Durkeeville Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established historic resale homes · Jacksonville · ZIP 32209

A historic northwest Jacksonville neighborhood built out from 1902 onward around one of the city's first Black-owned streetcar lines, with a surviving stock of early 20th century bungalows and shotgun-style homes on a traditional street grid.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountyEarly 1900s construction

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This page does not yet carry live MLS listing data for Durkeeville. Treat any pricing you see elsewhere as a starting point only and verify current inventory directly before you act.

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

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

Price

$145K ▲

Median sold · 12 mo

up 54.3% vs the prior 12 months

+54.3% ▲

1-yr price change

n = 10 and 10 sales in the two windows

$113/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $113 in 2026

95.7%

Sale vs ask

Duval median: 97.5%

+625%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $20K median in 2012

Tempo

17days

Median DOM · closed

10 days at the 2018 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 12 a year

Ownership and context

31%

Owner-occupied · Durkeeville

755 of 2467 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

69%

Non-owner-occupied · Durkeeville

incl. 27% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state

50%

Cash buyers · Durkeeville

3 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025

2,288

Homes in the community

plus 179 vacant residential lots · 2467 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 25 years of records

Est. 1901

Community established

homes built 1901-2024, median 1949 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 25 in 2023

1,255sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

0.4%/yr

Turnover rate

about 10 of 2288 homes trade a year

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"Durkeeville is a name-brand piece of Jacksonville history rather than a subdivision, which changes how you should think about it. The housing stock is small-scale, early 20th century construction, so condition and prior renovation work vary home to home more than in a builder-era neighborhood. The city's own revitalization study for the area signals continued public attention, which can support reinvestment, but it also means the near-term picture depends on how that planning work translates into actual capital projects. Weigh each home on its own condition and permit history rather than assuming uniformity across the neighborhood."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Durkeeville Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Durkeeville right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($145K) is up 54.3% from the prior 12 months ($94K) and up 625% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 15. Confidence: Medium (10 and 10 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 55% below the typical Duval County sale ($145K vs $325K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Durkeeville is a historic neighborhood in northwest Jacksonville that traces its growth to 1902 and 1903, when the North Jacksonville Street Railway, Town and Improvement Company, a Black-owned streetcar system, opened a line connecting the area to downtown. The neighborhood took its name from Dr. Jay H. Durkee, whose land north of the existing Barnett's Subdivision plat was developed alongside the streetcar corridor.

The surviving housing stock is predominantly early 20th century, running from the 1900s into the 1930s, and includes a notable concentration of homes built by contractor Joseph Haygood Blodgett, a formerly enslaved builder who became one of Florida's early Black-owned construction business owners. Homes here are generally modest bungalows and shotgun-style houses on a traditional street grid, not a platted subdivision with an HOA, so buyers should expect the usual due diligence of an older urban neighborhood: verify permit history, roof and system age, and any code-enforcement record on the specific parcel.

The neighborhood sits close to downtown Jacksonville and is anchored locally by James P. Small Park, home to Hank Aaron Field, a ballfield in continuous use since 1912 and once known as Durkee Field. The City of Jacksonville's Planning Department has an active Durkeeville Revitalization Study covering the area, which is worth tracking if you are weighing the longer-term direction of public investment here.

Quick Match

Who Jacksonville is best for.

Best for

Buyers interested in an older, historically documented Jacksonville neighborhood with an established street grid
Buyers comfortable evaluating early 20th century construction on a home-by-home basis
Buyers who want proximity to downtown Jacksonville without an HOA

Probably not for

Buyers who want a newer home with modern systems and minimal near-term maintenance
Buyers who want a builder warranty or a large pool of comparable recent construction
Buyers who need a formal HOA-managed community with shared amenities

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($145K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($94K) IS the +54.3% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 19 sales each (10 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

Up 54.3% year over year; up 625% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

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

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $11 in 2012 to a $113 peak in 2026; $113 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

10 days at the 2018 low; 17 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

95.7% now vs Duval 97.5%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

3 to 19 a year; 10 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · Durkeeville vs Duval

Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 25 quit in 2023; 6 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

70 at the 2022 peak, 31 in the troughs, 60 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

21% of homes for sale in ZIP 32209 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 (2026-07-12).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Interactive Map

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

Downtown Jacksonville10 to 15 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport20 to 25 min · approximate

I-95 access5 to 10 min · approximate

Edward Waters University5 to 10 min · approximate; adjacent historic institution

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

Jacksonville (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

Jacksonville 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

William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools)

Middle

Northwestern Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

West Jacksonville Elementary School (verify by address)

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

The takeaway

The story in Durkeeville is public investment and preservation. The City of Jacksonville has an active revitalization study for the area, and recent capital work has gone into James P. Small Park and Hank Aaron Field, the historic ballfield at the neighborhood's center.

Recent Developments in Durkeeville

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishModestly positive on public investment and civic attention, with the caveat that a planning study is not a guarantee of private market movement. Watch how the city's revitalization work translates into actual infrastructure and code-enforcement outcomes.

