Southside Estates vs Summer Trees
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Southside Estates | Summer Trees |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $262K | $246K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $195 |
| Avg days on market | 99 days | 211 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | +3% |
| Recent closings | 64 | 26 |
The verdict
Southside Estates carries the higher median price — about 7% above Summer Trees. Homes in Southside Estates sell faster (99 days on market vs 211). Southside Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Southside Estates and Summer Trees are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Southside Estates | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32246 | 32246 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 7 mi | 9 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 10 mi, Jacksonville Beach | 8 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 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
| Southside Estates | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 6 |
| Under contract | 8 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $215K to $529K | $200K to $275K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southside Estates homes for sale · Summer Trees homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southside Estates | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 715 | 35 |
| Built | 1935–2024 (median 1952) | 2008–2023 (median 2015) |
| Typical living area | 1,319 sq ft | 4,545 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 57% | 89% |
| Vacant lots | 8 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Southside Estates median | Summer Trees median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $42K (61 sales) | $66K (11 sales) |
| 2013 | $52K (71 sales) | $67K (22 sales) |
| 2014 | $52K (71 sales) | $88K (20 sales) |
| 2015 | $64K (62 sales) | $98K (14 sales) |
| 2016 | $87K (64 sales) | $112K (20 sales) |
| 2017 | $120K (61 sales) | $130K (19 sales) |
| 2018 | $138K (70 sales) | $166K (18 sales) |
| 2019 | $145K (61 sales) | $160K (23 sales) |
| 2020 | $173K (60 sales) | $207K (22 sales) |
| 2021 | $204K (80 sales) | $213K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $234K (60 sales) | $221K (11 sales) |
| 2023 | $225K (56 sales) | $255K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $250K (57 sales) | $295K (9 sales) |
| 2025 | $239K (64 sales) | $282K (12 sales) |
| 2026 | $260K (65 sales) | $265K (15 sales) |
Since 2012, Southside Estates's median sale price is +519% and Summer Trees's is +300% — Southside Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Southside Estates | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,416 sq ft | 1,299 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (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
| Southside Estates | Summer Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Southside Estates | Sweetwater |
| Middle | Southside | Creekside |
| High school | Englewood | 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 $246K vs $262K). 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; Southside Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Southside Estates (99 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 Southside Estates more expensive than Summer Trees?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southside Estates is $262,000 versus $246,000 in Summer Trees, about 7% higher.
How far apart are Southside Estates and Summer Trees?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Southside Estates or Summer Trees?
Summer Trees: its homes were built 2008–2023 with a median year of 2015, versus a median of 1952 in Southside Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Summer Trees. The typical home there is 4,545 sq ft of living area, versus 1,319 sq ft in Southside Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Southside Estates or Summer Trees?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 519% in Southside Estates and 300% 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 95.7% in Southside Estates.
What high schools serve Southside Estates and Summer Trees?
Listings in Southside Estates most often report Englewood; listings in Summer Trees report Spruce Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Southside Estates homes, photos & schools · Summer Trees homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.