Deerwood Estates in Jacksonville

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

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32256
44 homesBuilt 1979–2018
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

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).

Live · Deerwood Estates Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
91%
Owner-occupied · Deerwood Estates
40 of 44 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
9%
Non-owner-occupied · Deerwood Estates
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
44
Homes in the community
44 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $2.20M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1979
Community established
homes built 1979-2018, median 1991 (FL DOR 2025)
2.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 44 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

7955 PINE LAKE Road
$840K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,958 sqft
7955 PINE LAKE Road
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
8227 MAR DEL PLATA Street
$1.07M · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,140 sqft
8227 MAR DEL PLATA Street
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
8135 WEKIVA Way
$1.27M · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,781 sqft
8135 WEKIVA Way
Listed by EMPIRE NETWORK REALTY
8148 BLUE JAY Lane
$1.28M · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,477 sqft
8148 BLUE JAY Lane
Listed by PURSUIT REAL ESTATE, LLC
7800 POINT MEADOWS Drive #238
$175K · 0.6 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,287 sqft
7800 POINT MEADOWS Drive #238
Listed by PONTE VEDRA CLUB REALTY, INC.
7800 POINT MEADOWS Drive #531
$164K · 0.6 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,244 sqft
7800 POINT MEADOWS Drive #531
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

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.

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.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-01)

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.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in Deerwood Estates 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 Deerwood Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want estate-scale square footage in an established Jacksonville pocket.
Biggest Risk
Wide value dispersion means condition, not size, sets the real price.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 6,600 sqft median that has already absorbed major renovation.
Avoid If
You need a predictable price band or a low-maintenance footprint.

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.

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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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Best forBuyers who want estate-scale square footage in an established Jacksonville pocket.
Biggest advantageA stable, owner-held community with limited turnover.
Biggest riskWide value dispersion means condition, not size, sets the real price.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 6,600 sqft median that has already absorbed major renovation.
Avoid ifYou need a predictable price band or a low-maintenance footprint.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Deerwood Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Deerwood Estates.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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.

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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.

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.

$1,848/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

How many homes are in Deerwood Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 44 homes in Deerwood Estates (public records).
What share of Deerwood Estates is owner-occupied?
91% of Deerwood Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Deerwood Estates built?
Homes in Deerwood Estates were built between 1979 and 2018, with a median year built of 1991.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Deerwood Estates?
The best agent for Deerwood Estates 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 Deerwood Estates.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Deerwood Estates?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Deerwood Estates and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Where is Deerwood Estates, and what county is it in?
Deerwood Estates is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32256. The community's center is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Deerwood Estates from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 11 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 9 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers with the budget to carry a very large home and its upkeep, who value space over turnkey convenienceExcellent fit
Long-hold owners planning to stay put rather than flipExcellent fit
Renovation-comfortable buyers willing to pay for or take on updating an older estate buildExcellent fit
Buyers wanting a small or low-maintenance footprintProbably not
Anyone needing a fast, liquid resale in a high-turnover marketProbably not
Buyers expecting a narrow, predictable price range instead of condition-driven spreadProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32216/32256))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-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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Thinking of selling in Deerwood Estates? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-01). 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.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Deerwood Estates with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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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.

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

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