Kings Preserve vs The Arbors
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-16.
| Metric | Kings Preserve | The Arbors |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $328K | $357K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $180 |
| Avg days on market | 58 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 135 |
The verdict
The Arbors carries the higher median price — about 9% above Kings Preserve. Homes in The Arbors sell faster (50 days on market vs 58). The Arbors is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Kings Preserve and The Arbors are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Kings Preserve | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32034, 32218 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 18 mi, Amelia Island (south end) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 43 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
| Kings Preserve | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 24 |
| Under contract | 4 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $450K | $292K to $414K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 19 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kings Preserve homes for sale · The Arbors homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kings Preserve | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 26 | 28 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2023–2023 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 1,840 sq ft | 2,071 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 2% | 45% |
| Vacant lots | 146 | 12 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Kings Preserve | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.7% | 96.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 96% |
| Typical sold home | 1,842 sq ft | 1,826 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 | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | Garden City |
| Middle | Highlands | Highlands |
| 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 $328K vs $357K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Kings Preserve; The Arbors trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Arbors (50 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 The Arbors more expensive than Kings Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Arbors is $357,000 versus $328,000 in Kings Preserve, about 9% higher.
How far apart are Kings Preserve and The Arbors?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Kings Preserve or The Arbors?
Kings Preserve: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in The Arbors (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Arbors. The typical home there is 2,071 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 96.9% in The Arbors.
What high schools serve Kings Preserve and The Arbors?
Listings in Kings Preserve most often report Jean Ribault; listings in The Arbors report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Kings Preserve homes, photos & schools · The Arbors homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.