Clarkson
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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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.
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.
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, 135 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,861 homes are active and 1,760 pending (31% under contract).
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 2026-08-22, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
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 August 2026.
- 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 9 miles southwest of Clarkson, 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 site is about 1 mile west of Clarkson.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 16 miles southwest of Clarkson, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 16 miles southwest of Clarkson, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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.
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.
Clarkson in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 21, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| 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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