above Trout River. Homes in Irongate sell faster (38 days on market vs 55). Irongate is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Irongate and Trout River are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Irongate | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32254 | 32208 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 6 mi | 6 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 21 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) | 18 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 32 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
| Irongate | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 11 |
| Under contract | 15 | 18 |
| Asking prices today | $243K to $344K | $105K to $326K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Irongate homes for sale · Trout River homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Irongate | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 90 | 9 |
| Built | 1924–2024 (median 2024) | 1942–2005 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 2,122 sq ft | 1,663 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 21% | 38% |
| Vacant lots | 112 | 4 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Irongate | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 85% |
| Typical sold home | 1,373 sq ft | 1,403 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
| Irongate | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pickett | Highlands |
| Middle | Jean Ribault | Jean Ribault |
| 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, Trout River is the lower entry point (median $230K vs $255K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Irongate; Trout River trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Irongate (38 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 Irongate more expensive than Trout River?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Irongate is $255,000 versus $230,000 in Trout River, about 11% higher.
How far apart are Irongate and Trout River?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Irongate or Trout River?
Irongate: its homes were built 1924–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1986 in Trout River (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Irongate. The typical home there is 2,122 sq ft of living area, versus 1,663 sq ft in Trout River.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Trout River — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.7% in Irongate.
What high schools serve Irongate and Trout River?
Listings in Irongate most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Trout River report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Irongate homes, photos & schools · Trout River homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.