Sandalwood vs Southside Estates
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-28.
| Metric | Sandalwood | Southside Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $286K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $216 |
| Avg days on market | 34 days | 93 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +3% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 25 | 66 |
The verdict
Sandalwood carries the higher median price — about 1% above Southside Estates. Homes in Sandalwood sell faster (34 days on market vs 93). Sandalwood is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sandalwood | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32129, 32207, 32216 | 32246 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 29 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
| Sandalwood | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 17 |
| Under contract | 5 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $324K | $200K to $529K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sandalwood homes for sale · Southside Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sandalwood | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 296 | 961 |
| Built | 1960–2019 (median 1973) | 1916–2024 (median 1952) |
| Typical living area | 1,387 sq ft | 1,386 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 9 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sandalwood median | Southside Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $55K (31 sales) | $42K (57 sales) |
| 2013 | $64K (24 sales) | $52K (71 sales) |
| 2014 | $65K (33 sales) | $53K (70 sales) |
| 2015 | $78K (33 sales) | $60K (63 sales) |
| 2016 | $106K (41 sales) | $84K (66 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (44 sales) | $120K (56 sales) |
| 2018 | $135K (51 sales) | $137K (70 sales) |
| 2019 | $165K (31 sales) | $135K (65 sales) |
| 2020 | $164K (43 sales) | $170K (58 sales) |
| 2021 | $190K (35 sales) | $201K (80 sales) |
| 2022 | $220K (25 sales) | $232K (61 sales) |
| 2023 | $262K (32 sales) | $222K (57 sales) |
| 2024 | $282K (24 sales) | $255K (57 sales) |
| 2025 | $256K (31 sales) | $244K (64 sales) |
| 2026 | $291K (26 sales) | $264K (67 sales) |
Since 2012, Sandalwood's median sale price is +429% and Southside Estates's is +529% — Southside Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sandalwood | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 3% |
| Typical sold home | 1,309 sq ft | 1,424 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 25 (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
| Sandalwood | Southside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Southside Estates |
| Middle | not reported | Southside |
| High school | not reported | 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, Southside Estates is the lower entry point (median $282K vs $286K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sandalwood; Southside Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sandalwood (34 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 Sandalwood more expensive than Southside Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sandalwood is $286,000 versus $282,000 in Southside Estates, about 1% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sandalwood or Southside Estates?
Sandalwood: its homes were built 1960–2019 with a median year of 1973, versus a median of 1952 in Southside Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Sandalwood or Southside Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 429% in Sandalwood and 529% in Southside Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sandalwood — sellers there received 96.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Southside Estates.
Go deeper on each: Sandalwood homes, photos & schools · Southside Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.