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Drayton Park in Jacksonville

Drayton Park
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32216
289 homesBuilt 2003–2004Median sale $191K
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Live Market Pulse
23/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 78 at the 2022 peak
0 is Drayton Park's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 23. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Drayton Park Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$191K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 17.0% vs the prior 12 months
-17.0% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 8 and 13 sales in the two windows
$161/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $193 in 2023
93.0%
Sale vs ask
+55%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $123K median in 2012
Tempo
1.5mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
61days
Median DOM · closed
15 days at the 2018 low
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
8
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 18 a year
Ownership and context
43%
Owner-occupied · Drayton Park
124 of 289 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
57%
Non-owner-occupied · Drayton Park
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
27%
Cash buyers · Drayton Park
3 of 11 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
289
Homes in the community
289 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
Est. 2003
Community established
homes built 2003-2004, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 38 in 2006
1,184sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 8 of 289 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Drayton Park is a gated, 289-home community in Duval County built out in 2003-2004, so what you're pricing is a two-decade-old building stock with a compact median living area of about 1,197 square feet. The median sale here sits at $191,000, roughly $161 per square foot, which puts a ceiling on how this community competes against newer product nearby -- condition and updates do most of the work in what a given unit actually closes for.

Pricing is down 17% year-over-year, though it remains up 55% since 2012, so the longer trend is still positive even with this year's pullback. With just one active listing and 1.5 months of supply, inventory is genuinely thin -- that's a seller-leaning setup on paper, but a median of just over 60 days on market and a market heat score of 23 tell you demand isn't rushing in to meet it. Sellers shouldn't assume a quick close; buyers willing to be patient have some room to negotiate on condition.

Drayton Park Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Drayton Park right now

🟡 Balanced market. 1.5 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 8 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($191K) is down 17.0% from the prior 12 months ($230K) and up 55% since 2012. With about 18 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 14. Confidence: Medium (8 and 13 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Drayton Park market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $191K ($161 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 61 days on market for closed sales, and 1.5 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 17% from the prior 12 months and up 55% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).

Drayton Park is a community of 289 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 2003 and 2004 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,197 square feet. 43% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A gated Jacksonville community of 289 homes built in the early 2000s, Drayton Park pairs a compact price point with a fuller amenity package -- pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and on-site management -- than you'd expect at this price band.

Quick Match

Who Drayton Park is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers with a budget near the $191,000 median who want gated access and shared amenities included.
  • Buyers planning to update an older unit rather than pay a premium for recent construction.
  • Investors comfortable underwriting a non-owner-occupied purchase given the mixed homestead-exemption profile.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need move-in-ready, recently built finishes without a renovation budget.
  • Sellers who need a fast close -- the market's median time on market runs past two months.
  • Buyers expecting heavy competing-offer pressure from the thin, single-listing inventory picture.
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Market Pulse

How Drayton Park is performing right now

55/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3Months of supplytight
17Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+6%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Drayton Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Drayton Park

Live MLS inventory for Drayton Park. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

3210 Climbing Ivy Trail home for sale in Drayton ParkActive · 28 daysTop listing
$279,900
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 2003
3210 Climbing Ivy Trail, Jacksonville, 32216
Renovated
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS
8435 Thornbush Court home for sale in Drayton ParkActive · 6 days
$199,900
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 2003
8435 Thornbush Court, Jacksonville, 32216
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY

Active and pending Drayton Park listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Old St. Augustine Rd shopping~2 to 5 min · retail and services
Interstate 295~5 to 10 min · the beltway
The Avenues / Town Center area~10 to 15 min · shopping and dining
Baptist South / hospitals~10 min · Southside medical
Downtown Jacksonville~20 to 25 min · north via I-95
St. Augustine~35 to 45 min · south via I-95
Jacksonville beaches~25 to 30 min · east via Butler Blvd

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
Drayton Park (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

Drayton Park 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.

