Kensington vs Sweetwater by Del Webb
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Kensington | Sweetwater by Del Webb |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $186K | $478K |
| Price per sq ft | $170 | $242 |
| Avg days on market | 58 days | 111 days |
| Months of supply | 3.9 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +2% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 31 | 42 |
The verdict
Sweetwater by Del Webb carries the higher median price — about 157% above Kensington. Homes in Kensington sell faster (58 days on market vs 111). Sweetwater by Del Webb is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Kensington | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 10 |
| Under contract | 1 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $165K to $525K | $239K to $580K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kensington homes for sale · Sweetwater by Del Webb homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kensington | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 184 | 102 |
| Built | 1987–2003 (median 1991.0) | 2005–2009 (median 2007.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,644 sq ft | 2,345 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 92% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Kensington median | Sweetwater by Del Webb median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $123K (15 sales) | $201K (37 sales) |
| 2013 | $162K (19 sales) | $210K (45 sales) |
| 2014 | $166K (32 sales) | $219K (52 sales) |
| 2015 | $188K (25 sales) | $248K (58 sales) |
| 2016 | $200K (23 sales) | $263K (56 sales) |
| 2017 | $212K (24 sales) | $290K (34 sales) |
| 2018 | $238K (40 sales) | $312K (34 sales) |
| 2019 | $242K (16 sales) | $281K (36 sales) |
| 2020 | $274K (26 sales) | $275K (47 sales) |
| 2021 | $302K (22 sales) | $315K (33 sales) |
| 2022 | $385K (27 sales) | $388K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $385K (14 sales) | $444K (38 sales) |
| 2024 | $420K (18 sales) | $448K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $405K (20 sales) | $425K (33 sales) |
| 2026 | $389K (21 sales) | $379K (42 sales) |
Since 2012, Kensington's median sale price is +216% and Sweetwater by Del Webb's is +88% — Kensington has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Kensington | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,556 sq ft | 1,797 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 32 (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
| Kensington | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sweetwater by Del Webb (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Kensington · Sweetwater by Del Webb.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Kensington is the lower entry point (median $186K vs $478K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sweetwater by Del Webb; Kensington trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kensington (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 Sweetwater by Del Webb more expensive than Kensington?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sweetwater by Del Webb is $478,000 versus $186,000 in Kensington, about 157% higher.
Which has newer homes, Kensington or Sweetwater by Del Webb?
Sweetwater by Del Webb: its homes were built 2005–2009 with a median year of 2007.0, versus a median of 1991.0 in Kensington (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sweetwater by Del Webb. The typical home there is 2,345 sq ft of living area, versus 1,644 sq ft in Kensington.
Which has appreciated more, Kensington or Sweetwater by Del Webb?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 216% in Kensington and 88% in Sweetwater by Del Webb (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kensington — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Sweetwater by Del Webb.
What high schools serve Kensington and Sweetwater by Del Webb?
Listings in Kensington most often report Sandalwood; listings in Sweetwater by Del Webb report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Kensington homes, photos & schools · Sweetwater by Del Webb homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.