Hickory Creek Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established Arlington-area Jacksonville resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32225

An established single-family community in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, near Fort Caroline Road, with its own homeowners association running a community pool and clubhouse, priced for buyers who want a settled resale in an in-town Duval County location.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountySingle-family homes

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled resale community, not a new-construction release. Inventory is individual, so condition, updates, and HOA standing drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Live · Hickory Creek Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$485K ▲

Median sold · 12 mo

up 6.8% vs the prior 12 months

+6.8% ▲

1-yr price change

n = 4 and 3 sales in the two windows

$212/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $222 in 2024

100.0%

Sale vs ask

+211%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $156K median in 2012

Tempo

19days

Median DOM · closed

8 days at the 2024 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 9 a year

Ownership and context

89%

Owner-occupied · Hickory Creek

222 of 250 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

11%

Non-owner-occupied · Hickory Creek

incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state

Cash buyers · Hickory Creek

0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025

250

Homes in the community

250 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 25 years of records

Est. 1987

Community established

homes built 1987-1999, median 1990 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 10 in 2007

2,038sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

1.6%/yr

Turnover rate

about 4 of 250 homes trade a year

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"Hickory Creek is a resale play on a built-out, single-family subdivision in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, near Fort Caroline Road. Some listings point to a mid-1980s build era, which means the differentiator between two homes here is condition and updates, not age within the community. The neighborhood runs its own homeowners association, with a dedicated community website, and maintains a shared pool and clubhouse, so the value story is a settled, amenitized in-town location rather than a builder release. The area's draw is straightforward, in-town Arlington access with I-295 and I-95 within reach, which supports steady demand without changing the fundamentally resale character of the market here."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Hickory Creek Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 11, 2026

Hickory Creek right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($485K) is up 6.8% from the prior 12 months ($454K) and up 211% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 11. Confidence: Low (4 and 3 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Hickory Creek is an established, single-family community in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, in Duval County, near Fort Caroline Road. The neighborhood is reported to include about 256 homes, per its homeowners association's community information page.

Homes here are single-family houses; some listings in the area show a mid-1980s build era, though exact size ranges and bedroom counts were not confirmed in available research and should be verified on the specific listing. The community has its own homeowners association, which runs a dedicated community website and maintains a shared pool and a clubhouse. Because the housing stock is decades old, the meaningful difference between two listings is condition and updates rather than the community's overall age.

The bigger picture is location. Hickory Creek sits in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, an established, in-town part of Duval County near Fort Caroline Road and within reach of both Interstate 295 and Interstate 95, with Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus service reported to serve the area. That access supports everyday convenience without changing the fact that Hickory Creek itself is a settled resale market, not new construction.

Quick Match

Who Hickory Creek is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a settled single-family resale in the Arlington area of Jacksonville with a neighborhood pool and clubhouse
Buyers who value an in-town Duval County location with I-295 and I-95 access
Buyers comfortable verifying condition, size, and updates home by home in a decades-old community

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with modern systems and a builder warranty
Anyone who wants a gated community or golf-course setting
Buyers unwilling to confirm HOA dues, roof age, and system condition on a specific home before making an offer

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 11 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($485K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($454K) IS the +6.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 15 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo

Up 6.8% year over year; up 211% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

223 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $88 in 2012 to a $222 peak in 2024; $212 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

8 days at the 2024 low; 19 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

100.0% now.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

3 to 15 a year; 4 in the current window.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 10 quit in 2007; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

86 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 62 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,614/mo

Duval County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Duval County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm 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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

40% of homes for sale in ZIP 32225 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 (2026-07-10).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Hickory Creek buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Hickory Creek on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Hickory Creek. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Interstate 2955 to 10 min · approximate

Interstate 9515 to 20 min · approximate

Downtown Jacksonville20 to 25 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)25 to 30 min · approximate

NAS Jacksonville30 to 35 min · approximate

Jacksonville beaches25 to 35 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Hickory Creek Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Hickory Creek (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Duval County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Hickory Creek is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

High

Sandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Middle

Kernan Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

Kernan Trail Elementary School (verify by address)

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hickory Creek address.

The takeaway

The story here is a built-out, decades-old single-family neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, holding a steady in-town position near Fort Caroline Road with easy reach to I-295 and I-95.

Recent Developments in Hickory Creek

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Hickory Creek, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishNet stable for a settled, amenitized community, with demand supported by its in-town Duval County location, and downside risk concentrated in aging roofs, systems, and insurance costs as the housing stock ages further.

