Ellis Trace in Jacksonville

Ellis Trace
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32205
Median sale $201K
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Live Market Pulse
51/100
Market Heat
Normal for Ellis Trace
2013 → 2026 · 89 at the 2017 peak
0 is Ellis Trace's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 51. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Ellis Trace in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $201,000, $180 per square foot, a median 23 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (+11% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1988–2002; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,590 ($2,860 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Ellis Trace Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$201K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 10.7% vs the prior 12 months
+10.7%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 4 sales in the two windows
$180/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $182 in 2023
93.8%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+214%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $64K median in 2012
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
23days
Median DOM · closed
1 days at the 2017 low
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,695 of 5,600)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
1,164sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ellis Trace is not a single-vintage subdivision. With homes built anywhere from 1911 to 2024 and a median year built of 1994, price here is driven less by a builder's spec sheet and more by condition, updates, and how much work a given house has had. Two homes on the same street can be worlds apart, so the median asking or closing figure tells you very little about the house you actually want.

The median living area sits around 1,308 square feet, which frames this as a market of modest, right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans. For buyers, that means underwriting each property on its own merits — recent systems, roof, and renovations matter more than the neighborhood average. For sellers, condition is the lever: an updated home stands apart in a pool this varied.

Ellis Trace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Ellis Trace right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 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 September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($201K) is up 10.7% from the prior 12 months ($182K) and up 214% since 2012. With about 6 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 September 12. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ellis Trace market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $201K ($180 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 23 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 11% from the prior 12 months and up 214% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

With 211 homes spanning more than a century of construction, Ellis Trace reads as an established, mixed-vintage pocket of Jacksonville where no two blocks feel identical and the housing stock leans toward compact, efficient footprints.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a modest, right-sized home under roughly 1,300 square feet
  • Value-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and condition
  • Investors comfortable with a mixed owner-occupied and rental market

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need large square footage and open, modern floor plans
  • Buyers wanting move-in certainty without inspection and insurance due diligence
  • Buyers set on a uniform, single-vintage new-construction subdivision

Windows contain 2 to 13 sales each (3 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$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 10.7% year over year; up 214% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k1k1k2k
186 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $44 in 2012 to a $182 peak in 2023; $180 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
1 days at the 2017 low; 23 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.8% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
2 to 13 a year; 3 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Ellis Trace vs Duval
100200300Duval +184%Ellis Trace +214%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420162018202020222026
89 at the 2017 peak, 9 in the troughs, 51 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Ellis Trace Market Scorecard

Balanced

Ellis Trace is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $155,000, and homes go under contract in about 35 days.

4.0
Months supply
$155,000
Median list
$201,000
Median sold
$151
Per sqft
35
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32205 ZIP is $256,547, about 15.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Housing distress & ownership in Ellis Trace, 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 4 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-12)

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 Ellis Trace

Live MLS inventory for Ellis Trace. 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 Ellis Trace listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

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

Recent Developments in Ellis Trace

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ellis Trace, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum84/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The site is about 4 miles south of Ellis Trace.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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 6 miles east of Ellis Trace, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

    Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 10 miles southwest of Ellis Trace.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

    The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 19 miles south of Ellis Trace.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. April 2026
    Development

    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 15 miles northeast of Ellis Trace, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: JAXPORT
  6. April 2026
    Development

    Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

    Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.

    What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 10 miles southwest of Ellis Trace.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

If we were buying in Ellis Trace 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 Ellis Trace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Jacksonville pocket with a compact, efficient footprint.
Biggest Risk
Older stock carries condition and insurance unknowns that vary sharply house to house.
Sweet Spot
An updated home on solid systems in a neighborhood where most comps are not.
Avoid If
You want uniform newer construction and predictable, cookie-cutter comps.

A market defined by vintage spread

The century-plus range between the oldest and newest homes is the single most important thing to understand about Ellis Trace. A 1994 median year built means roughly half the inventory predates that point, so expect a wide mix of original older construction alongside newer infill built as recently as 2024. Inspections, insurance quotes, and a hard look at roof and mechanical age should anchor every offer.

Homestead exemptions cover under half the homes here — a homestead share of roughly 47%. That points to a meaningful non-owner-occupied contingent, which can mean more turnover and a broader spread in how homes are maintained. It is a market that rewards buyers who do their homework property-by-property rather than trusting a headline number.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction8.7/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Pricing Power5.8/10

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 4 factors (7.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +214% since 2012; Recent Direction +10.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 93.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a pocket this varied, the average number is a trap. We price and evaluate Ellis Trace homes on condition, vintage, and systems — not on a neighborhood median that blends 1911 cottages with 2024 builds. That comparable-by-comparable discipline is what keeps buyers from overpaying and sellers from underpricing an updated home.

Ellis Trace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Jacksonville pocket with a compact, efficient footprint.
Biggest advantageA genuinely wide vintage mix means opportunities across condition and update levels.
Biggest riskOlder stock carries condition and insurance unknowns that vary sharply house to house.
Sweet spotAn updated home on solid systems in a neighborhood where most comps are not.
Avoid ifYou want uniform newer construction and predictable, cookie-cutter comps.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Ellis Trace

Homes in Ellis Trace that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 3 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ellis Trace?
The median sale price in Ellis Trace was $201K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Ellis Trace take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 23 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is Ellis Trace a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Ellis Trace is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Have Ellis Trace home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 214% since 2012, from $64K to $201K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ellis Trace?
The best agent for Ellis Trace 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 Ellis Trace.
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Buyers seeking a modest, right-sized home under roughly 1,300 square feetExcellent fit
Value-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and conditionExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with a mixed owner-occupied and rental marketExcellent fit
Buyers who need large square footage and open, modern floor plansProbably not
Buyers wanting move-in certainty without inspection and insurance due diligenceProbably not
Buyers set on a uniform, single-vintage new-construction subdivisionProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (186 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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