Pablo Bay vs Tamaya
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Pablo Bay | Tamaya |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $726K | $850K |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $348 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -10% |
| Recent closings | 34 | 43 |
The verdict
Tamaya carries the higher median price — about 17% above Pablo Bay. Homes in Tamaya sell faster (62 days on market vs 67). Pablo Bay is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Pablo Bay and Tamaya are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Pablo Bay | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32224 | 32246 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 13 mi | 11 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 4 mi, Jacksonville Beach | 5 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 91% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Pablo Bay | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 10 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $669K to $880K | $630K to $2.19M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pablo Bay homes for sale · Tamaya homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pablo Bay | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 329 | 431 |
| Built | 2002–2016 (median 2014) | 2014–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | 3,052 sq ft | 3,175 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 89% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Pablo Bay median | Tamaya median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $408K (147 sales) | $478K (51 sales) |
| 2016 | $420K (77 sales) | $491K (57 sales) |
| 2017 | $414K (44 sales) | $449K (90 sales) |
| 2018 | $440K (51 sales) | $518K (88 sales) |
| 2019 | $455K (54 sales) | $541K (120 sales) |
| 2020 | $465K (54 sales) | $554K (114 sales) |
| 2021 | $555K (59 sales) | $602K (120 sales) |
| 2022 | $676K (37 sales) | $731K (161 sales) |
| 2023 | $770K (29 sales) | $880K (137 sales) |
| 2024 | $712K (30 sales) | $950K (105 sales) |
| 2025 | $700K (27 sales) | $997K (104 sales) |
| 2026 | $736K (34 sales) | $865K (45 sales) |
Since 2015, Pablo Bay's median sale price is +80% and Tamaya's is +81% — Tamaya has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Pablo Bay | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 7% |
| Typical sold home | 2,710 sq ft | 2,591 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 51 (normal) | 9 (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
| Pablo Bay | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Alimacani | Kernan Trail |
| Middle | Kernan | Kernan |
| High school | Atlantic Coast | Atlantic Coast |
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, Pablo Bay is the lower entry point (median $726K vs $850K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tamaya; Pablo Bay trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Tamaya (62 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 Tamaya more expensive than Pablo Bay?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tamaya is $850,000 versus $726,000 in Pablo Bay, about 17% higher.
How far apart are Pablo Bay and Tamaya?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Pablo Bay or Tamaya?
Tamaya: its homes were built 2014–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 2014 in Pablo Bay (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Pablo Bay or Tamaya?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 80% in Pablo Bay and 81% in Tamaya (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Pablo Bay and Tamaya?
Listings in Pablo Bay most often report Atlantic Coast; listings in Tamaya report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Pablo Bay homes, photos & schools · Tamaya homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.