Isle of Palms vs Jacksonville Beach
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Isle of Palms | Jacksonville Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $660K | $595K |
| Price per sq ft | $366 | $474 |
| Avg days on market | 259 days | 97 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 29 |
The verdict
Isle of Palms carries the higher median price — about 11% above Jacksonville Beach. Homes in Jacksonville Beach sell faster (97 days on market vs 259). Isle of Palms is the tighter market on inventory (3.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Isle of Palms and Jacksonville Beach are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Isle of Palms | Jacksonville Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville Beach |
| ZIP | 32034, 32250 | 32250 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 14 mi | 16 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 3 mi, Jacksonville Beach | on the coast at Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 75% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 90% of 21 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
| Isle of Palms | Jacksonville Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $515K to $1.94M | $600K to $2.8M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Isle of Palms homes for sale · Jacksonville Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Isle of Palms | Jacksonville Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 448 | 1,458 |
| Built | 1960–2024 (median 1977) | 1892–2024 (median 1963) |
| Typical living area | 2,101 sq ft | 1,751 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 82% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 7 | 44 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Isle of Palms median | Jacksonville Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $319K (34 sales) | $195K (23 sales) |
| 2013 | $320K (32 sales) | $263K (45 sales) |
| 2014 | $410K (39 sales) | $268K (27 sales) |
| 2015 | $336K (55 sales) | $370K (75 sales) |
| 2016 | $436K (46 sales) | $331K (51 sales) |
| 2017 | $465K (37 sales) | $405K (49 sales) |
| 2018 | $500K (55 sales) | $436K (46 sales) |
| 2019 | $460K (45 sales) | $390K (53 sales) |
| 2020 | $488K (36 sales) | $430K (35 sales) |
| 2021 | $635K (49 sales) | $540K (41 sales) |
| 2022 | $645K (45 sales) | $590K (39 sales) |
| 2023 | $725K (37 sales) | $622K (32 sales) |
| 2024 | $842K (33 sales) | $728K (44 sales) |
| 2025 | $884K (40 sales) | $625K (41 sales) |
| 2026 | $675K (32 sales) | $613K (32 sales) |
Since 2012, Isle of Palms's median sale price is +112% and Jacksonville Beach's is +214% — Jacksonville Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Isle of Palms | Jacksonville Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.3% | 95.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 12% |
| Typical sold home | 2,006 sq ft | 1,753 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 26 (cold) | 47 (normal) |
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
| Isle of Palms | Jacksonville Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seabreeze | Seabreeze |
| Middle | Fletcher Jr High | Duncan Fletcher |
| High school | Duncan Fletcher | Duncan Fletcher |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Isle of Palms and 1 in Jacksonville Beach (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Isle of Palms · Jacksonville Beach.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Jacksonville Beach is the lower entry point (median $595K vs $660K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Isle of Palms; Jacksonville Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Jacksonville Beach (97 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 Isle of Palms more expensive than Jacksonville Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Isle of Palms is $660,000 versus $595,000 in Jacksonville Beach, about 11% higher.
How far apart are Isle of Palms and Jacksonville Beach?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Isle of Palms or Jacksonville Beach?
Isle of Palms: its homes were built 1960–2024 with a median year of 1977, versus a median of 1963 in Jacksonville Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Isle of Palms. The typical home there is 2,101 sq ft of living area, versus 1,751 sq ft in Jacksonville Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Isle of Palms or Jacksonville Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 112% in Isle of Palms and 214% in Jacksonville Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Jacksonville Beach — sellers there received 95.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.3% in Isle of Palms.
What high schools serve Isle of Palms and Jacksonville Beach?
Listings in Isle of Palms most often report Duncan Fletcher; listings in Jacksonville Beach report Duncan Fletcher. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Isle of Palms homes, photos & schools · Jacksonville Beach homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.