Clarkson
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,522 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $300,000 · 106 homes for sale in 32206 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Clarkson in Jacksonville, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Clarkson in Jacksonville, FL since 2005, the most recent in October 2024. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 5,595 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $314,237, 43 median days on market, with 4,102 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,610 ($4,880 with the full homestead exemption).
Clarkson is an older-Jacksonville pocket where the housing stock, not a floor plan menu, sets the price. With a median year built of 1944 and construction spanning 1904 to 2024, condition and how much work a home has already absorbed drive value far more than square footage — and at a median of roughly 1,300 living square feet, these are compact homes where every renovated system counts. Expect a wide spread from house to house on the same block.
With a homestead share near 39%, a meaningful portion of these 127 homes are not owner-occupied, which tells you two things: there is investor and rental activity here, and inventory can turn over on non-emotional terms. For a buyer, that means you are often competing on condition and price rather than sentiment. For a seller, honest prep and a realistic read on your home's actual condition matter more than chasing a neighbor's number.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Clarkson is a small, older enclave inside Jacksonville's Duval County core, defined by early-to-mid-century homes on compact footprints and a broad range of ages, from turn-of-the-century structures to brand-new infill.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 7 homes in Clarkson that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1904 and 2026 (median 1928), with a median living area of about 1,298 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-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.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Clarkson across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $191,000 — 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.
Who Clarkson is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers seeking a compact, close-in home who will inspect condition closely
- Renovation-minded buyers who plan to update systems and capture value through the work
- Investors looking for a rental hold in a market with existing non-owner-occupied activity
Probably not for
- Buyers who need large square footage or multiple oversized living spaces
- Buyers wanting a fully turnkey, newer home with no renovation ahead
- Buyers who need a predictable, uniform price per home and dislike a wide condition spread
The market around Clarkson
Clarkson is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32206, 138 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32206 (Jacksonville), 221 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K ($173/sq ft), down 6.8% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 70 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 29.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32206 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Clarkson specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Clarkson
Live MLS inventory for Clarkson. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Clarkson listings as of 2026-10-21, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Clarkson buying strategy.
If we were buying in Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
An age-driven market, not a floor-plan one
When the median home dates to 1944 and the oldest reaches back to 1904, you are buying into a market where mechanical systems, foundations, roofs, and prior renovations tell the real story. Two homes at the median size of about 1,301 square feet can be priced worlds apart depending on whether the electrical, plumbing, and structure have been brought current. The presence of new construction through 2024 means some infill and rebuilt product exists alongside the older stock, so read each listing on its own condition rather than assuming the block sets the standard.
The compact living sizes here reward buyers who want a walkable, close-in footprint rather than volume. That works for a first purchase, a rental hold, or a renovation project — but it is not a match for anyone who needs large square footage. Budget for inspection and, in many cases, for updates; the value you capture in Clarkson usually comes from what you do to a home after closing, not from the size on the listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Clarkson. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where condition is the whole game, you need a broker who will walk an older Clarkson home and tell you what the median listing photo won't: what's original, what's been touched, and what the next owner will pay to fix. We price and negotiate around actual condition and the mix of owner-occupied and investor-held inventory, so you buy or sell on the real number, not a hopeful one.
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Housing distress & ownership in Clarkson, 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.
Just listed in Clarkson
The newest homes for sale in Clarkson right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 1245 E 13Th Street $227,500 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,449 sq ft · listed Jul 29, 2026 Courtesy of FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- 1243 E 13Th Street $227,500 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,449 sq ft · listed Jul 29, 2026 Courtesy of FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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Every Home for Sale in Clarkson Jacksonville Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Clarkson Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1245 E 13th Street · $227,500 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 30, 2026 · listed by Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage Property Management
- 1243 E 13th Street · $227,500 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 30, 2026 · listed by Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage Property Management
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- E 13Th Street (5 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Clarkson
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Clarkson, 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 2 miles west of Clarkson.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 2 miles west of Clarkson.
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 3 miles west of Clarkson.
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 site is about 1 mile west of Clarkson.
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 8 miles northeast of Clarkson.
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 8 miles northeast of Clarkson.
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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22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32206 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-24).
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Clarkson Jacksonville year by year since 2015, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 21, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32206/32233)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (12 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 Clarkson. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32206; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Andrew Jackson High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- William M. Raines High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school · Elementary (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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