The Villas at Bishop Oaks vs Venetia
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | The Villas at Bishop Oaks | Venetia |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $225K | $276K |
| Price per sq ft | $157 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | 22 days | 128 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 5.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 29 | 33 |
The verdict
Venetia carries the higher median price — about 23% above The Villas at Bishop Oaks. Homes in The Villas at Bishop Oaks sell faster (22 days on market vs 128). The Villas at Bishop Oaks is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
The Villas at Bishop Oaks and Venetia are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| The Villas at Bishop Oaks | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32210 | 32244 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 12 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 27 mi, Jacksonville Beach | 20 mi, Jacksonville Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 96% of 25 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
| The Villas at Bishop Oaks | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 14 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $250K | $125K to $3.25M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Villas at Bishop Oaks homes for sale · Venetia homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Villas at Bishop Oaks | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 32 | 256 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1935–2023 (median 1954) |
| Typical living area | 1,531 sq ft | 1,454 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 17% | 58% |
| Vacant lots | 68 | 8 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Villas at Bishop Oaks median | Venetia median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240K (13 sales) | $235K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $220K (20 sales) | $210K (11 sales) |
| 2026 | $222K (30 sales) | $210K (14 sales) |
Since 2024, The Villas at Bishop Oaks's median sale price is -7% and Venetia's is -11% — The Villas at Bishop Oaks has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Villas at Bishop Oaks | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 92.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,429 sq ft | 1,383 sq ft |
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
| The Villas at Bishop Oaks | Venetia | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Westview | Venetia |
| Middle | Westview | Lake Shore |
| High school | Edward White | Westside High School |
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, The Villas at Bishop Oaks is the lower entry point (median $225K vs $276K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Villas at Bishop Oaks; Venetia trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Villas at Bishop Oaks (22 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 Venetia more expensive than The Villas at Bishop Oaks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Venetia is $276,000 versus $225,000 in The Villas at Bishop Oaks, about 23% higher.
How far apart are The Villas at Bishop Oaks and Venetia?
About 7 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, The Villas at Bishop Oaks or Venetia?
The Villas at Bishop Oaks: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1954 in Venetia (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, The Villas at Bishop Oaks or Venetia?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -7% in The Villas at Bishop Oaks and -11% in Venetia (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Villas at Bishop Oaks — sellers there received 96.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.5% in Venetia.
What high schools serve The Villas at Bishop Oaks and Venetia?
Listings in The Villas at Bishop Oaks most often report Edward White; listings in Venetia report Westside High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Villas at Bishop Oaks homes, photos & schools · Venetia homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.