Deerfield Lakes Homes for Sale in Atlantic Beach, FL

Established Atlantic Beach condo market · Atlantic Beach · ZIP 32233

An established condominium community off Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach, built for buyers who want a lower-maintenance coastal-area resale near Mayport Naval Station rather than a single-family home or new construction.

Established condoAtlantic Beach, Duval County2 to 3 bedrooms

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled condominium market, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so unit condition, floor, and building position drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Live · Deerfield Lakes Cond Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$150K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 5.1% vs the prior 12 months

-5.1% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 7 and 4 sales in the two windows

$142/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $196 in 2023

93.3%

Sale vs ask

+376%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $32K median in 2012

Tempo

43days

Median DOM · closed

2 days at the 2021 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 6 a year

Ownership and context

20%

Cash buyers · Deerfield Lakes Cond

1 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending July 2023

Track record · 23 years of records

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 24 in 2008

1,074sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"Deerfield Lakes is a resale condo play near Mayport Naval Station, not a builder market. The association dates to 1987, so the first things to nail down on any specific unit are the current condo fee, what it covers, the building's reserve funding, and whether the roof and major systems have been addressed. Coastal-area condo insurance, both the master policy and any individual unit coverage, is a real carrying cost here and should be quoted before you underwrite a purchase. The location thesis is proximity to Mayport, the beach, and everyday Atlantic Beach shopping, which keeps the area convenient without a single-family price tag."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Deerfield Lakes Cond Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 11, 2026

Deerfield Lakes Cond right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($150K) is down 5.1% from the prior 12 months ($158K) and up 376% since 2012. With about 6 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 July 11. Confidence: Low (7 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Deerfield Lakes is an established condominium community off Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach, in Duval County. The condo association was formed in 1987, and units here are generally described in local listings as 2 to 3 bedroom homes. Because this is a resale condo market rather than new construction, each unit trades on its own condition, floor, view, and building position.

The community is centered on Assisi Lane and is marketed with a shared swimming pool, and some listings note parking available for an RV or boat. Condo fee amounts and what they cover were not independently confirmed in this fast pass; buyers should verify the current fee, the reserve study, and any special assessments directly with the association or management company before making an offer.

The bigger picture is location. Deerfield Lakes sits close to Mayport Naval Station, Mayport Village, and the Atlantic Beach coastline, with everyday shopping and schools nearby. Downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville International Airport are a longer, still manageable drive. That coastal-area convenience at a condo price point, rather than a single-family one, is the core of the value case here.

Quick Match

Who Deerfield Lakes is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a lower-maintenance condo resale near the Atlantic Beach coastline and Mayport
Buyers or renters connected to Mayport Naval Station who want a short commute
Buyers comfortable verifying condo fees, reserves, and building condition directly with the association before committing

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Buyers who want a single-family home with private yard space
Buyers unwilling to underwrite condo-specific costs like master insurance and special assessments

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 11 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($150K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($158K) IS the -5.1% one-year change.

Windows contain 2 to 8 sales each (7 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

Down 5.1% year over year; up 376% since 2012.

Every sale since 2003 · price vs size

120 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $30 in 2012 to a $196 peak in 2023; $142 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

2 days at the 2021 low; 43 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

93.3% now.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

2 to 8 a year; 7 in the current window.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 24 quit in 2008; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

85 at the 2022 peak, 21 in the troughs, 21 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

37% of homes for sale in ZIP 32233 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 (2026-07-10).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Deerfield Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Deerfield Lakes on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Deerfield Lakes. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Mayport Naval Station5 to 10 min · approximate

Atlantic Beach Town Center and beach access10 to 15 min · approximate

Neptune Beach10 to 15 min · approximate

Jacksonville Beach15 to 20 min · approximate

Downtown Jacksonville25 to 30 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)30 to 35 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Deerfield Lakes (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Duval County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Deerfield Lakes is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

High

Duncan U. Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Middle

Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School; verify by address

Elementary

Atlantic Beach Elementary School; verify by address

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Deerfield Lakes address.

The takeaway

The story here is a settled coastal-area location near Mayport rather than a headline event. Deerfield Lakes has operated as a condo association since 1987, in an Atlantic Beach area anchored by the Navy base, the beach, and established local shopping.

Recent Developments in Deerfield Lakes

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Deerfield Lakes, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishNet stable for a built-out, coastal-adjacent condo community, with the usual older-building maintenance and Florida coastal insurance costs to underwrite on a unit-by-unit basis.

Mayport Naval Station anchors the area

Evergreen

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Deerfield Lakes sits close to Mayport Naval Station, which supports steady rental and ownership demand from military-connected buyers and renters in the surrounding Atlantic Beach area.

