Gardenvale
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,920 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,250 · 213 homes for sale in 32209 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Gardenvale in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Gardenvale in Jacksonville, FL since 2003, the most recent in September 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,868 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,990, 44 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).
Last 30 days in Gardenvale: 1 new listing (median asking $239,904). As of September 17, 2026, realMLS.
Gardenvale is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville — 25 homes on the board, with a median build year of 1957 and stock stretching from 1925 to 1993. Price here is driven far more by condition and how much of the original house has been updated than by square footage, which sits at a modest median of about 1,400 living feet. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on roof, systems, and how much deferred maintenance a buyer inherits.
With a homestead share of roughly 36%, a meaningful slice of these homes are held as non-owner-occupied — investor and rental exposure is part of the fabric here. For buyers, that means you are underwriting condition first and comparables second; for sellers, a genuinely updated home stands out in a market where much of the inventory shows its age.
The 60-Second Overview
Gardenvale is a compact, prewar-to-postwar enclave in Duval County where the homes are older and smaller than Jacksonville's newer subdivisions, and value tracks condition more than size.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Gardenvale that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1950 and 2026 (median 1975), with a median living area of about 1,209 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 83% 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Gardenvale is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers ready to budget for roof and systems on an older home
- Buyers prioritizing location and character over square footage
- Investors comfortable in a market with meaningful non-owner-occupied exposure
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction or homes built in the last few decades
- Buyers needing a large floor plan well above the ~1,400 sq ft median
- Buyers who want fully turnkey with no deferred-maintenance risk
The market around Gardenvale
Gardenvale is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32209, 271 homes are on the market and 24% 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 32209 (Jacksonville), 295 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $107K ($101/sq ft), down 11.8% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 41 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32209 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Gardenvale specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
20% of homes for sale in ZIP 32209 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 (2026-09-17).
Gardenvale Market Scorecard
Gardenvale is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $239,904, and homes go under contract in about 21 days.
Typical home value in the 32209 ZIP is $106,630, about 27.5% 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Gardenvale
Live MLS inventory for Gardenvale. 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 Gardenvale listings as of 2026-09-16, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Select One · Middle
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Gardenvale listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Gardenvale buying strategy.
If we were buying in Gardenvale 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 Gardenvale.
An older enclave priced on condition
The age spread is the story. A median year built of 1957 and a range that opens in 1925 means you are looking at homes with real history — and real variance in how they have been maintained. Some will have been reworked over the decades; others will carry original systems and layouts. Expect to spend your inspection budget wisely, because the gap between a renovated house and an as-is one is where most of the pricing lives.
At a median around 1,400 living square feet, floor plans here run to the practical rather than the sprawling. That footprint rewards buyers who value location and character over raw space, and it keeps carrying costs sensible. With just 25 homes, turnover is thin — when the right updated property lists, it does not sit long unnoticed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gardenvale. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this small and this condition-driven, generic comps mislead. We walk the house, read the systems, and price against what a buyer will actually inherit — not a spreadsheet average. Whether you are underwriting an older home to renovate or positioning an updated one to stand apart, we tell you plainly where the value is and where it is not.
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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 Gardenvale buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gardenvale sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Gardenvale, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 16, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (12 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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Common questions about Gardenvale
Where is Gardenvale?
Gardenvale is a community in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32209.
Are there homes for sale in Gardenvale right now?
Yes — 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Gardenvale have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Gardenvale in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.