San Marco vs San Mateo
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | San Marco | San Mateo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.20M | $223K |
| Price per sq ft | $333 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 60 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -17% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 30 | 27 |
The verdict
San Marco carries the higher median price — about 437% above San Mateo. Homes in San Mateo sell faster (60 days on market vs 64). San Mateo is the tighter market on inventory (2.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| San Marco | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 6 |
| Under contract | 5 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $315K to $2.85M | $180K to $615K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: San Marco homes for sale · San Mateo homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| San Marco | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 181 | 434 |
| Built | 1909–2024 (median 1946.0) | 1936–2023 (median 1962.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,880 sq ft | 1,563 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | San Marco median | San Mateo median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $234K (42 sales) | $58K (16 sales) |
| 2013 | $247K (69 sales) | $75K (25 sales) |
| 2014 | $278K (74 sales) | $70K (31 sales) |
| 2015 | $266K (80 sales) | $93K (37 sales) |
| 2016 | $290K (56 sales) | $110K (51 sales) |
| 2017 | $279K (74 sales) | $120K (44 sales) |
| 2018 | $325K (73 sales) | $145K (30 sales) |
| 2019 | $316K (72 sales) | $155K (39 sales) |
| 2020 | $340K (57 sales) | $170K (38 sales) |
| 2021 | $380K (76 sales) | $187K (54 sales) |
| 2022 | $505K (52 sales) | $236K (38 sales) |
| 2023 | $440K (36 sales) | $245K (47 sales) |
| 2024 | $763K (23 sales) | $245K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $638K (30 sales) | $235K (39 sales) |
| 2026 | $762K (30 sales) | $235K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, San Marco's median sale price is +226% and San Mateo's is +309% — San Mateo has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| San Marco | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.6% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 3% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,462 sq ft | 1,550 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 72 (hot) | 32 (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
| San Marco | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hendricks Avenue | San Mateo |
| Middle | Alfred Dupont | Oceanway |
| High school | Terry Parker | First 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, San Mateo is the lower entry point (median $223K vs $1.2M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in San Mateo; San Marco trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in San Mateo (60 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 San Marco more expensive than San Mateo?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in San Marco is $1,198,000 versus $223,000 in San Mateo, about 437% higher.
Which has newer homes, San Marco or San Mateo?
San Mateo: its homes were built 1936–2023 with a median year of 1962.0, versus a median of 1946.0 in San Marco (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
San Marco. The typical home there is 3,880 sq ft of living area, versus 1,563 sq ft in San Mateo.
Which has appreciated more, San Marco or San Mateo?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 226% in San Marco and 309% in San Mateo (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve San Marco and San Mateo?
Listings in San Marco most often report Terry Parker; listings in San Mateo report First Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: San Marco homes, photos & schools · San Mateo homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.