Buenos Aires in Jacksonville

Buenos Aires
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32205
140 homesBuilt 1926–2024
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Built fromLive realMLS data19 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Buenos Aires Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
45%
Owner-occupied · Buenos Aires
66 of 146 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
55%
Non-owner-occupied · Buenos Aires
incl. 22% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Buenos Aires
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2020
140
Homes in the community
plus 6 vacant residential lots · 146 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
Est. 1926
Community established
homes built 1926-2024, median 1942 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2020
1.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 140 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Buenos Aires is an older Jacksonville pocket where the housing stock does the pricing, not the address. With a median year built of 1942 and homes ranging from 1926 to as recent as 2024, the median sale price here is far less about location premium and far more about what shape a given house is in. Two homes on the same block can sit far apart on price depending on how much of the original 1940s bones have been updated. Condition is the story.

The median footprint is compact at roughly 1,487 square feet, so this is small-to-modest housing on the whole. Homestead share sits at about 45%, meaning a majority of these homes are held as something other than a primary residence — that tells a buyer to expect a mix of owner-occupied and investor-held property, and to underwrite condition carefully. Sellers with a genuinely renovated home have room to stand apart; sellers with deferred maintenance should price honestly.

Best for

  • Buyers with a renovation budget who want to build value through improvements
  • Buyers seeking a compact, modestly sized home rather than large square footage
  • Investors comfortable underwriting older stock and a mixed-ownership market

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a fully turnkey, move-in-ready home with no vintage systems
  • Buyers wanting large, newer-construction floor plans as the norm
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for inspection findings on a 1940s-era house

The market around Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a small community — 51 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32205, 115 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 2,814 homes are active and 1,188 pending (30% under contract).

The housing mix here is 95% single family residence, 5% townhouse.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Buenos Aires specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Buenos Aires

Live MLS inventory for Buenos Aires. 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 Buenos Aires listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Buenos Aires today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Buenos Aires.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable with older homes and a renovation budget.
Biggest Risk
Vintage systems — roof, electrical, plumbing — can carry real cost.
Sweet Spot
A compact home with documented updates at or near the median.
Avoid If
You want turnkey and refuse to touch an older house.

An age-driven market

The defining fact here is age. A median build year in the early 1940s means most homes carry the systems, layouts, and lot patterns of their era — and the real variable between listings is how much has been touched since. A buyer should budget for inspection and, on many properties, for roof, electrical, and plumbing that reflect the home's vintage. The presence of construction as new as 2024 shows there is infill and rebuild activity, so the same street can pair original cottages with brand-new builds.

With about 140 homes in the count and a homestead share under half, turnover and non-owner ownership are part of the picture. That can mean opportunity for a buyer willing to renovate, and it means a seller with documented updates should lead with them. Compact square footage keeps carrying costs and scope manageable, which suits a buyer who wants to improve a home over time rather than buy one already finished.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Buenos Aires. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market where condition sets price and the housing stock spans nearly a century, the value comes from reading each house on its own terms — not the neighborhood average. We help buyers separate a cosmetically dressed 1940s home from a genuinely updated one, and we help sellers document and price the work that actually moves value. That house-by-house discipline is where representation earns its keep in Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable with older homes and a renovation budget.
Biggest advantageCondition-driven pricing rewards anyone who buys smart and improves.
Biggest riskVintage systems — roof, electrical, plumbing — can carry real cost.
Sweet spotA compact home with documented updates at or near the median.
Avoid ifYou want turnkey and refuse to touch an older house.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32205 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 (2026-07-18).

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
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Buenos Aires?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 140 homes plus 6 vacant residential lots in Buenos Aires (public records).
What share of Buenos Aires is owner-occupied?
45% of Buenos Aires parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Buenos Aires built?
Homes in Buenos Aires were built between 1926 and 2024, with a median year built of 1942.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Buenos Aires?
Cash buyers took 33% of Buenos Aires sales in the 12 months ending July 2020 (1 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Buenos Aires?
The best agent for Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Buenos Aires?
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Buyers with a renovation budget who want to build value through improvementsExcellent fit
Buyers seeking a compact, modestly sized home rather than large square footageExcellent fit
Investors comfortable underwriting older stock and a mixed-ownership marketExcellent fit
Buyers who need a fully turnkey, move-in-ready home with no vintage systemsProbably not
Buyers wanting large, newer-construction floor plans as the normProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for inspection findings on a 1940s-era houseProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32205))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (22 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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