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Deerfield Lakes
Homes for Sale in Atlantic Beach, FL

Community in Atlantic Beach · Duval County · ZIP 32233
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 81 closed sales in Deerfield Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL since 2001, the most recent in September 2026. Recorded prices across those 80 sales ran from $22,900 to $194,500 (median $59,900), on homes of 800 to 1,109 sq ft. Across Atlantic Beach as a whole, 191 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $610,000, 49 median days on market, with 39 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,070.

Live · Deerfield Lakes Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Deerfield Lakes is a small pocket in Atlantic Beach, and the numbers reflect that: 15 homes, built between 1981 and 2016 with a median year of 1982, and a median living area right around 1,093 square feet. What sets price here is condition and updates, not square footage — most of the inventory is compact and dates to the early 1980s, so a renovated interior or a mechanical overhaul is what separates one closing from another. Expect a wide spread between move-in-ready and dated stock.

With no closings in the current window, there is no fresh comp to anchor a number, which means both sides are pricing off condition and a thin recent history. For a seller, that argues for pricing to your home's actual state and being patient. For a buyer, it means you do the homework on age, systems, and updates rather than leaning on a running sales pace.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Deerfield Lakes right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

791 ASSISI Lane #1204
$189K · 0.0 mi away
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,109 sqft
791 ASSISI Lane #1204
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
791 ASSISI Lane #1503
$160K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,074 sqft
791 ASSISI Lane #1503
Listed by JWB REALTY LLC
791 ASSISI Lane #1611
$172K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,074 sqft
791 ASSISI Lane #1611
Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
2525 HAYWOOD ESTATES Lane
$255K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,237 sqft
2525 HAYWOOD ESTATES Lane
Listed by NAVY TO NAVY HOMES LLC
1241 BEACH DUNE Drive
$330K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,768 sqft
1241 BEACH DUNE Drive
Listed by PONTE VEDRA CLUB REALTY, INC.
2552 SANDY DUNE Drive
$315K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,660 sqft
2552 SANDY DUNE Drive
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a small, early-1980s enclave in Atlantic Beach with modestly sized homes — the kind of place where the individual house, not the community average, drives value. A homestead share of about a third means a meaningful slice of the homes are not owner-occupied primary residences.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 35 homes in Deerfield Lakes that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1987 and 1988 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,074 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. 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.

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 targeting an Atlantic Beach location in a smaller, modestly sized home
  • Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on early-1980s systems and updates
  • Investors interested in a compact property given the notable non-homestead share

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want substantial square footage or a newer-build layout
  • Buyers who rely on a busy sales pace and abundant recent comps for confidence
  • Buyers wanting turnkey uniformity rather than case-by-case condition

The market around Deerfield Lakes

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

In ZIP 32233, 104 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Atlantic Beach.

Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).

In ZIP 32233 (Atlantic Beach), 319 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $588K ($379/sq ft), down 14.0% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 48 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32233 housing market and the Duval County market.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Deerfield Lakes, Atlantic Beach

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 7 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 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.

If we were buying in Deerfield Lakes 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 Deerfield Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an Atlantic Beach address in a small, compact-home enclave.
Biggest Risk
No recent closings and only 15 homes make value hard to pin down.
Sweet Spot
A renovated or well-maintained home where the updates carry the price.
Avoid If
You need a large floor plan or a deep, active comp history.

Small pool, condition-driven pricing

At 15 homes with a median build year of 1982 and a median just under 1,100 square feet, Deerfield Lakes is compact both in count and in floor plan. The build range stretches to 2016, so there is some newer product, but the center of gravity is early-1980s construction. That vintage means roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical age matter more to price than any headline stat — inspect accordingly.

The roughly one-third homestead share tells you a portion of these homes are held as something other than an owner's primary residence. That can add turnover and rental interest, but it also means fewer long-hold owners setting the tone. In a pool this small, one or two listings can move the whole read, so treat any single data point with caution.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deerfield Lakes. 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 15-home community with no recent closing to anchor value, the analysis is done house by house — vintage, updates, systems, and how a given listing stacks against the little history there is. We price and negotiate off condition rather than a thin comp set, and we will tell you plainly when a specific home's age and updates justify the ask and when they do not.

Deerfield Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an Atlantic Beach address in a small, compact-home enclave.
Biggest advantageEarly-1980s stock in a tight pool where a well-updated home stands out.
Biggest riskNo recent closings and only 15 homes make value hard to pin down.
Sweet spotA renovated or well-maintained home where the updates carry the price.
Avoid ifYou need a large floor plan or a deep, active comp history.

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 Deerfield Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers targeting an Atlantic Beach location in a smaller, modestly sized homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on early-1980s systems and updatesExcellent fit
Investors interested in a compact property given the notable non-homestead shareExcellent fit
Buyers who want substantial square footage or a newer-build layoutProbably not
Buyers who rely on a busy sales pace and abundant recent comps for confidenceProbably not
Buyers wanting turnkey uniformity rather than case-by-case conditionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (81 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Deerfield Lakes. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32233; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

Common questions about Deerfield Lakes

Where is Deerfield Lakes?

Deerfield Lakes is a community in Atlantic Beach, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32233.

Are there homes for sale in Deerfield Lakes right now?

No active listings inside Deerfield Lakes at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.

Does Deerfield Lakes have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Deerfield Lakes in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Thinking of selling in Deerfield Lakes? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-13). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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