Gardenvale in Jacksonville

Gardenvale
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32209
122 homesBuilt 1901–2024
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Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Gardenvale Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
36%
Owner-occupied · Gardenvale
51 of 142 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
64%
Non-owner-occupied · Gardenvale
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
122
Homes in the community
plus 20 vacant residential lots · 142 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
Est. 1901
Community established
homes built 1901-2024, median 1959 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 5 in 2023
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

Gardenvale Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Gardenvale right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

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 a small community — 40 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32209, 238 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 2,814 homes are active and 1,188 pending (30% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

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

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 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Gardenvale address.

If we were buying in Gardenvale 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Gardenvale.

Best Buy
Buyers who value older character and are comfortable underwriting condition.
Biggest Risk
Older stock means deferred maintenance and wide condition-driven price variance.
Sweet Spot
A genuinely updated mid-century home bought below the cost of doing the work yourself.
Avoid If
You need new construction, large square footage, or turnkey with zero surprises.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Gardenvale in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who value older character and are comfortable underwriting condition.
Biggest advantageA compact, established pocket with practical footprints and thin, watchable inventory.
Biggest riskOlder stock means deferred maintenance and wide condition-driven price variance.
Sweet spotA genuinely updated mid-century home bought below the cost of doing the work yourself.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, large square footage, or turnkey with zero surprises.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Gardenvale sales matched to your home.

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

19% 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 (2026-07-18).

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,614/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardenvale a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 15, 2026, Gardenvale leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Gardenvale?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 122 homes plus 20 vacant residential lots in Gardenvale (public records).
What share of Gardenvale is owner-occupied?
36% of Gardenvale parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gardenvale built?
Homes in Gardenvale were built between 1901 and 2024, with a median year built of 1959.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Gardenvale?
The best agent for Gardenvale 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 Gardenvale.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Gardenvale?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Gardenvale and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Gardenvale?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Gardenvale purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Renovation-minded buyers ready to budget for roof and systems on an older homeExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing location and character over square footageExcellent fit
Investors comfortable in a market with meaningful non-owner-occupied exposureExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction or homes built in the last few decadesProbably not
Buyers needing a large floor plan well above the ~1,400 sq ft medianProbably not
Buyers who want fully turnkey with no deferred-maintenance riskProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32209))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-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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