Fort Caroline Shores in Jacksonville

Fort Caroline Shores
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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32225
183 homesBuilt 1956–2023
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 39 closed sales in Fort Caroline Shores in Jacksonville, FL since 2012, the most recent in December 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $340,000 to $610,000 (median $423,000), on homes of 1,691 to 3,156 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,703 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 43 median days on market, with 4,150 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,560 ($6,820 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Fort Caroline Shores Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Duval: 25% (1,482 of 5,825)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
89%
Owner-occupied · Fort Caroline Shores
163 of 183 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
11%
Non-owner-occupied · Fort Caroline Shores
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 1% out-of-state
183
Homes in the community
183 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
9
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $398K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1956–2023
Years homes were built
median 1977 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 183 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Fort Caroline Shores is an established east Jacksonville pocket with 183 homes and a build range running from 1956 to 2023 — the median build year is 1977, so most of the housing stock is decades old. That age is the single biggest thing setting price here. Condition, updates, and how much of the original mechanicals and finishes have been touched will move a number far more than square footage alone, and with a median around 2,159 living square feet you are generally looking at real houses rather than starter boxes.

The homestead share sits at 89.1%, which tells you this is an owner-occupied street, not an investor churn. That tends to mean fewer distressed flips on the market and slower, more deliberate turnover. For a buyer, expect to compete on genuinely updated homes and to underwrite renovation cost on the rest. For a seller, the reward for having done the work — roof, HVAC, kitchen, systems — shows up directly in what you can defend at the table.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

A mature, owner-held neighborhood in east Duval near the Fort Caroline area, where a wide build range and 1977 median mean the spread between an updated home and an original one is the story — not the address.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 27 homes in Fort Caroline Shores that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1961 and 1988 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 1,715 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 96% 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 9 qualified sales in Fort Caroline Shores across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $397,500 — 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.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable with an older home who have a renovation budget and want more living space for the money
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, owner-held street over quick turnover
  • Sellers who have invested in roof, HVAC, and interior updates and want that work priced properly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a uniform, recently built home with predictable finishes
  • Investors chasing quick flips or high rental turnover in a heavily homesteaded area
  • Buyers with no contingency budget for deferred maintenance on an older house

The market around Fort Caroline Shores

Fort Caroline Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32225, 209 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,343 homes are active and 1,482 pending (25% under contract).

In ZIP 32225 (Jacksonville), 602 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $404K ($208/sq ft), down 1.7% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 107 active and 57 pending listings put supply at about 2.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32225 housing market and the Duval County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fort Caroline Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fort Caroline Shores

Live MLS inventory for Fort Caroline Shores. 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 Fort Caroline Shores listings as of 2026-11-13, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Fort Caroline Shores 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 Fort Caroline Shores.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established east-side neighborhood and real square footage over new-build gloss.
Biggest Risk
The 1977 median means age and condition vary sharply, and renovation cost is easy to underestimate.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 2,159-sqft median where roof and systems are already handled.
Avoid If
You need turnkey uniformity or a predictable new-construction price per foot.

Age spread, condition-driven pricing

A 1956-to-2023 build range inside 183 homes is unusually wide, and it matters. You will find postwar and mid-century originals sitting near newer infill construction, which makes any single price figure misleading on its own. The median living area near 2,159 square feet gives you room to work with, but two houses of the same size can trade very differently depending on roof age, systems, and how much of the interior has been brought current.

With nearly nine in ten homes homesteaded, listings here tend to be lived-in and maintained rather than staged rentals. That is a plus on structural care and a caution on cosmetics — expect to budget for personalization. Walk the mechanical age, not just the finishes, and price the deferred work honestly before you write an offer.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood where a 1977-median home can trade like a renovation project or like a turnkey property depending on what's behind the walls, the value is in reading condition correctly and pricing the work that's left. We underwrite roof, HVAC, and systems age against comparable updated homes so buyers don't overpay for cosmetics and sellers get credit for real capital improvements — not guesses.

Fort Caroline Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established east-side neighborhood and real square footage over new-build gloss.
Biggest advantageA high owner-occupied share and a wide build range mean genuine variety and maintained stock.
Biggest riskThe 1977 median means age and condition vary sharply, and renovation cost is easy to underestimate.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 2,159-sqft median where roof and systems are already handled.
Avoid ifYou need turnkey uniformity or a predictable new-construction price per foot.
The takeaway

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

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How much local inventory is already under contract

29% of homes for sale in ZIP 32225 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 (2026-11-14).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Fort Caroline Shores 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.

Recent Developments in Fort Caroline Shores

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

  1. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Hotel, restaurants and retail proposed to replace vacant Neptune Beach Kmart

    TriBridge Residential plans Town Center West at the former Kmart, 500 Atlantic Blvd., with a hotel, two restaurants, and office and retail space after demolishing the building. The project is described as a $100 million-plus investment and still needs variances and development plan approval. Design and permitting would take roughly 9 to 12 months once approvals are in hand.

    What it may mean for the marketRedeveloping a long-vacant big-box site on Atlantic Boulevard could add dining, lodging and shopping options close to the Beaches' central corridor. The project is about 4 miles southeast of Fort Caroline Shores, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. October 2026
    Market

    Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens

    Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.

    What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 11 miles west of Fort Caroline Shores.

    Source: Clay Today
  3. October 2026
    Development

    FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida

    Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.

    What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The project is about 11 miles west of Fort Caroline Shores, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4JAX
  4. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 3 miles northwest of Fort Caroline Shores.

    Source: News4JAX
  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 site is about 3 miles northwest of Fort Caroline Shores.

    Source: JAXPORT
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 3 miles northwest of Fort Caroline Shores.

    Source: News4Jax

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Fort Caroline Shores?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 183 homes in Fort Caroline Shores (public records).
What share of Fort Caroline Shores is owner-occupied?
89% of Fort Caroline Shores parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fort Caroline Shores built?
Homes in Fort Caroline Shores were built between 1956 and 2023, with a median year built of 1977 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fort Caroline Shores?
The best agent for Fort Caroline Shores 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 Fort Caroline Shores.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Fort Caroline Shores?
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Fort Caroline Shores purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Fort Caroline Shores, and what county is it in?
Fort Caroline Shores is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32225. The community's center is about 11 miles east of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Fort Caroline Shores from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 11 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 5 miles from the Atlantic beach at Atlantic Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers comfortable with an older home who have a renovation budget and want more living space for the moneyExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, owner-held street over quick turnoverExcellent fit
Sellers who have invested in roof, HVAC, and interior updates and want that work priced properlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want a uniform, recently built home with predictable finishesProbably not
Investors chasing quick flips or high rental turnover in a heavily homesteaded areaProbably not
Buyers with no contingency budget for deferred maintenance on an older houseProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 13, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32225/32277))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (39 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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We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Fort Caroline Shores. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32225; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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