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Haven Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32216
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Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Haven Gardens in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in April 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,460 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
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Haven Gardens is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville, with most homes built between 1943 and 1990 and a median build year of 1950. At a median living area of roughly 1,334 square feet, this is a modest-footprint market, and price here is driven far more by condition and updates than by size or age alone. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on whether the systems, kitchen, and roof have been touched.

With only 19 homes in the snapshot, this is a thin market — a single listing moves the picture. A homestead share of about 37% tells you a meaningful slice of these homes are not owner-occupied, which can mean more rental or investor activity than in a stabilized owner community. For buyers, that means patience and a willingness to underwrite condition. For sellers, it means pricing to your home's actual finish level, not to a neighbor's number.

The 60-Second Overview

Haven Gardens is a compact, mid-century Jacksonville neighborhood of smaller homes where the spread in value comes down to how much work each house has had, not square footage.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers willing to renovate an older, smaller home and build value through work
  • Investors evaluating condition and terms on a case-by-case basis
  • Budget-conscious buyers who want an efficient footprint over maximum size

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new or near-new construction
  • Buyers who need lots of recent comparable sales to feel confident on price
  • Buyers seeking large square footage or room to expand a floor plan

The market around Haven Gardens

Haven Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32216, 195 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,937 homes are active and 1,726 pending (30% under contract).

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

If we were buying in Haven Gardens 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 Haven Gardens.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable with older homes and the work they can require.
Biggest Risk
A thin market where few comps make pricing tricky.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-century home priced to its actual condition.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready square footage and lots of comparable sales.

A condition-driven older market

The housing stock here dates largely to the mid-20th century, with the oldest homes reaching back to 1943 and the newest to 1990. Homes of this vintage reward diligence: roof age, electrical, plumbing, and any additions all deserve close inspection. The median footprint near 1,334 square feet keeps these homes efficient, which can hold down carrying costs but also limits how much a floor plan can be reworked.

Because the inventory is so small — 19 homes in this snapshot — comparable sales are scarce and each transaction carries weight. That thinness argues for careful, home-specific pricing rather than leaning on a neighborhood average. The roughly 37% homestead share suggests a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties, so read each listing on its own condition and terms.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Haven Gardens. 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 thin, older market like Haven Gardens, the number that matters is the one that fits the specific house in front of you. We underwrite condition, vintage systems, and the limited comparable pool honestly, so buyers know what they are taking on and sellers price to their home's real finish level rather than a headline figure.

Haven Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable with older homes and the work they can require.
Biggest advantageA compact footprint that keeps homes efficient and manageable.
Biggest riskA thin market where few comps make pricing tricky.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home priced to its actual condition.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready square footage and lots of comparable sales.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers willing to renovate an older, smaller home and build value through workExcellent fit
Investors evaluating condition and terms on a case-by-case basisExcellent fit
Budget-conscious buyers who want an efficient footprint over maximum sizeExcellent fit
Buyers who want new or near-new constructionProbably not
Buyers who need lots of recent comparable sales to feel confident on priceProbably not
Buyers seeking large square footage or room to expand a floor planProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-30
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (11 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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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.

$1,810/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
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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.