Lakewood vs St. Nicholas
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Lakewood | St. Nicholas |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $280K | $492K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $253 |
| Avg days on market | 62 days | 106 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +2% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 25 |
The verdict
St. Nicholas carries the higher median price — about 76% above Lakewood. Homes in Lakewood sell faster (62 days on market vs 106). Lakewood is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lakewood | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 7 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $209K to $370K | $275K to $440K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lakewood homes for sale · St. Nicholas homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lakewood | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 220 |
| Built | n/a | 1924–2014 (median 1941) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,631 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lakewood | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Spring Park |
| Middle | not reported | Southside |
| High school | not reported | Englewood |
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, Lakewood is the lower entry point (median $280K vs $492K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lakewood (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 St. Nicholas more expensive than Lakewood?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Nicholas is $492,000 versus $280,000 in Lakewood, about 76% higher.
Go deeper on each: Lakewood homes, photos & schools · St. Nicholas homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.