Goodbys
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Goodbys in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in March 2022. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Goodbys is a compact, largely built-out pocket of 63 homes constructed between 1988 and 2000, with the middle of the pack dating to 1991. Because the housing stock is tightly clustered in age and size — a median of about 1,886 square feet — price here is driven far less by square footage than by condition and updates. Two homes of similar footprint can sell well apart depending on whether kitchens, roofs, and systems have been touched since the original build.
With homestead status on roughly 88% of homes, this is an owner-occupied community rather than an investor churn zone, which tends to keep turnover measured and inventory thin. For a buyer, that means patience: the right listing may not appear on demand. For a seller, it means a well-prepared, updated home stands out sharply against tired original stock, and condition is your strongest lever on price.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Goodbys 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
Goodbys is a small, established Jacksonville enclave in Duval County where the homes are of a consistent late-1980s-to-2000 vintage and a similar mid-size footprint, so the real differences between listings come down to upkeep and updates rather than floor plan.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Goodbys that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1990 and 1997 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 1,724 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
Who Goodbys is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a mid-size, late-1980s-to-2000 home in an established, low-turnover setting
- Buyers willing to take on updates and comfortable pricing on condition rather than size
- Owner-occupants planning to stay, not short-term flippers
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction or the latest floor-plan layouts
- Investors looking for high-turnover flip inventory
- Buyers needing to close fast in a market where suitable homes list infrequently
The market around Goodbys
Goodbys is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32217, 115 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32217 (Jacksonville), 463 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($191/sq ft), down 0.4% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 95 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 16.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32217 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Goodbys specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Goodbys buying strategy.
If we were buying in Goodbys 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 Goodbys.
A condition-driven market, not a floor-plan one
The tight year-built band (1988 to 2000) and a median living area near 1,886 square feet mean you are largely comparing like against like. That is unusual and useful: it strips out much of the size guesswork and puts the focus on the things that actually move value here — roof age, HVAC, kitchens, baths, and whether prior owners renovated or left original finishes in place.
The high homestead share signals a stable, owner-occupied street feel and limited flip activity. Practically, that translates to fewer listings at any given time and homes that have often been lived in and maintained rather than turned quickly. Buyers should be ready to move when a suitable home lists; sellers who invest in visible updates can separate themselves from the older, unrenovated inventory.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Goodbys. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, condition-sensitive market like Goodbys, the value is in reading the details other listings gloss over. We price and position on the specifics — roof, systems, updates versus original build — instead of leaning on square footage alone, and we help buyers act quickly when the right home appears in a community that does not list often.
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Housing distress & ownership in Goodbys, 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.
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Recent Developments in Goodbys
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Goodbys, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 12 miles east of Goodbys.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The site is about 2 miles northwest of Goodbys.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Goodbys.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 14 miles southwest of Goodbys.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 9 miles southeast of Goodbys.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 9 miles southeast of Goodbys.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32217)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (14 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 Goodbys. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32217; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Alfred I. duPont Middle School · 6-8, zoned · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Samuel W. Wolfson High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- Beauclerc Elementary School · PK-5, Gifted/Talented and Dual Language magnet · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Alfred I. DuPont Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).