Established Arlington resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32211
An established Arlington neighborhood of mid-century brick homes on generous lots near the St. Johns River, minutes from downtown Jacksonville by the Mathews Bridge.
Established resaleArlington, JacksonvilleMid-century homes
Live Market Pulse
50/100 Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a settled resale neighborhood, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so condition, updates, lot, and any water access drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.
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Live · Arlingwood Housing PulserealMLS + public recordsAnalysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$289K▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 1.2% vs the prior 12 months
-1.2% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 31 and 33 sales in the two windows
$176/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $179 in 2024
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.0%
+291%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $74K median in 2012
Tempo
17days
Median DOM · closed
17 days at the 2026 low
31
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 44 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · Arlingwood
828 of 1141 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · Arlingwood
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
24%
Cash buyers · Arlingwood
4 of 17 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
1,139
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 1141 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1941
Community established
homes built 1941-2022, median 1962 (FL DOR 2025)
5
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 40 in 2010
1,616sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 31 of 1139 homes trade a year
Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
Jon's Current Read
"Arlingwood is a resale play on an established 1950s Arlington neighborhood, not a builder market. The value driver is the individual home: original brick ranches trade on renovation upside, while updated homes and any with usable lot or water frontage command the top of the range. The location thesis is proximity, downtown Jacksonville is a short hop over the Mathews Bridge, but that same 1953 bridge is now the subject of a replacement task force, so watch the corridor. Confirm flood zone and insurance on any home near the river before you underwrite it."
Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026
Arlingwood Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 4, 2026
Arlingwood right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($289K) is down 1.2% from the prior 12 months ($292K) and up 291% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4. Confidence: Very High (31 and 33 sales in the two windows).
Updated August 4, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Arlingwood is an established, mostly single-family neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, in Duval County, developed largely in the 1950s and 1960s. The housing stock is dominated by mid-century brick ranch homes on mid to larger lots, with some two-story homes and a share of condos. Because these are resale homes rather than new construction, each one trades on its own condition, updates, and lot rather than on a builder price sheet.
The neighborhood takes its name from Arlingwood Park, a City of Jacksonville park with tennis courts, a playground, and picnic areas near Mill Creek and Lone Star roads. The western side of the neighborhood follows a grid street pattern, while the eastern side has more winding streets. Some homes sit near the St. Johns River and its Arlington-area tributaries, but direct water access varies street by street and should be confirmed on the specific parcel.
The bigger picture is location. Arlington sits directly across the St. Johns River from downtown Jacksonville by way of the Mathews Bridge and the Arlington Expressway, putting downtown, the sports and entertainment district, and major job centers within a short drive. The city is also reinvesting in Arlington through the Renew Arlington redevelopment effort, while the aging Mathews Bridge is drawing longer-term replacement discussion. Both are worth watching for how they shape access and demand.
Quick Match
Who Arlingwood is best for.
Best for
Buyers who want an established mid-century brick home on a generous lot close to downtown Jacksonville
Buyers comfortable updating or renovating a solid older home to build in value
Buyers who value a central Arlington location near the St. Johns River and the downtown commute
Probably not for
Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Anyone who wants a gated, amenitized HOA community with a pool and clubhouse
Buyers unwilling to verify flood zone, insurance cost, and the age of roof and systems on an older home
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 4 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($289K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($292K) IS the -1.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 24 to 59 sales each (31 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
Down 1.2% year over year; up 291% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
1,001 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
Up from $44 in 2012 to a $179 peak in 2024; $176 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
17 days at the 2026 low; 17 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
100.0% now vs Duval 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
24 to 59 a year; 31 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Arlingwood vs Duval
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 40 quit in 2010; 5 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
82 at the 2021 peak, 25 in the troughs, 61 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract
39% of homes for sale in ZIP 32211 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score
Our proprietary read on how a home in Arlingwood buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.
Interactive Map
Arlingwood on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.
No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.
Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Arlingwood (no CDD)$0/yr
Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.
Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.
Schools
15-Second Take
Duval County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby
Arlingwood is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.
High
Terry Parker High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address
Middle
Arlington Middle School (verify by address)
Elementary
Arlington Elementary or Arlington Heights Elementary (verify by address)
The story here is access and reinvestment. Arlington connects to downtown Jacksonville over the Mathews Bridge, and the city is putting redevelopment dollars into the surrounding corridors, even as the aging bridge draws longer-term replacement talk.
The Strategy
The Arlingwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Arlingwood, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.
1
Pull the specific parcel's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, any deed restrictions, and whether a voluntary association applies.
2
Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a bindable homeowners and, if applicable, flood insurance quote before you make an offer.
3
Get a thorough inspection focused on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary widely across the neighborhood's mid-century homes.
4
Verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools, since attendance zones change.
5
If water access matters, confirm on the parcel and by survey whether the home actually has usable river or tributary frontage, rather than assuming it from the area.
