Baymeadows
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 39 closed sales in Baymeadows in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices across those 35 sales ran from $52,000 to $3,100,000 (median $133,000), on homes of 1,032 to 22,854 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 $2,380 ($1,640 with the full homestead exemption).
Baymeadows is not a single-era subdivision, and that is the first thing to understand about pricing here. With homes built anywhere from 1953 to 2024 and a median build year of 1983, condition and updates drive value far more than location alone. Two homes on the same street can sit worlds apart on price depending on whether the systems, kitchen, and roof have been touched. The single median figure we publish tells you the center of gravity, not the spread — and the spread here is wide.
With 101 homes in the current picture and just under 60% carrying a homestead exemption, this is a lived-in, owner-occupied core rather than a churn-heavy investor pocket. For a buyer, that means inventory rewards patience and inspection discipline: price the renovation, not the listing. For a seller, it means a well-updated home stands out precisely because so much of the stock predates it — condition is your leverage.
The 60-Second Overview
Baymeadows reads as an established, centrally located Jacksonville corridor where the housing stock spans seven decades, so the deciding factor between comparable listings is almost always condition rather than the neighborhood label.
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.
Who Baymeadows is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable inspecting older systems and budgeting for updates in exchange for an established location
- Owner-occupants seeking a right-sized home near the center of Jacksonville rather than maximum square footage
- Sellers of a well-maintained or recently updated home who can use condition as leverage against older stock
Probably not for
- Buyers who want exclusively new-construction homes with everything under warranty
- Buyers unwilling to price and manage renovation work on an older home
- Investors hunting a high-turnover, distressed-inventory market to flip quickly
The market around Baymeadows
Baymeadows is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32217, 111 homes are on the market and 30% 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 Baymeadows specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Baymeadows, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Recent Developments in Baymeadows Duval
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Baymeadows Duval, 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 12 miles west of Baymeadows Duval, 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 10 miles northwest of Baymeadows Duval, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 16 miles southwest of Baymeadows Duval.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 9 miles south of Baymeadows Duval.
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 12 miles north of Baymeadows Duval, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 9 miles south of Baymeadows Duval.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 Baymeadows buying strategy.
If we were buying in Baymeadows 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 Baymeadows.
A mixed-vintage market where condition is the story
The 1953-to-2024 build range is the defining trait. A median year built of 1983 puts the typical home solidly in the era where original systems have likely been replaced at least once — but not uniformly, and not always well. Buyers should budget for the specifics: roof age, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical will vary house to house even within the same block. The newer end of the range exists, but it is the exception, not the norm, so expect to pay for updates rather than assume them.
Median living area sits around 1,766 square feet, which points to functional, right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans. Combined with the homestead share near 58%, the takeaway is a stable, primarily owner-held market. That stability cuts both ways: fewer distressed or flip listings to bargain against, but also fewer turnkey new-build options. Read every listing on its individual merits.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Baymeadows. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this vintage-mixed, the median price alone can mislead. We walk the specific home, weigh its updates against the 1953-to-2024 range around it, and tell you whether a listing is priced for its condition or coasting on the Baymeadows name. That comparative read — home by home, system by system — is where we earn our keep for both buyers and sellers.
Baymeadows 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.
Tools for a Baymeadows buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-05 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (38 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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.