Ed Smith
Homes for Sale in Atlantic Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of WATSON REALTY CORP · via realMLS
As of October 2026, Ed Smith in Atlantic Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Ed Smith in Atlantic Beach, FL since 2015, the most recent in March 2022. Across Atlantic Beach as a whole, 132 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $660,000, 57 median days on market, with 61 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,790 ($11,060 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Ed Smith is driven by condition and lot, not by square footage on paper. With a median living area around 1,140 sq ft and a build range spanning 1953 to 2023, you are comparing original mid-century cottages against tear-downs and new construction on the same streets. That spread means the median asking figure tells you less here than in a tract subdivision — you have to underwrite each house on its own merits.
Just over half the homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a core of owner-occupants rather than a churn of rentals. For a buyer, that usually means fewer distressed or deferred-maintenance listings and steadier pricing; for a seller, it means your competition is a small pool of 62 homes, so a well-prepped, correctly-priced property stands out quickly rather than getting lost.
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
Ed Smith is a small Atlantic Beach pocket where seven decades of building — from 1953 originals to homes finished as recently as 2023 — sit side by side, so the character of the block matters as much as any single listing.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Ed Smith is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a coastal Atlantic Beach location and comfortable evaluating older homes case by case
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to weigh a 1950s-era structure as a potential rebuild or update
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a compact, owner-heavy street over rental churn
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a new-construction, move-in-ready home with predictable finishes
- Anyone requiring a large floor plan, given a median living area near 1,140 sq ft
- Buyers who want a wide, always-available selection rather than a 62-home pool
The market around Ed Smith
Ed Smith is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32233, 119 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Atlantic Beach.
Across Duval County, 4,473 homes are active and 1,509 pending (25% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ed Smith specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Ed Smith, Atlantic Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Ed Smith
Live MLS inventory for Ed Smith. 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 Ed Smith listings as of 2026-10-28, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Ed Smith Atlantic Beach Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Ed Smith Atlantic Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1508 Jordan Street · $263,000 · 2 bd / 1.5 ba · listed by Watson Realty Corp
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Atlantic Beach · Elementary
- Mayport · Middle
- Duncan Fletcher · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ed Smith listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Ed Smith buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ed Smith today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Ed Smith.
A small, mixed-vintage pocket near the coast
The defining trait here is variety within a tight footprint. With a median year built of 1999 and homes reaching back to 1953 and forward to 2023, you will find modest original footprints — the median living space is about 1,140 sq ft — next to renovated and rebuilt properties. That makes floor plans, systems, and finish levels wildly inconsistent, so a walk-through and inspection carry more weight than the listing photos.
Because this is an Atlantic Beach address in Duval County, the location fundamentals — proximity to the coast and the beach-town street grid — anchor value even when a specific house needs work. The compact inventory of 62 homes rewards patience: the right property does not come up often, and when it does, knowing whether you are buying the lot or the house is the whole game.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ed Smith. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 62-home pocket where a 1953 cottage and a 2023 rebuild can list within blocks of each other, the median number is a starting point, not an answer. We underwrite each property on condition, lot, and vintage so you know whether you are paying for the house or the dirt — and we will tell you plainly when a listing is overpriced for what it actually is.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Ed Smith Atlantic Beach year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.
Recent Developments in Ed Smith
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ed Smith, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 8 miles south of Ed Smith.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 14 miles west of Ed Smith, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Ed Smith.
Source: News4JAX - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 15 miles west of Ed Smith, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 10 miles northwest of Ed Smith, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Ed Smith.
Source: News4Jax
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 28, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32233)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-25 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (3 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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