Empire Point
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,088 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 138 homes for sale in 32207 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 119 closed sales in Empire Point in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in August 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $415,000 to $1,595,000 (median $815,000), on homes of 1,778 to 4,300 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,917 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,990, 43 median days on market, with 2,487 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $14,560 ($13,830 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Jacksonville, Duval County, FL · ZIP 32207 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 272 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1909–2020 (median 1956) |
| Typical living area | 3,307 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Boat Dock, Boat Launch, Curbs, Suburban |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 81% |
| Zoned public schools | Love Grove Elementary School (C, FLDOE 2025-26); Arlington Middle School (C, FLDOE 2025-26); Englewood High School (C, FLDOE 2025-26) |
Data as of October 10, 2026. Data provided by realMLS; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Empire Point key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/empire-point-jacksonville, data as of October 10, 2026.
Empire Point's price is set less by scarcity marketing than by what's actually sitting on the water. This is a Duval County community built out over more than a century — homes here range from 1909 to 2021 construction, with a median year built of 1956, but the number that actually drives value is size: a median living area of 3,211 square feet. Add direct river access through the community's boat launch and dock, and you get a median price of $845,000 and a median of $289.48 per square foot — pricing that reflects large-format, water-access housing stock rather than a typical subdivision.
Right now there's exactly one active listing across 285 homes, and the median time on market is 4 days. That's not a market where buyers get to negotiate on price — it's one where a correctly priced listing is gone before most agents even get a showing scheduled. Prices are up 13.4% year over year and 298% since 2012, and the market carries 4.0 months of supply, landing it in the balanced band despite the thin inventory. For sellers, this is a strong position. For buyers, it means having financing and decision-making ready before a listing goes live, not after.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Empire Point right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Empire Point sits on Duval County's waterfront with direct boat launch and dock access, and its 285 homes have appreciated 298% since 2012 — a track record that reflects both the location and the scale of the homes themselves.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 67 homes in Empire Point that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1948 and 2017 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 2,919 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 20 qualified sales in Empire Point across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $1.16M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Empire Point is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a larger home (median 3,211 square feet) with boat launch and dock access
- Move-up buyers comfortable at the $845,000 median price point who can act within days of a new listing
- Long-term owners prioritizing water access and space over a newly built home
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to compare multiple active listings before committing — there's typically only one on the market
- Buyers with a hard budget ceiling well under the $845,000 median
- Buyers who want new construction — homes here span 1909 to 2021, with a median year built of 1956
The market around Empire Point
Empire Point is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32207, 186 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,004 homes are active and 1,434 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32207 (Jacksonville), 711 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $324K ($201/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 169 active and 63 pending listings put supply at about 11.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32207 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Empire Point specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Empire Point, Jacksonville
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.
Life at Empire Point
- Boat Launch · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Boat Dock · reported on 2 of 4 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Empire Point are close: the nearest dining is about 2 minutes away.
- Flavorikan · Dining2 min
- Social Grounds Coffee Roasters Bodega · Coffee2 min
- La Colonia · Groceries4 min
- Hope Haven · Health5 min
- Pottsburg Plaza Shopping Center · Shopping9 min
- Alexandria Oaks Park · Parks10 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Empire Avenue (27 homes on record)
- Empire Avenue (20 homes on record)
- River Point Road (19 homes on record)
- River Point Road (12 homes on record)
- Glengarry Road (2 homes on record)
- Valencia Drive (1 homes on record)
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Empire Point with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Love Grove Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public K-5
- Arlington Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 6-8
- Englewood High SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 9-12
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Empire Point address.
Recent Developments in Empire Point
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Empire Point, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 3 miles west of Empire Point.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 3 miles west of Empire Point.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 4 miles west of Empire Point.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 site is about 2 miles west of Empire Point.
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 site is about 8 miles northeast of Empire Point.
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 8 miles northeast of Empire Point.
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.
The Empire Point buying strategy.
If we were buying in Empire Point 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 Empire Point.
What Empire Point actually is
Empire Point is a small, waterfront pocket of Jacksonville — 285 homes total, built across a wide span from 1909 to 2021, with a median year built of 1956. The median living area, 3,211 square feet, is the clearest signal of what's being bought here: these are larger-format homes, not entry-level product. Community amenities include a boat launch and boat dock — access points that put water access within reach of residents beyond just the directly waterfront parcels. Amenities are reported across MLS listings, so buyers should confirm current access and condition with the HOA before writing an offer.
The numbers describe a market that trades fast and tight. With just one active listing against 285 total homes, a median of 4 days on market, and 4.0 months of supply, Empire Point sits in the balanced band by the underlying math even though it behaves like a seller's market day to day. Price growth has been steady rather than speculative — 13.4% over the past year, 298% since 2012 — and a homestead share of 79.5% suggests most of the community is owner-occupied rather than turned over as investment or rental stock.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Empire Point. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With one active listing across an entire 285-home community and a median of 4 days on market, most of what happens in Empire Point never reaches a public search — it happens through relationships, timing, and knowing which owners are quietly weighing a move. Momentum's agents track pricing at the per-square-foot level ($289.48 median) so a $845,000 listing can be evaluated against real comps rather than guesswork, and we help buyers get financing and paperwork sequenced ahead of time so a 4-day window doesn't cost them the house.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $15/month · median of 30 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $15 per month — the median AssociationFee across 30 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Recently off market in Empire Point
Homes in Empire Point 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. 1 on record.
- 4838 River Basin Drive · off market
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Empire Point Jacksonville 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 11, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32207/32225)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-10 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (119 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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