Collins Ridge
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Collins Ridge is a built-out Duval County pocket of 203 homes, with construction concentrated between 1987 and 1996 and a median year built of 1989. At that age, condition and how well a given home has been updated do the heavy lifting on price, not neighborhood timing or new-construction comparables. With a median living area of 1,648 square feet, this is a moderate-footprint community, so buyers comparing it to newer, larger product elsewhere should weigh square footage alongside age and finish level.
About 61% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of longer-tenured ownership rather than a fast-churning rental pool. For buyers, that typically means fewer homes hitting the market at any given time and more patience required to find the right one. For sellers, it works the other way: less day-to-day competition from other active listings, provided the home is priced and presented for its actual age and condition rather than against newer nearby product.
Collins Ridge right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 19, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated August 19, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Collins Ridge is a compact, established Jacksonville community of 203 homes built mostly between 1987 and 1996, with a median living area of 1,648 square feet and roughly 61% of homes holding a homestead exemption.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Collins Ridge is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and budgeting for updates rather than buying new.
- Buyers targeting a moderate, roughly 1,648-square-foot living area rather than a larger floor plan.
- Buyers who prefer an established, already built-out setting over a newer subdivision still under construction.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need the lowest-maintenance profile of a newly built home with modern systems throughout.
- Buyers set on a larger living area than the community's roughly 1,648-square-foot median.
- Buyers expecting frequent, high-volume inventory turnover in a market where most homes are longer-held.
The market around Collins Ridge
Collins Ridge is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32244, 309 homes are on the market and 37% are under contract — a fast-moving 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 Collins Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Collins Ridge, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Collins Ridge
Live MLS inventory for Collins Ridge. 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 Collins Ridge listings as of 2026-08-19, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Collins Ridge on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Westside High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade I · High
- Westside Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade I · Middle
- Chimney Lakes Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Elementary
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Collins Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Collins Ridge 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Collins Ridge.
A Tight-Vintage Build-Out With Owner-Held Roots
The build-out window here is tight, 1987 to 1996, with a median year built of 1989. That consistency means most homes share a similar construction era, so the differentiators between listings tend to be renovation history, roof and system age, and layout updates rather than dramatically different building standards across the community.
At a median 1,648 square feet, homes in Collins Ridge sit in a moderate size range, useful for buyers who want an established, already-landscaped setting without taking on a larger new-build footprint. The roughly 61% homestead share reinforces that this is a community where inventory turns over deliberately, so buyers should expect to move decisively when the right listing appears, and sellers should expect a more curated set of competing listings than in newer subdivisions nearby.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Collins Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Pricing a home in a tight-vintage community like Collins Ridge takes a hands-on comparative read, not an automated estimate, because two homes built a few years apart can differ significantly in updates, systems, and condition. We prepare that analysis directly, home by home, rather than publishing a generic number, so buyers and sellers both get a figure grounded in what is actually on the ground at 203 homes built between 1987 and 1996.
Collins Ridge in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- 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.
Tools for a Collins Ridge buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Collins Ridge sales matched to your home.
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Recent Developments in Collins Ridge
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Collins Ridge, 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 site is about 4 miles northeast of Collins Ridge.
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 12 miles northeast of Collins Ridge, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 site is about 5 miles west of Collins Ridge.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 12 miles south of Collins Ridge.
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 project is about 21 miles northeast of Collins Ridge, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 site is about 5 miles west of Collins Ridge.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 19, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32244)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (246 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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