Crestwood Gardens in Jacksonville

Crestwood Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32218
23 homesBuilt 1966–1987
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Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Crestwood Gardens 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
74%
Owner-occupied · Crestwood Gardens
17 of 23 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
26%
Non-owner-occupied · Crestwood Gardens
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
23
Homes in the community
23 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
1966–1987
Years homes were built
median 1972 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
4.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 23 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Crestwood Gardens is an older Jacksonville pocket where the housing stock itself sets the price, not a builder's spec sheet. With a median year built of 1967 and a range that stretches from 1911 all the way to 2022, condition is the single biggest variable in what any given home trades for. Two houses on the same street can be worlds apart on price depending on whether the systems, roof, and kitchen have been touched, so any price you see here has to be read against the actual condition of the property.

At 117 homes with a homestead share of roughly 62%, this is a lived-in community rather than an investor churn. Buyers should expect fewer listings than in a large tract subdivision, which means when a well-renovated home does hit the market it tends to draw attention. Sellers benefit from the scarcity but should not assume it; a dated home still has to be priced against the cost a buyer will carry to bring it current.

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

Crestwood Gardens is a small, established Jacksonville neighborhood in Duval County where the age and condition of a given home matter far more than any neighborhood average, and where owner-occupancy runs high relative to turnover.

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 comfortable evaluating an older home's systems and renovation history before committing
  • Owner-occupants planning to stay a while and settle into an established neighborhood
  • Buyers seeking real living space near the community's median of roughly 1,871 square feet rather than a starter box

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with builder warranties and uniform finishes
  • Shoppers who need a large selection of listings on the market at any given time
  • Investors banking on quick turnover in a high owner-occupancy, low-churn community

The market around Crestwood Gardens

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

In ZIP 32218, 542 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).

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

Housing distress & ownership in Crestwood Gardens, 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 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-19)

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 Crestwood Gardens 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 Crestwood Gardens.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Jacksonville neighborhood and can judge a home on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
Age range from 1911 to 2022 makes condition variance the dominant pricing factor.
Sweet Spot
A renovated mid-century home near the median size around 1,871 square feet.
Avoid If
You need predictable tract-style pricing or a broad menu of listings at once.

A condition-driven older-home market

The spread here is real: homes date from 1911 through 2022, with the median landing at 1967. That mix means you will find original early-20th-century construction, mid-century houses, and the occasional new-build infill all inside the same 117-home footprint. A median living area near 1,871 square feet points to genuine houses rather than starter boxes, but square footage alone tells you little until you know what has and has not been updated.

With a homestead share around 62%, most of these homes are owner-occupied, which usually correlates with maintained properties but also with owners who are not in a hurry to sell. Inventory is thin by nature in a community this size, so patience and a willingness to move on the right home matter more than waiting for a large selection to appear.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market where price is dictated by condition and every home is its own case, averages will mislead you. We walk each property against its actual age, systems, and renovation history, and we know which updates a 1967-median neighborhood rewards and which ones buyers will discount. That is the difference between pricing to the house and pricing to a spreadsheet.

Crestwood Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Jacksonville neighborhood and can judge a home on its own condition.
Biggest advantageHigh owner-occupancy and a small footprint mean well-kept homes stand out.
Biggest riskAge range from 1911 to 2022 makes condition variance the dominant pricing factor.
Sweet spotA renovated mid-century home near the median size around 1,871 square feet.
Avoid ifYou need predictable tract-style pricing or a broad menu of listings at once.
The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Crestwood Gardens?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 23 homes in Crestwood Gardens (public records).
What share of Crestwood Gardens is owner-occupied?
74% of Crestwood Gardens parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crestwood Gardens built?
Homes in Crestwood Gardens were built between 1966 and 1987, with a median year built of 1972 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Crestwood Gardens?
The best agent for Crestwood Gardens 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 Crestwood Gardens.
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Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's systems and renovation history before committingExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to stay a while and settle into an established neighborhoodExcellent fit
Buyers seeking real living space near the community's median of roughly 1,871 square feet rather than a starter boxExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction with builder warranties and uniform finishesProbably not
Shoppers who need a large selection of listings on the market at any given timeProbably not
Investors banking on quick turnover in a high owner-occupancy, low-churn communityProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32205/32218))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (18 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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