Bowden Acres
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 41 closed sales in Bowden Acres in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $320,000 to $340,000 (median $331,000), on homes of 1,339 to 1,815 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 $5,910 ($5,180 with the full homestead exemption).
Bowden Acres is a small, established pocket in Jacksonville — 57 homes built between 1978 and 1988, with a median living area right around 1,800 square feet. At this age and size, price here is driven far less by the address and far more by what has actually been done to the house: roof, systems, kitchen, and baths. Two homes on the same street can trade well apart based purely on condition, so expect a wide spread rather than a tidy per-foot number.
The other thing to read is turnover. With 86% of homes homesteaded, this is an owner-occupied enclave where listings surface occasionally rather than constantly. For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to move when the right updated home appears. For a seller, it means genuinely scarce competition — but also a buyer pool that will scrutinize condition, since they know the housing stock skews toward the early 1980s.
The 60-Second Overview
Bowden Acres is a compact, owner-heavy neighborhood of early-1980s homes in Duval County, where the practical story is condition and updates rather than square footage — the houses are similarly sized, so the work that has been done sets them apart.
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 Bowden Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established, low-turnover neighborhood who plan to hold for the long term
- Buyers comfortable with a 1980s home and budgeting for inspection and potential system updates
- Value-minded buyers willing to renovate and capture the gap between original and updated condition
Probably not for
- Buyers who require newer construction or modern open-plan layouts
- Buyers needing significantly more than roughly 1,800 square feet
- Buyers who want many active listings to compare at once rather than waiting for the right one
The market around Bowden Acres
Bowden Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32216, 190 homes are on the market and 26% 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 Bowden Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Bowden Acres, 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 Bowden Acres
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bowden Acres, 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 10 miles west of Bowden Acres, 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 6 miles northwest of Bowden Acres, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 17 miles west of Bowden Acres, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 18 miles southwest of Bowden Acres.
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 10 miles northeast of Bowden Acres, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Bowden Acres.
Source: News4Jax
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 Bowden Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bowden Acres 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 Bowden Acres.
A condition-driven resale market
The homes here cluster tightly in age and footprint: nothing older than 1978, nothing newer than 1988, and a median build year of 1981. A median around 1,802 square feet tells you these are mostly comparable single-family layouts, not a mix of tiny cottages and large estates. That uniformity is useful — it makes it easier to judge whether a given home is priced for its updates or for its deferred maintenance.
Because the stock is roughly four decades old, the big-ticket items matter most. A home with an updated roof, HVAC, electrical, and refreshed kitchen and baths should command a real premium over an original-condition neighbor. Buyers should budget for inspection and, in some cases, near-term system replacement; sellers who have already done that work should document it, because it is the clearest lever on value in a neighborhood this consistent.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bowden Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A small, tightly-held neighborhood like Bowden Acres rewards local pattern recognition. We track what actually closes here, help buyers separate cosmetic updates from structural and systems work, and help sellers price honestly against a scarce-but-scrutinizing market. When a home surfaces, we can move quickly — and we will tell you plainly when a listing is priced for its condition and when it is not.
Bowden Acres in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 7, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-05 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (41 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.
Bowden Acres Market Scorecard
Bowden Acres is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32216 ZIP is $263,393, about 16.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.