Jacksonville Heights in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Heights Homes for Sale

Built 1944 to 2026 · Jacksonville · ZIP 32244

Jacksonville Heights sits on the Westside along the 103rd Street corridor, an area that has been a hub of suburban growth for decades.

EstablishedBuilt 1944 to 2026Jacksonville, ZIP 32244
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
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Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulserealMLS
$252K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
113days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$178/sf
Median $/Sqft
-2%
1-Yr Price Change
2now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Jacksonville Heights is a large Westside area along the 103rd Street corridor that mixes decades of housing on bigger, semi-rural lots, which is its value: more land for the money than most of the metro. Price each property on its specific lot, era, and condition, verify well-and-septic versus public utilities, and factor the ongoing 103rd-corridor road work into the commute."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Jacksonville Heights market snapshot (as of June 4, 2026): the median sale price is about $252K ($178 per sq ft), with homes averaging 113 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Values are down 2% over the past year and up 354% since 2012, based on 60 recent closings in live realMLS data.

Jacksonville Heights sits on the Westside along the 103rd Street corridor, an area that has been a hub of suburban growth for decades. It mixes homes, apartments, and retail along 103rd Street with quieter residential streets behind it.

The housing stock ranges from updated brick ranch homes to contemporary and Mediterranean-style houses, many on roomy lots, which draws buyers wanting space and value on the Westside.

Best for

  • Buyers drawn to this area's price and position
  • Buyers comfortable doing parcel-level diligence on fees and condition
  • Buyers who want a real local read on comps, not a portal estimate
  • Buyers who value being close to the area's everyday conveniences

Probably not for

  • Anyone who needs deep, browse-at-leisure inventory
  • Buyers who want a guaranteed amenity set without confirming it
  • Buyers unwilling to verify school zoning at the address level
  • Buyers who need brand-new construction with a builder warranty

How Jacksonville Heights is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
76Median days on marketdays
11 : 20Under contract vs for salestrong demand
60Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+354%Median price since 2012appreciation
-3%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 4, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Jacksonville Heights listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Jacksonville Heights buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Jacksonville Heights

Live MLS inventory for Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Heights listings as of 2026-06-04, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Oakleaf / Argyle retailAbout 10 minutes
NAS JacksonvilleAbout 15 minutes
Downtown JacksonvilleAbout 20 minutes
St. Johns Town CenterAbout 35 minutes

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Jacksonville Heights (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Jacksonville Heights is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Duval County School District

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The takeaway

Westside value tracks road capacity and lot size, and a nearby corridor upgrade is the most concrete local item.

Recent Developments in Jacksonville Heights

Our read on what is being built around Jacksonville Heights, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishStable to positive

Shindler Drive corridor upgrade

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

The city is rebuilding Shindler Drive between Collins Road and 103rd Street into an urban corridor with shared-use paths and drainage upgrades, with construction funding set for fall 2026.

Larger Westside lots

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Bigger, semi-rural lots are the area's structural value; price each on its lot, utilities, and condition.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Jacksonville Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. February 2025
    Roads

    Shindler Drive improvement project advances

    The city advanced a three-mile Shindler Drive upgrade from Collins Road to 103rd Street, with construction funding in fall 2026. Why it matters: Road capacity and safety upgrades support values along the 103rd corridor. Source

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.

If we were buying in Jacksonville Heights, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pull the parcel tax bill and any CDD or assessment line on the home before you offer.

2

Confirm the HOA or condo dues, documents, reserves, and any leasing rules in writing.

3

Verify the current school assignment for the exact address with the Duval County district.

4

Order four-point and wind-mitigation reports and a real insurance quote inside your inspection window.

5

Get the last closed comps in Jacksonville Heights; thin inventory rewards the buyer who is ready first.

