Kensington vs Seven Pines
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Kensington | Seven Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $186K | $846K |
| Price per sq ft | $170 | $319 |
| Avg days on market | 89 days | 98 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +2% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 29 | 197 |
The verdict
Seven Pines carries the higher median price — about 355% above Kensington. Homes in Kensington sell faster (89 days on market vs 98). Seven Pines is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Kensington and Seven Pines are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Kensington | Seven Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32073, 32244, 32246 | 32224 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 5 mi, Atlantic Beach | 7 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 81% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 34 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
| Kensington | Seven Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 19 |
| Under contract | 4 | 48 |
| Asking prices today | $190K to $525K | $599K to $1.27M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 17 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kensington homes for sale · Seven Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kensington | Seven Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 132 | 34 |
| Built | 1988–1994 (median 1991) | 2022–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 1,750 sq ft | 2,616 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 28% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 59 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Kensington median | Seven Pines median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $382K (16 sales) | $788K (78 sales) |
| 2024 | $428K (17 sales) | $860K (157 sales) |
| 2025 | $400K (22 sales) | $841K (150 sales) |
| 2026 | $390K (18 sales) | $745K (196 sales) |
Since 2023, Kensington's median sale price is +2% and Seven Pines's is -5% — Kensington has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Kensington | Seven Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.3% | 99.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 89% |
| Typical sold home | 1,587 sq ft | 2,438 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 | Seven Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Seven Pines (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Kensington · Seven Pines.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Kensington is the lower entry point (median $186K vs $846K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Seven Pines; Kensington trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kensington (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 Seven Pines more expensive than Kensington?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Seven Pines is $846,000 versus $186,000 in Kensington, about 355% higher.
How far apart are Kensington and Seven Pines?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Kensington or Seven Pines?
Seven Pines: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1991 in Kensington (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Seven Pines. The typical home there is 2,616 sq ft of living area, versus 1,750 sq ft in Kensington.
Which has appreciated more, Kensington or Seven Pines?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 2% in Kensington and -5% in Seven Pines (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Seven Pines — sellers there received 99.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.3% in Kensington.
What high schools serve Kensington and Seven Pines?
Listings in Kensington most often report Sandalwood; listings in Seven Pines report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Kensington homes, photos & schools · Seven Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.