Bentley Woods
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-07, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $344,900, $211 per square foot, a median 93 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking. At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,160 ($5,430 with the full homestead exemption).
Bentley Woods prices on the bones of the house, not on amenities or a marketing story. With a median build year of 1994 and a range that runs 1985 to 2000, this is an established Duval County subdivision where lot size, layout, and how well a given owner has maintained the mechanicals do most of the work in setting value. The current median of $344,900, at roughly $211 per square foot, reflects a resale market rather than a new-construction one — condition dispersion is the real story here, not a tight band of comps.
A median of 93 days on market and a market heat score of 12 tell you this is not a bidding-war neighborhood right now. That posture favors buyers who are willing to do their own diligence on an older home, and it means sellers need a pricing and presentation strategy that accounts for the extra time it takes to find the right buyer rather than assuming a quick, full-price close.
The 60-Second Overview
Bentley Woods market snapshot (as of September 6, 2026): the median sale price is about $345K ($211 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 93 days on market for closed sales.
Bentley Woods is a 163-home subdivision in Jacksonville (Duval County) built out mostly in the late 1980s and 1990s, with no community amenities identified from current MLS listings — the value proposition here is the home and the established location, not a clubhouse or pool package.
Who Bentley Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget centered near the $344,900 median who want an established home over new construction.
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates or repairs on a home built between 1985 and 2000.
- Buyers who want negotiating leverage in a market currently averaging 93 days on market.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need turnkey, recently built construction with minimal renovation risk.
- Buyers who want HOA-run community amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings.
- Buyers expecting a fast, competitive-offer close in a low market heat environment.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 6 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($345K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (3 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.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
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.
34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32257 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 (2026-09-05).
Housing distress & ownership in Bentley Woods, 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 Bentley Woods
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bentley 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 11 miles west of Bentley 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 9 miles northwest of Bentley Woods, 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 Bentley Woods.
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 Bentley Woods.
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 Bentley Woods, 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 Bentley Woods.
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 Bentley Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bentley 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 Bentley Woods.
An established resale market, not a new build story
The numbers point to a mature, largely owner-occupied pocket of Jacksonville. With roughly 69.3% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this is a subdivision where most owners have claimed it as a primary residence rather than a rental or investment hold, which tends to show up as steadier upkeep but also more variation in how individual homes have been updated over three-plus decades. Median living area sits at 1,633 square feet, consistent with the compact, efficient floor plans typical of its 1985–2000 build window.
Home values here are up 183% since 2012, a long horizon of appreciation that reflects the broader Jacksonville market as much as anything specific to Bentley Woods. Today's median days-on-market of 93 and a low market heat score of 12 suggest that pace has cooled from wherever it peaked — buyers now have more room to negotiate on price and terms, and sellers who price realistically for condition and lean into repairs or updates before listing tend to see better results than those who price on the neighborhood's history alone.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bentley Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a resale-driven subdivision like Bentley Woods, the difference between a good and a bad outcome usually comes down to reading condition correctly and pricing against real per-square-foot comps rather than headline neighborhood averages. Momentum pulls directly from the RealMLS feed to price against the specific mix of 1985–2000 construction here, and we help buyers structure inspection and negotiation strategy around a market that is currently moving slowly enough to reward patience and diligence.
Bentley 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
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 6, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-05 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (112 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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