Crystal Springs in Jacksonville

Crystal Springs
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32221
Median sale $258K
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Live Market Pulse
51/100
Market Heat
Normal for Crystal Springs
2013 → 2026 · 86 at the 2021 peak
0 is Crystal Springs's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 51. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Crystal Springs in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-13, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $257,747, $186 per square foot, a median 33 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (-0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1959–2005; 3 of 8 report an HOA (median $28/mo); none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 82 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,600 ($3,870 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Crystal Springs Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$258K
Median sold · 12 mo
up -0.0% vs the prior 12 months
-0.0%
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 19 sales in the two windows
$186/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $187 in 2023
97.5%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+297%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $65K median in 2012
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
34days
Median DOM · closed
12 days at the 2020 low
83%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,695 of 5,600)
1 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 14 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
1,326sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Crystal Springs is a Duval County community of 1,115 homes with a wide build spread, from 1910 to 2023, with a median year built of 1992 and a median size just under 2,000 square feet. That range of vintages is the real pricing story: value here is set more by individual home condition and updates than by a tight, uniform product, which is why the median price per square foot of $203.62 is the more reliable pricing anchor than any single sale.

As of 2026-07-11 there are zero active listings, so a buyer cannot shop the community today the way you can in an area with visible inventory. Homes have been taking a median of 59 days to sell, prices are down 1.7% year over year, and the market heat score sits at 21, a quiet reading. Zoom out and the community has still appreciated 255% since 2012, so the current softness reads as a pause in a long uptrend, not a reversal of it.

Crystal Springs Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 13, 2026

Crystal Springs right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 83% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 September 13, 2026. Confidence: Medium (6 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($258K) is up 0.0% from the prior 12 months ($258K) and up 297% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 13. Confidence: Low (4 and 19 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Crystal Springs market snapshot (as of September 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $258K ($186 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 34 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months and up 297% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32221 (Jacksonville), 438 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $316K ($178/sq ft), down 4.4% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 120 active and 39 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32221 housing market and the Duval County market.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 204 homes in Crystal Springs that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1935 and 2008 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 1,596 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 94% 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.

Flood zones in Crystal Springs: of 8 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Jacksonville.

Crystal Springs is a Jacksonville, Duval County community tracked on the realmls feed, with 1,115 homes and a homestead-exemption share of 70.5%, pointing to a base of owner-occupied properties rather than a fast-turnover rental pool.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable evaluating an older or updated home on its own condition rather than by a fixed price formula.
  • A buyer targeting a home near the median size, around 1,994.5 square feet, and willing to wait for the next listing given the current zero-active-listing market.
  • A long-horizon buyer who is comfortable with a quiet current pace in exchange for a community with a 255% appreciation record since 2012.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who needs to compare several active listings side by side before deciding; there are none on the market right now.
  • A buyer expecting a fast close; the median time on market currently runs to 59 days.
  • A buyer looking for a single, uniform price point across the community rather than condition-driven pricing across homes built from 1910 to 2023.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 13 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($258K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($258K) IS the -0.0% one-year change.

Windows contain 4 to 25 sales each (4 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
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 0.0% year over year; up 297% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K1k2k3k4k
372 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $46 in 2012 to a $187 peak in 2023; $186 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
25507520122014201620182020202220242026
12 days at the 2020 low; 34 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.5% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
4 to 25 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Crystal Springs vs Duval
200400Duval +184%Crystal Springs +297%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
86 at the 2021 peak, 23 in the troughs, 51 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Crystal Springs Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Crystal Springs is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $235,000, and homes go under contract in about 166 days.

6.0
Months supply
$235,000
Median list
$245,000
Median sold
$191
Per sqft
166
Days on mkt
1/5/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32221 ZIP is $297,160, about 27.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Crystal Springs, 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 23 listings
Median closed sale price — $287,850 · ▼ 1.7% yr (12-mo rolling)
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-13)

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 Crystal Springs

Live MLS inventory for Crystal Springs. 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 Crystal Springs listings as of 2026-09-13, 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.

