Kettering at eTown 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 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Kettering at eTown | Sweetwater by Del Webb |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $499K | $478K |
| Price per sq ft | $223 | $242 |
| Avg days on market | 101 days | 112 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -6% |
| Recent closings | 53 | 41 |
The verdict
Kettering at eTown carries the higher median price — about 4% above Sweetwater by Del Webb. Homes in Kettering at eTown sell faster (101 days on market vs 112). Kettering at eTown is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Kettering at eTown and Sweetwater by Del Webb are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Kettering at eTown | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32256 | 32256 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 13 mi | 12 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 8 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 8 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 14 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 21 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
| Kettering at eTown | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 10 |
| Under contract | 15 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $315K to $639K | $239K to $580K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kettering at eTown homes for sale · Sweetwater by Del Webb homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kettering at eTown | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 182 | 102 |
| Built | 2020–2024 (median 2023) | 2005–2009 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 2,455 sq ft | 2,345 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 51% | 92% |
| Vacant lots | 88 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Kettering at eTown | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 62% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,989 sq ft | 1,797 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
| Kettering at eTown | Sweetwater by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mandarin Oaks | 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.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Sweetwater by Del Webb is the lower entry point (median $478K vs $499K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Kettering at eTown; Sweetwater by Del Webb trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kettering at eTown (101 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 Kettering at eTown more expensive than Sweetwater by Del Webb?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Kettering at eTown is $499,000 versus $478,000 in Sweetwater by Del Webb, about 4% higher.
How far apart are Kettering at eTown and Sweetwater by Del Webb?
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, Kettering at eTown or Sweetwater by Del Webb?
Kettering at eTown: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2007 in Sweetwater by Del Webb (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kettering at eTown — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Sweetwater by Del Webb.
What high schools serve Kettering at eTown and Sweetwater by Del Webb?
Listings in Kettering at eTown most often report Atlantic Coast; 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: Kettering at eTown 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.