Avery Park in Jacksonville

Avery Park
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32218
Median sale $380K
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Live · Avery Park Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$380K
Median sold · 12 mo
$163/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $180 in 2024
97.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
17days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2021 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 9 years of records
2,395sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Avery Park is being set by condition and specifics more than by any single number, but the anchor to know is a median around $385,000, or roughly $159 per square foot. Days on market sit near 122 — long by current Northeast Florida standards — which tells you homes here are not clearing quickly and that pricing discipline matters.

The year-over-year figure reads high at 30.5%, but with only four closings in the window it reflects a thin sample, not a trend you can lean on. Read it as motion, not proof. For sellers, that combination of a soft heat score of 36 and long marketing times means realistic pricing beats optimism. For buyers, the extended days on market create room to negotiate and to take your time.

The 60-Second Overview

Avery Park market snapshot (as of August 21, 2026): the median sale price is about $380K ($163 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 17 days on market for closed sales.

Avery Park is a slower-moving corner of the Jacksonville market where homes tend to sit before they sell, which shifts leverage toward patient buyers and disciplined sellers. Treat the small number of recent closings as a signal to price on merit rather than on comparables alone.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a mid-$380s purchase who want time to inspect and negotiate
  • Value-focused buyers willing to price a home on its condition rather than a comp formula
  • Long-hold buyers comfortable in a slower-moving submarket

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close quickly in a fast-moving, competitive market
  • Sellers expecting a quick sale without disciplined, condition-based pricing
  • Short-term buyers counting on rapid resale

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20182020202220242026
Every sale since 2017 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k3k
37 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$125$150$17520182020202220242026
Up from $112 in 2017 to a $180 peak in 2024; $163 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0204020182020202220242026
3 days at the 2021 low; 17 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%98%100%102%20182020202220242026
97.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 5 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32218 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 (2026-08-18).

Avery Park Market Scorecard

Balanced

Avery Park is currently a balanced market..

$380,000
Median sold
0/0/5
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Avery Park, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-14)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Avery Park today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Avery Park.

Best Buy
Buyers who want negotiating room and are not racing a clock.
Biggest Risk
A thin sample of closings makes headline stats unreliable.
Sweet Spot
A sound home near the $385,000 median that has sat long enough to negotiate.
Avoid If
You need a fast, competitive flip-style resale market.

A thin, patient market

The defining fact here is time. With a median near 122 days on market and a heat score of 36, Avery Park is not a place where you write offers under pressure. That pace tends to reward buyers who inspect carefully and negotiate, and it penalizes sellers who list high and wait for the market to catch up.

The eye-catching 30.5% year-over-year figure comes off just four closings, so it carries more noise than meaning. Rather than treat any home as priced by a formula, look at each one on its own condition, layout, and lot. The spread around the $385,000 median is condition-driven, and a careful walk-through will tell you more than the headline stat.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Avery Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A thin-sample, slow-moving market is exactly where local read matters most. With only a handful of recent closings, there is no autopilot comp set to trust, so we price and negotiate on the actual condition of the home in front of you. We will tell you when a listing is overpriced for its shape, and when the long days on market are working in your favor.

Avery Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want negotiating room and are not racing a clock.
Biggest advantageLong days on market hand leverage to patient buyers.
Biggest riskA thin sample of closings makes headline stats unreliable.
Sweet spotA sound home near the $385,000 median that has sat long enough to negotiate.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, competitive flip-style resale market.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Avery Park sales matched to your home.

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Recent Developments in Avery Park

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Avery Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

  1. 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 19 miles southwest of Avery Park, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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 11 miles south of Avery Park, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    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 25 miles southwest of Avery Park, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. April 2026
    Development

    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 8 miles southeast of Avery Park.

    Source: JAXPORT
  5. April 2026
    Development

    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 25 miles southwest of Avery Park, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 8 miles southeast of Avery Park.

    Source: News4Jax

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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

What is the median home price in Avery Park?
The median sale price in Avery Park was $380K over the 12 months ending August 21, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Avery Park take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 21, 2026 took a median 17 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Avery Park?
The best agent for Avery Park is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Avery Park.
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Buyers targeting a mid-$380s purchase who want time to inspect and negotiateExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers willing to price a home on its condition rather than a comp formulaExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers comfortable in a slower-moving submarketExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close quickly in a fast-moving, competitive marketProbably not
Sellers expecting a quick sale without disciplined, condition-based pricingProbably not
Short-term buyers counting on rapid resaleProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 21, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 21, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2017 (37 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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