Ortega vs Venetia
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Ortega | Venetia |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $281K | $210K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $163 |
| Avg days on market | 110 days | 90 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -9% | +18% |
| Recent closings | 131 | 13 |
The verdict
Ortega carries the higher median price — about 34% above Venetia. Homes in Venetia sell faster (90 days on market vs 110). Venetia is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Ortega and Venetia are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Ortega | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32073, 32210, 32244 | 32244 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 9 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 20 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 20 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 52 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 10 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
| Ortega | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 28 | 2 |
| Under contract | 16 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $5.8M | $239K to $485K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Ortega homes for sale · Venetia homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Ortega | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 577 | 201 |
| Built | 1914–2024 (median 2000) | 1935–2006 (median 1953) |
| Typical living area | 2,221 sq ft | 1,313 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 50% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 4 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Ortega median | Venetia median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $140K (60 sales) | $158K (14 sales) |
| 2013 | $121K (74 sales) | $60K (12 sales) |
| 2014 | $125K (87 sales) | $48K (13 sales) |
| 2015 | $133K (115 sales) | $40K (11 sales) |
| 2016 | $140K (77 sales) | $92K (9 sales) |
| 2017 | $170K (89 sales) | $106K (20 sales) |
| 2018 | $170K (102 sales) | $90K (12 sales) |
| 2019 | $180K (96 sales) | $126K (22 sales) |
| 2020 | $190K (119 sales) | $175K (14 sales) |
| 2021 | $240K (155 sales) | $156K (13 sales) |
| 2022 | $287K (132 sales) | $200K (20 sales) |
| 2023 | $299K (86 sales) | $200K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $282K (96 sales) | $202K (18 sales) |
| 2025 | $256K (122 sales) | $210K (13 sales) |
| 2026 | $265K (108 sales) | $214K (12 sales) |
Since 2012, Ortega's median sale price is +89% and Venetia's is +36% — Ortega has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Ortega | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.0% | 96.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 13% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,558 sq ft | 1,340 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 42 (normal) | 64 (hot) |
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
| Ortega | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Timucuan | Venetia |
| Middle | Lake Shore | Lake Shore |
| High school | Riverside | Westside High School |
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, Venetia is the lower entry point (median $210K vs $281K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Ortega; Venetia trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Venetia (90 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 Ortega more expensive than Venetia?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ortega is $281,000 versus $210,000 in Venetia, about 34% higher.
How far apart are Ortega and Venetia?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Ortega or Venetia?
Ortega: its homes were built 1914–2024 with a median year of 2000, versus a median of 1953 in Venetia (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ortega. The typical home there is 2,221 sq ft of living area, versus 1,313 sq ft in Venetia.
Which has appreciated more, Ortega or Venetia?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 89% in Ortega and 36% in Venetia (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Venetia — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Ortega.
What high schools serve Ortega and Venetia?
Listings in Ortega most often report Riverside; listings in Venetia report Westside High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Ortega homes, photos & schools · Venetia homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.