Caroline Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,929 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 135 homes for sale in 32225 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 19 closed sales in Caroline Cove in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in July 2023. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,836 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 43 median days on market, with 2,379 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,800 with the full homestead exemption).
Caroline Cove is a mature Jacksonville community, with homes built between 1988 and 2019 and a median build year of 1996. At a median of roughly 1,576 living square feet, price here is driven less by size and more by condition and how far an individual home has been updated from its original late-1990s finish. Expect a wide spread between homes that have been renovated and those still in original shape.
The ownership posture is stable: a homestead share of about 64% points to a community held largely by owner-occupants rather than short-term turnover. For sellers, that means limited comparable inventory and buyers who scrutinize condition. For buyers, it means the winning move is finding a home priced on its as-is condition and budgeting for the updates you want, rather than chasing a specific square-foot count.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Caroline Cove 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
With 142 homes spanning three decades of construction and a median around 1,576 square feet, Caroline Cove reads as an established, owner-occupied pocket of Duval County where the story on any given listing is condition, not floor plan.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 12 homes in Caroline Cove that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1991 and 1998 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,378 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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 Caroline Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established Jacksonville community and willing to budget for updates on an older home
- Owner-occupants planning to stay put in a stable, low-turnover pocket
- Buyers who value location and lot over maximum square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or near-new construction and turnkey finishes
- Buyers who need substantially more than the community's modest median living space
- Investors chasing high-volume, short-hold flip inventory
The market around Caroline Cove
Caroline Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32225, 180 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32225 (Jacksonville), 988 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375K ($222/sq ft), up 3.9% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 156 active and 89 pending listings put supply at about 2.7 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32225 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Caroline Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Caroline Cove by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Caroline Cove subdivision: 12 homes on record; built 1991–1998; typical size about 1,364 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $124,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $140,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | $160,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $200,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $241,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | $295,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $290,000 on 2023-07-12.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Caroline Cove, 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.
The Caroline Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Caroline Cove 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 Caroline Cove.
Condition over square footage
The build range here matters. A 1988 home and a 2019 home sit in the same community, and the median build year of 1996 tells you the bulk of the stock is closer to the older end. That age spread is where the value gaps open up: mechanicals, roofs, and kitchens vary widely, and two homes of nearly identical size can justify very different prices based purely on how much work has been done.
The relatively tight median size means this is not a place to shop by square footage alone. Walk the homes, read the updates, and price accordingly. With a homestead share near 64%, most of what trades has been lived in and maintained by owners, which tends to mean fewer distressed listings but also fewer turnkey flips — you are buying a real house with a real history.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Caroline Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where price hinges on condition rather than size, our job is to read the difference between a cosmetic refresh and a genuine systems update, and to price accordingly. We know the Caroline Cove stock across its full 1988-to-2019 range, and we will tell you plainly which listings are worth a renovation budget and which already reflect the work in the asking price.
Caroline Cove in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Tools for a Caroline Cove buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32225)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (19 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 Caroline Cove. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32225; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 44 nearby communities)
- Landmark Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 27 nearby communities)
- Terry Parker High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Elementary School · PreK-5 · 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).
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