In-town Arlington-area demand

2026

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

An established, in-town Duval County location with I-295 and I-95 access supports steady demand for settled single-family resale communities like this one.

Insurance and aging-system costs

2026

BearishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Florida homeowners insurance is a real underwriting line item, and it weighs more on homes that are decades old. Get a bindable quote and confirm roof age before you make an offer.

Built-out, low-turnover resale market

2026

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Hickory Creek is fully built out with no new construction inside the community, so each listing should be judged on its own condition and updates rather than a community-wide price trend.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hickory Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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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.

The Strategy

The Hickory Creek buying strategy.

If we were buying in Hickory Creek, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pull the specific parcel's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, and any recorded deed restrictions.

Confirm the current mandatory HOA dues amount and what they cover directly with the association.

Get a thorough inspection focused on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since public listings point to a mid-1980s build era for at least part of the community.

Verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools, since attendance zones change.

Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you make an offer.

Confirm the current condition and hours of the community pool and clubhouse with the HOA before relying on marketing descriptions.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained or updated single-family home with confirmed roof and system age and clean HOA standing.

Biggest Risk

Underestimating roof, plumbing, or HVAC replacement costs on a decades-old housing stock.

Best Lot

Prioritize a well-kept, updated home; verify proximity to the pool and clubhouse and any busier boundary streets.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is individual, so move when the right condition and price appear.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Established single-family resale

Era

Some listings show homes built in the mid-1980s; confirm exact year built on the specific parcel record

Size range

Not confirmed in available research; verify square footage on the specific listing

Bedrooms

Varies by plan; verify on the specific listing

Costs & Fees

HOA

Mandatory; current dues amount not published, confirm with the association

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences

Amenities

Marketed

Community pool and a clubhouse, per the neighborhood association

Status

HOA-run; confirm current condition and hours with the association

Location

Area

Arlington area of Jacksonville, Duval County, near Fort Caroline Road

Downtown Jacksonville

About 20 to 25 min (approximate)

Airport (JAX)

About 25 to 30 min (approximate)

Hickory Creek Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Hickory Creek.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Hickory Creek today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

At the entry tier you are generally looking at smaller, original-condition homes, where the value is in the bones and systems rather than finish work. Verify exact square footage on the specific listing.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find mid-size single-family homes with some updates, such as a refreshed kitchen or bath and a newer roof, on the community's typical lot sizes.

Most inventory

The Top

At the top are the community's larger, more fully updated floor plans. Confirm the condition, square footage, and any permits for past work on the specific parcel.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find mid-size single-family homes with some updates, such as a refreshed kitchen or bath and a newer roof, on the community's typical lot sizes.

The Top

At the top are the community's larger, more fully updated floor plans. Confirm the condition, square footage, and any permits for past work on the specific parcel.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Hickory Creek, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Hickory Creek is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Hickory Creek holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by home

Roof and systems ageVerify age

Renovation upsideModerate

Lot sizeModest to mid-size, typical of era

Insurance cost exposureVerify by address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Hickory Creek

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The value here is not a builder release, it is the individual home: its condition, its updates, and its HOA standing.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.2C+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.0/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency6.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Hickory Creek is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Homes are generally on modest to mid-size lots typical of an established single-family subdivision.
Proximity to the community pool and clubhouse is a modest resale plus.
Interior lots away from any busier boundary streets tend to hold appeal over through streets.
Verify any recorded deed restrictions on the specific parcel with the HOA.
Check the FEMA flood zone for the specific address before you rely on assumptions.

In a built-out, single-era community like this, the homes share a broadly similar age, so the durable difference between two listings is the home's own updates and its position relative to the shared pool, clubhouse, and any busier boundary streets. A well-kept or recently updated home carries most of the value story here, with quieter interior lots holding a modest edge over through streets. Confirm any deed restrictions and the FEMA flood zone on the specific parcel rather than assuming them from the surrounding area.

The 15-Second Verdict

Hickory Creek in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a settled single-family resale in the Arlington area of Jacksonville with a neighborhood pool and clubhouse.

Biggest advantageAn in-town Duval County location near Fort Caroline Road, with easy reach to I-295 and I-95 and a shared community pool and clubhouse.

Biggest riskAging roof, plumbing, and HVAC systems on a housing stock that public listings suggest dates back to the mid-1980s in part.

Sweet spotA well-maintained or recently updated home with confirmed system age and clean HOA standing.

