Herons Walk
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 36 closed sales in Herons Walk in Jacksonville, FL since 2011, the most recent in August 2024. Recorded prices across those 36 sales ran from $97,101 to $650,000 (median $330,000), on homes of 1,230 to 3,460 sq ft. 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 $5,900 ($5,160 with the full homestead exemption).
Herons Walk is a condition story, not a floorplan story. With a build range spanning from 1930 to 2024 and a median year built of 1998, this is not one cohesive subdivision but a mix of vintages living side by side. What sets price here is the individual house: how far it has been updated, its systems, and its lot. Expect a wide spread rather than a tidy tier, and treat any single comp with caution.
The market posture is stable-owner heavy. Roughly 73% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which signals owner-occupants who move on their own timeline rather than on market pressure. For buyers, that means turnover can be limited and the best-conditioned homes get attention quickly. For sellers, it means your competition is uneven, and a well-prepped, clearly updated home stands apart in a pool where condition varies house to house.
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 Herons Walk 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
Herons Walk is a 214-home pocket in Jacksonville's Duval County where a median size near 1,988 square feet meets a genuinely broad range of build years, so no two listings are truly comparable without a walk-through.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 28 homes in Herons Walk that have changed hands since 2011, built between 2008 and 2019 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 2,700 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 96% 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.
County records show 11 qualified sales in Herons Walk across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $359,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Herons Walk is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating individual homes on condition and systems, not on a neighborhood average
- Owner-occupants planning to stay and settle rather than flip quickly
- Buyers seeking a mid-size footprint near 1,988 square feet with room to update
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a single uniform vintage and predictable, tightly clustered pricing
- Investors counting on fast turnover in an owner-heavy pocket
- Buyers unwilling to budget for updates on an older-vintage home
The market around Herons Walk
Herons Walk is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32226, 152 homes are on the market and 22% 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 32226 (Jacksonville), 193 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $382K ($190/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 70 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32226 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Herons Walk specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Herons Walk buying strategy.
If we were buying in Herons Walk 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 Herons Walk.
A vintage-mixed pocket priced by condition
The defining feature here is age diversity. A median year built of 1998 sits in the middle of a range that reaches back to 1930 and forward to 2024. Practically, that means you can find original-era construction and near-new builds within the same community, and the gap in systems, layouts, and finishes between them is enormous. Do not shop this community on the median alone; shop it house by house.
Size is more consistent than age. With a median living area right around 1,988 square feet, most homes land in a workable mid-size footprint. The high homestead share, over 72%, reinforces an owner-occupant character and tends to keep inventory measured. That combination rewards patient buyers who wait for the right-condition home and rewards sellers who invest in presentation before listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Herons Walk. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied by vintage and condition, the median tells you almost nothing about the house in front of you. We price and evaluate each home on its own systems, updates, and lot rather than leaning on a neighborhood average, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's condition does not support its ask.
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Housing distress & ownership in Herons Walk, 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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Streets in this community
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- Oak Preserve Drive (20 homes on record)
- Oak Preserve Drive (13 homes on record)
- Yellow Bluff Road (4 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Herons Walk
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Herons Walk, 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 15 miles south of Herons Walk, 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 project is about 12 miles southeast of Herons Walk, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4JAX - July 2026Builder Activity
Wildlight subdivision advances in Yulee as the master-planned community expands
Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.
What it may mean for the marketOngoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 10 miles north of Herons Walk.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 project is about 12 miles southeast of Herons Walk, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - March 2026Development
First Wildlight Commerce Park speculative building opens in Yulee
The first speculative building at Wildlight Commerce Park opened in March 2026, adding move-in-ready industrial and flex space to Rayonier's Wildlight community in Nassau County near Interstate 95 and A1A.
What it may mean for the marketNew employment and commerce space at Wildlight strengthens the live-and-work profile of the Interstate 95 and A1A area in Nassau County, a factor that can support nearby residential demand. The site is about 10 miles north of Herons Walk.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 project is about 12 miles southeast of Herons Walk, elsewhere in Duval County.
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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32224/32226)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (36 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 Herons Walk. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32226; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- First Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- New Berlin Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Oceanway School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).