Homestead Villas
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 92 homes for sale in 32254 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Homestead Villas in Jacksonville, FL since 2006, the most recent in December 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,604 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,427 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Homestead Villas is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville — 42 homes with a median build year of 1926 and a footprint that runs to a modest 1,220 median living square feet. In a market this old and this compact, price is driven almost entirely by condition and by what a given owner has done to the structure over the last century. The build range stretches from 1915 all the way to 2024, so you are looking at a genuine mix: original early-century houses sitting near the occasional new-construction infill. That spread means comps are noisy and each home has to be underwritten on its own merits.
For buyers, the takeaway is to inspect hard and budget for the systems that older homes hide — this is not a place where you assume every house behind the same street sign is comparable. For sellers, condition and honest presentation are the levers; a well-renovated home here stands apart precisely because the housing stock is old and uneven. With a homestead share of 37%, a majority of these homes are not owner-occupied, which usually points to a meaningful investor and rental presence in the mix.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Homestead Villas 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, century-old enclave in Duval County where the homes are compact and the ages vary widely — from 1915-era originals to brand-new 2024 builds — so no two transactions look quite alike.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 7 homes in Homestead Villas that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1917 and 2024 (median 1924), with a median living area of about 1,300 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 86% 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.
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 Homestead Villas is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers who can budget for updating older systems
- Investors comfortable with a market that already skews toward rentals
- Buyers seeking a small, character-driven home under roughly 1,200 square feet
Probably not for
- Buyers who want turnkey, low-maintenance newer construction
- Anyone needing generous square footage or a large floor plan
- Buyers who rely on clean, plentiful comps to feel confident on price
The market around Homestead Villas
Homestead Villas is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32254, 127 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,968 homes are active and 1,568 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32254 (Jacksonville), 379 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($176/sq ft), up 1.5% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 61 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 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 Homestead Villas specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Homestead Villas
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Homestead Villas, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Homestead Villas, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 project is about 8 miles east of Homestead Villas, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Homestead Villas.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 20 miles south of Homestead Villas.
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 17 miles east of Homestead Villas, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Homestead Villas.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 Homestead Villas buying strategy.
If we were buying in Homestead Villas 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 Homestead Villas.
An old, uneven housing stock
The median home here dates to 1926 and measures around 1,220 square feet — small and old by any measure. The value story is condition, not square footage or a single price band. A 1920s house that has been fully updated and one that has not can trade very differently, and with only 42 homes total, a couple of renovated sales can move the read considerably.
The presence of new construction as recent as 2024 tells you infill is happening, but it is the exception, not the rule. Buyers should treat this as a renovation-and-character market: expect to evaluate roofs, plumbing, electrical, and foundation on a house-by-house basis rather than lean on neighborhood-wide assumptions. With owner-occupancy at 37%, turnover and rental activity are likely a real part of the picture.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Homestead Villas. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 42-home enclave where age and condition swing this widely, generic pricing tools break down. We underwrite each home individually — walking the systems, weighing the renovation history, and reading the thin, noisy comp set for what it actually says. That discipline is how you avoid overpaying on this street and how a seller gets credit for real work done.
Homestead Villas 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 Homestead Villas buy.
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Recently off market in Homestead Villas
Homes in Homestead Villas 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.
- 2771 Sunnyside Street · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32205/32225/32254)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (15 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Morehouse Road (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Homestead Villas. 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).