Blockhouse Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 24 closed sales in Blockhouse Gardens in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in June 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Blockhouse Gardens is an older, small-footprint pocket of Jacksonville — the median home dates to 1960 and runs around 1,224 square feet, with the stock spanning 1930 to 2018. In a place like this, price is driven far more by condition and how much updating a house has already absorbed than by any headline number. Two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on roof, systems, and whether the kitchen and baths have been touched.
With homestead status on roughly 40% of the homes, a meaningful share here is not owner-occupied, which tends to widen the spread between move-in-ready listings and projects. For buyers, that means underwriting each house on its own merits rather than a neighborhood average. For sellers, presentation and completed work do the heavy lifting — a well-prepped home separates itself quickly in a market this compact.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Blockhouse Gardens right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a modest-scale, character-era neighborhood where the smaller square footage and mid-century-and-older housing put a premium on renovation quality. Expect a wide range of conditions behind similar footprints.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 15 homes in Blockhouse Gardens that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1948 and 2018 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,302 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-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 Blockhouse Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-focused buyers who can budget for and manage systems work on an older home
- Buyers wanting a smaller, character-era footprint over new-construction scale
- Long-hold owners willing to invest in a home and hold through the work
Probably not for
- Buyers who need move-in-ready with no deferred maintenance
- Buyers wanting large square footage or newer-only construction
- Buyers expecting tightly comparable, predictable pricing across the neighborhood
The market around Blockhouse Gardens
Blockhouse Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32218, 542 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32218 (Jacksonville), 1,056 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315K ($173/sq ft), up 0.4% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 238 active and 105 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 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 Blockhouse Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Blockhouse Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Blockhouse Gardens 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 Blockhouse Gardens.
Why condition is the whole story
With a build range stretching from 1930 to 2018 and a median year built of 1960, Blockhouse Gardens holds everything from pre-war cottages to comparatively recent infill. That breadth matters: an aging roof, original electrical, or dated plumbing can define a home's value here more than any location factor. Inspect thoroughly, and price the work before you price the house.
The compact median of about 1,224 square feet keeps these homes attainable to work on and reposition, but it also caps how far a single addition or cosmetic pass can move the needle. The smartest plays are homes where the expensive, unglamorous systems are already handled — those tend to be the cleanest transactions on both sides.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Blockhouse Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where condition dictates price, our job is to read each house honestly — what's been done, what's deferred, and what that means for your number. We'll walk the systems, not just the finishes, and price accordingly whether you're buying a project or selling a home you've already invested in.
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Recently off market in Blockhouse Gardens
Homes in Blockhouse Gardens 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.
- 10803 Gladwynne Road · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Blockhouse Gardens, 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.
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- Chets Creek Drive N (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Blockhouse Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Blockhouse Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 7 miles south of Blockhouse Gardens, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 12 miles east of Blockhouse Gardens.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Blockhouse Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 7 miles south of Blockhouse Gardens.
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 7 miles southeast of Blockhouse Gardens, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 11 miles east of Blockhouse Gardens, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32218)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (24 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 Blockhouse Gardens. 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).