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As of November 2026, Fountain Gate in Jacksonville, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-10, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $150,000, $128 per square foot, a median 32 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1984–1988; 10 of 10 report an HOA (median $384/mo); none of the 10 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 26 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,680 ($1,950 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Fountain Gate: 2 new listings (median asking $167,000), 1 closed sale (median $125,000). As of November 11, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Fountain Gate Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$150K
Median sold · 12 mo
$128/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $209 in 2022
96.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
5.1mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
32days
Median DOM · closed
20 days at the 2016 low
0%
Under contract
Duval: 25% (1,462 of 5,751)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 15 years of records
1,274sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fountain Gate

Live MLS inventory for Fountain Gate. 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 Fountain Gate listings as of 2026-11-10, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Price here is driven by condition and vintage far more than by any single home type. With a median build year of 1989 and a stock that stretches from 1900 all the way to 2023, you are looking at a genuinely mixed inventory, and the median sits at $178,000. What separates one sale from the next is usually how much work has been done, not square footage alone, though the median living area of roughly 1,862 sqft gives you real room for the money at $139.72 per square foot.

The market posture is measured, not frantic. A median of 32 days on market and a heat score of 37 tell you this is a negotiating environment, not a bidding war. Sellers should price to condition and be patient; buyers have time to inspect, compare, and walk if the numbers do not work. With only three recent closings in the window, treat any single comp with caution and lean on the broader snapshot.

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

Fountain Gate Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 10, 2026

Fountain Gate right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.1 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of November 10, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Fountain Gate market snapshot (as of November 10, 2026): the median sale price is about $150K ($128 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 32 days on market for closed sales, and 5.1 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 32257 (Jacksonville), 686 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $350K ($198/sq ft), up 2.2% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 133 active and 61 pending listings put supply at about 2.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32257 housing market and the Duval County market.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 34 homes in Fountain Gate that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1984 and 1991 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,274 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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.

Fountain Gate is an established, mixed-vintage pocket of Jacksonville where a high homestead share — just over 80% — points to an owner-occupied, hold-oriented area rather than a churn of quick flips.

Best for

  • Value-focused buyers who can look past cosmetics and budget for updates
  • Long-term owner-occupants who want an established area and plan to stay
  • Buyers seeking usable living space around the median size without a new-build premium

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a move-in-ready, recent-build home with no surprises
  • Investors expecting rapid turnover or a deep pool of quick comps
  • Anyone who wants a fast, competitive purchase in a hot, fast-moving market

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending November 10 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($150K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 9 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2011 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k
42 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $69 in 2012 to a $209 peak in 2022; $128 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20304020122014201620182020202220242026
20 days at the 2016 low; 32 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
94%96%98%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32257 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 (2026-11-11).

Fountain Gate Market Scorecard

Balanced

Fountain Gate is currently a balanced market. About 5.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $174,999, and homes go under contract in about 12 days.

5.1
Months supply
$174,999
Median list
$150,000
Median sold
$140
Per sqft
12
Days on mkt
3/0/7
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32257 ZIP is $344,030, about 4.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Beauclerc · Elementary
  • Alfred Dupont · Middle
  • Atlantic Coast · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fountain Gate listings 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 Fountain Gate address.

If we were buying in Fountain Gate 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 Fountain Gate.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes and budgeting for condition.
Biggest Risk
The wide vintage range means condition and cost vary sharply house to house.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept mid-vintage home near the median that needs cosmetic, not structural, work.
Avoid If
You want new construction uniformity or a fast, competitive turnaround.

Buying condition, not just square footage

The wide year-built range is the single most important thing to understand here. A home from the early 1900s and one from 2023 can sit blocks apart, and they carry completely different maintenance, system, and financing profiles. That spread is why the median price alone tells you little about any specific house — the number you should chase is the cost to bring a given property to the condition you actually want.

With 107 homes in the snapshot and a homestead share above 80%, turnover is modest and most owners are staying put. That tends to mean well-kept blocks but a thinner, slower stream of listings, so the right house may take patience to surface. At a 32-day median and a cool heat score of 37, you generally have room to inspect carefully and negotiate on findings.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fountain Gate. 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 mixed-vintage area with only a handful of recent closings, the value is in reading each home on its own merits rather than leaning on a single comp. We help you weigh age, systems, and renovation cost against the median so you know whether a given asking price reflects the house or just the neighborhood, and we price sellers to condition so the listing moves inside a reasonable window.

Fountain Gate in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating older homes and budgeting for condition.
Biggest advantageA measured market with time to inspect and negotiate.
Biggest riskThe wide vintage range means condition and cost vary sharply house to house.
Sweet spotA well-kept mid-vintage home near the median that needs cosmetic, not structural, work.
Avoid ifYou want new construction uniformity or a fast, competitive turnaround.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Fountain Gate

Homes in Fountain Gate 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. 3 on record.

Fountain Gate key facts
LocationJacksonville, Duval County, FL · ZIP 32257
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 80%, townhouses 20%
Amenities listed by sellersClubhouse, Fitness Center, Tennis Court(s), Maintenance Grounds, Car Wash Area, Management - Off Site
Sale prices, last 12 months$150,000 median across 3 closed sales · $128 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)32 median
For sale right now3 active, 0 pending · median asking $174,999 · 5.1 months of supply

Data as of November 10, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Fountain Gate key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fountain-gate-jacksonville, data as of November 10, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Fountain Gate, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-11-10)

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.

Just listed in Fountain Gate

The newest homes for sale in Fountain Gate right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Fountain Gate Jacksonville Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Fountain Gate Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

What it really costs to own in Fountain Gate

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxAt today's median asking price of $174,999, the first-year bill with homestead is about $2,400/yr (Duval County total millage 17.865 mills, FY2025-26, Duval County Property Appraiser 2025 final millage chart; Duval County School Board FY2025-26 adopted millage).
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Duval County is $1,315/yr (2,001 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Fountain Gate?
The median sale price in Fountain Gate was $150K over the 12 months ending November 10, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Fountain Gate take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 10, 2026 took a median 32 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is Fountain Gate a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 10, 2026, Fountain Gate is roughly balanced: 5.1 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fountain Gate?
The best agent for Fountain Gate 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 Fountain Gate.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Fountain Gate?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Fountain Gate and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Fountain Gate purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Fountain Gate, and what county is it in?
Fountain Gate is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32257. The community's center is about 9 miles south of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Fountain Gate from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 9 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 14 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Value-focused buyers who can look past cosmetics and budget for updatesExcellent fit
Long-term owner-occupants who want an established area and plan to stayExcellent fit
Buyers seeking usable living space around the median size without a new-build premiumExcellent fit
Buyers who need a move-in-ready, recent-build home with no surprisesProbably not
Investors expecting rapid turnover or a deep pool of quick compsProbably not
Anyone who wants a fast, competitive purchase in a hot, fast-moving marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 10, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-10
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (42 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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