Gentle Woods in Jacksonville
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Gentle Woods
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32244
381 homesBuilt 2003–2023Median sale $274K
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Live Market Pulse
26/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 87 at the 2022 peak
0 is Gentle Woods's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 26. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Gentle Woods Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$274K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 5.3% vs the prior 12 months
-5.3%
1-yr price change
n = 12 and 13 sales in the two windows
$165/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $188 in 2024
97.8%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 95.9%
+174%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $100K median in 2012
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
42days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2022 low
17%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
5 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
12
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 17 a year
Ownership and context
58%
Owner-occupied · Gentle Woods
220 of 381 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
42%
Non-owner-occupied · Gentle Woods
incl. 17% trust or LLC-held · 23% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Gentle Woods
2 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
381
Homes in the community
381 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
Est. 2003
Community established
homes built 2003-2023, median 2005 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 31 in 2008
1,767sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 12 of 381 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Gentle Woods prices off a small, specific data set: a median of $274,500 across a trailing window of 12 closings, working out to $164.57 per square foot on a median home near 1,820 square feet. With only 5 active listings against 381 homes total, there is not much inventory setting the tone right now, so any single closing can move the read on value more than it would in a deeper market. Homes here span builds from 2003 to 2023, with a median year built of 2005, so buyers are weighing a real range of construction ages and likely condition under one community name.

The market band reads balanced at 6 months of supply, and the heat score of 26 points to a cooler posture rather than a bidding-war environment. Prices are down 5.3% year over year even though they remain up 174% since 2012, which is the more useful long-view number for anyone weighing a hold versus a sale. Median days on market of about 41.5 tells sellers to price at the market, not ahead of it, and tells buyers there is room to negotiate rather than rush.

Gentle Woods Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Gentle Woods right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 17% 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 July 14, 2026. Confidence: High (6 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($274K) is down 5.3% from the prior 12 months ($290K) and up 174% since 2012. With about 17 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14. Confidence: Medium (12 and 13 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Gentle Woods market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $274K ($165 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 42 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 174% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).

Gentle Woods is a community of 381 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 2003 and 2023 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,820 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Gentle Woods is a Duval County community of 381 homes built mainly between 2003 and 2023, with a median living area near 1,820 square feet. Current inventory is thin at just 5 active listings, so the community's recent 12-closing sample carries more weight per sale than it would in a higher-volume year.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a median-range home near $274,500 who are comfortable evaluating condition across a 2003-to-2023 build spread.
  • Sellers who can price at or near the market median and accept a typical marketing period of roughly six weeks (median 41.5 days on market) rather than expecting a quick, above-list sale.
  • Longer-horizon buyers focused on the 174% appreciation since 2012 rather than the most recent 5.3% year-over-year dip.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want dozens of active listings to compare before deciding — only 5 are currently on the market.
  • Sellers expecting a fast, competitive-offer sale; a heat score of 26 and 6 months of supply point to a balanced, not hot, market.
  • Anyone relying on confirmed community amenities to make the decision — none are identified from current MLS listings.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 14 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($274K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($290K) IS the -5.3% one-year change.

Windows contain 10 to 28 sales each (12 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
Down 5.3% year over year; up 174% since 2012.
Every sale since 2003 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k2k
454 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $57 in 2012 to a $188 peak in 2024; $165 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20406020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2022 low; 42 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
94%96%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.8% now vs Duval 95.9%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
10 to 28 a year; 12 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Gentle Woods vs Duval
100200300Duval +190%Gentle Woods +174%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0102030200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 31 quit in 2008; 3 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
87 at the 2022 peak, 15 in the troughs, 26 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Gentle Woods Market Scorecard

Balanced

Gentle Woods is currently a balanced. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $277,450, and homes go under contract in about 64 days.

4.0
Months supply
$277,450
Median list
$274,500
Median sold
$182
Per sqft
64
Days on mkt
4/1/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32244 ZIP is $257,707, about 16.3% 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 Gentle Woods

Live MLS inventory for Gentle Woods. 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 Gentle Woods listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Gentle Woods are close: the nearest groceries is about 3 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sadie T. Tillis Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public K-5
  • Westside Middle SchoolFLDOE grade I · Public 6-8
  • Westside High SchoolFLDOE grade I · Public 9-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Gentle Woods address.

