Sandalwood vs Tamaya
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Sandalwood | Tamaya |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $298K | $805K |
| Price per sq ft | $226 | $335 |
| Avg days on market | 60 days | 101 days |
| Months of supply | 11.0 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -11% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 41 |
The verdict
Tamaya carries the higher median price — about 170% above Sandalwood. Homes in Sandalwood sell faster (60 days on market vs 101). Tamaya is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sandalwood | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32129, 32207, 32216 | 32246 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 23 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 88% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $500K | $630K to $2.25M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sandalwood homes for sale · Tamaya homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sandalwood | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 296 | 310 |
| Built | 1960–2019 (median 1973) | 2017–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,387 sq ft | 3,180 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 78% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sandalwood median | Tamaya median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $65K (33 sales) | $446K (14 sales) |
| 2015 | $78K (33 sales) | $482K (48 sales) |
| 2016 | $106K (41 sales) | $496K (59 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (44 sales) | $455K (87 sales) |
| 2018 | $135K (51 sales) | $522K (101 sales) |
| 2019 | $165K (31 sales) | $540K (111 sales) |
| 2020 | $164K (43 sales) | $561K (128 sales) |
| 2021 | $190K (35 sales) | $625K (109 sales) |
| 2022 | $220K (25 sales) | $745K (168 sales) |
| 2023 | $262K (32 sales) | $879K (123 sales) |
| 2024 | $282K (24 sales) | $994K (120 sales) |
| 2025 | $256K (31 sales) | $970K (87 sales) |
| 2026 | $291K (26 sales) | $875K (42 sales) |
Since 2014, Sandalwood's median sale price is +348% and Tamaya's is +96% — Sandalwood has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sandalwood | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 96.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,309 sq ft | 2,578 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 11 (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 | Tamaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Kernan Trail |
| Middle | not reported | Kernan |
| High school | not reported | Atlantic Coast |
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 Sandalwood and 0 in Tamaya (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Sandalwood · Tamaya.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Sandalwood is the lower entry point (median $298K vs $805K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tamaya; Sandalwood trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sandalwood (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 Tamaya more expensive than Sandalwood?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tamaya is $805,000 versus $298,000 in Sandalwood, about 170% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sandalwood or Tamaya?
Tamaya: its homes were built 2017–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1973 in Sandalwood (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Tamaya. The typical home there is 3,180 sq ft of living area, versus 1,387 sq ft in Sandalwood.
Which has appreciated more, Sandalwood or Tamaya?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 348% in Sandalwood and 96% in Tamaya (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 96.0% in Tamaya.
Go deeper on each: Sandalwood homes, photos & schools · Tamaya homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.