Ortega vs Venetia
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Ortega | Venetia |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342K | $210K |
| Price per sq ft | $217 | $163 |
| Avg days on market | 110 days | 36 days |
| Months of supply | 29.0 mo | 3.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Ortega carries the higher median price — about 63% above Venetia. Homes in Venetia sell faster (36 days on market vs 110). Venetia is the tighter market on inventory (3.0 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 | 32244, 32210, 32073 | 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 41 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 | 29 | 3 |
| Under contract | 11 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $160K to $5.8M | $140K to $345K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Manufactured Home, 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) | 637 | 187 |
| Built | 1909–2024 (median 1959) | 1935–2006 (median 1954) |
| Typical living area | 2,452 sq ft | 1,328 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 75% | 51% |
| Vacant lots | 14 | 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 | $125K (63 sales) | $160K (13 sales) |
| 2013 | $125K (77 sales) | $60K (13 sales) |
| 2014 | $123K (86 sales) | $48K (13 sales) |
| 2015 | $131K (111 sales) | $55K (11 sales) |
| 2016 | $150K (83 sales) | $79K (8 sales) |
| 2017 | $167K (89 sales) | $99K (21 sales) |
| 2018 | $170K (101 sales) | $100K (13 sales) |
| 2019 | $185K (95 sales) | $144K (20 sales) |
| 2020 | $192K (122 sales) | $175K (14 sales) |
| 2021 | $240K (158 sales) | $156K (14 sales) |
| 2022 | $310K (127 sales) | $200K (20 sales) |
| 2023 | $299K (85 sales) | $200K (21 sales) |
| 2024 | $263K (94 sales) | $222K (18 sales) |
| 2025 | $257K (127 sales) | $210K (11 sales) |
| 2026 | $270K (107 sales) | $210K (14 sales) |
Since 2012, Ortega's median sale price is +116% and Venetia's is +31% — Ortega has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Ortega | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 92.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 11% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,587 sq ft | 1,383 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 45 (normal) | 51 (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
| 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 $342K). 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 (36 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 $342,000 versus $210,000 in Venetia, about 63% 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 1909–2024 with a median year of 1959, versus a median of 1954 in Venetia (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ortega. The typical home there is 2,452 sq ft of living area, versus 1,328 sq ft in Venetia.
Which has appreciated more, Ortega or Venetia?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 116% in Ortega and 31% in Venetia (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ortega — sellers there received 94.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.5% in Venetia.
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.