Avoid ifYou need new construction or a gated, golf-course setting.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA is mandatory; confirm the current dues amount and terms with the association.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
Amenities are marketed as a community pool and a clubhouse.
Some listings point to a mid-1980s build era; verify roof and system age and get a bindable insurance quote.
Confirm current amenity condition and hours with the HOA before relying on marketing descriptions.

Hickory Creek has a mandatory homeowners association that maintains the community's shared pool and clubhouse. The current dues amount is not published here; confirm the exact figure and payment terms with the association before you buy.

Confirm in writing, but dues generally fund upkeep of the shared pool and clubhouse. No golf course has been identified.

There is no golf course or private country club in the community; the clubhouse is a neighborhood amenity building run by the HOA.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Hickory Creek buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Hickory Creek.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Hickory Creek

Thinking of selling a Hickory Creek home?

Selling a decades-old single-family home takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, updates, and HOA standing position your home against what is actually selling nearby.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Hickory Creek, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Gately Oaks, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Hickory Creek home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Hickory Creek matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in Hickory Creek on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Hickory Creek year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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.

$1,614/mo

Duval County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Duval County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hickory Creek a new-construction community?

No. It is an established single-family community in the Arlington area of Jacksonville. Homes here are resales, with some listings pointing to a mid-1980s build era.

What kind of homes are in Hickory Creek?

Single-family homes. Exact size ranges and bedroom counts were not confirmed in available research; verify square footage and layout on the specific listing.

Is there an HOA?

Yes, a mandatory homeowners association that maintains the community's pool and clubhouse. The current dues amount is not published here; confirm the exact figure and terms with the association before you buy.

What amenities does the community have?

A community pool and a clubhouse, maintained by the HOA. Confirm current condition and hours with the association.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this community. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

What should I check before buying an older home here?

Focus on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since some listings point to a mid-1980s build era for part of the community. Get a thorough inspection and budget for updates as needed.

Is the area in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation is address-specific. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact home before you rely on any assumption.

How close is I-295 and I-95?

Hickory Creek sits an estimated 5 to 10 minutes from I-295 and roughly 15 to 20 minutes from I-95, though these drive times are approximate; confirm from the specific address.

What schools serve the community?

It is in Duval County Public Schools, with Kernan Trail Elementary, Kernan Middle, and Sandalwood High commonly referenced for this part of the ZIP. The zoned schools should be verified by the specific address, since attendance zones change.

How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 20 to 25 minute approximate drive. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.

Is Hickory Creek gated or age-restricted?

There is no verified information that the community is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. It is an established, open residential community.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Underestimating the cost of replacing an aging roof, plumbing, or HVAC system on a home from the community's older build era. This is manageable with a thorough inspection and an address-specific insurance quote.

Should I get my own agent to buy a resale here?

Yes. In a resale market an experienced agent helps you judge condition, updates, and HOA standing against genuinely comparable sales and represents your interests in the negotiation.

How current is the market data on this page?

This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the community accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condition against genuinely comparable homes before you make an offer.

Who is the best real estate agent for Hickory Creek?

The best agent for Hickory Creek is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Hickory Creek.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Hickory Creek?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Hickory Creek and the wider Jacksonville area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Hickory Creek?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Hickory Creek purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Hickory Creek?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a settled single-family resale in the Arlington area of Jacksonville with a neighborhood pool and clubhouse.Excellent fit

You value an in-town Duval County location with I-295 and I-95 access.Excellent fit

You will do the homework on roof, plumbing, and HVAC age before you close.Excellent fit

You want a mandatory HOA maintaining shared community amenities.Excellent fit

You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not

You want a gated community or a golf-course setting.Probably not

You cannot budget for roof or system replacement on a decades-old home.Probably not

You want the negotiating leverage of a large pool of competing new-construction homes.Probably not

Get the inside read on Hickory Creek

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Median sale price in Hickory Creek, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 11, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (14 streets, ZIP 32225/32241/32246))
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-07-10
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (223 transactions analyzed)

Hickory Creek Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Hickory Creek right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Hickory Creek is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Hickory Creek on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Sandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Kernan Middle School (verify by address)

Kernan Trail Elementary School (verify by address)

Recent Developments in Hickory Creek

In-town Arlington-area demand

Insurance and aging-system costs

Built-out, low-turnover resale market

The Hickory Creek buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Hickory Creek.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Hickory Creek holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Hickory Creek

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Hickory Creek is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Hickory Creek in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Hickory Creek buy.

Thinking of selling a Hickory Creek home?

In Hickory Creek, condition and view decide your number

What is your Hickory Creek home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Hickory Creek?

Get the inside read on Hickory Creek

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Data sources & freshness

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