Hamilton Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-04, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $221,000, $220 per square foot, a median 10 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,950 ($3,210 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Hamilton Gardens is driven by condition and vintage, not square footage alone. With a median build year of 1949 and homes stretching from 1917 to 2024, the stock is genuinely mixed — original early-century houses sitting near newer infill. That spread is why the median lands at $260,000 while the per-square-foot figure runs near $230: buyers are paying for updated, smaller homes as much as for space. Expect a wide condition-driven range and price each house on its own merits.
The market posture is quick. A median of 15 days on market means well-prepared listings move fast, and buyers should come with financing lined up and a willingness to decide. For sellers, that speed is real but it rewards presentation — in a neighborhood this old, deferred maintenance and dated systems get discovered fast. The closings sample here is thin, so treat these figures as a current read rather than a deep trend.
The 60-Second Overview
Hamilton Gardens market snapshot (as of September 4, 2026): the median sale price is about $221K ($220 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 11 days on market for closed sales.
Hamilton Gardens is an older, established Jacksonville pocket of roughly 210 homes where a century of building has produced everything from 1917-era houses to 2024 construction, with just over half owner-occupied.
Who Hamilton Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers around the mid-$200s seeking a compact, established home and ready to act inside a two-week window
- Renovation-minded buyers who want older bones and can budget for systems and updates
- Owner-occupants prioritizing a modest footprint over maximum square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new or near-new construction and modern floor plans throughout
- Buyers needing substantial living space, as the median footprint is compact
- Buyers who want a slow, low-competition process, given the 15-day median pace
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 4 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($221K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 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.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
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.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32205 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 (2026-08-30).
The Hamilton Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hamilton Gardens 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 Hamilton Gardens.
An old-bones neighborhood with new infill
The defining fact here is age variance. A median year built of 1949, with the range running from 1917 to 2024, tells you two things: much of the housing predates modern construction standards, and there has been enough recent building to change what a given block looks like. Median living space is compact at about 1,388 square feet, so this is a market of modest footprints where updates and mechanical condition matter more than raw size.
At a median per-square-foot near $230 against a $260,000 median price, the numbers point to buyers valuing renovated and efficient homes. An owner-occupancy share of 54% suggests a roughly even split between long-term owners and non-owner-held property, which is worth weighing if you care about the stability of a block. Inspect carefully in a neighborhood this old — roof, wiring, plumbing, and foundation history should drive your offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hamilton Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood with a hundred-year build range and a 15-day median means you need someone who can separate a genuinely updated home from a cosmetic flip and price accordingly. We underwrite each Hamilton Gardens house on its own vintage and condition, help buyers move quickly without overpaying, and help sellers prepare so the market speed works for them rather than against them.
Hamilton Gardens 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 Hamilton Gardens buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hamilton Gardens sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 4, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (33 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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