Bennington
Trace Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established Mandarin-area resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32257

An established homeowners-association neighborhood in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, built around Bentley Trace Lane and offering resale single-family homes within reach of Old St. Augustine Road.

Established resaleMandarin, JacksonvilleHOA community
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a settled resale neighborhood, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so condition, updates, and lot placement drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.
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"Bennington Trace is a small, established HOA neighborhood tucked into the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, built around Bentley Trace Lane off the Old St. Augustine Road corridor. Because this is a resale market rather than a builder release, the value driver is the individual home, its updates, condition, and position within the community, not a fixed price list. Confirm the current HOA dues and any deed restrictions before you write an offer, since association terms can change over time and are not always reflected in older listing history."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bennington Trace is an established, homeowners-association neighborhood in the Mandarin area of southern Jacksonville, built around Bentley Trace Lane near Old St. Augustine Road. Homes here are resale single-family properties, commonly 3 to 4 bedrooms; confirm the exact plan, square footage, and age of any specific home through the listing and county parcel record.

Because this is a resale neighborhood rather than an active builder community, supply moves in small batches as individual owners list their homes. That makes condition, updates, and lot the main drivers of price rather than a phase release schedule. Buyers should weigh each home on its own merits and confirm current HOA dues and any restrictions directly with the association or management company.

The location sits within the broader Mandarin area of Duval County, convenient to Old St. Augustine Road and the shopping and services along that corridor. Verify the exact zoned schools, commute times, and any recent local development by address before relying on general Mandarin-area characterizations.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, HOA-governed resale home rather than new construction
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating individual homes on condition and updates rather than a builder price list
  • Buyers looking in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville near Old St. Augustine Road

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a brand-new home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who need a large, active pool of comparable listings to negotiate against
  • Anyone who has not yet confirmed current HOA dues and restrictions with the association

How Bennington Trace is performing right now

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Live market metrics for Bennington Trace update as realMLS listings and sales post. Figures shown reflect current recorded activity; confirm specifics by address.

Live from realMLS, as of July 9, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bennington Trace listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Bennington Trace buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Old St. Augustine Road corridor5 to 10 min · approximate
Downtown Jacksonville20 to 25 min · approximate
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)35 to 40 min · approximate
I-295 (Southside beltway)10 to 15 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Bennington Trace (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Bennington Trace is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

High

Mandarin High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Middle

Mandarin Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

Mandarin Oaks Elementary School (verify by address)

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bennington Trace address.

The takeaway

Bennington Trace sits within the broader Mandarin area of southern Duval County, which has seen steady population growth and continued investment in local infrastructure over recent years.

Recent Developments in Bennington Trace

Our read on what is being built around Bennington Trace, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishNeutral to modestly positive. The Mandarin area remains a stable, in-demand part of Jacksonville, but this is a small resale neighborhood, so community-specific news is limited; watch county-wide and corridor-level factors instead.

Mandarin-area growth

2020 to 2026
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Southern Duval County, including the Mandarin area, has continued to see steady demand for established resale housing as part of Jacksonville's broader growth. This supports underlying home values but is a general area trend, not specific to this HOA community.

Insurance and carrying costs

2026
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

Florida homeowners insurance remains a meaningful line item statewide. Get a bindable quote for the specific home before you commit, and confirm HOA dues separately.

Resale market conditions

2026
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

As a small, built-out resale neighborhood, inventory here turns over slowly. Pricing reflects individual home condition and updates more than any community-wide trend.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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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.

    If we were buying in Bennington Trace, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Get the current HOA dues amount and any deed restrictions in writing from the association or its management company.

    2

    Confirm the exact age, square footage, and condition of any specific home through the listing and the Duval County Property Appraiser's parcel record.

    3

    Verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools.

    4

    Get a bindable Florida homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you make an offer.

    5

    Compare the home against recent nearby Mandarin-area resale closings before settling on an offer price.

