Jacksonville Beach vs Neptune Beach
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $606K | $1.27M |
| Price per sq ft | $450 | $654 |
| Avg days on market | 99 days | 81 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -9% | -28% |
| Recent closings | 34 | 25 |
The verdict
Neptune Beach carries the higher median price — about 110% above Jacksonville Beach. Homes in Neptune Beach sell faster (81 days on market vs 99). Neptune Beach is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach |
| ZIP | 32250 | 32266 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 16 mi | 16 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | on the coast at Jacksonville Beach | on the coast at Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 80% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 14 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
| Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 5 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $520K to $6.9M | $375K to $2.55M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Jacksonville Beach homes for sale · Neptune Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 403 | 204 |
| Built | 1933–2024 (median 1974) | 1929–2023 (median 1963) |
| Typical living area | 1,875 sq ft | 1,998 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 9 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Jacksonville Beach median | Neptune Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $218K (25 sales) | $330K (25 sales) |
| 2013 | $265K (47 sales) | $425K (23 sales) |
| 2014 | $271K (31 sales) | $380K (21 sales) |
| 2015 | $375K (71 sales) | $400K (29 sales) |
| 2016 | $325K (49 sales) | $550K (18 sales) |
| 2017 | $405K (50 sales) | $481K (20 sales) |
| 2018 | $415K (47 sales) | $602K (27 sales) |
| 2019 | $401K (50 sales) | $808K (18 sales) |
| 2020 | $465K (39 sales) | $728K (30 sales) |
| 2021 | $536K (42 sales) | $795K (27 sales) |
| 2022 | $679K (35 sales) | $775K (13 sales) |
| 2023 | $622K (34 sales) | $925K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $675K (41 sales) | $1.39M (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $645K (41 sales) | $1.18M (27 sales) |
| 2026 | $605K (37 sales) | $1.15M (26 sales) |
Since 2012, Jacksonville Beach's median sale price is +178% and Neptune Beach's is +248% — Neptune Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 93.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 14% | 12% |
| Typical sold home | 1,671 sq ft | 1,936 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 42 (normal) | 38 (cold) |
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
| Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seabreeze | Neptune Beach |
| Middle | Duncan Fletcher | 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.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Jacksonville Beach is the lower entry point (median $606K vs $1.27M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Jacksonville Beach; Neptune Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Neptune Beach (81 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 Neptune Beach more expensive than Jacksonville Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Neptune Beach is $1,275,000 versus $606,000 in Jacksonville Beach, about 110% higher.
How far apart are Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Jacksonville Beach or Neptune Beach?
Jacksonville Beach: its homes were built 1933–2024 with a median year of 1974, versus a median of 1963 in Neptune Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Jacksonville Beach or Neptune Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 178% in Jacksonville Beach and 248% in Neptune Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Jacksonville Beach — sellers there received 95.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.2% in Neptune Beach.
What high schools serve Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach?
Listings in Jacksonville Beach most often report Duncan Fletcher; listings in Neptune Beach report Duncan Fletcher. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Jacksonville Beach homes, photos & schools · Neptune Beach homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.