Kensington 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 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Kensington | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $179K | $168K |
| Price per sq ft | $167 | $137 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 81 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 5.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -4% | -22% |
| Recent closings | 25 | 25 |
The verdict
Kensington carries the higher median price — about 7% above The Reserve at Pointe Meadows. Homes in Kensington sell faster (77 days on market vs 81). Kensington is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Kensington and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Kensington | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32246, 32244, 32073 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 5 mi, Atlantic Beach | 8 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 78% of 18 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Kensington | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 12 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $500K | $149K to $220K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kensington homes for sale · The Reserve at Pointe Meadows homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kensington | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 184 | n/a |
| Built | 1987–2003 (median 1991) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,644 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Kensington | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 96.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,618 sq ft | 1,244 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
| Kensington | The Reserve at Pointe Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Kernan Trail | Twin Lakes Academy |
| Middle | Kernan | Twin Lakes Academy |
| High school | Sandalwood | 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 Kensington and 0 in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Kensington · The Reserve at Pointe Meadows.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Reserve at Pointe Meadows is the lower entry point (median $168K vs $179K). Sellers get a faster sale in Kensington (77 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 Kensington more expensive than The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Kensington is $179,000 versus $168,000 in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows, about 7% higher.
How far apart are Kensington and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kensington — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.3% in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows.
What high schools serve Kensington and The Reserve at Pointe Meadows?
Listings in Kensington most often report Sandalwood; 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: Kensington 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.