Ft Caroline
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,929 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 135 homes for sale in 32225 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 57 closed sales in Ft Caroline in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in July 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $135,000 to $405,000 (median $320,000), on homes of 1,180 to 1,831 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,836 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 43 median days on market, with 2,379 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,720 ($4,980 with the full homestead exemption).
Ft Caroline is an older, established pocket of Jacksonville, and price here is driven far more by condition than by any single formula. With a median year built of 1962 and a housing stock that stretches all the way back to 1912 and forward to 2024, you are looking at a wide mix — original mid-century homes, decades of renovations, and the occasional new build sharing the same streets. That spread means two homes of similar size can trade very differently depending on what has and hasn't been updated.
The high homestead share — roughly two-thirds of homes — tells you this is a lived-in, owner-occupied area rather than a churn-heavy investor market. For a seller, that usually means less directly comparable inventory turning over at once. For a buyer, it means you should underwrite each home on its own merits: roof, systems, and updates matter more than a headline average, and you should expect to do your homework on any property built in the early or mid part of the range.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ft Caroline right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Ft Caroline is a mature Duval County community of 563 homes near the St. Johns and the Fort Caroline area, defined by a broad age range of housing rather than a uniform subdivision look. The story here is variety and condition, not cookie-cutter product.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 15 homes in Ft Caroline that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1954 and 2023 (median 1975), with a median living area of about 1,900 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 87% 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 14 qualified sales in Ft Caroline across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $380,000 — 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.
Who Ft Caroline is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established, owner-occupied area and will underwrite each home on its condition
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable with an older home and a budget set aside for updates
- Move-up buyers targeting an already-updated home around the mid-size range
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a brand-new home and won't consider mid-century stock
- Buyers who want a uniform subdivision where every comp looks alike
- Investors chasing high turnover, given the high owner-occupancy here
The market around Ft Caroline
Ft Caroline is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32225, 180 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32225 (Jacksonville), 988 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375K ($222/sq ft), up 3.9% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 156 active and 89 pending listings put supply at about 2.7 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 Ft Caroline specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Ft Caroline, 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 Ft Caroline buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ft Caroline 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 Ft Caroline.
A condition-driven market with a long timeline
The number that frames everything is the age spread: homes built from 1912 to 2024, with the median landing at 1962. That is not a neighborhood you can price off a single comp. A carefully updated mid-century home and an original one of the same footprint are effectively different products, and the median living area of about 1,971 square feet sits in a practical, usable range rather than the extremes.
Because so many owners are homesteaded — near 67% — turnover tends to be steadier and inventory more idiosyncratic. That rewards buyers who are willing to look past cosmetics and sellers who invest in the visible condition items before listing. Expect to evaluate each property individually rather than assuming the block sets the price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ft Caroline. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-sensitive, an accurate read on a specific home matters more than a neighborhood average. We help buyers separate a solid renovation from a cosmetic one across a housing stock that spans more than a century, and we help sellers position an updated home so it isn't priced against tired inventory it has nothing in common with.
Ft Caroline 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 Ft Caroline buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32211/32225/32277)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (57 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. 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.
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 44 nearby communities)
- Landmark Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 27 nearby communities)
- Terry Parker High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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