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

The takeaway

What actually affects a Drayton Park purchase, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Drayton Park

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishAs a built-out gated community, the variables are the association's budget and reserves, the ownership form of attached homes, and the individual home's condition, not new competing supply.

Association budget and ownership form

NeutralOn a community mixing townhomes and homes, whether attached product is condominium or fee-simple and how the association is funded drive the monthly cost and resale more than the sticker price does. impact
SignificanceRadius: Association-wide

Association budget and ownership form

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 Drayton Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

  1. 2024
    Taxes

    Duval County millage and the Jacksonville tax bill

    Property taxes here combine Duval County (City of Jacksonville), school, and applicable millage; the Duval County Property Appraiser publishes the adopted rates and each parcel's assessed value (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024). Why it matters: Pull the actual parcel on the Duval Property Appraiser site before you write, and remember Florida's Save Our Homes 3 percent assessment cap resets toward market value on a sale, so a new owner's tax bill can rise above the prior owner's. Source

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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 Drayton Park buying strategy.

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

1

Confirm the ownership form and association. Verify whether an attached home is a condominium or a fee-simple townhome with an HOA, and read the association's budget and rules.

2

Read the reserves and any assessments. Get the dues, what they cover (gate, common areas), the reserve study, and any pending special assessments.

3

Underwrite the specific home. Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing for the exact home, since the community dates to 2003.

4

Pull the flood zone and an insurance quote. Get the FEMA flood zone for the specific home and a bindable quote during diligence.

5

Comp by product type. Price a townhome against townhome and a single-family home against single-family rather than a community-wide average.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-kept home in the product type you want, with a funded association and the ownership form verified.
Biggest Risk
Underfunded reserves or financing friction on a condo townhome; confirm both early.
Best Lot
End-unit townhomes and homes on quieter or greener lots carry a modest premium.
Smart Timing
Listings come up steadily in a built-out gated community, so condition and the association budget drive negotiations.
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

Drayton Park is a gated residential community in Jacksonville, Duval County (ZIP 32258), built by Pulte Homes around 2003 with roughly 290 residences ranging from townhomes to single-family homes under mature oaks (Watson Realty and listing data, 2026). It sits in the Mandarin-Southside corridor off Old St. Augustine Road, with tree-lined sidewalks and a convenient location. Because it mixes townhomes and detached homes, buyers should confirm the ownership form of attached product and the association for a specific home. Property taxes combine Duval County and school millage (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024).

Drayton Park Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Drayton Park.

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 Drayton Park today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: townhomes needing updates
$180K to $187K

The lower-cost way in is an attached townhome due for updates. Because the association covers much of the exterior, your dollars go to the interior; confirm the reserves and ownership form before you commit.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated townhomes and smaller homes
$187K to $229K

The core of Drayton Park is updated townhomes and smaller single-family homes. The product type, the position, and the updates separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory
High: larger homes and end-unit townhomes
$229K to $281K

The top of the community is larger detached homes or end-unit townhomes on the best lots. Price each on its product, position, and condition rather than a community-wide number.

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 ~$191K buys here.

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

$180K to $187K
Entry: townhomes needing updates
The lower-cost way in is an attached townhome due for updates. Because the association covers much of the exterior, your dollars go to the interior; confirm the reserves and ownership form before you commit.
$187K to $229K
Mid: updated townhomes and smaller homes
The core of Drayton Park is updated townhomes and smaller single-family homes. The product type, the position, and the updates separate these more than floor plan does.
$229K to $281K
High: larger homes and end-unit townhomes
The top of the community is larger detached homes or end-unit townhomes on the best lots. Price each on its product, position, and condition rather than a community-wide number.

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 Drayton Park, 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.

Updated homes ask about 3% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$174
Original$169
Median days on market
Renovated28
Original6

From current Drayton Park listings (renovated 1, original 1); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Drayton Park holds value.

