Jacksonville real estate.
Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the contiguous United States, which means its neighborhoods function as separate markets with their own prices and character. Riverside and Mandarin sit twenty minutes apart and behave nothing alike. This is the honest, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to buying and selling across the city, with verified market data and the trade-offs the listing portals skip.
Jacksonville at a glance.
Jacksonville, coextensive with Duval County under its consolidated government, is the most affordable of Northeast Florida's core counties and one of the fastest-moving. It pairs a walkable historic core along the St. Johns River with three beach towns, an established luxury-and-golf belt along the Intracoastal, and the region's busiest new-construction corridor on the Southside.
As of the April 2026 NEFAR report, the Duval County single-family median was about $332,500, well below the St. Johns County median and the most affordable among the core counties, while still moving at roughly 33 days on market. Buyers get more home for the money here than anywhere else in the metro's core, with the trade-off being that schools vary far more by zone than in St. Johns.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $332,500 |
| Month-over-month | +0.3% |
| Median days on market | 33 days |
| Closed sales (month) | 910 |
| Active listings | 3,395 |
| Months of supply | 3.7 months |
| Affordability index | 101 (most affordable core county) |
Jacksonville neighborhoods by district.
Because Jacksonville is so large, the smartest way to navigate it is by district. Each one is a different market with its own price range, character, and buyer. Here is every Jacksonville neighborhood we cover, grouped by where it sits and what it offers.
Historic & Riverfront
Jacksonville's oldest and most walkable neighborhoods line the St. Johns River south and west of downtown. They trade newer construction for character, tree canopy, and proximity to the urban core.
San Marco · Riverside · Avondale · Ortega · Murray Hill · Springfield · Mandarin
The Beaches
Jacksonville's three beach towns each have a distinct character, from the nightlife of Jax Beach to the quiet of Neptune. All sit in Duval County with their own walkable cores.
Jacksonville Beach · Atlantic Beach · Neptune Beach
Intracoastal & East
Between the Intracoastal and the ocean sits Jacksonville's luxury and golf market, gated communities and country clubs with quick beach access.
Queen's Harbour · Glen Kernan · Pablo Creek Reserve · Deerwood Country Club · Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Southside & New Construction
Jacksonville's growth engine runs south along the I-95 and 9B corridors, where the bulk of the city's new construction is being built, from master-planned eTown to the Bartram corridor.
Baymeadows · Bartram Park · Bartram Springs · eTown · Del Webb eTown · Tamaya · Seven Pines · EverRange · Terrapin Creek · Wells Creek · Wells Landing
Westside & Oakleaf
West and southwest of the city, the Oakleaf and Argyle area offers some of the most attainable new and established family housing in the metro, with the Oakleaf-addressed sections straddling the Clay County line.
Argyle Forest · Hidden Hills · Panther Creek · Oakleaf Plantation
Not sure where to start? Our honest best-neighborhoods comparison walks through how these areas stack up for price, schools, commute, and lifestyle.
By lifestyle.
If you are shopping by what you want rather than where, these guides cut across the districts.
Waterfront communities · Luxury homes · Golf communities · New construction · 55+ active adult · Best neighborhoods (honest guide)
Jacksonville market data.
We track the Jacksonville market continuously, not just at quarter-end. These living trackers update as the data moves, so you can see where prices, inventory, and costs are actually heading before you buy or sell.
Housing market overview · Affordability tracker · Inventory tracker · Price-reduction tracker · New-construction tracker · Rent tracker · Migration trends · Property tax guide · Flood zones · HOA & CDD database
Schools.
Unlike St. Johns County, where nearly every zone is top-rated, Duval County schools vary widely by neighborhood, so the zone is one of the most important things to confirm before you buy. Magnet and specialized programs add another layer, and they do not always follow the home address. See the Duval County schools guide for ratings, zones, and how they affect prices, and confirm the assignment for any specific address with the district.
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Questions buyers ask about Jacksonville.
What are the best neighborhoods in Jacksonville?
It depends on what you want. For historic character and walkability, San Marco, Riverside, and Avondale lead. For the beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach. For luxury and golf, Queen's Harbour, Glen Kernan, and Deerwood. For new construction and value, the Southside corridor around eTown, Bartram Park, and the Oakleaf area. Our honest neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide breaks down the trade-offs.
Is Jacksonville a good place to buy real estate in 2026?
Jacksonville is the most affordable of Northeast Florida's core counties, with a Duval County median around $332,500 as of the April 2026 NEFAR report, well below the St. Johns County median. It also moves fast, around 33 median days on market. Whether it is right for you depends on your budget, your school priorities, and your commute, which is exactly the conversation to have before you buy.
How much does a home cost in Jacksonville?
As of the April 2026 NEFAR report, the Duval County single-family median was about $332,500, up 0.3 percent month over month. Prices vary widely by area, from attainable Westside and Northside homes to multimillion-dollar riverfront and oceanfront estates, so the neighborhood drives the number far more than the citywide median.
What is the Jacksonville housing market like right now?
As of April 2026, Duval County showed a median of about $332,500, roughly 33 days on market, around 3,395 active listings, and 3.7 months of supply, which is a more balanced market than the tight inventory of recent years. See our Duval County market report for the full, regularly updated picture.
Which Jacksonville neighborhoods have the best new construction?
The Southside growth corridor along I-95 and 9B has the most new construction, including eTown, the Bartram Park area, Tamaya, Seven Pines, and the Wells Creek area, plus the Oakleaf and Argyle area on the Westside. The Beaches and historic core are mostly built out, so new construction there is infill and teardown-rebuild.
What are the property taxes and insurance like in Jacksonville?
Duval County property taxes are generally moderate for Florida, and most of Jacksonville does not carry the CDD assessments common in St. Johns County master-planned communities. Insurance depends heavily on flood zone and proximity to the coast, so confirm both for any specific home. We track local property tax and flood data to help you model the all-in cost.
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