Highway Heights
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Highway Heights in Jacksonville, FL since 2012, the most recent in September 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).
Highway Heights is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville with just 57 homes on the market and a median build year of 1955. With a build range stretching from 1909 to 2020, this is not a uniform subdivision — it is a patchwork of century-old structures, mid-century cottages, and the occasional new infill build. Price here is driven less by any single comp and more by condition, lot, and how much work a given house needs. Two homes on the same block can be worth very different numbers depending on what has been touched.
The homestead share sits at just over 24%, meaning the majority of these homes are held as rentals or non-primary residences. That posture tells a buyer to expect a wide spread in upkeep and to underwrite each property individually. For a seller, a genuinely renovated home stands out in a field where deferred maintenance is common. Bring a contractor's eye and a willingness to look past cosmetics.
The 60-Second Overview
Highway Heights is a compact, character-driven Jacksonville neighborhood where the median home runs about 1,123 square feet and most inventory predates modern construction — a place defined by small older homes rather than 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Highway Heights is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers who want a small older home to improve over time
- Investors seeking a market already weighted toward non-owner-occupied homes
- Budget-conscious buyers prioritizing a manageable footprint over square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction and consistent modern systems
- Anyone needing large square footage in a single-level move-in-ready home
- Buyers who want tightly matched comps and predictable pricing
The market around Highway Heights
Highway Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32254, 120 homes are on the market and 29% 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 Highway Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Highway Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highway Heights 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 Highway Heights.
An older, uneven housing stock
The defining fact here is age and variety. A median build year of 1955 with the oldest homes dating to 1909 means original systems, foundations, and layouts are the norm, not the exception. The presence of homes as new as 2020 shows infill development happens, but it does not dominate. Expect to evaluate roof, wiring, plumbing, and structure on a house-by-house basis rather than assuming a neighborhood standard.
At a median of roughly 1,123 square feet, these are small homes. That keeps the entry cost of ownership contained and makes the neighborhood workable for buyers who want a manageable footprint or a rehab project. With under 25% of homes owner-occupied, an investor-minded buyer will find a market already tilted toward rentals — which cuts both ways on comps and condition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highway Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood this old and this uneven rewards a broker who reads each house on its own terms. We help buyers separate a solid older home from a deferred-maintenance trap, and we help sellers of renovated properties position against a field where condition varies wildly. In a 57-home market where the numbers hide as much as they reveal, that on-the-ground read is the whole game.
Highway Heights 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 Highway Heights buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highway Heights sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Nearby Communities
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 30, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (6 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.
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.
Highway Heights Market Scorecard
Highway Heights is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32254 ZIP is $125,668, about 30.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.