    Best Buy
    A well-maintained or recently updated resale home with clear HOA standing and no unresolved deed-restriction questions.
    Biggest Risk
    Buying without confirming current HOA dues, restrictions, or the home's true condition and age.
    Best Lot
    Prioritize lot placement and privacy; verify what borders any specific homesite before you commit.
    Smart Timing
    Resale-driven. Inventory turns over in small batches, so timing depends on what individual owners list.
    The takeaway

    On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

    Community Details at a Glance

    The Homes

    Type

    Established single-family resale

    Era

    Built out prior to recent decades; confirm exact year by parcel record

    Layout

    Commonly 3 to 4 bedrooms; verify exact plan and square footage by listing

    Streets

    Bentley Trace Lane runs through the community

    Costs & Fees

    HOA

    Yes, an active homeowners association; confirm current dues

    CDD

    None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

    Property use

    Primary residences

    Amenities

    Marketed

    HOA-maintained common areas

    Status

    No golf or club amenity identified

    Location

    Area

    Mandarin, Jacksonville, Duval County

    Downtown Jacksonville

    About 20 to 25 min (approximate)

    Airport (JAX)

    About 35 to 40 min (approximate)

    The takeaway

    Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

    The Entry

    Smaller resale homes with original finishes tend to sit at the lower end of the range; confirm current condition and any needed updates before you offer.

    Lowest entry
    The Core

    Mid-range resale homes with some updates typically make up the bulk of what trades in a settled neighborhood like this.

    Most inventory
    The Top

    Recently updated or larger homes on favorable lots command the top of the local resale range; verify the specific upgrades and lot against the listing.

    Strongest resale

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    The Entry
    Smaller resale homes with original finishes tend to sit at the lower end of the range; confirm current condition and any needed updates before you offer.
    The Core
    Mid-range resale homes with some updates typically make up the bulk of what trades in a settled neighborhood like this.
    The Top
    Recently updated or larger homes on favorable lots command the top of the local resale range; verify the specific upgrades and lot against the listing.

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    15-Second Take
    • Renovation math decides the deal
    • Better lots and views resell strongest
    • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
    • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

    Home conditionVaries by home
    HOA standingConfirm current dues
    Near-term maintenanceVerify system ages
    Lot placementVerify by homesite
    Resale compsSmall, individual pool

    Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

    5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bennington Trace

    15-Second Take
    • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
    • Misjudging the renovation budget
    • Overpaying for an interior lot
    • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
    • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

    The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

    In a small resale neighborhood like this, the price is set by the home, not the community.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    6.8C+ · Buy Score
    Resale Strength6.5/10
    Renovation Risk6.0/10
    Location Efficiency6.8/10
    Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

    Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

    Why our read on Bennington Trace is different.

    Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

    Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
    Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

    Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

    Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

    Value ($/sqft)
    $261 value$401 premium
    Lake / waterPreserveInterior

    Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

    15-Second Take
    • This is a resale neighborhood, so home condition varies lot to lot.
    • Confirm the age and condition of the roof, HVAC, and major systems on any home.
    • Lot placement and privacy differ across the community; verify what borders a specific homesite.
    • No CDD was identified, but confirm on the parcel tax record.
    • Ask about any deferred maintenance before you make an offer.

    In an established resale neighborhood like Bennington Trace, the building stock is not uniform, so the durable difference between two homes is condition, updates, and lot. Homes with newer roofs, updated systems, and well-placed lots tend to hold value better than homes needing deferred maintenance addressed. Because this is a small, built-out community, ask directly about the age of major systems and any known issues before you commit, and treat needed updates as part of your offer math, not an afterthought.

    Bennington Trace in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want an established, HOA-governed resale home in the Mandarin area.
    Biggest advantageA settled, built-out neighborhood convenient to the Old St. Augustine Road corridor.
    Biggest riskBuying without confirming current HOA dues, restrictions, and home condition.
    Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home with clear HOA standing.
    Avoid ifYou need new construction or a large pool of active comparable listings.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • HOA yes; get the current dues amount and any restrictions in writing.
    • No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel's tax record.
    • No golf or club amenity was identified for this community.
    • This is a resale market; condition and updates drive value more than a price list.
    • Budget Florida homeowners insurance as a real cost; get a bindable quote.