The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A structurally sound brick home with updatable systems on a good lot, priced to leave room for renovation.
Biggest Risk
Underestimating the cost of updating an older home, or overlooking flood zone and insurance near the river.
Best Lot
Prioritize a usable, well-positioned lot; verify any claimed water access on the parcel and survey.
Smart Timing
Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right home condition and lot appear.
Deep-Dive Intelligence
The full read, only if you want it.
The takeaway
On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.
Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Established single-family resale, some condos
Era
Largely mid-century, many built 1950s to 1960s
Construction
Predominantly brick ranch, some two-story
Lots
Mid to larger lots; some homes with pools
Costs & Fees
HOA
No mandatory HOA identified; confirm any deed restrictions on the parcel
CDD
None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record
Property use
Primary residences
Amenities
Public
Arlingwood Park (tennis, playground, picnic areas)
Status
City park, not an HOA amenity; verify hours with JaxParks
Location
Area
Arlington, Jacksonville, Duval County
Downtown Jacksonville
About 10 to 15 min (approximate)
Airport (JAX)
About 20 to 25 min (approximate)
Arlingwood Homes For Sale
What your money buys in Arlingwood.
The takeaway
Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.
Here are the broad resale bands in Arlingwood today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.
The Entry
At the entry tier you are generally looking at original-condition brick ranch homes that have not been updated, where the value is in the bones and the renovation upside. Expect to budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic updates.
Lowest entry
The Core
In the core of the market you find updated single-story brick homes with refreshed kitchens, baths, and mechanicals on solid lots. This is the typical move-in resale in the neighborhood.
Most inventory
The Top
At the top are the larger, more fully renovated homes, two-story homes, and any with a pool or usable river or tributary access. Confirm the condition, square footage, and any water access on the specific parcel.
Strongest resale
Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.
Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.
The Entry
At the entry tier you are generally looking at original-condition brick ranch homes that have not been updated, where the value is in the bones and the renovation upside. Expect to budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic updates.
The Core
In the core of the market you find updated single-story brick homes with refreshed kitchens, baths, and mechanicals on solid lots. This is the typical move-in resale in the neighborhood.
The Top
At the top are the larger, more fully renovated homes, two-story homes, and any with a pool or usable river or tributary access. Confirm the condition, square footage, and any water access on the specific parcel.
Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.
Operator Intelligence
Renovation & Resale Intelligence
The factors that actually move value in Arlingwood, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.
15-Second Take
Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data
The renovation premium.
Renovated-listing inventory in Arlingwood is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.
Lot Value
The lot premium.
On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.
Operator Note
Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.
Resale Strength Scorecard
How well Arlingwood holds value.
Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.
Home conditionVaries by home
Roof and systems ageVerify age
Renovation upsideStrong on brick homes
Lot and mature treesEstablished
Flood zone exposureVerify by parcel
Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.
Operator Note
The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.
5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Arlingwood
15-Second Take
Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check
The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.
1
Calling the listing agent
The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.
2
Misjudging the renovation math
A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.
3
Overpaying for an interior lot
A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.
4
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.
5
Skipping the systems check
An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.
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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is the individual home: its condition, its updates, and its lot.
Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.
6.8B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.
Momentum Housing Intelligence
Why our read on Arlingwood is different.
Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.
Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.
Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior
Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.
15-Second Take
Lots are generally mid to larger with mature trees; condition of the home varies.
The lot and any usable water access are the durable differentiators here.
Verify claimed river or tributary frontage on the parcel and by survey.
Check the FEMA flood zone; river proximity affects insurance cost.
Corner, cul-de-sac, and quieter interior lots tend to hold appeal.
In an established, built-out neighborhood the building is decades old, so the durable difference between two homes is the lot and its position. Larger, well-positioned lots with mature trees and any usable, verified water access hold value best, while homes on busier roads or in flood-prone spots tend to lag. Because this is a resale market, treat the lot and the FEMA flood zone as core parts of your value math alongside the home's condition, and confirm any claimed river or tributary access on the parcel and survey rather than assuming it from the area.
The 15-Second Verdict
Arlingwood in 15 seconds.
Best forBuyers who want an established mid-century home on a generous lot close to downtown Jacksonville.
Biggest advantageA settled, built-out Arlington location minutes from downtown with renovation upside on solid brick homes.
Biggest riskOlder-home costs (roof, systems) and flood or insurance exposure near the St. Johns River.
Sweet spotA sound brick home with updatable systems on a good lot, priced with room to renovate.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, modern systems, or a gated, amenitized HOA community.
HOA, CDD & Fees
15-Second Take
No mandatory HOA identified; confirm deed restrictions on the parcel.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
Arlingwood Park is a public city park, not an HOA amenity.
Older homes mean roof and systems age vary; inspect carefully.
Check the FEMA flood zone and insurance cost near the river.
No mandatory homeowners association was identified for Arlingwood, which is typical of Jacksonville neighborhoods platted in the 1950s. Confirm whether any voluntary neighborhood association or recorded deed restrictions apply to the specific parcel before you rely on it.
