Highway Terrace
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Highway Terrace in Jacksonville, FL since 2004, the most recent in August 2025. 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 $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Highway Terrace is an older Jacksonville pocket where price is driven far more by condition than by any single formula. With a median year built of 1956 and stock stretching from 1909 all the way to 2024, you are looking at a range that runs from original early-century houses to recent infill. Two homes a block apart can carry very different price tags based purely on what has been done to them, so the median tells you the center of gravity, not what any given house is worth.
For buyers, that spread is the opportunity and the homework: expect to underwrite each house on its own merits — roof, systems, foundation, and how much of the age has actually been addressed. For sellers, renovated and mechanically sound homes separate themselves quickly here, while dated houses compete on price and honesty. Come in with clear eyes on scope, and the numbers make sense.
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 Highway Terrace 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
This is a small, historically layered Jacksonville neighborhood in Duval County — 139 homes spanning more than a century of construction, where the through-line is location and character rather than uniform product.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 8 homes in Highway Terrace that have changed hands since 2020, built between 1913 and 2025 (median 1951), with a median living area of about 1,178 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 88% 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 8 qualified sales in Highway Terrace across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $205,500 — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Highway Terrace is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers with budget set aside for updating an older, smaller home
- Buyers prioritizing location and character over square footage
- Investors comfortable underwriting each property individually in a mixed-tenure market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, single-story-plan modern home with lots of square footage
- Anyone wanting turnkey with no appetite for older-home maintenance or repair scope
- Buyers who expect uniform pricing and predictable, cookie-cutter product block to block
The market around Highway Terrace
Highway Terrace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32254, 116 homes are on the market and 25% 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 32254 (Jacksonville), 381 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272K ($176/sq ft), down 0.8% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 56 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32254 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highway Terrace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Highway Terrace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highway Terrace 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 Terrace.
A century of housing stock in one small footprint
The defining fact of Highway Terrace is its age range. A 1909-to-2024 build window inside 139 homes means no two blocks read the same, and the median living area of roughly 1,194 square feet points to a compact-home neighborhood — cottages and bungalow-scaled houses rather than sprawling floor plans. If you want space and predictability, this is not it. If you want smaller square footage with genuine character and the chance to add value through work, it rewards attention.
The homestead share sits at about 38%, which tells you a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied primary residences. That mix tends to keep inventory and turnover more active than in a strictly owner-held enclave, and it means condition varies widely — some houses have been maintained as long-term homes, others have cycled as rentals or projects. Read each listing individually; the neighborhood average will mislead you on any single address.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highway Terrace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood this uneven — pre-war construction next to new builds, roughly 38% homestead, wide condition spread — is exactly where a generic search fails. We help you price the work, not just the address: what a 1909 or 1956 house actually needs, what a recent build is worth against it, and where a listing is priced for its condition versus priced for hope. That judgment is the whole job here.
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Recently off market in Highway Terrace
Homes in Highway Terrace that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 2926 Hunt Street · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Highway Terrace, 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
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Hunt Street (6 homes on record)
- Hunt Street (4 homes on record)
- Edison Avenue (3 homes on record)
- Galveston Avenue (1 homes on record)
- Tinkerbell Lane (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Highway Terrace
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highway Terrace, 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 site is less than a mile south of Highway Terrace.
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 10 miles northeast of Highway Terrace.
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 less than a mile southeast of Highway Terrace.
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 1 mile southwest of Highway Terrace.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The site is about 1 mile southeast of Highway Terrace.
Source: News4Jax - 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 10 miles northeast of Highway Terrace.
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: August 24, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32254)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (14 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 Highway Terrace. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32254; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- William M. Raines High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Biltmore Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade D (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).