Bal-mar Woods
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 37 closed sales in Bal-mar Woods in Jacksonville, FL since 2013, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $245,000 to $339,182 (median $280,000), on homes of 1,056 to 1,700 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,000 ($4,270 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Bal-mar Woods is driven by condition and structure, not by any single template. With homes dating from as far back as 1916 through 2016 and a median build year of 1956, you are looking at a stock where two houses on the same block can trade far apart depending on what has been updated underneath. The median living area sits near 1,495 square feet, so this is a smaller-footprint market where a renovated interior or an addition moves the number more than square footage alone.
With a homestead share around 64 percent, most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than turned as rentals, which tends to keep inventory measured. For a buyer, that means fewer speculative flips and more houses that reflect how an owner actually lived. For a seller, condition is your lever: in a stock this old and this varied, documented updates and honest disclosure separate the homes that move from the ones that sit.
The 60-Second Overview
Bal-mar Woods is a small, older Jacksonville pocket of 93 homes in Duval County where age and condition vary widely, so no two closings tell quite the same story.
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 Bal-mar Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable with an older home who will budget for updates and thorough inspection
- Those prioritizing location and lot in an established pocket over raw square footage
- Owner-occupants planning to hold and improve a smaller mid-century house
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large floor plan well above the roughly 1,495-square-foot median
- Those wanting new construction with predictable finishes and modern systems throughout
- Investors looking for a deep rental market, given the mostly owner-occupied share here
The market around Bal-mar Woods
Bal-mar Woods is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32207, 199 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,972 homes are active and 1,630 pending (29% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bal-mar Woods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Bal Mar Woods
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bal Mar Woods, 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 18 miles west of Bal Mar Woods, 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 13 miles west of Bal Mar Woods, 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 26 miles west of Bal Mar Woods, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 10 miles northwest of Bal Mar Woods, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
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 26 miles west of Bal Mar Woods, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 site is about 10 miles northwest of Bal Mar Woods.
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 Bal-mar Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bal-mar Woods 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 Bal-mar Woods.
An older Duval stock where condition is the story
The century-plus span of build years — 1916 to 2016 — is the single most important thing to understand here. A median year built of 1956 tells you the core of this community is mid-century, with the practical implications that come with that era: original systems, older layouts, and the possibility of past renovation work of unknown quality. Inspections matter more here than in a uniform subdivision.
Homes run smaller, with a median around 1,495 square feet, so the buyers who do best are the ones who value location and lot over sheer size. The wide spread in age and condition means the median price is best read as a midpoint across a very uneven set of houses, not a going rate you should expect every listing to match.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bal-mar Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, older market this uneven, the value is in reading each house on its own terms — what has been updated, what has not, and how that should shape both the offer and the inspection strategy. We price and negotiate off condition, not off a headline median, and we will tell you plainly when a specific home is priced ahead of what it is.
Bal-mar Woods in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 7, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-05 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (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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Bal-mar Woods is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32207 ZIP is $281,547, about 7.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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