Oceanway vs Trout River
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Oceanway | Trout River |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $254K | $228K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $150 |
| Avg days on market | 126 days | 80 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 6.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | +4% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 43 |
The verdict
Oceanway carries the higher median price — about 11% above Trout River. Homes in Trout River sell faster (80 days on market vs 126). Oceanway is the tighter market on inventory (3.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Oceanway and Trout River are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Oceanway | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32218 | 32208 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 18 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 29 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
| Oceanway | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 22 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $3.7M | $208K to $2.3M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 21 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Oceanway homes for sale · Trout River homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Oceanway | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 64 | 16 |
| Built | 1920–2019 (median 1989) | 1931–2005 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,406 sq ft | 1,333 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 42% | 46% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Oceanway median | Trout River median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $57K (8 sales) | $65K (3 sales) |
| 2015 | $124K (13 sales) | $67K (4 sales) |
| 2017 | $124K (16 sales) | $77K (4 sales) |
| 2018 | $154K (18 sales) | $84K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $165K (17 sales) | $92K (6 sales) |
| 2020 | $172K (13 sales) | $108K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $170K (13 sales) | $160K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $255K (24 sales) | $156K (6 sales) |
| 2023 | $195K (7 sales) | $210K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $210K (10 sales) | $151K (13 sales) |
| 2025 | $198K (6 sales) | $224K (11 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (7 sales) | $240K (44 sales) |
Since 2013, Oceanway's median sale price is +337% and Trout River's is +269% — Oceanway has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Oceanway | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 89% |
| Typical sold home | 1,382 sq ft | 1,403 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 71 (hot) | 46 (normal) |
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
| Oceanway | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Oceanway | Highlands |
| Middle | Oceanway | Jean Ribault |
| High school | First Coast | 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, Trout River is the lower entry point (median $228K vs $254K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Oceanway; Trout River trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Trout River (80 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 Oceanway more expensive than Trout River?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Oceanway is $254,000 versus $228,000 in Trout River, about 11% higher.
How far apart are Oceanway and Trout River?
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, Oceanway or Trout River?
Oceanway: its homes were built 1920–2019 with a median year of 1989, versus a median of 1987 in Trout River (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Oceanway or Trout River?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 337% in Oceanway and 269% in Trout River (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Oceanway — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.0% in Trout River.
What high schools serve Oceanway and Trout River?
Listings in Oceanway most often report First Coast; listings in Trout River report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Oceanway homes, photos & schools · Trout River homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.