San Marco vs St. Nicholas
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | San Marco | St. Nicholas |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.03M | $492K |
| Price per sq ft | $302 | $253 |
| Avg days on market | 73 days | 103 days |
| Months of supply | 4.9 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -17% | +2% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 25 |
The verdict
San Marco carries the higher median price — about 110% above St. Nicholas. Homes in San Marco sell faster (73 days on market vs 103). St. Nicholas is the tighter market on inventory (3.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
San Marco and St. Nicholas are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| San Marco | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32207, 32084 | 32207 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 2 mi | 2 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 16 mi, Atlantic Beach | 15 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 21 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 18 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
| San Marco | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 7 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $434K to $2.85M | $275K to $445K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: San Marco homes for sale · St. Nicholas homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| San Marco | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 242 | 220 |
| Built | 1909–2024 (median 1945) | 1924–2014 (median 1941) |
| Typical living area | 3,528 sq ft | 1,631 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 72% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | San Marco median | St. Nicholas median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $240K (42 sales) | $114K (22 sales) |
| 2013 | $248K (69 sales) | $139K (31 sales) |
| 2014 | $280K (82 sales) | $73K (24 sales) |
| 2015 | $250K (73 sales) | $153K (44 sales) |
| 2016 | $310K (53 sales) | $154K (40 sales) |
| 2017 | $285K (80 sales) | $195K (25 sales) |
| 2018 | $320K (75 sales) | $187K (46 sales) |
| 2019 | $325K (70 sales) | $218K (36 sales) |
| 2020 | $345K (59 sales) | $278K (33 sales) |
| 2021 | $380K (72 sales) | $246K (48 sales) |
| 2022 | $472K (46 sales) | $338K (28 sales) |
| 2023 | $500K (36 sales) | $330K (32 sales) |
| 2024 | $844K (28 sales) | $414K (24 sales) |
| 2025 | $567K (26 sales) | $439K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $762K (32 sales) | $342K (24 sales) |
Since 2012, San Marco's median sale price is +218% and St. Nicholas's is +200% — San Marco has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| San Marco | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.5% | 94.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 3% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 2,462 sq ft | 1,414 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 75 (hot) | 40 (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
| San Marco | St. Nicholas | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hendricks Avenue | Spring Park |
| Middle | Alfred Dupont | Southside |
| High school | Terry Parker | Englewood |
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, St. Nicholas is the lower entry point (median $492K vs $1.03M). 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 Marco; St. Nicholas trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in San Marco (73 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 St. Nicholas?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in San Marco is $1,035,000 versus $492,000 in St. Nicholas, about 110% higher.
How far apart are San Marco and St. Nicholas?
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, San Marco or St. Nicholas?
San Marco: its homes were built 1909–2024 with a median year of 1945, versus a median of 1941 in St. Nicholas (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
San Marco. The typical home there is 3,528 sq ft of living area, versus 1,631 sq ft in St. Nicholas.
Which has appreciated more, San Marco or St. Nicholas?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 218% in San Marco and 200% in St. Nicholas (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve San Marco and St. Nicholas?
Listings in San Marco most often report Terry Parker; listings in St. Nicholas report Englewood. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: San Marco homes, photos & schools · St. Nicholas homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.