Brightwater Jacksonville
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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32256
221 homesBuilt 2002–2003Median sale $296K
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Live Market Pulse
36/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 82 at the 2022 peak
0 is Brightwater Jacksonville's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 36. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Brightwater Jacksonville Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$296K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 1.3% vs the prior 12 months
-1.3%
1-yr price change
n = 12 and 7 sales in the two windows
$185/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $190 in 2025
96.5%
Sale vs ask
+103%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $146K median in 2012
Tempo
71days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2025 low
12
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 13 a year
Ownership and context
49%
Owner-occupied · Brightwater Jacksonville
108 of 221 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
51%
Non-owner-occupied · Brightwater Jacksonville
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
40%
Cash buyers · Brightwater Jacksonville
2 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
221
Homes in the community
221 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
Est. 2002
Community established
homes built 2002-2003, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 25 in 2004
1,662sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
5.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 12 of 221 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Brightwater is a tight early-2000s community — homes here were built in 2002 and 2003, so you are looking at a consistent construction vintage rather than a mix of eras. That uniformity means price is driven less by which decade a home came from and more by condition, updates, and lot. The median sits at $296,000 against a median of about 1,741 square feet, or roughly $185 per foot.

The current posture is slow and negotiable. Median days on market runs just over 70, prices are down 1.3% year over year, and the heat score of 36 confirms this is not a bidding-war market. Sellers should price to condition and expect to wait; buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and choose without pressure.

Brightwater Jacksonville Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 11, 2026

Brightwater Jacksonville right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($296K) is down 1.3% from the prior 12 months ($300K) and up 103% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 11. Confidence: Medium (12 and 7 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Brightwater Jacksonville market snapshot (as of July 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $296K ($185 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 71 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 1% from the prior 12 months and up 103% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).

Brightwater Jacksonville is a community of 221 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 2002 and 2003 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,741 square feet. 49% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Brightwater is a single-vintage community of 221 homes in Jacksonville's Duval County, where the roughly two-decade-old housing stock and unhurried pace favor buyers willing to do their homework on condition.

Windows contain 7 to 21 sales each (12 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 1.3% year over year; up 103% since 2012.
Every sale since 2002 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K2k2k
393 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $89 in 2012 to a $190 peak in 2025; $185 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2025 low; 71 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
7 to 21 a year; 12 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
010202004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 25 quit in 2004; 3 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
82 at the 2022 peak, 32 in the troughs, 36 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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
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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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32256 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 (2026-07-10).

A uniform-vintage community in a patient market

Because the homes cluster around a 2003 build year, the spread in asking prices is mostly a story about upkeep and renovation, not age. Two homes of similar size can price very differently based on roofs, systems, and finishes — which is exactly why the median at $296,000 is a starting reference point, not a ceiling or a floor. Buyers should read each listing on its own condition merits rather than assume the median describes any given house.

The homestead share sits just under half, which tells you a meaningful portion of the community is not owner-occupied as a primary residence. Combined with a median days-on-market above 70 and a modest year-over-year dip, this is a market that rewards patience on both sides. Over the longer horizon, values here are up 103% since 2012 — steady appreciation over more than a decade, not a recent surge.

Why work with Momentum here

In a condition-driven market moving at this pace, the whole game is reading each home accurately and pricing to reality. We help sellers position against a 70-plus-day norm without chasing the market down, and we help buyers use the slack in negotiation to press on inspections and terms rather than overpay for cosmetics.

Brightwater Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a consistent-vintage home and time to negotiate.
Biggest advantageA patient market with real room to inspect and bargain.
Biggest riskPrices are condition-driven, so a cheap listing may carry deferred costs.
Sweet spotA well-maintained early-2000s home priced honestly near the $296,000 median.
Avoid ifYou need a fast resale or a hot, quick-turn market.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Brightwater Jacksonville sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Brightwater Jacksonville?
The median sale price in Brightwater Jacksonville was $296K over the 12 months ending July 11, 2026 (12 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Brightwater Jacksonville take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 11, 2026 took a median 71 days on market (12 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Brightwater Jacksonville?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 221 homes in Brightwater Jacksonville (public records).
What share of Brightwater Jacksonville is owner-occupied?
49% of Brightwater Jacksonville parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Brightwater Jacksonville built?
Homes in Brightwater Jacksonville were built between 2002 and 2003, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Brightwater Jacksonville?
Cash buyers took 40% of Brightwater Jacksonville sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (2 of 5 closings, realMLS).
Have Brightwater Jacksonville home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 103% since 2012, from $146K to $296K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Brightwater Jacksonville?
The best agent for Brightwater Jacksonville is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Brightwater Jacksonville.
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Buyers with a budget near the mid-$290s who want roughly 1,700 square feet and are willing to shop on conditionExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers who want negotiating leverage and time to complete thorough inspectionsExcellent fit
Long-hold owners comfortable with steady, unhurried appreciation rather than rapid gainsExcellent fit
Buyers who need to resell quickly and want a fast-moving marketProbably not
Those seeking brand-new construction or a wide range of build erasProbably not
Anyone expecting bidding-war momentum or guaranteed short-term upsideProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 11, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32223/32256))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-10
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (393 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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