Area growth and infill attention

2026

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Northwest Jacksonville, including Durkeeville, has drawn continued city planning attention for infill and revitalization. Progress tends to be incremental rather than sudden, so track specific projects rather than general growth narratives.

Insurance and older-home cost considerations

2026

BearishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes from the early 1900s to 1930s often carry older roofs, electrical, and plumbing systems. Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote and a full inspection before you commit, since insurability and premium can vary sharply by system age.

Market conditions for older urban housing stock

2026

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Older, smaller-footprint homes in established Jacksonville neighborhoods tend to trade on renovation condition more than square footage. Confirm current comparable sales and condition through your agent rather than relying on neighborhood averages.

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 Durkeeville, 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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March 2026
Community
New leadership continues Durkeeville's legacy work
News4Jax reported on new leadership at the Durkeeville Historical Society and Museum continuing preservation and community work in the neighborhood. Why it matters: Ongoing civic and preservation activity in the neighborhood, a sign of sustained local attention rather than a market event. Source

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 Jacksonville buying strategy.

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

Get a full home inspection focused on roof, electrical, plumbing, and foundation age given the early 20th century housing stock.

Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you make an offer.

Pull the parcel's permit and code-enforcement history from the Duval County Property Appraiser and city records.

Verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school for the address with Duval County Public Schools.

Ask your agent for current comparable sales in the immediate area rather than relying on citywide or ZIP-level averages.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained or thoughtfully renovated early 20th century home with documented permit history.

Biggest Risk

Deferred maintenance on older systems (roof, electrical, plumbing) that is not disclosed or inspected.

Best Lot

Favor lots with clear title and permit history over ones with unresolved code-enforcement issues.

Smart Timing

Not phase-driven; this is an established neighborhood, so timing depends on individual listings, not a builder release schedule.

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

Historic single-family bungalows and shotgun-style houses

Era

Mostly early 1900s to 1930s construction, per Jacksonville Historical Society records

Size range

Generally modest, roughly 800 to 1,600 sq ft (verify per home)

Bedrooms

Typically 2 to 3

Costs & Fees

HOA

None identified; a historic city-grid neighborhood, not a platted HOA subdivision

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences, with some rental and investment property

Amenities

Nearby

James P. Small Park (Hank Aaron Field) and the Durkeeville History Society and Museum

Status

City-owned park and museum, not private community amenities

Location

Area

Northwest Jacksonville, Duval County

Downtown Jacksonville

About 10 to 15 min

Jacksonville International Airport

About 20 to 25 min

Jacksonville Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Jacksonville.

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 Jacksonville 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 lower end you are generally looking at smaller, original-condition bungalows or shotgun-style homes that may need system updates. Verify roof, electrical, and plumbing age before you factor in renovation cost.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the middle tier you typically find homes with some documented renovation work, updated systems, or additional square footage. Confirm permit history for any past work.

Most inventory

The Top

At the higher end you would expect a fully renovated or well-preserved historic home with modern systems and documented permit history. Verify the specifics with your agent, since inventory here is limited and individual.

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 middle tier you typically find homes with some documented renovation work, updated systems, or additional square footage. Confirm permit history for any past work.

The Top

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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville holds value.

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

Home age and system riskEarly 1900s to 1930s

Documented renovation upsideCase by case

Location and accessNear downtown

Lot and infrastructure variabilityVerify per parcel

Public investment attentionActive revitalization study

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 Jacksonville

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 brochure, it is documented history: verify the home's condition and the neighborhood's public investment plans before you weigh in.

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.

5.8C · Buy Score

Resale Strength5.2/10

Renovation Risk4.0/10

Location Efficiency6.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.5/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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 Jacksonville 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

This is a traditional city-grid neighborhood, not a platted subdivision with uniform lots.
Lot sizes and shapes vary; verify the specific parcel's dimensions with the Property Appraiser.
Corner lots and lots near James P. Small Park carry different noise and visibility trade-offs.
Check flood zone status for the specific parcel given the neighborhood's age and location.
Older infrastructure (drainage, sidewalks) can vary block to block; ask about known issues.

Because Durkeeville is an established, unplatted city neighborhood rather than a builder subdivision, lot size, shape, and condition vary considerably from block to block. Some lots sit closer to James P. Small Park and Hank Aaron Field, which can mean more foot traffic on game days but also easy access to a long-running public green space. Verify the specific parcel's dimensions, flood zone status, and any known drainage or infrastructure issues with the Duval County Property Appraiser and the city before you commit, since these details are not standardized the way they would be in a newer platted community.

The 15-Second Verdict

Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers interested in a historically documented northwest Jacksonville neighborhood near downtown.

Biggest advantageProximity to downtown Jacksonville and an established, walkable street grid with no HOA.

Biggest riskAge-related maintenance and system condition vary significantly home to home.

Sweet spotA documented, well-maintained or renovated home with clean permit history.

Avoid ifYou want a newer home with modern systems and minimal near-term maintenance.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No HOA identified; this is a historic city-grid neighborhood, not a platted subdivision.
No CDD identified; confirm on the parcel's tax record regardless.
Nearby public amenities include James P. Small Park and Hank Aaron Field.
There is no golf course or private club here.
Budget for older-home insurance and maintenance as a real, individual-home cost.

