Howard Heights
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Howard Heights' 184 homes range widely in age, from 1936 to 2024, with a median build year of 1984.5. That spread is the single biggest variable in this market — two homes on the same block can carry completely different roof, plumbing, and electrical ages, so pricing here tracks condition and updates more than it tracks the neighborhood as a whole.
At a median living area of 1,739 square feet, this is a modest-footprint market rather than a move-up one. The 61.5% homestead share tells you most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than held as rental or investment stock, which tends to produce steadier turnover than an investor-heavy pocket. Current MLS listings show no identified community amenities, so buyers are paying for the house and the lot — not a package of shared facilities.
The 60-Second Overview
Howard Heights is a Jacksonville, Duval County community of 184 homes with an unusually wide construction history — from 1936 to 2024 — and a median build year of 1984.5, meaning no two streets necessarily read the same age.
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 Howard Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable assessing construction era and condition on a home-by-home basis, given the range runs from 1936 to 2024.
- Buyers who want a modest, efficient footprint near 1,739 square feet rather than a larger floor plan.
- Buyers who prefer a majority owner-occupied block, reflected in the 61.5% homestead share, over an investor-heavy one.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a single, consistent construction era across the whole community.
- Buyers who are budgeting for HOA-run amenities like a pool or clubhouse — none are identified in current MLS listings.
- Buyers who need a larger floor plan well above the community's 1,739-square-foot median.
The market around Howard Heights
Howard Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32218, 478 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,938 homes are active and 1,658 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Howard Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Howard Heights, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Howard Heights
Live MLS inventory for Howard Heights. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Howard Heights listings as of 2026-09-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Recent Developments in Howard Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Howard Heights, 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 17 miles southwest of Howard Heights, 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 9 miles south of Howard Heights, 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 project is about 23 miles southwest of Howard Heights, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 site is about 7 miles southeast of Howard Heights.
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 project is about 23 miles southwest of Howard Heights, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 site is about 7 miles southeast of Howard Heights.
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.
The Howard Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Howard 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 Howard Heights.
The Build-Year Spread
With homes dating from 1936 through 2024, Howard Heights is not a single-era subdivision — it's a long-settled pocket that has infilled and rebuilt over time. The median build year of 1984.5 puts the typical home in the middle of that range, but buyers should treat every listing as its own construction-era case rather than assuming a shared vintage with the house next door.
Homes here run to a median of 1,739 square feet of living area, a footprint that favors buyers who don't need maximum square footage. The 61.5% homestead share is notable: a majority of the 184 homes in the community are owner-occupied rather than investor-held, which typically means fewer simultaneous listings and less rental-driven turnover. Current MLS data shows no identified community amenities — no listed pool, clubhouse, or similar shared facility — so this is a market priced on the home itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Howard Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where build years run from 1936 to 2024 and amenities aren't part of the equation, the work is in evaluating each of the 184 homes on its own condition and construction era rather than leaning on a shared community profile. Momentum's Northeast Florida team walks that block-by-block, home-by-home, so you're pricing the actual house — not a neighborhood average that doesn't really apply here.
Howard 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 11, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (9 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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