Cypress Gardens in Jacksonville

Cypress Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32244
195 homesBuilt 1921–2024
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Built fromLive realMLS data18 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Cypress Gardens Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
46%
Owner-occupied · Cypress Gardens
99 of 216 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
54%
Non-owner-occupied · Cypress Gardens
incl. 17% trust or LLC-held · 9% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Cypress Gardens
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
195
Homes in the community
plus 21 vacant residential lots · 216 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 18 years of records
Est. 1921
Community established
homes built 1921-2024, median 1982 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2024
peaked at 6 in 2005
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 195 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Cypress Gardens is an older, established pocket of Jacksonville — the housing stock runs from 1921 all the way to 2024, with a median build year of 1982. That spread tells you the real price driver here is condition, not a tidy per-square-foot formula. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on whether the systems, roof, and finishes have been touched. The median living area sits around 1,698 square feet, so this is a mostly modest-footprint neighborhood.

The single price signal we publish is the median, and everything else about value should be read as condition-driven rather than tier-driven. For buyers, that means underwriting the house in front of you, not the ZIP code. For sellers, it means a genuinely updated home can separate itself from the pack — deferred maintenance, in a market this varied, gets priced hard.

Cypress Gardens Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Cypress Gardens right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% 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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Best for

  • Buyers on a modest-footprint budget who will scrutinize condition before price
  • Renovation-minded buyers looking for a project with upside in an established area
  • Owner-occupants who want to homestead a compact, centrally located Jacksonville home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction and consistent, current finishes
  • Anyone needing large square footage as a baseline requirement
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for inspections and potential system updates on an older home

The market around Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens is a small community — 31 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32244, 215 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 2,814 homes are active and 1,188 pending (30% under contract).

The housing mix here is 93% single family residence, 7% manufactured home.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cypress Gardens

Live MLS inventory for Cypress Gardens. 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 Cypress Gardens listings as of 2026-07-14, 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.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sadie T. Tillis · Elementary
  • Westside High School · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Cypress Gardens listings 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 Cypress Gardens address.

If we were buying in Cypress 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 Cypress Gardens.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its own merits.
Biggest Risk
Age and a mixed homestead share create uneven condition from house to house.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home near the median footprint at a fair price.
Avoid If
You want uniform, newer construction or large square footage.

A century of build years under one name

The 1921-to-2024 range is the single most important thing to understand about Cypress Gardens. A median year built of 1982 means half the inventory predates it, and older homes here can mean original systems, additions of varying quality, and floor plans that reflect their era. The newer end of the range exists, but it is not the norm — treat any recent-build listing as the exception rather than the baseline.

At a median of about 1,698 square feet, most homes are compact rather than sprawling. That keeps carrying costs reasonable but also means buyers wanting large square footage will need to search hard or plan to add. The homestead share near 46% points to a fair amount of non-owner-occupied property, which typically shows up as a wider spread in condition from house to house.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cypress 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 neighborhood where the housing stock spans a full century, the deal lives in the details — roof age, systems, permit history, and the quality of past additions. We walk these homes with those questions first, so you are pricing the actual asset rather than a neighborhood average. Whether you are buying and need to separate a good bones-project from a money pit, or selling an updated home that deserves to stand apart, that condition-level read is where we earn our keep.

Cypress Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its own merits.
Biggest advantageA wide build range means real variety and room to find value in condition.
Biggest riskAge and a mixed homestead share create uneven condition from house to house.
Sweet spotA well-updated home near the median footprint at a fair price.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, newer construction or large square footage.

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 Cypress Gardens sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

36% of homes for sale in ZIP 32244 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 (2026-07-18).

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,614/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress Gardens a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 15, 2026, Cypress Gardens is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Cypress Gardens?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 195 homes plus 21 vacant residential lots in Cypress Gardens (public records).
What share of Cypress Gardens is owner-occupied?
46% of Cypress Gardens parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Cypress Gardens built?
Homes in Cypress Gardens were built between 1921 and 2024, with a median year built of 1982 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Cypress Gardens?
Cash buyers took 0% of Cypress Gardens sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (0 of 4 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Cypress Gardens?
The best agent for Cypress 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 Cypress Gardens.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Cypress Gardens?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Cypress Gardens and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Cypress Gardens?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Cypress Gardens purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers on a modest-footprint budget who will scrutinize condition before priceExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers looking for a project with upside in an established areaExcellent fit
Owner-occupants who want to homestead a compact, centrally located Jacksonville homeExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction and consistent, current finishesProbably not
Anyone needing large square footage as a baseline requirementProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for inspections and potential system updates on an older homeProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32209/32233/32244))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2008 (16 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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