Carver Heights
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 163 homes for sale in 32208 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 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, 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 $5,630 ($4,890 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.
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 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, 216 homes are on the market and 24% 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 32208 (Jacksonville), 363 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $168K ($124/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 95 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's 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.
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.
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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.
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Recent Developments in Carver Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Carver Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 5 miles southeast of Carver Heights.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 12 miles southeast of Carver Heights, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Hoodline - 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 site is about 6 miles southeast of Carver Heights.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 5 miles southeast of Carver Heights.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 10 miles south of Carver Heights, 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 6 miles southeast of Carver Heights, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 32208)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| 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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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).