    Bennington Trace has an active homeowners association. A current dues amount is not published here; confirm the exact figure and what it covers with the association or its management company before you buy.

    Confirm in writing, but HOA dues in neighborhoods like this generally fund common-area upkeep and administration. No golf or club amenity was identified.

    There is no golf course or private country club here.

    The takeaway

    Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

    Momentum listings (YTD)
    97.98%
    Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
    Market average (YTD)
    96.73%
    The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
    Momentum days on market
    64 days
    Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
    Market days on market
    72 days
    The broader metro median over the same period.

    Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

    In Bennington Trace, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping The Cottages at Greenland, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

    What is your Bennington Trace home worth?

    Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Bennington Trace matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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    Real comps, not an automated estimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Bennington Trace year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

    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.

    $1,614/mo
    Duval County typical true cost to own
    $110/mo
    Duval County typical home insurance
    Check CDD
    Confirm before you offer

    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.

    Live market metrics for Bennington Trace are being compiled from realMLS activity and will appear here as listings and sales post. For current county-level figures, see the market data links below.

    Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Bennington Trace a new-construction or resale community?
    It is an established resale, single-family neighborhood in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville. It is not an active new-construction release.
    Is there an HOA, and how much are the dues?
    Yes, Bennington Trace has an active homeowners association. A current dues amount is not published here; confirm the exact figure and what it covers with the association or its management company before you buy.
    Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
    No Community Development District was identified for this community, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.
    What size are the homes?
    Homes here are commonly 3 to 4 bedrooms. Confirm the exact square footage, layout, and age of any specific home through the listing and the county parcel record.
    Does the community have a golf course or clubhouse?
    No golf course or private club amenity was identified for Bennington Trace.
    Is Bennington Trace gated or age-restricted?
    There is no verified information that the community is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. Confirm access details with the HOA.
    What schools serve the community?
    It is in the Duval County Public Schools district, with Mandarin High School at the high-school level. The zoned elementary and middle schools should be verified by the specific address.
    How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?
    Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 20 to 25 minute approximate drive. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates; confirm with a mapping tool for your specific route.
    What is the biggest risk of buying here?
    Buying without confirming current HOA dues, restrictions, and the specific home's condition and age, since this is a small resale market rather than a uniform builder product.
    How should I evaluate a specific home here?
    Focus on condition, age of major systems, updates, and lot placement, since homes in an established resale neighborhood like this vary more than in a new-construction community.
    Should I get my own agent for a resale purchase here?
    Yes. Your own agent can pull true nearby comps, review the HOA documents, and represent your interests through inspection and closing.
    How current is the data on this page?
    The market figures come from live Northeast Florida MLS data and update regularly. Always confirm the exact price and availability with a current listing before you make an offer.
    Who is the best real estate agent for Bennington Trace?
    The best agent for Bennington Trace is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Bennington Trace.
    How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Bennington Trace?
    Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Bennington Trace and the wider Jacksonville area.
    Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Bennington Trace?
    Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Bennington Trace purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
    You want an established, HOA-governed resale home rather than new construction.Excellent fit
    You are comfortable evaluating individual homes on condition, updates, and lot.Excellent fit
    You want a Mandarin-area location convenient to Old St. Augustine Road.Excellent fit
    You will confirm current HOA dues and restrictions before you buy.Excellent fit
    You need a brand-new home with a builder warranty.Probably not
    You need a large, active pool of comparable listings to negotiate against.Probably not
    You have not yet confirmed HOA dues, restrictions, or the home's condition and age.Probably not
    You need golf or a private club amenity on site.Probably not

    Get the inside read on Bennington Trace

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    We respond personally, usually the same day.

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    A Momentum Realty Bennington Trace specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

    Median sale price in Bennington Trace, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
    Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

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