Covington Creek in Jacksonville

Covington Creek
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32224
139 homesBuilt 1988–2020Median sale $617K
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Live Market Pulse
38/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Covington Creek's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 38. How it's scored

Photo courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS · via realMLS

Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Covington Creek Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$617K
Median sold · 12 mo
$258/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $264 in 2024
96.8%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.0%
+160%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $237K median in 2012
Tempo
45days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2024 low
100%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,740 of 5,623)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
91%
Owner-occupied · Covington Creek
127 of 139 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
9%
Non-owner-occupied · Covington Creek
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
25%
Cash buyers · Covington Creek
1 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2024
139
Homes in the community
139 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
Est. 1988
Community established
homes built 1988-2020, median 1990 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 10 in 2007
2,245sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 139 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

Covington Creek market snapshot (as of August 4, 2026): the median sale price is about $617K ($258 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 45 days on market for closed sales.

Covington Creek is a community of 139 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1988 and 2020 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 2,574 square feet. 91% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 4 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($617K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 2 to 9 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2002 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k2k3k
131 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $109 in 2012 to a $264 peak in 2024; $258 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
9 days at the 2024 low; 45 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.8% now vs Duval 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
2 to 9 a year; 3 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Covington Creek vs Duval
100200300Duval +189%Covington Creek +160%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0510200420082012201620242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 10 quit in 2007; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 24 in the troughs, 38 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

45% of homes for sale in ZIP 32224 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 (2026-08-01).

Covington Creek Market Scorecard

Balanced

Covington Creek is currently a balanced market..

$617,000
Median sold
0/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Covington Creek

Live MLS inventory for Covington Creek. 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 Covington Creek listings as of 2026-08-04, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Duncan Fletcher High School or your address-zoned high school (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address) · High
  • Landmark Middle School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Middle
  • Alimacani Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools, 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Covington Creek address.

If we were buying in Covington Creek 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 Covington Creek.

A closer look at the Covington Creek market

At a median of $258 per square foot, Covington Creek prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 139 homes built between 1988 and 2020, and 91% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.8A- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.4/10
Owner Commitment9.1/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +160% since 2012; Owner Commitment 91% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Covington Creek sales matched to your home.

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Recent Developments in Covington Creek

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Covington Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

  1. July 2026
    Development

    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 19 miles west of Covington Creek, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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 west of Covington Creek, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    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 26 miles west of Covington Creek, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. April 2026
    Development

    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 7 miles northwest of Covington Creek.

    Source: JAXPORT
  5. April 2026
    Development

    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 26 miles west of Covington Creek, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 7 miles northwest of Covington Creek.

    Source: News4Jax

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Covington Creek?
The median sale price in Covington Creek was $617K over the 12 months ending August 4, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Covington Creek take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 4, 2026 took a median 45 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Covington Creek?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 139 homes in Covington Creek (public records).
What share of Covington Creek is owner-occupied?
91% of Covington Creek parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Covington Creek built?
Homes in Covington Creek were built between 1988 and 2020, with a median year built of 1990 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Covington Creek?
Cash buyers took 25% of Covington Creek sales in the 12 months ending July 2024 (1 of 4 closings, realMLS).
Have Covington Creek home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 160% since 2012, from $237K to $617K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Covington Creek?
Covington Creek is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Duncan Fletcher High School or your address-zoned high school (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address), Landmark Middle School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address) and Alimacani Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Covington Creek?
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 4, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32224/32225))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (131 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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