Christiana Forest in Jacksonville

Christiana Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 83 homes for sale in 32217 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32217
202 homesBuilt 1921–2023
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Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Christiana Forest in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in February 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,604 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,427 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Christiana Forest Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
76%
Owner-occupied · Christiana Forest
155 of 204 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
24%
Non-owner-occupied · Christiana Forest
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
202
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 204 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
12
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $355K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1921
Community established
homes built 1921-2023, median 1960 (FL DOR 2025)
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 202 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Christiana Forest is driven by condition and scope of work, not by a tidy age band. With a build range spanning 1921 to 2024 and a median year built of 1962, you are looking at a genuinely mixed housing stock — original older homes, mid-century construction, and recent infill all trading in the same market. That spread means two homes of similar size can sit far apart on price depending on updates, systems, and how much deferred work is left to the next owner.

The median living area of about 2,524 square feet gives you real room to work with, but square footage alone won't set your number here. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits — roof, systems, and finishes — rather than anchoring to a neighborhood average. Sellers with genuinely updated homes have a case to stand apart from the pack; those selling as-is should price to the work that remains.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Christiana Forest 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.

1974 SAN MARIE Drive
$560K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,388 sqft
1974 SAN MARIE Drive
Listed by RYAN REAL ESTATE
5630 TEMPLE Road
$267K · 0.8 mi away
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,513 sqft
5630 TEMPLE Road
Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC.
2942 CHRISTOPHER Road
$205K · 0.9 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft
2942 CHRISTOPHER Road
Listed by MAINSTAY BROKERAGE LLC
5539 NETTIE Road
$220K · 0.9 mi away
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,305 sqft
5539 NETTIE Road
Listed by AMERICAN REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS LLC
6000 SAN JOSE Boulevard #6-B
$465K · 1.0 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,759 sqft
6000 SAN JOSE Boulevard #6-B
Listed by RIVERPOINT REAL ESTATE
6000 SAN JOSE Boulevard #4-C
$275K · 1.0 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,383 sqft
6000 SAN JOSE Boulevard #4-C
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Christiana Forest is a 226-home pocket of Jacksonville in Duval County where a wide build range and a mid-century median mean you shop the house, not the label. Expect variety in age, condition, and layout within a single search.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 9 homes in Christiana Forest that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1981 and 1998 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 2,248 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 89% 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.

County records show 12 qualified sales in Christiana Forest across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $355,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking roughly 2,500 square feet of living space who value room over a brand-new build
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on an older home priced to the work it needs
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who want a stable, owner-heavy street over a rental-churn block

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want turnkey, uniform new construction with no condition surprises
  • Shoppers who need a large, always-stocked inventory to compare many homes at once
  • Investors banking on quick, guaranteed flips rather than careful case-by-case underwriting

The market around Christiana Forest

Christiana Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32217, 110 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,968 homes are active and 1,568 pending (28% under contract).

In ZIP 32217 (Jacksonville), 487 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319K ($192/sq ft), up 1.9% year over year, with a median 33 days on market. Right now 95 active and 38 pending listings put supply at about 16.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32217 housing market and the Duval County market.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Christiana Forest, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-30)

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.

If we were buying in Christiana Forest 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 Christiana Forest.

Best Buy
Buyers who want space and character and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest Risk
Wide variation in age and systems means condition risk is real without a thorough inspection.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-century home with solid systems and generous square footage.
Avoid If
You need uniform, new construction or a large pool of listings to choose from at once.

A mixed-vintage pocket, not a matched set

The defining feature here is the year-built range: 1921 on the oldest end, 2024 on the newest, with the median landing at 1962. That is not a subdivision built in one phase — it is a neighborhood that has been added to and rebuilt over a long stretch. Practically, that means inspection quality matters more than usual. Older homes may carry original systems; newer construction changes the calculus entirely. Read each listing carefully.

About 77% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community held largely by owner-occupants rather than a churn of short-term rentals. That tends to correlate with maintained properties and steadier turnover, though it also means available inventory can be thin at any given moment. Buyers should be ready to move on the right home rather than expecting a deep, always-stocked shelf of options.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market this varied rewards local judgment. We help you separate a well-kept 1962 home from one that only looks the part, price the work that remains honestly, and set expectations against a build range that stretches from the 1920s to brand-new. Our job is to tell you what a specific house is worth to you — and when to walk.

Christiana Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want space and character and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest advantageA mixed vintage that lets you choose your own trade-off between price and condition.
Biggest riskWide variation in age and systems means condition risk is real without a thorough inspection.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home with solid systems and generous square footage.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, new construction or a large pool of listings to choose from at once.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Christiana Forest homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Christiana Forest.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Christiana Forest

Homes in Christiana Forest that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Christiana Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 202 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Christiana Forest (public records).
What share of Christiana Forest is owner-occupied?
76% of Christiana Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Christiana Forest built?
Homes in Christiana Forest were built between 1921 and 2023, with a median year built of 1960.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Christiana Forest?
The best agent for Christiana Forest 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 Christiana Forest.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Christiana Forest?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Christiana Forest and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Christiana Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Christiana Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Christiana Forest, and what county is it in?
Christiana Forest is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32217. The community's center is about 6 miles south of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Christiana Forest from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 6 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 15 miles from the Atlantic beach at Jacksonville Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers seeking roughly 2,500 square feet of living space who value room over a brand-new buildExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on an older home priced to the work it needsExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who want a stable, owner-heavy street over a rental-churn blockExcellent fit
Buyers who want turnkey, uniform new construction with no condition surprisesProbably not
Shoppers who need a large, always-stocked inventory to compare many homes at onceProbably not
Investors banking on quick, guaranteed flips rather than careful case-by-case underwritingProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32217))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-30
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (14 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

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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Christiana Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32217; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

Thinking of selling in Christiana Forest? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-30). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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