Jacksonville Beach vs Oceanside Park
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Oceanside Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $588K | $735K |
| Price per sq ft | $450 | $465 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 58 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -9% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 31 | 20 |
The verdict
Oceanside Park carries the higher median price — about 25% above Jacksonville Beach. Homes in Oceanside Park sell faster (58 days on market vs 77). Oceanside Park is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Jacksonville Beach and Oceanside Park are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Jacksonville Beach | Oceanside Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville Beach | Jacksonville Beach |
| ZIP | 32250 | 32250 |
| 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) | 89% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 61% 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
| Jacksonville Beach | Oceanside Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 4 |
| Under contract | 7 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $520K to $2.8M | $680K to $1.45M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 1 |
| 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 · Oceanside Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Jacksonville Beach | Oceanside Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 744 | 579 |
| Built | 1904–2024 (median 1964) | 1915–2024 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 1,624 sq ft | 1,686 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 59% |
| Vacant lots | 23 | 8 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Jacksonville Beach median | Oceanside Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $209K (24 sales) | $213K (16 sales) |
| 2013 | $246K (45 sales) | $264K (30 sales) |
| 2014 | $262K (28 sales) | $245K (31 sales) |
| 2015 | $392K (74 sales) | $285K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $328K (53 sales) | $300K (33 sales) |
| 2017 | $405K (46 sales) | $360K (47 sales) |
| 2018 | $420K (47 sales) | $372K (40 sales) |
| 2019 | $390K (53 sales) | $365K (33 sales) |
| 2020 | $437K (37 sales) | $432K (50 sales) |
| 2021 | $550K (38 sales) | $457K (46 sales) |
| 2022 | $664K (40 sales) | $560K (32 sales) |
| 2023 | $618K (30 sales) | $588K (18 sales) |
| 2024 | $680K (46 sales) | $651K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $635K (40 sales) | $649K (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $611K (33 sales) | $710K (21 sales) |
Since 2012, Jacksonville Beach's median sale price is +192% and Oceanside Park's is +233% — Oceanside Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Jacksonville Beach | Oceanside Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.3% | 93.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 9% | 24% |
| Typical sold home | 1,671 sq ft | 1,673 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 47 (normal) | 33 (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 | Oceanside Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seabreeze | Seabreeze |
| 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 $588K vs $735K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Oceanside Park; Jacksonville Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Oceanside Park (58 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 Oceanside Park more expensive than Jacksonville Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Oceanside Park is $735,000 versus $588,000 in Jacksonville Beach, about 25% higher.
How far apart are Jacksonville Beach and Oceanside Park?
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 Oceanside Park?
Oceanside Park: its homes were built 1915–2024 with a median year of 1977, versus a median of 1964 in Jacksonville Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Jacksonville Beach or Oceanside Park?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 192% in Jacksonville Beach and 233% in Oceanside Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Jacksonville Beach — sellers there received 95.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.2% in Oceanside Park.
What high schools serve Jacksonville Beach and Oceanside Park?
Listings in Jacksonville Beach most often report Duncan Fletcher; listings in Oceanside Park report Duncan Fletcher. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Jacksonville Beach homes, photos & schools · Oceanside Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.