No new-construction competition inside the community

Evergreen

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Deerfield Lakes is a built-out condo association, so value here turns on unit condition, floor, and building position rather than on a builder's current price sheet or new competing phases nearby.

Coastal-area condo costs are a real line item

2026

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Florida coastal condo insurance, reserve funding, and potential special assessments have been an active statewide issue for older associations. Get the current condo fee, reserve study, and a bindable individual insurance quote for the specific unit before you commit.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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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.

The Strategy

The Deerfield Lakes buying strategy.

If we were buying in Deerfield Lakes, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Get the condo association's current fee amount, reserve study, and any special assessment history in writing from the management company.

Pull the specific unit's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, and floor or building position.

Get a bindable homeowners or condo-unit insurance quote for the exact address, given coastal Florida insurance costs and the building's 1987 origin.

Verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools, since attendance zones change.

Ask the association whether the roof, plumbing, and major building systems have been addressed, and review recent meeting minutes for pending work.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained or already-updated unit with clearly confirmed condo fees, reserves, and building condition.

Biggest Risk

Buying without confirming the condo fee, reserve funding, or a pending special assessment.

Best Lot

Prioritize a unit with documented updates and a clear building-condition record over guessing from the listing alone.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right unit and confirmed condo standing line up.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Established condominium; listings describe low-rise condo units, so verify the exact unit configuration by address

Era

Condo association established 1987 (verify year built on the parcel)

Size range

Varies by unit; verify square footage on the specific listing

Bedrooms

2 to 3

Costs & Fees

HOA

Yes, a condo association applies; confirm the current fee and what it covers with the association or management company

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences, with some units also listed for rent

Amenities

Marketed

Community swimming pool; parking for an RV or boat noted in some listings

Status

Verify current amenity condition and any restrictions with the condo association

Location

Area

Atlantic Beach, Duval County, off Mayport Road near Mayport Naval Station

Downtown Jacksonville

About 25 to 30 min (approximate)

Airport (JAX)

About 30 to 35 min (approximate)

Deerfield Lakes Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Deerfield Lakes.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Deerfield Lakes today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

At the entry tier you are generally looking at the smaller, original-condition units in the community, where the value is in the price point and any renovation upside. Confirm unit condition and condo standing before you offer.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find updated units with refreshed kitchens, baths, and flooring, representing the typical move-in resale here. This is where most recent activity tends to cluster.

Most inventory

The Top

At the top are the larger or most fully updated units, and any with a preferred floor, view, or building position. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific unit.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find updated units with refreshed kitchens, baths, and flooring, representing the typical move-in resale here. This is where most recent activity tends to cluster.

The Top

At the top are the larger or most fully updated units, and any with a preferred floor, view, or building position. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific unit.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Deerfield Lakes, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Deerfield Lakes is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Deerfield Lakes holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by unit

Building systems ageVerify with association

Condo fee clarityConfirm before buying

Renovation upsideModerate

Location near Mayport and beachCoastal convenience

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Deerfield Lakes

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is doing the homework: confirming the condo fee, the reserves, and what you are actually carrying.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

5.6C · Buy Score

Resale Strength5.4/10

Renovation Risk5.5/10

Location Efficiency6.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Deerfield Lakes is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Units vary by floor, view, and building position; verify on the specific listing.
Confirm the current condo fee, reserves, and any special assessment history.
Ground-floor and pool-facing units carry different appeal than upper floors.
Check the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable coastal condo insurance quote.
Older building systems age varies; ask the association about roof and plumbing status.

In a built-out coastal condo community like this, the durable differences between units are floor, view, building position, and how well the association has funded reserves and maintenance. Ground-floor units near the pool trade differently than upper-floor units with better views or more privacy, and proximity to parking matters for buyers with an RV or boat. Because coastal Florida condo insurance and assessments can be significant, confirm the association's financial standing and get a bindable quote for the specific unit before you commit.

The 15-Second Verdict

Deerfield Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a lower-maintenance condo resale near the Atlantic Beach coastline and Mayport Naval Station.

Biggest advantageCoastal-area location near Mayport and the beach at a condo price point rather than a single-family one.

Biggest riskBuying before confirming the condo fee, reserve funding, and any pending special assessment.

Sweet spotA documented, well-maintained unit with confirmed condo standing and clear carrying costs.

Avoid ifYou need new construction, a single-family yard, or cannot budget for condo-specific insurance and assessments.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Condo association applies; get the current fee amount in writing.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
Amenities include a shared community pool; some listings note RV or boat parking.
Ask for the reserve study and any special assessment history before you buy.
Budget coastal Florida condo insurance as a real cost; get a bindable quote.

