Lakeshore vs The Villas at Bishop Oaks
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Lakeshore | The Villas at Bishop Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $205K | $225K |
| Price per sq ft | $153 | $157 |
| Avg days on market | 42 days | 26 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -18% | -10% |
| Recent closings | 27 | 27 |
The verdict
The Villas at Bishop Oaks carries the higher median price — about 10% above Lakeshore. Homes in The Villas at Bishop Oaks sell faster (26 days on market vs 42). The Villas at Bishop Oaks is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lakeshore and The Villas at Bishop Oaks are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Lakeshore | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32210 | 32210 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 6 mi | 12 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 21 mi, Atlantic Beach | 27 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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
| Lakeshore | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 2 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $139K to $469K | $225K to $245K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lakeshore homes for sale · The Villas at Bishop Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lakeshore | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 704 | 32 |
| Built | 1902–2023 (median 1951) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,431 sq ft | 1,531 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 17% |
| Vacant lots | 8 | 68 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lakeshore median | The Villas at Bishop Oaks median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229K (16 sales) | $250K (8 sales) |
| 2025 | $200K (27 sales) | $220K (22 sales) |
| 2026 | $196K (28 sales) | $220K (28 sales) |
Since 2024, Lakeshore's median sale price is -14% and The Villas at Bishop Oaks's is -12% — The Villas at Bishop Oaks has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lakeshore | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.0% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,290 sq ft | 1,429 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
| Lakeshore | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bayview | Westview |
| Middle | Lake Shore | Westview |
| High school | Riverside | Edward White |
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, Lakeshore is the lower entry point (median $205K vs $225K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Villas at Bishop Oaks; Lakeshore trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Villas at Bishop Oaks (26 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 Villas at Bishop Oaks more expensive than Lakeshore?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Villas at Bishop Oaks is $225,000 versus $205,000 in Lakeshore, about 10% higher.
How far apart are Lakeshore and The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
About 7 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Lakeshore or The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
The Villas at Bishop Oaks: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1951 in Lakeshore (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Lakeshore or The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -14% in Lakeshore and -12% in The Villas at Bishop Oaks (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Villas at Bishop Oaks — sellers there received 95.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.0% in Lakeshore.
What high schools serve Lakeshore and The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
Listings in Lakeshore most often report Riverside; listings in The Villas at Bishop Oaks report Edward White. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lakeshore homes, photos & schools · The Villas at Bishop Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.