Mill Creek North Townhomes vs Southside Estates
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Mill Creek North Townhomes | Southside Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $305K | $262K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $227 |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | 98 days |
| Months of supply | 0.3 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 46 | 64 |
The verdict
Mill Creek North Townhomes carries the higher median price — about 16% above Southside Estates. Homes in Mill Creek North Townhomes sell faster (63 days on market vs 98). Mill Creek North Townhomes is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Mill Creek North Townhomes and Southside Estates are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Mill Creek North Townhomes | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32211 | 32246 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 6 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 10 mi, Atlantic Beach | 10 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 24 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
| Mill Creek North Townhomes | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 10 |
| Under contract | 2 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $320K | $215K to $529K |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Mill Creek North Townhomes homes for sale · Southside Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Mill Creek North Townhomes | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 187 | 715 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2020) | 1935–2024 (median 1952) |
| Typical living area | 2,045 sq ft | 1,319 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 45% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 93 | 8 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Mill Creek North Townhomes median | Southside Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $283K (26 sales) | $145K (61 sales) |
| 2020 | $287K (28 sales) | $173K (60 sales) |
| 2021 | $330K (19 sales) | $204K (80 sales) |
| 2022 | $399K (15 sales) | $234K (60 sales) |
| 2023 | $400K (11 sales) | $225K (56 sales) |
| 2024 | $347K (18 sales) | $250K (57 sales) |
| 2025 | $297K (45 sales) | $239K (64 sales) |
| 2026 | $293K (47 sales) | $260K (65 sales) |
Since 2019, Mill Creek North Townhomes's median sale price is +4% and Southside Estates's is +79% — Southside Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Mill Creek North Townhomes | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.0% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 81% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,717 sq ft | 1,416 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 38 (cold) | 21 (cold) |
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
| Mill Creek North Townhomes | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Merrill Road | Southside Estates |
| Middle | Landmark | Southside |
| High school | Terry Parker | 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, Southside Estates is the lower entry point (median $262K vs $305K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Mill Creek North Townhomes; Southside Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Mill Creek North Townhomes (63 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 Mill Creek North Townhomes more expensive than Southside Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Mill Creek North Townhomes is $305,000 versus $262,000 in Southside Estates, about 16% higher.
How far apart are Mill Creek North Townhomes and Southside Estates?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Mill Creek North Townhomes or Southside Estates?
Mill Creek North Townhomes: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2020, versus a median of 1952 in Southside Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Mill Creek North Townhomes. The typical home there is 2,045 sq ft of living area, versus 1,319 sq ft in Southside Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Mill Creek North Townhomes or Southside Estates?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 4% in Mill Creek North Townhomes and 79% in Southside Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Mill Creek North Townhomes — sellers there received 99.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Southside Estates.
What high schools serve Mill Creek North Townhomes and Southside Estates?
Listings in Mill Creek North Townhomes most often report Terry Parker; listings in Southside Estates report Englewood. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Mill Creek North Townhomes homes, photos & schools · Southside Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.