Sandalwood vs Summer Trees
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 | Summer Trees |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $286K | $275K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $197 |
| Avg days on market | 34 days | 180 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 4.3 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +3% | +3% |
| Recent closings | 25 | 25 |
The verdict
Sandalwood carries the higher median price — about 4% above Summer Trees. Homes in Sandalwood sell faster (34 days on market vs 180). Sandalwood is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sandalwood | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 22 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 | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 9 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $324K | $200K to $280K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sandalwood homes for sale · Summer Trees homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sandalwood | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 296 | 35 |
| Built | 1960–2019 (median 1973) | 2008–2023 (median 2015) |
| Typical living area | 1,387 sq ft | 4,545 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 89% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sandalwood median | Summer Trees median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $55K (31 sales) | $65K (12 sales) |
| 2013 | $64K (24 sales) | $67K (19 sales) |
| 2014 | $65K (33 sales) | $89K (22 sales) |
| 2015 | $78K (33 sales) | $95K (14 sales) |
| 2016 | $106K (41 sales) | $101K (19 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (44 sales) | $130K (19 sales) |
| 2018 | $135K (51 sales) | $155K (19 sales) |
| 2019 | $165K (31 sales) | $156K (22 sales) |
| 2020 | $164K (43 sales) | $200K (21 sales) |
| 2021 | $190K (35 sales) | $221K (17 sales) |
| 2022 | $220K (25 sales) | $216K (12 sales) |
| 2023 | $262K (32 sales) | $262K (10 sales) |
| 2024 | $282K (24 sales) | $278K (8 sales) |
| 2025 | $256K (31 sales) | $288K (13 sales) |
| 2026 | $291K (26 sales) | $265K (15 sales) |
Since 2012, Sandalwood's median sale price is +429% and Summer Trees's is +305% — Sandalwood has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sandalwood | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,309 sq ft | 1,299 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 50 (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
| Sandalwood | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Sweetwater |
| Middle | not reported | Creekside |
| High school | not reported | Spruce Creek |
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, Summer Trees is the lower entry point (median $275K 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 Summer Trees; Sandalwood 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 Summer Trees?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sandalwood is $286,000 versus $275,000 in Summer Trees, about 4% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sandalwood or Summer Trees?
Summer Trees: its homes were built 2008–2023 with a median year of 2015, versus a median of 1973 in Sandalwood (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Summer Trees. The typical home there is 4,545 sq ft of living area, versus 1,387 sq ft in Sandalwood.
Which has appreciated more, Sandalwood or Summer Trees?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 429% in Sandalwood and 305% in Summer Trees (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Summer Trees — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.9% in Sandalwood.
Go deeper on each: Sandalwood homes, photos & schools · Summer Trees homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.