Crystal Springs

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

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Crystal Springs are close: the nearest groceries is about 3 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Crystal Springs with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

BBuckingham0.2 mi away · median $321K, 4 sales/12 moWWeschester0.3 mi away · 61 homes, built 1989–01WCWhisper Cove0.4 mi away · 12 homes, built 1984–00AAshford0.4 mi away · median $365K, 5 sales/12 moCCCrystal Creek0.5 mi away · median $310K, 6 sales/12 moSLSarahs Landing0.5 mi away · 44 homes, built 2018–19, 2 for saleMPMeadow Pointe0.5 mi away · median $297K, 6 sales/12 mo

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Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Crystal Springs Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public PreK-5 (magnet, Hammond Blvd)
  • Joseph Stilwell Middle SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public Middle 6-8
  • Westside High SchoolFLDOE grade I · Public High 9-12

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 Crystal Springs address.

Recent Developments in Crystal Springs

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

Dev Momentum84/100 · High
  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 6 miles southeast of Crystal Springs, 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 10 miles east of Crystal Springs, 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 site is about 7 miles southwest of Crystal Springs.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 20 miles south of Crystal Springs.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. 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 project is about 19 miles east of Crystal Springs, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: JAXPORT
  6. 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 site is about 7 miles southwest of Crystal Springs.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

If we were buying in Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who care more about condition and updates than chasing a uniform, cookie-cutter price point.
Biggest Risk
Zero active listings mean there is currently nothing to compare against, and recent pricing rests on a thin, 5-closing sample.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median 1,994.5-square-foot size, where the $203.62 per-square-foot benchmark is most directly comparable.
Avoid If
You need to shop active inventory today rather than wait for the next listing to surface.

Pricing a community with no two houses alike

With homes dating from 1910 to 2023 and a median year built of 1992, Crystal Springs mixes older, updated-or-not housing stock with newer construction inside the same footprint. That is exactly the kind of market where the median price of $260,494 tells you less than the $203.62 median price per square foot, because two homes of similar size can land far apart in price depending on age and condition alone.

Recent activity is thin, the current snapshot reflects a window of 5 closings, and there are no active listings to compare against right now. A median 59-day time on market and a 21 market heat score both point to a slower-moving, buyer-patient stretch, even as the 255% gain since 2012 confirms the community has built real, durable value over the longer run.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction6.0/10
Liquidity & Demand4.0/10
Pricing Power8.3/10

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 4 factors (7.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +297% since 2012; Recent Direction -0.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 97.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With zero active listings in Crystal Springs at the moment, finding the next available home here depends on relationships and off-market awareness, not just a portal search. And because the housing stock spans built years from 1910 to 2023, pricing a specific home correctly takes a hand-prepared, condition-by-condition valuation rather than a generic number, which is how we approach every Crystal Springs opinion of value.

Crystal Springs in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who care more about condition and updates than chasing a uniform, cookie-cutter price point.
Biggest advantageA long track record of appreciation, up 255% since 2012, despite a quiet current stretch.
Biggest riskZero active listings mean there is currently nothing to compare against, and recent pricing rests on a thin, 5-closing sample.
Sweet spotHomes near the median 1,994.5-square-foot size, where the $203.62 per-square-foot benchmark is most directly comparable.
Avoid ifYou need to shop active inventory today rather than wait for the next listing to surface.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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 Crystal Springs sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Crystal Springs

Homes in Crystal Springs that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Crystal Springs?
The median sale price in Crystal Springs was $258K over the 12 months ending September 13, 2026 (4 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Crystal Springs take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 13, 2026 took a median 34 days on market (4 sales, realMLS).
Is Crystal Springs a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 13, 2026, Crystal Springs is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Have Crystal Springs home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 297% since 2012, from $65K to $258K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Crystal Springs?
Crystal Springs is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Crystal Springs Elementary School, Joseph Stilwell Middle School and Westside High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Crystal Springs?
The best agent for Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs.
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A buyer comfortable evaluating an older or updated home on its own condition rather than by a fixed price formula.Excellent fit
A buyer targeting a home near the median size, around 1,994.5 square feet, and willing to wait for the next listing given the current zero-active-listing market.Excellent fit
A long-horizon buyer who is comfortable with a quiet current pace in exchange for a community with a 255% appreciation record since 2012.Excellent fit
A buyer who needs to compare several active listings side by side before deciding; there are none on the market right now.Probably not
A buyer expecting a fast close; the median time on market currently runs to 59 days.Probably not
A buyer looking for a single, uniform price point across the community rather than condition-driven pricing across homes built from 1910 to 2023.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 13, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (372 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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