Best Buy
A move-in or lightly updated home in the core band; condition and position, not size alone, set the price.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the all-in carry or overpaying versus thin local comps.
Best Lot
Premium exposure (water, preserve, corner) holds value; interior lots trade at a discount.
Smart Timing
Be pre-approved and search-ready; the right home in a small market lists only a few times a year.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Setting

Jacksonville Heights

Era

Built 1944 to 2026

Costs & Fees

Fees

Confirm HOA dues and any district line

Taxes

Duval County millage; budget the all-in monthly

Amenities

Confirm

Confirm amenities and access with the association

Location

Area

Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32244

The Homes & Style

Jacksonville Heights is a value Westside area. Recent third-party data put the median listing around $232,000 in May 2026, with homes spanning a wide range by size, lot, and condition.

For county context, the NEFAR April 2026 report put the Duval County median single-family price at about $332,500, a county-wide figure. Jacksonville Heights prices well below that, which is its draw for value and first-time buyers.

Jacksonville Heights is a large established area, so the variation is mostly in home age, lot size, and which section a home sits in.

Most homes are single-family houses from the mid-1900s onward on roomy lots, in a range of styles and conditions, at value prices.

Parts of the area carry larger lots and near-acreage parcels, offering space uncommon at the price for buyers who want room.

Living Here

Jacksonville Heights is an established residential area rather than an amenity community, and its appeal is the roomy lots and the value price.

Many homes sit on roomy lots, with larger parcels in places, giving the area a more spread-out, suburban feel than in-town neighborhoods.

The 103rd Street corridor puts grocery, retail, and dining minutes away, with the Oakleaf and Argyle centers a short drive.

The 103rd Street corridor anchors everyday shopping and dining nearby, with the Oakleaf and Argyle retail centers a short drive for big-box and more options.

Jacksonville Heights spans standard lots and near-acreage parcels at different prices. Confirm the lot size and the recent comparable sales for the specific home.

On the older homes, confirm the roof age and the systems, since they drive both the insurance quote and the near-term maintenance.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry
$48K to $205K

The smaller or more original homes, the value entry into the community.

Lowest entry
The Core
$205K to $290K

The community's center of gravity: the most common size and condition range, where most buyers compete.

Most inventory
The Top
$290K to $365K

The largest or most updated homes, especially on the preferred lots or positions.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$48K to $205K
The Entry
The smaller or more original homes, the value entry into the community.
$205K to $290K
The Core
The community's center of gravity: the most common size and condition range, where most buyers compete.
$290K to $365K
The Top
The largest or most updated homes, especially on the preferred lots or positions.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$186
Original$166
Median days on market
Renovated80
Original70

From current Jacksonville Heights listings (renovated 9, original 22); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale demand depthSteady
Construction era / systemsRead it
Location efficiencyStrong
Carrying costManage it
Condition spreadPrice it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Jacksonville Heights

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Buy on the fundamentals, the fees, the systems, and the comps, and let the listing that shouts loudest be someone else's mistake.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk8.0/10
Location Efficiency7.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Jacksonville Heights is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Position is the part of your money the market gives back at resale.
  • Water, preserve, and corner exposures carry durable premiums.
  • Interior and road-facing lots trade at a discount staging can hide.
  • Read the lot before the finishes; the house can be renovated, the lot cannot.
  • Tour the exposure at your real time of day, not just midday.

Position is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. Water, preserve, and corner lots carry durable premiums because the house can be renovated but the lot cannot, while interior and road-facing lots trade at a discount that staging hides at midday. Read the lot before the finishes and tour the exposure at your real time of day.

Jacksonville Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers drawn to this area's price and position
Biggest advantageJacksonville Heights sits on the Westside along the 103rd Street corridor, an area that ha
Biggest riskCarrying costs and condition surprises; underwrite both before you offer
Sweet spotA move-in or lightly updated home in the core resale band
Avoid ifAnyone who needs deep, browse-at-leisure inventory

HOA & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Budget the all-in monthly: mortgage, taxes, HOA, and any CDD or special-district line.
  • Confirm the current HOA or condo dues in writing; portal figures are often stale.
  • Confirm whether any CDD or special-assessment district applies.
  • Read the documents, reserves, and any leasing rules before the finishes.
  • Duval County taxes plus any district line drive the real carry; pull the parcel bill.

Confirm the current HOA or condo dues and scope with the association.

Confirm the documents, reserves, and any leasing or architectural rules before you offer.

