Ft Caroline Estates in Jacksonville

Ft Caroline Estates
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 3,938 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 71 homes for sale in 32277 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32277
30 homesBuilt 1959–1996
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As of September 2026, Ft Caroline Estates in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Ft Caroline Estates in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in December 2020. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,847 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,990, 43 median days on market, with 2,399 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,570 ($4,840 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Ft Caroline Estates Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,658 of 5,554)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
87%
Owner-occupied · Ft Caroline Estates
26 of 30 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
13%
Non-owner-occupied · Ft Caroline Estates
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
30
Homes in the community
30 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
Est. 1959
Community established
homes built 1959-1996, median 1963 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ft Caroline Estates is an established Jacksonville pocket where the housing stock does most of the talking. With a median build year of 1964 and homes stretching from 1959 all the way to 2022, this is not a uniform subdivision — it is decades of construction layered on the same streets. That mix is what actually sets price here: condition, updates, and how thoroughly a mid-century house has been brought current will separate one closing from another far more than square footage alone.

At a homestead share just above 77%, this is a lived-in, owner-occupied community rather than an investor churn. That tends to mean fewer listings hit the market on a whim and turnover is measured. For a buyer, expect to compete on the well-updated homes and to underwrite renovation cost on the rest. For a seller, the honest lever is condition — a genuinely modernized 1960s house stands apart in a neighborhood where the median home is around 1,900 square feet.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a mature Duval County neighborhood of roughly 256 homes with a mid-century core and a scattering of newer infill, so the real story is variety of condition rather than a single product type.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 11 homes in Ft Caroline Estates that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1959 and 1970 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,773 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.

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 who want an established location and are willing to renovate a mid-century home to build value
  • Buyers seeking around 1,900 square feet of single-era home in Duval County without chasing new construction
  • Long-hold owners who value a predominantly owner-occupied street over investor churn

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new or near-new construction and modern layouts as a baseline
  • Buyers with no budget or tolerance for updating older systems and finishes
  • Buyers looking for quick investor turnover in a high-transaction market

The market around Ft Caroline Estates

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

In ZIP 32277, 99 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,896 homes are active and 1,658 pending (30% under contract).

In ZIP 32277 (Jacksonville), 246 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $303K ($179/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 38 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 2.5 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32277 housing market and the Duval County market.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ft Caroline Estates

Live MLS inventory for Ft Caroline Estates. 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 Ft Caroline Estates listings as of 2026-09-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Ft Caroline Estates Jacksonville Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Ft Caroline Estates Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 10135 Lakeview Road · $449,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Alfa Realtors Corp

If we were buying in Ft Caroline Estates 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 Ft Caroline Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Jacksonville location and are comfortable with a mid-century home.
Biggest Risk
Older housing stock means renovation and systems costs that vary widely from one house to the next.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated 1960s home near the ~1,900-square-foot median that has already had its major systems addressed.
Avoid If
You need new construction or turnkey uniformity and have no appetite for older-home upkeep.

A condition-driven market, not a cookie-cutter one

The year-built range from 1959 to 2022 is the number to sit with. Most of what trades here was built around the median of 1964, which means original systems, older layouts, and the usual questions about roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical age. The newer builds exist but are the exception. Buyers should budget inspection time and, in many cases, renovation reserves; sellers should recognize that updates are the clearest way to stand out.

Median living space sits near 1,900 square feet, which is workable single-story-era size rather than sprawling. Because price here is driven by condition and updates rather than a tidy per-foot formula, comparable sales need to be read carefully — a renovated house and a tired one of the same footprint are not the same trade. That is where local, address-level judgment matters more than any headline figure.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ft Caroline Estates. 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 two houses of identical size can be worlds apart on condition, pricing and offer strategy come down to reading the specific home against the right comps. We do that work at the address level — flagging deferred maintenance for buyers, and helping sellers weigh which updates actually move the needle before listing.

Ft Caroline Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Jacksonville location and are comfortable with a mid-century home.
Biggest advantageA high owner-occupied share and a range of vintages, so there is genuine choice in condition and price.
Biggest riskOlder housing stock means renovation and systems costs that vary widely from one house to the next.
Sweet spotA well-updated 1960s home near the ~1,900-square-foot median that has already had its major systems addressed.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or turnkey uniformity and have no appetite for older-home upkeep.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ft Caroline Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Ft Caroline Estates.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

24% 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 (2026-09-21).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Ft Caroline Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 30 homes in Ft Caroline Estates (public records).
What share of Ft Caroline Estates is owner-occupied?
87% of Ft Caroline Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ft Caroline Estates built?
Homes in Ft Caroline Estates were built between 1959 and 1996, with a median year built of 1963.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ft Caroline Estates?
The best agent for Ft Caroline Estates 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 Ft Caroline Estates.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Ft Caroline Estates?
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 Ft Caroline Estates and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ft Caroline Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ft Caroline Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Ft Caroline Estates, and what county is it in?
Ft Caroline Estates is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32277. The community's center is about 5 miles northeast of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Ft Caroline Estates from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 5 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 11 miles from the Atlantic beach at Huguenot Park (Jacksonville), both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who want an established location and are willing to renovate a mid-century home to build valueExcellent fit
Buyers seeking around 1,900 square feet of single-era home in Duval County without chasing new constructionExcellent fit
Long-hold owners who value a predominantly owner-occupied street over investor churnExcellent fit
Buyers who want new or near-new construction and modern layouts as a baselineProbably not
Buyers with no budget or tolerance for updating older systems and finishesProbably not
Buyers looking for quick investor turnover in a high-transaction marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 11, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32211/32225/32277))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (23 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Ft Caroline Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32277; 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).

Thinking of selling in Ft Caroline Estates? See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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