Panama Park vs Trout River
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Panama Park | Trout River |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $175K | $228K |
| Price per sq ft | $151 | $150 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | 82 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 7.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -20% | +4% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 43 |
The verdict
Trout River carries the higher median price — about 30% above Panama Park. Homes in Trout River sell faster (82 days on market vs 90). Panama Park is the tighter market on inventory (5.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Panama Park and Trout River are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Panama Park | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32208 | 32208 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 15 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) | 18 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 28 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
| Panama Park | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 25 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $110K to $275K | $49K to $2.3M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 22 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Panama Park homes for sale · Trout River homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Panama Park | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 253 | 16 |
| Built | 1916–2024 (median 1944) | 1931–2005 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,234 sq ft | 1,333 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 44% | 46% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Panama Park median | Trout River median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28K (17 sales) | $65K (3 sales) |
| 2015 | $22K (45 sales) | $67K (4 sales) |
| 2017 | $90K (43 sales) | $77K (4 sales) |
| 2018 | $75K (41 sales) | $84K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $80K (33 sales) | $92K (6 sales) |
| 2020 | $110K (38 sales) | $108K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $138K (45 sales) | $160K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $162K (56 sales) | $156K (6 sales) |
| 2023 | $175K (43 sales) | $210K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $168K (36 sales) | $151K (13 sales) |
| 2025 | $145K (29 sales) | $224K (11 sales) |
| 2026 | $146K (26 sales) | $240K (44 sales) |
Since 2013, Panama Park's median sale price is +431% and Trout River's is +269% — Panama Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Panama Park | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 87.9% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 89% |
| Typical sold home | 1,156 sq ft | 1,403 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 25 (cold) | 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
| Panama Park | Trout River | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore | Highlands |
| Middle | Matthew Gilbert | Jean Ribault |
| High school | Jean Ribault | Jean Ribault |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Panama Park and 0 in Trout River (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Panama Park · Trout River.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Panama Park is the lower entry point (median $175K vs $228K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Trout River; Panama Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Trout River (82 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 Trout River more expensive than Panama Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Trout River is $228,000 versus $175,000 in Panama Park, about 30% higher.
How far apart are Panama Park and Trout River?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Panama Park or Trout River?
Trout River: its homes were built 1931–2005 with a median year of 1987, versus a median of 1944 in Panama Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Panama Park or Trout River?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 431% in Panama Park and 269% in Trout River (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Trout River — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 87.9% in Panama Park.
What high schools serve Panama Park and Trout River?
Listings in Panama Park most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Trout River report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Panama Park homes, photos & schools · Trout River homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.