Kings Preserve vs Saddle Oaks
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Kings Preserve | Saddle Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $323K | $324K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $170 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 19.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 44 | 12 |
The verdict
Saddle Oaks carries the higher median price — about 0% above Kings Preserve. Homes in Saddle Oaks sell faster (62 days on market vs 76). Kings Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (3.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Kings Preserve and Saddle Oaks are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Kings Preserve | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32219 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 24 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 26 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 97% of 31 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Kings Preserve | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 19 |
| Under contract | 5 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $450K | $280K to $454K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 14 | 15 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kings Preserve homes for sale · Saddle Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kings Preserve | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 26 | 138 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,840 sq ft | 2,565 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 2% | 36% |
| Vacant lots | 146 | 108 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Kings Preserve | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.7% | 97.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,842 sq ft | 1,943 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
| Kings Preserve | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Dinsmore |
| Middle | Highlands | Select One |
| High school | Jean Ribault | Jean Ribault |
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, Kings Preserve is the lower entry point (median $323K vs $324K). Sellers get a faster sale in Saddle Oaks (62 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 Saddle Oaks more expensive than Kings Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Saddle Oaks is $324,000 versus $323,000 in Kings Preserve, about 0% higher.
How far apart are Kings Preserve and Saddle Oaks?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has bigger homes?
Saddle Oaks. The typical home there is 2,565 sq ft of living area, versus 1,840 sq ft in Kings Preserve.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kings Preserve — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.4% in Saddle Oaks.
What high schools serve Kings Preserve and Saddle Oaks?
Listings in Kings Preserve most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Saddle Oaks report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Kings Preserve homes, photos & schools · Saddle Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.