Summer Trees vs Wolf Creek
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Summer Trees | Wolf Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $246K | $241K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | 201 days | 26 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 6.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +3% | -4% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 12 |
The verdict
Summer Trees carries the higher median price — about 2% above Wolf Creek. Homes in Wolf Creek sell faster (26 days on market vs 201). Summer Trees is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Summer Trees and Wolf Creek are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Summer Trees | Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32246 | 32224 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 9 mi | 12 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 8 mi, Atlantic Beach | 5 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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
| Summer Trees | Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 6 |
| Under contract | 2 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $275K | $219K to $360K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Summer Trees homes for sale · Wolf Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Summer Trees | Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 35 | 221 |
| Built | 2008–2023 (median 2015) | 2005–2006 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | 4,545 sq ft | 1,781 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 89% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Summer Trees median | Wolf Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $66K (11 sales) | $96K (47 sales) |
| 2013 | $67K (22 sales) | $120K (46 sales) |
| 2014 | $88K (20 sales) | $130K (47 sales) |
| 2015 | $98K (14 sales) | $145K (69 sales) |
| 2016 | $112K (20 sales) | $158K (65 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (19 sales) | $168K (67 sales) |
| 2018 | $166K (18 sales) | $174K (63 sales) |
| 2019 | $160K (23 sales) | $188K (67 sales) |
| 2020 | $207K (22 sales) | $191K (64 sales) |
| 2021 | $213K (15 sales) | $230K (63 sales) |
| 2022 | $221K (11 sales) | $275K (59 sales) |
| 2023 | $255K (9 sales) | $280K (55 sales) |
| 2024 | $295K (9 sales) | $277K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $275K (13 sales) | $275K (42 sales) |
| 2026 | $265K (14 sales) | $254K (39 sales) |
Since 2012, Summer Trees's median sale price is +300% and Wolf Creek's is +165% — Summer Trees has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Summer Trees | Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.9% | 95.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,302 sq ft | 1,550 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 51 (normal) | 18 (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
| Summer Trees | Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sweetwater | Chets Creek |
| Middle | Creekside | Kernan |
| High school | Spruce Creek | Atlantic Coast |
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, Wolf Creek is the lower entry point (median $241K vs $246K). 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; Wolf Creek trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Wolf Creek (26 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 Summer Trees more expensive than Wolf Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Summer Trees is $246,000 versus $241,000 in Wolf Creek, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Summer Trees and Wolf Creek?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Summer Trees or Wolf Creek?
Summer Trees: its homes were built 2008–2023 with a median year of 2015, versus a median of 2005 in Wolf Creek (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Summer Trees. The typical home there is 4,545 sq ft of living area, versus 1,781 sq ft in Wolf Creek.
Which has appreciated more, Summer Trees or Wolf Creek?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 300% in Summer Trees and 165% in Wolf Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Summer Trees — sellers there received 99.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.1% in Wolf Creek.
What high schools serve Summer Trees and Wolf Creek?
Listings in Summer Trees most often report Spruce Creek; listings in Wolf Creek report Atlantic Coast. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Summer Trees homes, photos & schools · Wolf Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.