Oceanway vs Victoria Lakes
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Oceanway | Victoria Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $254K | $359K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | $165 |
| Avg days on market | 96 days | 97 days |
| Months of supply | 3.5 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 31 | 27 |
The verdict
Victoria Lakes carries the higher median price — about 41% above Oceanway. Homes in Oceanway sell faster (96 days on market vs 97). Victoria Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Oceanway | Victoria Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 7 |
| Under contract | 6 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $3.7M | $290K to $500K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Oceanway homes for sale · Victoria Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Oceanway | Victoria Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 100 | 484 |
| Built | 1920–2022 (median 1987.5) | 2003–2017 (median 2005.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,433 sq ft | 2,612 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 44% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Oceanway median | Victoria Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $48K (8 sales) | $161K (42 sales) |
| 2013 | $57K (8 sales) | $179K (66 sales) |
| 2014 | $37K (10 sales) | $190K (70 sales) |
| 2015 | $120K (14 sales) | $200K (54 sales) |
| 2016 | $101K (10 sales) | $207K (52 sales) |
| 2017 | $123K (17 sales) | $222K (63 sales) |
| 2018 | $154K (18 sales) | $225K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $132K (17 sales) | $250K (55 sales) |
| 2020 | $174K (13 sales) | $254K (52 sales) |
| 2021 | $170K (13 sales) | $298K (64 sales) |
| 2022 | $260K (23 sales) | $386K (65 sales) |
| 2023 | $212K (6 sales) | $385K (41 sales) |
| 2024 | $202K (12 sales) | $374K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $226K (6 sales) | $386K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $254K (6 sales) | $355K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, Oceanway's median sale price is +424% and Victoria Lakes's is +121% — Oceanway has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Oceanway | Victoria Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.7% | 95.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,350 sq ft | 2,233 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 68 (hot) | 25 (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
| Oceanway | Victoria Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Oceanway | New Berlin |
| Middle | Oceanway | Select One |
| High school | First Coast | First Coast |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Oceanway and 2 in Victoria Lakes (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Oceanway · Victoria Lakes.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Oceanway is the lower entry point (median $254K vs $359K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Victoria Lakes; Oceanway trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Oceanway (96 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 Victoria Lakes more expensive than Oceanway?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Victoria Lakes is $359,000 versus $254,000 in Oceanway, about 41% higher.
Which has newer homes, Oceanway or Victoria Lakes?
Victoria Lakes: its homes were built 2003–2017 with a median year of 2005.0, versus a median of 1987.5 in Oceanway (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Victoria Lakes. The typical home there is 2,612 sq ft of living area, versus 1,433 sq ft in Oceanway.
Which has appreciated more, Oceanway or Victoria Lakes?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 424% in Oceanway and 121% in Victoria Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Oceanway — sellers there received 99.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Victoria Lakes.
What high schools serve Oceanway and Victoria Lakes?
Listings in Oceanway most often report First Coast; listings in Victoria Lakes report First Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Oceanway homes, photos & schools · Victoria Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.