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

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Drayton Park

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Drayton Park5

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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Drayton Park is gated, low-maintenance living under the oaks in a convenient Mandarin-Southside spot. The deal is in a sound home with a funded association, and in knowing whether an attached home is a condo or fee-simple, before you write.

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.

7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Drayton Park 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
  • End-unit townhomes and homes on quieter, greener lots carry a modest premium.
  • Interior townhomes are the value play if position is secondary.
  • Comp by product type; townhomes and detached homes trade differently here.

In a gated community mixing townhomes and detached homes, the product type, position, and the association's finances drive value more than square footage. End-unit townhomes and homes on quieter or greener lots carry a modest premium, while the ownership form and the association's reserve funding shape both the monthly cost and resale. Compare a townhome against the closest recent Drayton Park townhome sale and a detached home against single-family, weighing the association picture alongside the home.

The 15-Second Verdict

Drayton Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, low-maintenance home in the convenient Mandarin-Southside area of Jacksonville.
Strong onConvenience and value: a gated community with townhomes and homes under mature oaks, minutes from I-295 and shopping.
WatchThe association's reserves and the ownership form of attached homes; read the budget before you write.
Not forBuyers who want a large detached home with a yard and no association, or a large-amenity or estate community.
The edgeA gated, low-maintenance, central location keeps the community's appeal steady.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • For attached homes, confirm whether ownership is condominium or fee-simple townhome.
  • Dues fund the gate and common areas; verify the current number and reserves.
  • Comp by product type; townhomes and detached homes trade differently.

Drayton Park is a gated community governed by a homeowners association that maintains the gate and common areas. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserve funding, and the ownership form of any attached home directly with the association before you write, because we do not publish a figure we have not verified.

Association dues typically fund the gated access, common-area maintenance, and, for attached homes, more of the exterior and common-element insurance; confirm the exact inclusions and the reserve study in the current budget.

Amenities are modest and centered on the gated, low-maintenance setting rather than a golf course or large clubhouse; confirm any shared features and how they are funded.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park.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 Drayton Park

Thinking of selling in Drayton Park?

Your buyer is cross-shopping gated, low-maintenance Mandarin-Southside homes, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your product type and position, the association dues and what they cover, the funded reserves, the ownership form, and any updates.

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 Drayton Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bartram Meadows, 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 Drayton Park home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Drayton Park 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.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
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Windows contain 7 to 27 sales each (8 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
$100K$150K$200K$250K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 17.0% year over year; up 55% since 2012.
Every sale since 2003 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k2k2k
438 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $70 in 2012 to a $193 peak in 2023; $161 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
15 days at the 2018 low; 61 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
7 to 27 a year; 8 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
020402004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 38 quit in 2006; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
78 at the 2022 peak, 19 in the troughs, 23 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
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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

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 32216 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 (2026-07-18).

Drayton Park Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Drayton Park is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $239,900, and homes go under contract in about 26 days.

3.0
Months supply
$239,900
Median list
$191,000
Median sold
$171
Per sqft
26
Days on mkt
2/0/8
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32216 ZIP is $262,899, about 16.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Drayton Park

Live MLS inventory for Drayton Park. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

8435 THORNBUSH Court home for sale in Drayton ParkActive · 25 daysTop listing
$199,000
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 2003
8435 THORNBUSH Court, Jacksonville, 32216
Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY

Active and pending Drayton Park listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Drayton Park on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community & Amenities

Life at Drayton Park

  • Gated · reported on 8 of 9 listings
  • Pool · reported on 8 of 9 listings
  • Fitness Center · reported on 7 of 9 listings
  • Security Gate · reported on 6 of 9 listings
  • Clubhouse · reported on 5 of 9 listings
  • Maintenance Grounds · reported on 5 of 9 listings
  • Car Wash Area · reported on 5 of 9 listings
  • Playground · reported on 4 of 9 listings
  • Trash · reported on 3 of 9 listings
  • Jogging Path · reported on 1 of 9 listings
  • Management - Off Site · reported on 1 of 9 listings
  • Park · reported on 1 of 9 listings

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

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Drayton Park Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Drayton Park is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $239,900, and homes go under contract in about 26 days.