With no mandatory HOA identified, there are generally no association dues or association-run amenities to budget for here. The nearby Arlingwood Park is a public City of Jacksonville park, not an HOA facility. Confirm any voluntary dues or deed restrictions on the parcel.
There is no golf course or private country club in the neighborhood. Recreation nearby is the public Arlingwood Park, with tennis courts, a playground, and picnic areas.
Run Your Numbers
Tools for a Arlingwood buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.
Selling in Arlingwood
Thinking of selling an Arlingwood home?
Selling an established mid-century home takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, updates, lot, and flood exposure position your home against what is actually selling nearby.
Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.
Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.
In Arlingwood, condition and view decide your number
Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lake Lucina, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
What is your Arlingwood home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Arlingwood matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
Median sale prices in Arlingwood year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Recent Developments in Arlingwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Arlingwood, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
July 2026
Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Arlingwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 6 miles west of Arlingwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 20 miles southwest of Arlingwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Arlingwood.
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 20 miles southwest of Arlingwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Arlingwood.
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlingwood a new-construction community?
No. It is an established Arlington neighborhood developed largely in the 1950s and 1960s. Homes here are resales, predominantly mid-century brick ranch, with some two-story homes and condos.
What kind of homes are in Arlingwood?
Predominantly single-story brick ranch homes on mid to larger lots, with some two-story homes and a share of condos. Condition ranges from original to fully renovated, so each home should be judged on its own.
Is there an HOA?
No mandatory homeowners association was identified for Arlingwood, which is typical of Jacksonville neighborhoods platted in the 1950s. Confirm any voluntary association or recorded deed restrictions on the specific parcel before you rely on it.
Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
No Community Development District was identified for this neighborhood, which predates the CDD era. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.
Are the homes on the river?
Some homes sit near the St. Johns River and its Arlington-area tributaries, but direct, usable water access varies street by street. Confirm on the specific parcel and by survey rather than assuming it from the area.
What should I check before buying an older home here?
Focus on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary widely across the neighborhood's mid-century homes. Get a thorough inspection and budget for updates, as this is where resale value is won or lost.
Is the area in a flood zone?
Parts of the Arlington area sit near the St. Johns River and its tributaries. Flood zone designation and flood insurance cost are address-specific, so confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact home.
What is Arlingwood Park?
Arlingwood Park is a City of Jacksonville public park at 1503 Mill Creek Road, near Mill Creek and Lone Star roads, with tennis courts, a playground, and picnic areas. It is a public park, not an HOA amenity.
What schools serve the neighborhood?
It is in Duval County Public Schools, with Terry Parker High School serving much of the Arlington area at the high-school level. The zoned elementary and middle schools, and the high school, should be verified by the specific address, since attendance zones change.
How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?
Arlington connects to downtown across the St. Johns River by the Mathews Bridge and the Arlington Expressway, roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive depending on the exact location and traffic. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.
What is happening with the Mathews Bridge?
The Mathews Bridge opened in 1953 and is Arlington's main link to downtown. As of December 2025, a task force began studying long-term upgrades or a replacement, with any project described as years away. It is worth tracking as a factor in area access.
Is the area being reinvested in?
Yes. The City of Jacksonville's Renew Arlington effort targets nearby commercial corridors for redevelopment, and a developer is converting former offices along the Arlington Expressway into apartments in phases. Both add nearby activity to the corridor.
Is Arlingwood gated or age-restricted?
There is no verified information that the neighborhood is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. It is an established, open residential neighborhood.
What is the biggest risk of buying here?
Underestimating the cost of updating an older home, or overlooking flood zone and insurance exposure near the river. Both are manageable with a thorough inspection and address-specific insurance quotes.
Should I get my own agent to buy a resale here?
Yes. In a resale market an experienced agent helps you judge condition, updates, lot, and flood exposure against genuinely comparable sales and represents your interests in the negotiation.
How current is the market data on this page?
This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the neighborhood accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condition against genuinely comparable homes before you make an offer.
Who is the best real estate agent for Arlingwood?
The best agent for Arlingwood is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Arlingwood.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Arlingwood?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Arlingwood and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Arlingwood?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Arlingwood purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
The Verdict
Should you buy in Arlingwood?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
You want an established mid-century home on a generous lot close to downtown Jacksonville.Excellent fit
You are comfortable updating or renovating a solid older home to build in value.Excellent fit
You value a central Arlington location near the St. Johns River and the downtown commute.Excellent fit
You will do the homework on flood zone, insurance, and the age of roof and systems.Excellent fit
You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not
You want a gated, amenitized HOA community with a pool and clubhouse.Probably not
You cannot budget for updates on an older home or absorb flood and insurance costs near the river.Probably not
You need a large pool of identical new homes for easy price comparison.Probably not
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Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Arlingwood home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.
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Median sale price in Arlingwood, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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