Dunns Creek Gardens in Jacksonville

Dunns Creek Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32218
96 homesBuilt 1920–2023
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Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Dunns Creek Gardens Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Duval: 26% (1,538 of 5,929)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · Dunns Creek Gardens
72 of 99 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · Dunns Creek Gardens
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
96
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 99 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $550K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1920–2023
Years homes were built
median 1965 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 96 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Price here is driven by condition and vintage more than by any single formula. With a median build year of 1965 and stock stretching from 1920 all the way to 2023, two homes on the same street can be worlds apart — one an original mid-century structure, the next a recent rebuild. That spread is the story: what you pay tracks how much work has already been done, and buyers should underwrite the specific house, not the median.

The market posture is settled rather than speculative. A homestead share just over 72% across 96 homes points to a stock that mostly stays put, which keeps resale supply thin and inventory idiosyncratic. For sellers, that scarcity is leverage on a well-kept or updated property. For buyers, it means patience — the right house appears when it appears, and comparables are limited enough that pricing is negotiated case by case.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Dunns Creek Gardens is a small, long-established pocket of Jacksonville where a century of building — 1920 through 2023 — sits side by side, so the community reads less as one product and more as a collection of individual homes.

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 comfortable underwriting an older home's systems and budgeting for updates on a mid-century structure
  • Owner-occupiers seeking a manageable ~1,685 sqft footprint and willing to wait for the right listing
  • Sellers of a renovated or well-maintained home who can benefit from limited competing supply

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want turnkey new construction with predictable, uniform finishes
  • Anyone needing a wide selection and fast inventory turnover to choose from
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect closely and pay for condition rather than the neighborhood median

The market around Dunns Creek Gardens

Dunns Creek Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32218, 541 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Dunns Creek Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Dunns Creek Gardens, 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 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-23 → 2026-10-22)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Dunns Creek Gardens

Live MLS inventory for Dunns Creek Gardens. 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.

Active and pending Dunns Creek Gardens listings as of 2026-10-21, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Louis Sheffield · Elementary
  • Oceanway · Middle
  • First Coast · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Dunns Creek Gardens listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Dunns Creek Gardens address.

If we were buying in Dunns Creek Gardens 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 Dunns Creek Gardens.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a mid-century footprint in an established, low-turnover pocket of Jacksonville.
Biggest Risk
The wide vintage spread means condition varies sharply house to house.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the ~1,685 sqft median that has already addressed age-related systems.
Avoid If
You need uniform, new construction or a large, predictable subdivision.

One neighborhood, many vintages

The defining feature is the age range. A median year built of 1965 anchors the neighborhood in mid-century construction, but with homes dating to 1920 on one end and 2023 on the other, this is not a uniform subdivision. Expect to evaluate each property on its own terms — mechanicals, roof, systems, and any renovation history matter more here than a neighborhood-wide assumption ever could.

Homes cluster around 1,685 square feet at the median, a practical, manageable footprint rather than a sprawling one. Combined with a homestead share above 72% out of 96 homes, the picture is a stable, owner-occupied enclave where listings are infrequent and each one deserves its own inspection and its own pricing conversation.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dunns Creek Gardens. 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 small community with wide-ranging vintages and thin turnover, the median tells you almost nothing about the house in front of you. We price and evaluate property by property — reading condition, renovation history, and the limited comparable set honestly — so buyers avoid overpaying for deferred maintenance and sellers of updated homes capture the scarcity premium the neighborhood supports.

Dunns Creek Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a mid-century footprint in an established, low-turnover pocket of Jacksonville.
Biggest advantageThin, owner-held inventory gives well-kept homes real pricing leverage.
Biggest riskThe wide vintage spread means condition varies sharply house to house.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the ~1,685 sqft median that has already addressed age-related systems.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, new construction or a large, predictable subdivision.
The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Dunns Creek Gardens?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 96 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in Dunns Creek Gardens (public records).
What share of Dunns Creek Gardens is owner-occupied?
73% of Dunns Creek Gardens parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Dunns Creek Gardens built?
Homes in Dunns Creek Gardens were built between 1920 and 2023, with a median year built of 1965.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Dunns Creek Gardens?
The best agent for Dunns Creek Gardens 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 Dunns Creek Gardens.
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Buyers comfortable underwriting an older home's systems and budgeting for updates on a mid-century structureExcellent fit
Owner-occupiers seeking a manageable ~1,685 sqft footprint and willing to wait for the right listingExcellent fit
Sellers of a renovated or well-maintained home who can benefit from limited competing supplyExcellent fit
Buyers who want turnkey new construction with predictable, uniform finishesProbably not
Anyone needing a wide selection and fast inventory turnover to choose fromProbably not
Buyers unwilling to inspect closely and pay for condition rather than the neighborhood medianProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 21, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32218))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (30 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 Dunns Creek Gardens? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-23). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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