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Dames Point
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32225
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Built fromLive realMLS data12 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Dames Point in Jacksonville, FL since 2014, the most recent in October 2024. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,460 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Dames Point sits on the north side of Jacksonville, in Duval County, wrapped around the St. Johns River near the bridge that shares its name. What sets pricing here is condition and position relative to the water, not a tidy comp set — this is a pocket where individual homes vary widely, so two addresses a block apart can tell very different stories.

As of mid-2026 we have no closings inside the current window to lean on, which is itself the read: this is a thin-turnover area where you price and negotiate off the specific property in front of you, not off a busy trend line. Buyers should expect to underwrite each home on its own merits; sellers should expect that a comp-light market rewards realistic pricing and clean presentation over aspiration.

The 60-Second Overview

Dames Point is a riverside north-Jacksonville area defined more by its geography and the individual character of its homes than by any steady stream of sales, so context here comes from the property, the parcel, and the water access rather than the volume of transactions.

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 who want proximity to the St. Johns River and are prepared to underwrite a home individually
  • Patient buyers comfortable inspecting closely and negotiating off a single property's merits
  • Long-hold buyers who value setting and location over quick resale liquidity

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a busy, comp-rich market with abundant recent sales to price against
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who want fast, formulaic pricing and quick turnover
  • Buyers seeking a uniform, cookie-cutter inventory where every home is easily comparable

The market around Dames Point

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

In ZIP 32225, 193 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,937 homes are active and 1,726 pending (30% under contract).

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

If we were buying in Dames Point 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 Dames Point.

Best Buy
Buyers drawn to a riverside north-Jacksonville setting who will evaluate a home on its own terms.
Biggest Risk
Thin turnover and no recent closings make pricing property-specific and harder to benchmark.
Sweet Spot
A well-positioned, well-inspected home where the parcel and condition justify the price.
Avoid If
You need a liquid, comp-rich market with predictable, fast pricing.

A river-edge pocket that trades on the property, not the trend

The defining feature is location: the river, the bridge, and the north-side setting inside Duval County. That means the value conversation is driven by things you can walk and see — proximity to the water, lot, and the condition of the specific house — rather than by a dense market of recent, comparable closings.

With no closings in the current window, this is not a place to expect fast, formulaic pricing. It is a place to do the work: inspect thoroughly, weigh the parcel and its exposure to the water, and treat each listing as its own negotiation. Patience and diligence matter more here than momentum.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dames Point. 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 comp-light, low-turnover area like Dames Point, the number on a listing is only a starting point. We underwrite the individual property — its position, condition, and river relationship — and negotiate from what the specific home supports, which is exactly the discipline a market like this demands.

Dames Point in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers drawn to a riverside north-Jacksonville setting who will evaluate a home on its own terms.
Biggest advantageWater proximity and a location shaped by the St. Johns and the Dames Point bridge.
Biggest riskThin turnover and no recent closings make pricing property-specific and harder to benchmark.
Sweet spotA well-positioned, well-inspected home where the parcel and condition justify the price.
Avoid ifYou need a liquid, comp-rich market with predictable, fast pricing.

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 Dames Point sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers who want proximity to the St. Johns River and are prepared to underwrite a home individuallyExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable inspecting closely and negotiating off a single property's meritsExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who value setting and location over quick resale liquidityExcellent fit
Buyers who need a busy, comp-rich market with abundant recent sales to price againstProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who want fast, formulaic pricing and quick turnoverProbably not
Buyers seeking a uniform, cookie-cutter inventory where every home is easily comparableProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-30
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (11 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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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.

$1,810/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
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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.