3.0
Months supply
$239,900
Median list
$191,000
Median sold
$171
Per sqft
26
Days on mkt
2/0/8
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32216 ZIP is $262,899, about 16.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Strategy

The Drayton Park buying strategy.

If we were buying in Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
Buyers prioritizing a gated, amenity-rich community over new-build finishes.
Biggest Risk
A 61-day median time on market means sellers should not price for a quick close.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition unit-by-unit in 2003-2004 construction.
Avoid If
You need new construction finishes or a fast, competitive-bid purchase timeline.
The Deep Dive

A tight market that isn't hot

The supply picture is the headline: 1.5 months of supply and a single active listing, both of which point to a seller-leaning market by the numbers. But a median of just over 60 days on market and a heat score of 23 don't match a typical tight-inventory frenzy -- this reads more as a thin, quiet market than a competitive one, which matters for how you set expectations on timeline.

On price, the $191,000 median and roughly $161 per square foot reflect 2003-2004 construction at around 1,197 square feet median living area -- there's no premium here for new-build finishes. Homestead exemption filings cover roughly 43% of homes, indicating a meaningful share of non-owner-occupied units in the mix, which is worth factoring into how a given unit has been maintained.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Drayton Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Drayton Park buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.

5.0C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation5.2/10
Recent Direction1.8/10
Liquidity & Demand8.5/10
Owner Commitment4.3/10
Pricing Power5.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (5.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +55% since 2012; Recent Direction -17.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.5 months of supply; Owner Commitment 43% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

With only one active listing and 8 closings in the recent window, Drayton Park doesn't generate the kind of transaction volume that keeps a casual agent current on it. We track the closings as they happen, price condition-by-condition rather than off a single community average, and can tell you honestly whether a listed unit is priced against the 2003-2004 stock it actually is, or against something newer down the road.

The 15-Second Verdict

Drayton Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers prioritizing a gated, amenity-rich community over new-build finishes.
Biggest advantageA full amenity package -- pool, clubhouse, fitness center, jogging path -- at a sub-$200K median.
Biggest riskA 61-day median time on market means sellers should not price for a quick close.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating condition unit-by-unit in 2003-2004 construction.
Avoid ifYou need new construction finishes or a fast, competitive-bid purchase timeline.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Drayton Park sales matched to your home.

Selling in Drayton Park

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Drayton Park, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your Drayton Park home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Drayton Park, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Drayton Park?
The median sale price in Drayton Park was $191K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (8 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Drayton Park take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 61 days on market (8 sales, realMLS).
Is Drayton Park a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Drayton Park is roughly balanced: 1.5 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Drayton Park?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 289 homes in Drayton Park (public records).
What share of Drayton Park is owner-occupied?
43% of Drayton Park parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Drayton Park built?
Homes in Drayton Park were built between 2003 and 2004, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Drayton Park?
Cash buyers took 27% of Drayton Park sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (3 of 11 closings, realMLS).
Have Drayton Park home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 55% since 2012, from $123K to $191K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Drayton Park?
The best agent for Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Drayton Park?
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 Drayton Park and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Drayton Park?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Drayton Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Drayton Park?

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

Buyers with a budget near the $191,000 median who want gated access and shared amenities included.Excellent fit
Buyers planning to update an older unit rather than pay a premium for recent construction.Excellent fit
Investors comfortable underwriting a non-owner-occupied purchase given the mixed homestead-exemption profile.Excellent fit
Buyers who need move-in-ready, recently built finishes without a renovation budget.Probably not
Sellers who need a fast close -- the market's median time on market runs past two months.Probably not
Buyers expecting heavy competing-offer pressure from the thin, single-listing inventory picture.Probably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32216/32256))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (438 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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