Fairhaven
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 20 closed sales in Fairhaven in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in August 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,873 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,391 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,460 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).
Fairhaven is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville. With a median year built of 1941 and construction running up to 2016, the housing stock here is uneven by design, and that is what sets price: condition and updates do more work than location or size. The median living area sits around 1,248 square feet, so these are modest footprints where a renovated kitchen or a untouched original can swing a number hard.
With just 31 homes in the snapshot and no recorded closings in the current window, this is a thin, slow-moving market. Sellers should expect to price against condition rather than a hot comp, and buyers should treat every listing on its own merits — there is no reliable recent sale to anchor to. Patience matters on both sides.
The 60-Second Overview
Fairhaven is a compact, established Jacksonville neighborhood of mostly smaller, older homes, with a scattering of newer builds mixed in. The bulk of what you find here is owner-occupied, which tends to keep turnover low.
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.
Who Fairhaven is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a compact, established home and willing to budget for updates on older construction
- Long-term holders who value a low-turnover neighborhood over quick resale
- Renovation-minded buyers who can price a project and act on condition rather than comps
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, move-in-ready new build with modern systems
- Investors looking for high turnover and frequent flip opportunities
- Anyone needing fast liquidity or a clean recent-sale comp to justify their price
The market around Fairhaven
Fairhaven is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32205, 193 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,938 homes are active and 1,658 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fairhaven specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Fairhaven, 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.
The Fairhaven buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven.
An older core with a wide condition spread
The defining feature here is age. A median build year of 1941 means original systems, older layouts, and the kind of maintenance history that rewards a careful inspection. At the same time, the range stretches to 2016, so a buyer will occasionally find a newer or fully reworked home sitting next to something largely untouched. That spread is the story of Fairhaven pricing.
Homes trend small, near 1,248 square feet at the median, which suits buyers who want a manageable footprint over sprawl. With roughly 65% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a lived-in, hold-oriented neighborhood rather than an investor churn zone — inventory is limited and moves infrequently.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairhaven. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin market with older homes and no fresh closings to lean on, valuation comes down to reading condition against a scarce set of comps. That is exactly the kind of hands-on, property-by-property work we do best — telling you what a 1941 build actually needs, and what a renovated one is genuinely worth.
Fairhaven in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Fairhaven buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fairhaven sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (20 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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