James Island vs The Reserve at Pointe Meadows
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-10.
| Metric | James Island | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $212K | $168K |
| Price per sq ft | $174 | $137 |
| Avg days on market | 98 days | 89 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 5.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -12% | -22% |
| Recent closings | 31 | 25 |
The verdict
James Island carries the higher median price — about 26% above The Reserve at Pointe Meadows. Homes in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows sell faster (89 days on market vs 98). James Island is the tighter market on inventory (4.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
James Island and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| James Island | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32256 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 11 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 9 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 8 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| James Island | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 12 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $184K to $650K | $149K to $220K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: James Island homes for sale · The Reserve at Pointe Meadows homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| James Island | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 52 | n/a |
| Built | 1999–2002 (median 2000) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,020 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | James Island median | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $104K (34 sales) | $43K (21 sales) |
| 2013 | $117K (59 sales) | $62K (23 sales) |
| 2014 | $120K (58 sales) | $66K (21 sales) |
| 2015 | $114K (58 sales) | $86K (19 sales) |
| 2016 | $125K (70 sales) | $95K (20 sales) |
| 2017 | $135K (61 sales) | $116K (14 sales) |
| 2018 | $160K (55 sales) | $125K (26 sales) |
| 2019 | $158K (61 sales) | $133K (38 sales) |
| 2020 | $165K (59 sales) | $142K (39 sales) |
| 2021 | $182K (63 sales) | $160K (35 sales) |
| 2022 | $270K (52 sales) | $216K (34 sales) |
| 2023 | $258K (51 sales) | $214K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $240K (34 sales) | $185K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $229K (34 sales) | $182K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $210K (31 sales) | $168K (25 sales) |
Since 2012, James Island's median sale price is +103% and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows's is +290% — The Reserve at Pointe Meadows has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| James Island | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.7% | 96.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,192 sq ft | 1,244 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (cold) | 31 (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
| James Island | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Twin Lakes Academy | Twin Lakes Academy |
| Middle | Twin Lakes Academy | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | Atlantic Coast | Atlantic Coast |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in James Island and 0 in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works James Island · The Reserve at Pointe Meadows.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Reserve at Pointe Meadows is the lower entry point (median $168K vs $212K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows (89 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 James Island more expensive than The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in James Island is $212,000 versus $168,000 in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows, about 26% higher.
How far apart are James Island and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, James Island or The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 103% in James Island and 290% in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Reserve at Pointe Meadows — sellers there received 96.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.7% in James Island.
What high schools serve James Island and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
Listings in James Island most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: James Island homes, photos & schools · The Reserve at Pointe Meadows homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.