Arminda Smiths
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 39 homes for sale in 32204 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 24 closed sales in Arminda Smiths in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in February 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,604 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,427 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 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.
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, 54 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,968 homes are active and 1,568 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32204 (Jacksonville), 179 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $334K ($233/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 53 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 28.4 months — a buyer's 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.
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 August 2026.
- July 2026Development
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 8 miles west of Arminda Smiths, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
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 5 miles north of Arminda Smiths, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
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 15 miles west of Arminda Smiths, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 17 miles south of Arminda Smiths.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
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 project is about 11 miles northeast of Arminda Smiths, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
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 project is about 11 miles northeast of Arminda Smiths, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax
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.
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.
Arminda Smiths in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32204)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (24 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- King Street (6 homes on record)
- Smith Street (3 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Arminda Smiths. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32204; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- Central Riverside Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).