Harts Estates
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Harts Estates is a settled, mostly built-out pocket in Jacksonville. With 101 homes built between 1987 and 2023 and a median build year of 1994, this is an established neighborhood rather than an active-construction one. Price here is driven less by any single spec sheet and more by condition and updates: at a median living area of 2,314 square feet, the homes are substantial, and how much work an owner has put in over the last few decades will move value more than square footage alone.
A homestead share near 79% tells you this is an owner-occupied community with limited turnover. For buyers, that means inventory is thin and you compete for the well-kept listings when they surface. For sellers, it means a renovated, move-in-ready home stands out, while a dated one will be priced against the cost of the work it still needs.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Harts Estates is a compact, largely owner-occupied Jacksonville neighborhood of just over 100 homes, most dating to the mid-1990s, with living space that runs generous by area standards.
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 Harts Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a larger floor plan in an established setting and willing to act when limited inventory turns over
- Owner-occupants planning a long hold who value low turnover and neighborhood stability
- Value-minded buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on a 1990s-era home to build equity through improvements
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new-construction finishes and warranties
- Investors seeking quick flips in a fast-moving, high-turnover market
- Anyone needing a wide selection of listings to choose from on a short timeline
The market around Harts Estates
Harts Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32218, 541 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Harts Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Harts Estates, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Harts Estates
Live MLS inventory for Harts Estates. 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 Harts Estates listings as of 2026-10-21, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Life at Harts Estates
- Key Card Entry · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Garden City · Elementary
- Alfred Dupont · Middle
- First Coast · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Harts Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Harts Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Harts Estates 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 Harts Estates.
An established pocket, not a new build
The build range spans 1987 to 2023, but the median year built of 1994 anchors the character of the neighborhood firmly in the 1990s. Expect floor plans and lot layouts of that era, with a handful of newer homes filling in over time. If you want turnkey new construction, this is not that; if you want a mature setting with room to add value through updates, it fits.
At 2,314 square feet median living area, footprints here are sizable. That size is a real advantage for buyers who need room, but it also means condition varies widely across homes of the same age. Two houses of similar size can price very differently depending on roof, systems, and interior updates, so underwriting each listing on its own merits matters more than leaning on a neighborhood average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Harts Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, owner-occupied market like Harts Estates, the edge comes from knowing when a home actually hits the feed and from reading condition against price. We track inventory here closely and will tell you plainly whether a listing is priced for its updates or for the work it still needs.
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Recent Developments in Harts Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Harts Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 7 miles south of Harts Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 9 miles east of Harts Estates.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 8 miles south of Harts Estates.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 8 miles south of Harts Estates.
Source: Jacksonville Today - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 9 miles east of Harts Estates.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 9 miles east of Harts Estates.
Source: News4Jax
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 21, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32218)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (18 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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