Carver Heights
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,924 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 152 homes for sale in 32208 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Carver Heights in Jacksonville, FL since 2009, the most recent in March 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,748 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 43 median days on market, with 2,433 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).
Carver Heights is an established pocket of Jacksonville's urban core in Duval County, and price here is driven far more by the condition of the individual house than by any neighborhood-wide number. This is older housing stock, so the spread between a renovated home and one that needs work is wide. Two houses on the same block can trade very differently, and that gap is where the real negotiation lives.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each property on its own merits — roof, systems, and the scope of any deferred maintenance matter more than comps in the abstract. For a seller, condition and presentation do the heavy lifting; the market rewards work that has actually been done and discounts promises. Come in with a clear read on what you are actually buying.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Carver Heights 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
Carver Heights sits inside Jacksonville's urban core, close to downtown employment and the highway grid, with the kind of older, individual housing where each address tells its own story rather than following a subdivision template.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 9 homes in Carver Heights that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1919 and 2020 (median 2007), with a median living area of about 1,235 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 78% 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 Carver Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with renovation budget who want to add value through work on an older home
- Owner-occupants who prioritize an urban-core location close to downtown Jacksonville
- Value-focused buyers willing to do the diligence that a condition-driven market demands
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a turnkey home with no deferred maintenance to weigh
- Buyers expecting uniform, subdivision-style pricing and predictable comps
- Buyers without the reserves or appetite to fund repairs or a renovation
The market around Carver Heights
Carver Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32208, 209 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,925 homes are active and 1,612 pending (29% under contract).
In ZIP 32208 (Jacksonville), 438 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $162K ($125/sq ft), up 0.2% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 81 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32208 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Carver Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Carver Heights by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Carver Heights subdivision: 8 homes on record; built 1919–2020; typical size about 1,268 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 87%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | $40,450 |
| 2019 | 1 | $122,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $155,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $72,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | $120,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $135,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $135,000 on 2025-03-14.
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 Carver Heights, 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 Carver Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Carver Heights 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 Carver Heights.
A condition-driven market
Because the homes here are older and vary property by property, there is no single "Carver Heights price" you can lean on. Value tracks what has been updated and what has been left alone. A house with a newer roof, updated systems, and a real renovation lives in a different world from one sold as-is, even on the same street.
That makes inspection and scope-of-work analysis the center of every deal. Buyers should budget for diligence and, where needed, renovation capital. Sellers should document improvements, because in this kind of market the difference between a maintained house and a neglected one is the whole conversation.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Carver Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where price is set house by house, generic comps mislead. We walk the property, read the condition honestly, and price the work — so buyers know what they are taking on and sellers know what their improvements are actually worth. We will also tell you plainly when a given house is not the deal it looks like.
Carver Heights in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32208)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-28 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (9 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Bainebridge Drive (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Carver Heights. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32208; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Jean Ribault High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Jean Ribault Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 17 nearby communities)
- North Shore Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School · Elementary (Northside) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).