Arminda Smiths
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Arminda Smiths in Jacksonville, FL since 2015, the most recent in February 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,694 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 42 median days on market, with 4,136 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,450 ($4,710 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and vintage, not by a uniform product. With a median year built of 1940 and a stock that runs all the way from 1909 to 2022, two homes a block apart can sell on entirely different terms depending on what has been updated and what has been left original. The median living area of roughly 1,233 square feet tells you this is a compact-home market, so the spread in outcomes comes down to renovation quality rather than square footage.
For buyers, that means underwriting each house on its own merits — a turnkey restoration and a deferred-maintenance project are not the same trade, even at similar footprints. For sellers, the takeaway is that documented, quality work is what separates you from the pack; an original 1940s house priced like a renovated one will sit. A homestead share around 31% points to a meaningful share of non-owner-occupied properties, which is worth reading as a signal about how the block trades.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Arminda Smiths right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Arminda Smiths is a small, older-Jacksonville pocket of 97 homes centered on early-to-mid-20th-century construction, where the real variable is how much a given house has been updated rather than its size.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 11 homes in Arminda Smiths that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1911 and 2005 (median 1922), with a median living area of about 1,230 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Arminda Smiths across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $197,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Arminda Smiths is best for.
Best for
- Buyers drawn to older, character-rich homes who will inspect carefully and budget for updates
- Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value to a compact, historic floor plan
- Investors comfortable with an older housing stock and a mix of owner- and non-owner-occupied properties
Probably not for
- Buyers who need modern square footage and open contemporary layouts
- Anyone wanting a turnkey new build with minimal maintenance risk
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite condition and systems on a case-by-case basis
The market around Arminda Smiths
Arminda Smiths is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32204, 52 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,289 homes are active and 1,462 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32204 (Jacksonville), 69 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $540K ($256/sq ft), up 78.8% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 13 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 2.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32204 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Arminda Smiths specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Arminda Smiths buying strategy.
If we were buying in Arminda Smiths today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Arminda Smiths.
A condition-driven older-home market
The defining fact of this community is age. A median build year of 1940, with the oldest stock reaching back to 1909, means original systems, older footprints, and the kind of character that comes with pre-war construction. The presence of homes as recent as 2022 shows infill and rebuilds do happen, but they are the exception against a predominantly historic backdrop.
At a median of about 1,232 square feet, these are modest floor plans by contemporary standards. Buyers should budget for inspection and expect variation in what lies behind the walls — roofs, electrical, plumbing, and foundations all carry more weight in a market this old. That same age is the source of the value story: the upside is in thoughtful renovation, and the risk is in inheriting someone else's deferred work.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Arminda Smiths. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where price hinges on condition rather than a published range, the analysis is everything. We read each home against its vintage, its updates, and how comparable stock has actually traded, so you are not paying renovated money for an original house — or leaving money on the table when your work is real. With only 97 homes and a wide age band, local judgment beats any formula.
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Recently off market in Arminda Smiths
Homes in Arminda Smiths that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 396 Smith Street · off market
- 411 King Street · off market
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- King Street (6 homes on record)
- Smith Street (3 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Arminda Smiths
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Arminda Smiths, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Market
Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 5 miles north of Arminda Smiths.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Development
FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.
What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 5 miles north of Arminda Smiths.
Source: News4JAX - October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Arminda Smiths.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The site is about 3 miles south of Arminda Smiths.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 5 miles north of Arminda Smiths.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Arminda Smiths.
Source: Jacksonville Today
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.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32204)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (15 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
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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