If we were buying in Gentle Woods 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 Gentle Woods.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who want a data-grounded, agent-prepared read on a lower-volume market rather than a guess.
Biggest Risk
A thin 5-listing, 12-closing sample means limited comparables to lean on for pricing precision.
Sweet Spot
Homes built in the community's mid-2000s median range, around 1,820 square feet, priced near the $274,500 median.
Avoid If
You need a fast, high-inventory market with dozens of active comparables to choose from — Gentle Woods isn't that right now.

What's actually driving value here

The $164.57 per square foot figure is the clearest read on where Gentle Woods sits today, and it comes from a modest 12-closing sample, so treat any single comparable with some caution rather than as gospel. Homestead exemptions are filed on 57.7% of homes in the community, a tax-status detail worth knowing when estimating carrying costs on a given property, separate from anything about who owns or lives in a home.

Six months of supply keeps this a balanced market rather than one tilted hard to either side, and a market heat score of 26 reinforces that this is not a fast-moving, multiple-offer environment right now. The 5.3% year-over-year pullback is worth sitting with alongside the 174% gain since 2012 — the near-term number describes current pricing conditions, the long-view number describes the trend a hold has actually delivered. No community amenities are confirmed from current MLS listings, so any amenity claims should be verified directly rather than assumed.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gentle Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction4.7/10
Liquidity & Demand4.0/10
Owner Commitment5.8/10
Pricing Power8.5/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (6.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +174% since 2012; Recent Direction -5.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 58% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 5 active listings and a 12-closing trailing sample, Gentle Woods is not a community where a quick online search gives you a reliable number — pricing here calls for a hand-prepared, agent-built valuation that accounts for the 2003-to-2023 build spread and each property's actual condition, not an automated estimate treating a 20-year-old build range as one uniform product.

Gentle Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who want a data-grounded, agent-prepared read on a lower-volume market rather than a guess.
Biggest advantageSix months of supply and a balanced market band mean neither side needs to rush a decision.
Biggest riskA thin 5-listing, 12-closing sample means limited comparables to lean on for pricing precision.
Sweet spotHomes built in the community's mid-2000s median range, around 1,820 square feet, priced near the $274,500 median.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, high-inventory market with dozens of active comparables to choose from — Gentle Woods isn't that right now.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • 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.

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The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gentle Woods?
The median sale price in Gentle Woods was $274K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (12 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Gentle Woods take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 42 days on market (12 sales, realMLS).
Is Gentle Woods a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Gentle Woods is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Gentle Woods?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 381 homes in Gentle Woods (public records).
What share of Gentle Woods is owner-occupied?
58% of Gentle Woods parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gentle Woods built?
Homes in Gentle Woods were built between 2003 and 2023, with a median year built of 2005 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Gentle Woods?
Cash buyers took 33% of Gentle Woods sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (2 of 6 closings, realMLS).
Have Gentle Woods home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 174% since 2012, from $100K to $274K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Gentle Woods?
Gentle Woods is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School, Westside Middle School and Westside High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Gentle Woods?
The best agent for Gentle Woods 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 Gentle Woods.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Gentle Woods?
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 Gentle Woods and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Gentle Woods?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Gentle Woods purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers targeting a median-range home near $274,500 who are comfortable evaluating condition across a 2003-to-2023 build spread.Excellent fit
Sellers who can price at or near the market median and accept a typical marketing period of roughly six weeks (median 41.5 days on market) rather than expecting a quick, above-list sale.Excellent fit
Longer-horizon buyers focused on the 174% appreciation since 2012 rather than the most recent 5.3% year-over-year dip.Excellent fit
Buyers who want dozens of active listings to compare before deciding — only 5 are currently on the market.Probably not
Sellers expecting a fast, competitive-offer sale; a heat score of 26 and 6 months of supply point to a balanced, not hot, market.Probably not
Anyone relying on confirmed community amenities to make the decision — none are identified from current MLS listings.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 32224/32244/32246))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (454 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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