Deerwood Estates
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 276 homes for sale in 32256 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 27 closed sales in Deerwood Estates in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in November 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Deerwood master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL — see all Deerwood homes for sale (48 listings across 7 villages and sections in the MLS).

Price here is driven by scale and condition more than by any single benchmark. The homes are large, with a median living area north of 6,600 square feet, and they were built across a long stretch from 1979 to 2018. That spread means two properties of similar size can trade very differently depending on how much of the original build has been updated. There is no tidy price band in this community; there is a median and a wide dispersion around it based on renovation level.
The posture is that of a stable, owner-held enclave. Homestead exemption applies to roughly 94% of the homes, which tells you this is overwhelmingly a place people live in rather than turn over. For sellers, that means limited comparable supply and buyers who scrutinize condition closely. For buyers, it means patience: the right home in the right state of repair does not come up often, and when it does, the work already done to it is a large part of what you are paying for.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Deerwood Estates 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Deerwood Estates is a small, established community of 64 large homes in Jacksonville's Duval County, where the through-line is square footage and long-term ownership rather than fast turnover.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 17 homes in Deerwood Estates that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1964 and 2001 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 6,359 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 5-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Deerwood Estates across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $2.20M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Deerwood Estates. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Deerwood Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with the budget to carry a very large home and its upkeep, who value space over turnkey convenience
- Long-hold owners planning to stay put rather than flip
- Renovation-comfortable buyers willing to pay for or take on updating an older estate build
Probably not for
- Buyers wanting a small or low-maintenance footprint
- Anyone needing a fast, liquid resale in a high-turnover market
- Buyers expecting a narrow, predictable price range instead of condition-driven spread
The market around Deerwood Estates
Deerwood Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32256, 377 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32256 (Jacksonville), 1,025 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $379K ($213/sq ft), down 5.9% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. Right now 218 active and 87 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32256 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Deerwood Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Deerwood Estates, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Life at Deerwood Estates
- Gated · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Deerwood Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Deerwood Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Deerwood Estates.
Size, age, and the condition question
The defining trait is scale. A median living area above 6,600 square feet puts these firmly in the estate category, and the build years running from 1979 through 2018 mean you are shopping across nearly four decades of construction. The median year built sits at the end of the 1980s, so a meaningful share of the inventory carries systems, layouts, and finishes from that era unless a prior owner has invested in updating them.
That makes condition the single most important variable to underwrite. Two homes of comparable size can sit far apart in value depending on roof, mechanicals, kitchens, and baths. Do not shop on square footage alone; get specific on what has been renovated and what has not, because that gap is where the money is on a property this large.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deerwood Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small and this closely held, deals turn on knowing which homes have actually been updated and which only look the part. We track condition and history at the property level, price the renovation gap honestly, and tell you plainly when a listing's asking price is really a bet on work you would still have to do yourself.
Deerwood Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $233/month (about $2,796/yr) · median of 19 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $233 per month ($2,796 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 19 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Deerwood Estates buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Deerwood Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Deerwood Estates, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Deerwood Estates
Homes in Deerwood Estates 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. 1 on record.
- 8002 James Island Trail · off market
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.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32216/32256)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (27 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- James Island Trail (8 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Deerwood Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32256; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 38 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 27 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School · PK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Elementary · K-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).












