Biscayne Downs
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 44 closed sales in Biscayne Downs in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in October 2025. Recorded prices across those 44 sales ran from $75,000 to $369,900 (median $178,000), on homes of 1,630 to 3,000 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,868 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,990, 44 median days on market, with 2,399 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,180 ($2,450 with the full homestead exemption).

Biscayne Downs is a built-out community of 156 homes constructed between 1989 and 2007, with the median home dating to the mid-1990s. Price here is driven less by location premiums and more by condition and updates, because the housing stock is a generation old and homes vary widely in how much has been refreshed. A median living area of roughly 2,300 square feet tells you these are substantial single-family homes, not starter product.
With homestead occupancy above 85%, this is an owner-occupied community with limited turnover, which tends to keep inventory tight and listings meaningful when they do come up. For a seller, that scarcity is leverage if the home is updated. For a buyer, the practical takeaway is that you should underwrite each home on its systems and finishes — roof, HVAC, kitchens, baths — rather than assuming the price reflects a move-in-ready standard.
The 60-Second Overview
Biscayne Downs is an established, predominantly owner-occupied enclave in Jacksonville's Duval County, built out over roughly two decades and centered on sizable single-family homes.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 27 homes in Biscayne Downs that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1991 and 2005 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 2,194 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 93% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Biscayne Downs is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a spacious, established single-family home and willing to weigh condition against price
- Long-term owner-occupants who value a stable, low-turnover community
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on an older home in exchange for size and location
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or contemporary floor plans
- Investors seeking quick turnover or a high concentration of rental product
- Buyers who need to choose from a deep, fast-moving pool of listings right now
The market around Biscayne Downs
Biscayne Downs is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32218, 481 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32218 (Jacksonville), 1,163 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $301K ($173/sq ft), down 0.7% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 229 active and 141 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32218 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Biscayne Downs specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Biscayne Downs, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Biscayne Downs
Live MLS inventory for Biscayne Downs. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Biscayne Downs listings as of 2026-09-16, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Biscayne Downs buying strategy.
If we were buying in Biscayne Downs 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 Biscayne Downs.
A condition-driven resale market
Because construction spanned 1989 to 2007 and the median home is now around three decades old, the spread between the most and least updated homes is where value is really decided. Two homes of similar square footage can trade very differently depending on roof age, mechanical systems, and whether kitchens and baths have been brought current. Read every listing through that lens.
The high homestead share signals stability and low investor churn, which usually means well-kept homes and slower inventory. That is generally favorable for a buyer who wants a settled community, but it also means you may wait for the right home rather than choosing from a deep menu at any given moment.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Biscayne Downs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven market like this, the number that matters is not the list price but what the home will actually need. We price and evaluate Biscayne Downs homes on systems and updates, not square footage alone, so buyers know what they are underwriting and sellers know exactly where their home sits against the comps.
Biscayne Downs in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $25/month (about $300/yr) · median of 5 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $25 per month ($300 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 5 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
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 Biscayne Downs buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Biscayne Downs sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Biscayne Downs
Homes in Biscayne Downs that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 1759 Daytona Lane · off market
34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32218 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 (2026-09-17).
Biscayne Downs Market Scorecard
Biscayne Downs is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32218 ZIP is $299,907, about 12.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 16, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32218)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (44 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Biscayne Downs. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32218; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- First Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 56 nearby communities)
- Highlands Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 35 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 17 nearby communities)
- Oceanway School · 6-8 (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Garden City Elementary School · K-5 (zoned, confirm by address) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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