Deerfield Lakes is governed by a condominium association formed in 1987. A current fee amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass; confirm the exact figure, the reserve study, and any special assessment history with the association or management company before you buy.

Confirm in writing, but condo fees at communities like this generally fund the shared pool, exterior building maintenance, and common-area upkeep. Some listings note RV or boat parking; verify whether that is fee-included or separately arranged.

No golf course or private club was identified for this community.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Deerfield Lakes buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Deerfield Lakes.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Deerfield Lakes

Thinking of selling a Deerfield Lakes unit?

Selling an established coastal-area condo takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, floor, and condo standing position your unit against what is actually selling nearby.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Deerfield Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sevilla, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Deerfield Lakes home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Deerfield Lakes matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in Deerfield Lakes on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Deerfield Lakes year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deerfield Lakes a new-construction community?

No. It is an established condominium community in Atlantic Beach with an association formed in 1987. Units here are resales.

What kind of homes are in Deerfield Lakes?

Local listing services describe condo units generally running 2 to 3 bedrooms. Confirm the exact square footage and configuration by address.

Is there an HOA or condo fee?

Yes, a condominium association applies. A current fee amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass; confirm the exact figure and what it covers with the association or management company before you buy.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this community. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

What amenities does the community have?

Listings describe a shared community swimming pool, and some note parking available for an RV or boat. Confirm current amenity condition and any restrictions with the condo association.

What should I check before buying an older condo here?

Ask the association for the reserve study, recent meeting minutes, and any special assessment history, and confirm roof and major building system status. Coastal condo insurance is a real cost to quote before you commit.

Is the area in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation is address-specific in this part of Atlantic Beach. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact unit before you commit.

What schools serve the community?

It is in Duval County Public Schools, with Duncan U. Fletcher High School serving much of the area at the high-school level. The zoned elementary, middle, and high schools should be verified by the specific address, since attendance zones change.

How close is Mayport Naval Station?

Deerfield Lakes is roughly a 5 to 10 minute approximate drive from Mayport Naval Station, which makes it convenient for military-connected buyers and renters.

How far is downtown Jacksonville or the airport?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 25 to 30 minute approximate drive, and Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 30 to 35 minutes. Both are longer than the local Atlantic Beach commute but still manageable.

Is Deerfield Lakes gated or age-restricted?

There is no verified information that the community is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Buying before confirming the condo fee, reserve funding, and any pending special assessment. All three are manageable with direct verification from the association.

Should I get my own agent to buy a condo here?

Yes. An experienced agent helps you review the condo association's financials and documents, confirm building condition, and compare genuinely comparable sales, and represents your interests in the negotiation.

How current is the market data on this page?

This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the community accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condo standing against genuinely comparable units before you make an offer.

Can I keep an RV or boat here?

Some listings note parking available for an RV or boat, but this can vary by unit and over time. Confirm current parking rules directly with the condo association.

Who is the best real estate agent for Deerfield Lakes?

The best agent for Deerfield Lakes is one who actively works Atlantic Beach and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Deerfield Lakes.

How do I find a top Atlantic Beach real estate agent who knows Deerfield Lakes?

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 Deerfield Lakes and the wider Atlantic Beach area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Deerfield Lakes?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Deerfield Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Deerfield Lakes?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a lower-maintenance condo resale near the Atlantic Beach coastline and Mayport.Excellent fit

You are connected to Mayport Naval Station and want a short commute.Excellent fit

You are willing to directly verify condo fees, reserves, and building condition before you buy.Excellent fit

You can budget for coastal Florida condo insurance and possible special assessments.Excellent fit

You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not

You want a single-family home with private yard space.Probably not

You are not willing to review the condo association's financials and reserve study.Probably not

You cannot budget for coastal condo insurance costs or a potential special assessment.Probably not

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Median sale price in Deerfield Lakes, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 11, 2026
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-07-10
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2003 (120 transactions analyzed)

Deerfield Lakes Homes for Sale in Atlantic Beach, FL

Deerfield Lakes Cond right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Deerfield Lakes is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Deerfield Lakes on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Duncan U. Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School; verify by address

Atlantic Beach Elementary School; verify by address

Recent Developments in Deerfield Lakes

Mayport Naval Station anchors the area

No new-construction competition inside the community

Coastal-area condo costs are a real line item

The Deerfield Lakes buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Deerfield Lakes.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Deerfield Lakes holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Deerfield Lakes

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Deerfield Lakes is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Deerfield Lakes in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Deerfield Lakes buy.

Thinking of selling a Deerfield Lakes unit?

In Deerfield Lakes, condition and view decide your number

What is your Deerfield Lakes home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Deerfield Lakes?

Get the inside read on Deerfield Lakes

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Data sources & freshness

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