Marietta vs Saddle Oaks
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Marietta | Saddle Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $332K | $306K |
| Price per sq ft | $163 | $181 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 37 | 91 |
The verdict
Marietta carries the higher median price — about 8% above Saddle Oaks. Homes in Saddle Oaks sell faster (52 days on market vs 86). Saddle Oaks is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Marietta and Saddle Oaks are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Marietta | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32220 | 32219 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 8 mi | 10 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 24 mi, Atlantic Beach | 24 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 94% 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
| Marietta | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 21 |
| Under contract | 5 | 12 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $400K | $279K to $484K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 17 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Marietta homes for sale · Saddle Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Marietta | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 105 | 138 |
| Built | 1989–2024 (median 2023) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,910 sq ft | 2,565 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 41% | 36% |
| Vacant lots | 68 | 108 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Marietta median | Saddle Oaks median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325K (27 sales) | $356K (39 sales) |
| 2025 | $331K (66 sales) | $341K (90 sales) |
| 2026 | $309K (37 sales) | $331K (91 sales) |
Since 2024, Marietta's median sale price is -5% and Saddle Oaks's is -7% — Marietta has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Marietta | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.0% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 78% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,700 sq ft | 2,089 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
| Marietta | Saddle Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Thomas Jefferson | Dinsmore |
| Middle | Select One | Select One |
| High school | Edward White | 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, Saddle Oaks is the lower entry point (median $306K vs $332K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Saddle Oaks; Marietta trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Saddle Oaks (52 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 Marietta more expensive than Saddle Oaks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Marietta is $332,000 versus $306,000 in Saddle Oaks, about 8% higher.
How far apart are Marietta and Saddle Oaks?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Marietta or Saddle Oaks?
Saddle Oaks: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in Marietta (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Saddle Oaks. The typical home there is 2,565 sq ft of living area, versus 1,910 sq ft in Marietta.
Which has appreciated more, Marietta or Saddle Oaks?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -5% in Marietta and -7% in Saddle Oaks (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Marietta — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.5% in Saddle Oaks.
What high schools serve Marietta and Saddle Oaks?
Listings in Marietta most often report Edward White; listings in Saddle Oaks report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Marietta homes, photos & schools · Saddle Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.