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Avondale Jacksonville
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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32205
Median sale $472K
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Live Market Pulse
55/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2013 → 2026 · 79 at the 2022 peak
0 is Avondale Jacksonville's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 55. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Avondale Jacksonville Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$472K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 12.5% vs the prior 12 months
-12.5%
1-yr price change
n = 71 and 83 sales in the two windows
$309/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $309 in 2026
96.9%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+132%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $204K median in 2012
Tempo
23days
Median DOM · closed
23 days at the 2026 low
71
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 118 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
1,596sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Avondale is a condition-and-character market. With a median price of $449,000 and a median of roughly $309 per square foot, what moves a price here is the state of the house and its position on the block — original detail preserved, systems updated, lot and street — far more than raw square footage. Expect a wide spread around that median rather than a tidy tier of comparable homes.

The current posture is a soft one. Prices are down 13.2% year over year, yet homes are still clearing in about 19 days, and the heat score sits at a middling 60. That combination — quicker sales but lower comps — tells sellers to price to the current market rather than last year's, and tells buyers there is room to negotiate on the right listing without a lot of time to dither once something well-priced appears.

Avondale Jacksonville Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 26, 2026

Avondale Jacksonville right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($472K) is down 12.5% from the prior 12 months ($540K) and up 132% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 26. Confidence: Very High (71 and 83 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 26, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Avondale Jacksonville market snapshot (as of August 26, 2026): the median sale price is about $472K ($309 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 23 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 12% from the prior 12 months and up 132% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (71 closings in the current window).

Avondale is an established, walkable Jacksonville neighborhood where price tracks condition and location more than size, and the median near $449,000 sits well above where it was a decade ago even after this year's pullback.

Best for

  • Buyers near the $449,000 median who want walkable, established-neighborhood character and will do condition-based due diligence
  • Long-term owners comfortable holding through a down year, given values are up 124% since 2012
  • Bargain-minded buyers ready to move fast on a well-priced listing in a softening market

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need stable, easily-comparable pricing across similar homes
  • Anyone counting on short-term gains after a 13.2% year-over-year drop
  • Buyers who want new construction or a fully turnkey, low-maintenance house

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 26 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($472K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($540K) IS the -12.5% one-year change.

Windows contain 66 to 189 sales each (71 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
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 12.5% year over year; up 132% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$2M$4M2k4k6k8k
2,994 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $120 in 2012 to a $309 peak in 2026; $309 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20406020122014201620182020202220242026
23 days at the 2026 low; 23 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.9% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
66 to 189 a year; 71 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Avondale Jacksonville vs Duval
100200300Duval +187%Avondale Jacksonville +132%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
79 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 55 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32205 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).

Sources: City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; Wikipedia – Riverside and Avondale; Municipal Code of Ordinances, City of Jacksonville. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.

If we were buying in Avondale Jacksonville 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 Avondale Jacksonville.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established, walkable neighborhood and value character over new construction.
Biggest Risk
Recent buyers are entering during a 13.2% decline, not at a bottom anyone can confirm.
Sweet Spot
A well-renovated home priced to current comps, which still moves in weeks.
Avoid If
You need predictable, like-for-like pricing or a turnkey newer build.

A character market, repriced

Two numbers frame Avondale. Since 2012 values are up 124%, so long-hold owners are sitting on substantial gains; but over the past year the market has cooled 13.2%, so anyone who bought recently is buying into a correction, not a peak. The 73 closings in the trailing window give enough data to price a home honestly, provided you weight recent, comparable-condition sales heavily.

The 19-day median days-on-market is the tell. In a softening market that speed means demand is real for the right house at the right number — well-presented homes still turn quickly, while overpriced or deferred-maintenance listings sit and eventually cut. At roughly $309 per square foot, renovation quality and preserved period detail carry real weight, so due diligence on systems and past work matters more here than in a builder-grade subdivision.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.4B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation8.3/10
Recent Direction2.9/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +132% since 2012; Recent Direction -12.5% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this condition-driven and this recently repriced, the median tells you almost nothing about a specific house. We read the trailing closings against actual finish level, lot, and street, so sellers list at a number the current market will meet and buyers know when a 19-day pace is a signal to move and when it is a reason to hold firm on price.

Avondale Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, walkable neighborhood and value character over new construction.
Biggest advantageA softer year-over-year market gives buyers negotiating room that did not exist recently.
Biggest riskRecent buyers are entering during a 13.2% decline, not at a bottom anyone can confirm.
Sweet spotA well-renovated home priced to current comps, which still moves in weeks.
Avoid ifYou need predictable, like-for-like pricing or a turnkey newer build.

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.

No homeowners association is documented for Avondale; it is an established city neighborhood governed instead by the City of Jacksonville's Riverside/Avondale historic zoning overlay, which requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations rather than HOA membership or dues.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Avondale Jacksonville?
The median sale price in Avondale Jacksonville was $472K over the 12 months ending August 26, 2026 (71 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Avondale Jacksonville take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 26, 2026 took a median 23 days on market (71 sales, realMLS).
Have Avondale Jacksonville home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 132% since 2012, from $204K to $472K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Avondale Jacksonville?
The best agent for Avondale Jacksonville 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 Avondale Jacksonville.
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Buyers near the $449,000 median who want walkable, established-neighborhood character and will do condition-based due diligenceExcellent fit
Long-term owners comfortable holding through a down year, given values are up 124% since 2012Excellent fit
Bargain-minded buyers ready to move fast on a well-priced listing in a softening marketExcellent fit
Buyers who need stable, easily-comparable pricing across similar homesProbably not
Anyone counting on short-term gains after a 13.2% year-over-year dropProbably not
Buyers who want new construction or a fully turnkey, low-maintenance houseProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 26, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (2,994 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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