Floral Bluff
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
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Floral Bluff's 154 homes carry a median price of $275,000 on a median 1,603 square feet, which works out to $184.44 per square foot — a figure that has to carry a lot of weight given the range of construction here, from homes built in 1887 through as recent as 2021, with the typical home dating to 1956. That span means condition and updates, not just square footage, do most of the work in setting price on any single listing.
With zero active listings at the moment and a market heat score of 53, Floral Bluff is trading in a narrow, seller-informed window — the most recent closings carried a median 55 days on market, and prices are up 4.0% year over year. For a buyer, that combination means patience: there is currently nothing on the market to walk through, so a serious search here means being ready to move the moment something new is listed. For a seller, thin inventory is leverage, but the wide build-year spread means pricing still needs a careful look at condition and age rather than a quick comp pull.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Floral Bluff right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($275K) is up 4.0% from the prior 12 months ($264K). With about 3 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 October 23. Confidence: Low (3 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Floral Bluff market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $275K ($184 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 4 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
Floral Bluff is a community of 68 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1887 and 2021 (median 1954.5), with a median living area of about 1,644 square feet. 60% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Floral Bluff is a 154-home pocket of Jacksonville in Duval County where construction dates run from 1887 to 2021 and the typical home was built in 1956 — a market defined less by a single housing style and more by how each home has aged and been maintained.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Floral Bluff is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a purchase price near $275,000 who are comfortable judging homes built anywhere from 1887 to 2021 on their condition, not their age.
- Buyers planning to occupy the home as a primary residence, in a pocket where most homes already carry that status.
- Buyers who can move quickly and are willing to watch for new listings rather than choose from an existing pool.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare multiple active listings before deciding — there are none right now.
- Buyers who want a single, consistent construction era rather than a mix of building ages.
- Investors seeking a fast-turnover flip market — the median 55 days on market and heat score of 53 point to a measured pace, not rapid churn.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($275K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($264K) IS the +4.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 7 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.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32211 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).
Floral Bluff Market Scorecard
Floral Bluff is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Floral Bluff, 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.
Floral Bluff on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Terry Parker High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
- Arlington Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Middle
- Arlington Elementary School or Parkwood Heights Elementary School (verify by address) · Elementary
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 Floral Bluff address.
The Floral Bluff buying strategy.
If we were buying in Floral Bluff 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 Floral Bluff.
A Wide Build Era, A Narrow Market
The 154 homes in Floral Bluff include construction as far back as 1887 and as recent as 2021, with the typical home dating to 1956. At a median 1,603 square feet and $184.44 per square foot, this is a market where the numbers on paper undersell how different two similarly priced homes can look and live once age and renovation history are factored in.
Ownership here leans toward primary residences: 59.7% of homes carry a homestead exemption, the Florida owner-occupant tax status. Combined with a median 55 days on market and a market heat score of 53, Floral Bluff isn't a fast-churn market — it moves at a measured pace, and right now there are zero active listings, meaning inventory has to be watched closely rather than browsed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Floral Bluff. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Floral Bluff buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 3 factors (7.7). Basis: Recent Direction +4.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 60% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero homes currently active and a build-year range stretching from 1887 to 2021, Floral Bluff rewards an agent who already knows the difference between a legacy structure and a 2021 build before ever stepping inside. Momentum tracks new listings here as they surface and can help you weigh the real cost of an older home against its updates — not just its price per square foot.
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Recent Developments in Floral Bluff
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Floral Bluff, 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 Floral Bluff.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 6 miles northeast of Floral Bluff.
Source: News4JAX - 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 Floral Bluff.
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 Floral Bluff.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 6 miles northeast of Floral Bluff.
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 6 miles northeast of Floral Bluff.
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 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32211/32277)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (79 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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