Canterwood
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 174 homes for sale in 32246 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 48 closed sales in Canterwood in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in November 2025. Recorded prices across those 47 sales ran from $121,317 to $425,000 (median $195,000), on homes of 1,412 to 3,007 sq ft. 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 $3,480 ($2,750 with the full homestead exemption).
Canterwood is a small Jacksonville pocket in Duval County, and with only a two-closing window feeding this snapshot, there is not enough recent sales volume to read a firm price trend. What that thin activity tells you is straightforward: individual home condition, updates, and lot position will drive price here far more than any neighborhood-wide number, and one atypical sale can distort the picture.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits rather than leaning on comps that barely exist. For a seller, it means pricing and presentation carry real weight, because with so few data points a buyer's agent has little to anchor to and will scrutinize condition closely.
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 Canterwood 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
Canterwood is a compact community within Jacksonville's Duval County market where turnover is light, so the most useful read comes from the specifics of any given home rather than from broad averages.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 26 homes in Canterwood that have changed hands since 2002, built between 2002 and 2003 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 1,732 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 96% 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.
Who Canterwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who plan to hold and aren't chasing a fast, data-driven flip
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its own condition and features
- Buyers who value a quieter, low-turnover pocket over a high-volume market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need many recent comps to justify an offer
- Buyers on a tight timeline who require constant inventory to choose from
- Buyers seeking a short-term resale play in an actively trading market
The market around Canterwood
Canterwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32246, 237 homes are on the market and 27% 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 32246 (Jacksonville), 665 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $345K ($216/sq ft), down 3.4% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 144 active and 61 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32246 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Canterwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Canterwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Canterwood 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 Canterwood.
Why the data is thin here
This snapshot draws on a two-closing window, which is a genuinely small sample. In a neighborhood that trades infrequently, that is normal, but it changes how you should use the numbers: treat them as context, not as a precise valuation. There is no reliable range to quote, and we will not manufacture one.
The practical upshot is that price discovery happens listing by listing. Condition, updates, and how a home sits on its lot matter more than any headline figure, and both sides of a transaction should expect valuation to be argued on the merits of the specific property.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Canterwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume pocket like Canterwood, the value of a local brokerage is knowing what recently moved and why, and being able to price and negotiate without over-relying on comps that don't exist. We work the specifics of each home rather than lean on a neighborhood average, which is exactly what a thin market demands.
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Housing distress & ownership in Canterwood, 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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Recent Developments in Canterwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Canterwood, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 11 miles southeast of Canterwood.
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 6 miles north of Canterwood.
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 project is about 9 miles west of Canterwood, 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 9 miles west of Canterwood, 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 site is about 6 miles north of Canterwood.
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 6 miles north of Canterwood.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32246/32256)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (48 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 Canterwood. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32246; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 25 nearby communities)
- Kernan Middle School · 6-8, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 22 nearby communities)
- Kernan Trail Elementary School · PreK-5, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).