No homeowners association was identified for Durkeeville. It is a historic city-grid neighborhood rather than a platted HOA subdivision, so there are no known community dues.

Not applicable; there is no known community-wide dues structure. Any shared spaces, such as James P. Small Park, are city-owned and maintained by the City of Jacksonville, not a private HOA.

There is no golf course or private club associated with this neighborhood.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville.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 Jacksonville

Thinking of selling a Durkeeville home?

Selling an older home in a historic neighborhood takes real local knowledge of comparable sales and buyer expectations around renovation condition, not a generic automated estimate.

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 Jacksonville, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Grand Park, 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 Jacksonville home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Jacksonville 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 Durkeeville on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Durkeeville 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 Durkeeville a subdivision with an HOA?

No. Durkeeville is a historic, unplatted city-grid neighborhood in northwest Jacksonville, not a platted subdivision. No homeowners association was identified.

How old are the homes in Durkeeville?

The surviving housing stock is predominantly early 20th century, generally from the 1900s into the 1930s, including a notable group of homes built by contractor Joseph Haygood Blodgett.

What style are the homes?

Homes are generally modest single-family bungalows and shotgun-style houses on a traditional street grid, per local historical accounts.

How did the neighborhood get its name?

Durkeeville takes its name from Dr. Jay H. Durkee, whose land was developed alongside a Black-owned streetcar line, the North Jacksonville Street Railway, Town and Improvement Company, which began service in 1902 and 1903.

Is there a CDD or HOA fee?

No Community Development District or homeowners association was identified for this neighborhood. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser regardless.

What amenities are nearby?

James P. Small Park, home to Hank Aaron Field, a municipal ballfield site in continuous use since 1912, sits in the neighborhood, along with the Durkeeville Historical Society and Museum. These are city-owned public amenities, not private community facilities.

Is Durkeeville gated or age-restricted?

No. There is no indication the neighborhood is gated or age-restricted, and there is no golf course or private club.

What schools serve this ZIP code?

It is in Duval County Public Schools. William M. Raines High School sits within the 32209 ZIP code; verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school for a specific address with the district.

How far is downtown Jacksonville?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive, an approximate estimate. Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes.

What is the biggest risk of buying an older home here?

Deferred maintenance on age-appropriate systems, roofing, electrical, and plumbing, that is not disclosed or fully inspected. A thorough inspection and a bindable insurance quote before you commit are essential.

Is there active revitalization work in the neighborhood?

The City of Jacksonville's Planning Department maintains an active Durkeeville Revitalization Study covering the area. That is a planning process, not a guarantee of specific projects or timelines.

How should I evaluate a specific home here?

Pull the parcel's permit and code-enforcement history, get a full inspection, and confirm flood zone status, since condition varies considerably home to home in this older housing stock.

Are there notable historic homes in Durkeeville?

Yes. The neighborhood includes a notable concentration of homes built by contractor Joseph Haygood Blodgett, one of Florida's early Black-owned construction business owners, per local historical accounts.

Should I get my own agent for a purchase here?

Yes. An agent familiar with older Jacksonville neighborhoods can help you weigh renovation condition, permit history, and true comparable sales, which matter more here than in a newer subdivision.

How current is the data on this page?

This page currently does not carry live MLS listing data for Durkeeville. Historical and location facts are sourced and dated as noted; always verify current listings, pricing, and school zoning independently.

Who is the best real estate agent for Durkeeville?

The best agent for Durkeeville is one who actively works Jacksonville 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 Durkeeville.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Durkeeville?

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 Durkeeville and the wider Jacksonville area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Durkeeville?

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

The Verdict

Should you buy in Jacksonville?

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

You want a historically documented northwest Jacksonville neighborhood close to downtown.Excellent fit

You are comfortable evaluating early 20th century homes on a case-by-case basis.Excellent fit

You do not need a formal HOA or private community amenities.Excellent fit

You value walkability and an established street grid over new construction.Excellent fit

You want a newer home with modern systems and minimal near-term maintenance.Probably not

You want a builder warranty or a large pool of comparable recent construction.Probably not

You need shared community amenities managed by an HOA.Probably not

You are not prepared to budget for age-related inspection and insurance costs.Probably not

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Median sale price in Durkeeville, 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 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (12 streets, ZIP 32206/32208/32209/32299))
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (256 transactions analyzed)

Durkeeville Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Durkeeville right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Jacksonville is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Jacksonville on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools)

Northwestern Middle School (verify by address)

West Jacksonville Elementary School (verify by address)

Recent Developments in Durkeeville

Area growth and infill attention

Insurance and older-home cost considerations

Market conditions for older urban housing stock

New leadership continues Durkeeville's legacy work

The Jacksonville buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Jacksonville.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Jacksonville holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Jacksonville buy.

Thinking of selling a Durkeeville home?

In Jacksonville, condition and view decide your number

What is your Jacksonville home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Jacksonville?

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Data sources & freshness

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