Howards Walk in Jacksonville

Howards Walk
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32218
Median sale $217K
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Live · Howards Walk Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$217K
Median sold · 12 mo
$134/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $152 in 2023
94.3%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+244%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $63K median in 2012
Tempo
52days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2018 low
100%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,760 of 5,621)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Track record · 19 years of records
1,638sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Howards Walk's median price sits at $219,000, which works out to about $133.37 per square foot — an accessible price point relative to a lot of the Duval County resale market. What stands out more is the trajectory: values here are up 248% since 2012, a long run of appreciation for anyone weighing this as a hold rather than a quick flip.

The current read is buyer-leaning, with 8 months of supply on the books, but that label needs context — there are only 2 active listings right now, so the market isn't flush with choices even if pricing power currently favors buyers. Homes have taken a median of 80 days to go from list to close, which points to a deliberate, unhurried process on both sides of a transaction.

The 60-Second Overview

Howards Walk market snapshot (as of August 19, 2026): the median sale price is about $217K ($134 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 52 days on market for closed sales.

Howards Walk is a maintained community in Jacksonville, Duval County, where grounds and structure upkeep run through the HOA alongside shared amenities — a playground and a park — that are part of the community's reported setup rather than a per-home add-on.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a median price point near $219,000 who want grounds and structure maintenance handled through the HOA.
  • Buyers who can move decisively in a market with only 2 active listings and little room to comparison-shop.
  • Longer-term holders drawn to a track record of substantial appreciation — up 248% since 2012.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large pool of active listings to compare side by side before deciding.
  • Sellers or buyers expecting a fast transaction — the median time from list to close here runs about 80 days.
  • Buyers who want to negotiate hard on price when only 2 homes are currently on the market to set the comps.

Windows contain 1 to 14 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
$100K$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2007 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k2k2k
102 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $35 in 2012 to a $152 peak in 2023; $134 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2018 low; 52 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.3% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 14 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Howards Walk vs Duval
100200300400Duval +190%Howards Walk +244%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
How much local inventory is already under contract

33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32218 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 (2026-08-18).

Howards Walk Market Scorecard

Balanced

Howards Walk is currently a balanced market..

$217,000
Median sold
0/1/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Howards Walk, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
16.67%
1 of 6 listings · foreclosure 1
Distress share trend — 16.67% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-14)

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 Howards Walk

Live MLS inventory for Howards Walk. 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 Howards Walk listings as of 2026-08-19, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • First Coast High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade C · High
  • Oceanway School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Middle
  • Oceanway Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade B · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in Howards Walk today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Howards Walk.

Best Buy
Best for buyers or sellers comfortable operating with very few active comps to work from.
Biggest Risk
Only 2 active listings means limited leverage to negotiate on price or terms.
Sweet Spot
Buyers targeting a median price near $219,000 who value HOA-covered grounds and structure upkeep.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a wide selection to compare — current inventory won't support that.

Price History Meets a Thin Shelf

At a $219,000 median and $133.37 per square foot, Howards Walk prices below a lot of surrounding Duval County resale competition, and the HOA structure explains part of that: maintenance of grounds and of the structure itself is bundled in, along with a playground and a park. Since 2012, the community has appreciated 248%, a track record that points to sustained demand even at this price level.

Based on the most recent three months of closings, the market reads as buyer-leaning, with 8 months of supply on the books. That figure comes with a caveat, though — only 2 homes are active for sale right now, so a buyer-leaning read doesn't mean a wide selection to shop; it means pricing leverage currently sits with whoever needs to transact. The median 80 days from list to close reflects that same thin, deliberate pace.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Howards Walk. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With only 2 active listings in Howards Walk, there's little room for guesswork — you need a broker who already has eyes on what's listed, what closed, and what the HOA actually covers before you write an offer. Momentum verifies HOA-reported amenities like grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, the playground, and the park directly with the association, and we'll walk you through what an 8-months-supply, buyer-leaning read really means for your specific offer or listing price given how few comps this community currently has to work with.

Howards Walk in 15 seconds.

Best forBest for buyers or sellers comfortable operating with very few active comps to work from.
Biggest advantageValues here are up 248% since 2012, a strong long-term appreciation record.
Biggest riskOnly 2 active listings means limited leverage to negotiate on price or terms.
Sweet spotBuyers targeting a median price near $219,000 who value HOA-covered grounds and structure upkeep.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a wide selection to compare — current inventory won't support that.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Howards Walk sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Howards Walk?
The median sale price in Howards Walk was $217K over the 12 months ending August 19, 2026 (4 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Howards Walk take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 19, 2026 took a median 52 days on market (4 sales, realMLS).
Have Howards Walk home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 244% since 2012, from $63K to $217K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Howards Walk?
Howards Walk is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically First Coast High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address), Oceanway School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address) and Oceanway Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Howards Walk?
The best agent for Howards Walk is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Howards Walk.
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Buyers targeting a median price point near $219,000 who want grounds and structure maintenance handled through the HOA.Excellent fit
Buyers who can move decisively in a market with only 2 active listings and little room to comparison-shop.Excellent fit
Longer-term holders drawn to a track record of substantial appreciation — up 248% since 2012.Excellent fit
Buyers who need a large pool of active listings to compare side by side before deciding.Probably not
Sellers or buyers expecting a fast transaction — the median time from list to close here runs about 80 days.Probably not
Buyers who want to negotiate hard on price when only 2 homes are currently on the market to set the comps.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 19, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 19, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (102 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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Thinking of selling in Howards Walk? 4 recorded closings; median 51 days on market (window ending 2026-08-23). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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