What's in this guide
- Executive Summary
- Quick Facts
- Community Overview & History
- Areas & Streets
- Real Estate Market
- Who Lives Here
- Schools
- Amenities & Lifestyle
- HOA, CDD & Costs
- Commute Analysis
- Shopping & Dining
- Pros and Cons
- Comparable Areas
- Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
- Momentum Expert Insight
- Selling Your Home
- Frequently Asked Questions
Englewood, Jacksonville
Englewood is an established Southside neighborhood in the 32216 zip code, centered near Beach Boulevard and University Boulevard South. It is one of the Southside's value areas, with midcentury single-family homes on a settled grid, close to the Southside job centers and a quick drive from the Beaches.
The affordability and central location make it a practical choice for first-time and value-focused buyers. This guide covers where Englewood sits, what homes cost, how the schools work, the amenities, and the honest trade-offs of buying or selling here.
Quick Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Southside Jacksonville, near Beach and University Boulevards |
| Zip code | 32216 |
| Character | Established, affordable, central Southside |
| Housing | Midcentury single-family homes on a settled grid |
| Typical price | Around $269,500 (Redfin 12-month median sale, 2026); most homes $175,000 to $325,000 |
| Neighbors | Near Beach Haven, Spring Glen, and the Southside core |
| Schools | Set by home address, confirm with the Duval locator |
| County | Duval |
Community Overview & History
Englewood grew as a postwar Southside neighborhood near the Beach and University Boulevard corridors, and most of its homes date from the mid-20th century. It has long been one of the Southside's more affordable areas, with single-family ownership at a price point below much of the city.
The central location, close to the Southside offices, the St. Johns Town Center, and the Beaches, is a big part of its practicality, with the age of the housing the main consideration.
Areas & Streets
Englewood is a grid of midcentury streets near Beach and University Boulevards, with quieter blocks set back from the corridors and retail along the main roads. The homes are similar in age and size, so condition and updates separate them.
Because the housing is fairly uniform, the specific home's condition matters more than location within the neighborhood.
Real Estate Market
Englewood is a value Southside market. An attributed third-party figure sets the context, and the county number frames it.
| Segment | Note |
|---|---|
| Established single-family | Around $269,500 (Redfin 12-month median sale, 2026) |
| Most homes | Sell in the $175,000 to $325,000 range |
| Duval County context | $332,500 county median (NEFAR, April 2026, county-level) |
Because the homes are similar, condition drives value here. Price to recent comparable sales and confirm current pricing for a specific home.
Who Lives Here
Englewood draws first-time buyers, value-focused households, and Southside workers who want an affordable single-family home close to the job centers and the Beaches.
It reads as a settled, working-and-middle Southside neighborhood, so buyers tend to value price, location, and ownership over newness.
Schools
Englewood sits on the Southside, and like the rest of Duval its zoned schools follow the home address.
Duval County assigns the zoned neighborhood school by home address, and it runs a separate set of application magnets open countywide, so confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the Duval County Public Schools locator before you buy. Duval's strongest high schools are application magnets, covered in our Duval schools ranking.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Englewood offers practical convenience, with retail and dining along Beach and University Boulevards, the St. Johns Town Center a short drive away, and the Beaches reachable east via Beach Boulevard. Neighborhood parks add local recreation.
The lifestyle is residential and value-oriented, with major shopping and the ocean a quick drive away.
HOA, CDD & Costs
Englewood is older platted neighborhood with no Community Development District and no blanket homeowners association, which keeps recurring costs low.
The real cost questions are condition and insurance. Budget for the age of the roof and systems, and model the all-in monthly.
Commute Analysis
Englewood sits centrally on the Southside near Beach Boulevard, University Boulevard, and J. Turner Butler Boulevard, which makes the Southside offices, the Town Center, and the Beaches quick to reach. Downtown is generally a 15 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic.
The central, value-priced location is the practical draw, with corridor traffic the main consideration.
Shopping & Dining
Everyday shopping runs along Beach and University Boulevards, with the St. Johns Town Center a short drive south for major retail and dining and the Beaches close to the east.
The mix gives Englewood practical retail nearby and major shopping a quick drive away.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Among the more affordable single-family Southside areas
- Central location near job centers and the Beaches
- Close to the St. Johns Town Center
- Established grid with neighborhood parks
- No CDD and no blanket HOA
- A practical first-home entry point
Cons
- Older housing stock means roofs and systems to budget for
- Beach and University Boulevard corridor traffic
- Condition varies house to house
- Confirm the zoned schools by address
- Top Duval high schools are application magnets
- Fewer amenities than newer communities
Comparable Areas
Englewood competes with a few nearby Southside areas.
| Area | How it compares to Englewood |
|---|---|
| Beach Haven | A neighboring Southside area, more in demand with higher recent prices. |
| Spring Glen | An adjacent Southside neighborhood with a similar established feel. |
| Baymeadows | A larger Southside area with more condos and value pricing. |
Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
A few things consistently come up once buyers get serious about Englewood.
Condition drives the value
The homes are similar in age and size, so the renovated and the dated ones price very differently. A careful inspection is essential.
Central location is the draw
Englewood puts the Southside jobs, the Town Center, and the Beaches within a quick drive at a value price. That convenience is the main appeal.
Older homes need a real inspection
The midcentury stock means roofs and systems matter. Budget for condition.
Confirm the school zone for the exact home
Attendance follows the address on the Southside. Verify the zoned schools with the Duval locator.
Momentum Expert Insight
Englewood is a straightforward Southside value answer. You get an affordable single-family home in the middle of everything, close to the Town Center, the offices, and the Beaches. The catch, like most older Southside neighborhoods, is that condition is everything.
So we lean on the inspection, roof and systems first, and we write the offer to the condition rather than the listing photos.
Schools follow the address, so we confirm the zone on the Duval locator and look at the magnets, and we price to the comparable sales for the specific block.
Selling a Home in Englewood
If you are thinking about selling in Englewood, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales in this specific area, not an automated estimate. Pricing to the street, the lot, and the current Englewood inventory is what earns the strongest offer in the fewest days on market.
Across the wider Jacksonville metro, Momentum's listings have run a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. A listing specialist will give you a true home value from real comparable sales and a pricing strategy built for the current market. Start with a no-obligation home value request below.
Tell us the address and we will send a no-obligation home value based on recent comparable sales in your part of Englewood, plus a pricing strategy for the current market. No spam, no pressure.
Whether you are buying in Englewood, comparing it to Beach Haven or Baymeadows, or just gathering information, drop your details below. Every inquiry comes straight to us, and we will personally help you and connect you with the right agent. No obligation, no spam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Englewood in Jacksonville?
Is Englewood Jacksonville a good place to live?
How much do homes cost in Englewood?
What schools serve Englewood?
Why is Englewood affordable?
What types of homes are in Englewood?
Does Englewood have an HOA or CDD?
Is Englewood good for first-time buyers?
How old are the homes in Englewood?
How is the commute from Englewood to downtown?
Is Englewood close to the St. Johns Town Center?
Is Englewood good for families?
Is Englewood a safe neighborhood?
What is the difference between Englewood and Beach Haven?
How is the Englewood housing market in 2026?
How do I buy or sell a home in Englewood?
Related Reading
Explore nearby Southside and value Jacksonville neighborhoods we cover in full, plus our schools guide.