The takeaway

Price off the last real closings here, not the highest aspirational listing. The honest number sells; an over-reaching one buys a long market time and a renegotiation.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Jacksonville Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Crystal Springs, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Jacksonville Heights year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Jacksonville Heights Market Scorecard

Balanced

Jacksonville Heights is currently a balanced. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $255,000, and homes go under contract in about 76 days.

4.0
Months supply
$255,000
Median list
$252,500
Median sold
$173
Per sqft
76
Days on mkt
20/11/60
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32210 ZIP is $222,337, about 23.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jacksonville Heights located?
Jacksonville Heights is on Jacksonville's Westside along the 103rd Street corridor, ZIP 32244.
When was Jacksonville Heights built?
Jacksonville Heights is an established area with homes built from the mid-1900s onward.
Is Jacksonville Heights a gated community?
No. Jacksonville Heights is an established area, not a gated community, and most of it has no mandatory homeowners association.
What is the price range in Jacksonville Heights?
Jacksonville Heights is a value Westside area. Recent third-party data put the median listing around $232,000 in May 2026, with homes spanning a wide range. Confirm current pricing for a specific home.
What kind of homes are in Jacksonville Heights?
Jacksonville Heights is single-family homes from the mid-1900s onward on roomy lots, from updated brick ranches to contemporary and Mediterranean styles, with larger parcels in places.
What amenities does Jacksonville Heights have?
Jacksonville Heights is an established residential area whose appeal is the roomy lots and the 103rd Street corridor convenience, with the Oakleaf and Argyle retail a short drive away.
Does Jacksonville Heights have an HOA, condo fee, or CDD?
Most of Jacksonville Heights has no mandatory homeowners association, which keeps the carrying cost low. Confirm whether a specific property has any HOA dues.
What schools serve Jacksonville Heights?
Jacksonville Heights is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and several top schools are application magnets, so confirm the zoning for a specific home with the district locator at duvalschools.org. See our best schools in Duval County guide for the rankings.
Why do buyers choose Jacksonville Heights?
Buyers choose Jacksonville Heights for the affordable Westside homes, the roomy lots, the proximity to NAS Jacksonville, and the value for first-time buyers.
Is Jacksonville Heights a good place to live?
Jacksonville Heights is a good fit for first-time buyers and buyers who want an affordable Westside home with more land and do not mind a busier corridor. Whether it fits depends on the lot, the specific home, and your commute.
What is the commute like from Jacksonville Heights?
From Jacksonville Heights the Oakleaf and Argyle retail runs about 10 minutes, NAS Jacksonville about 15 minutes, downtown about 20 minutes, and the St. Johns Town Center about 35 minutes. 103rd Street and I-295 carry traffic at peak hours.
How does Jacksonville Heights compare to nearby communities?
Jacksonville Heights sits near the larger Argyle Forest and the value-priced Oak Hill and Cedar Hills on the Westside. It offers roomy lots and affordable homes, often with more land than its neighbors.
Why is insurance important when buying in Jacksonville Heights?
Insurance is rising across Florida, and the premium depends on the age of the roof, the construction, and the flood zone. Much of the housing stock is older, so roof age and the systems matter to the premium, while the Westside location is inland of the beaches. Get quotes early for any specific home and confirm the flood zone before you commit.
Is Jacksonville Heights a good investment?
Jacksonville Heights draws steady first-time-buyer and investor demand for its affordability and roomy lots, which supports resale and rental. Returns depend on the price you pay, the lot, and the market. A local agent can show you recent comparable sales.
How do I buy or sell a home in Jacksonville Heights?
Start with an agent who knows Jacksonville Heights, its price points, and how it compares to the surrounding Jacksonville communities before you write or accept an offer. Momentum Realty will connect you with a local specialist. Call (904) 351-6461 or submit the form on this page.
Buyers drawn to this area's price and positionExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable doing parcel-level diligence on fees and conditionExcellent fit
Buyers who want a real local read on comps, not a portal estimateExcellent fit
Buyers who value being close to the area's everyday conveniencesExcellent fit
Anyone who needs deep, browse-at-leisure inventoryProbably not
Buyers who want a guaranteed amenity set without confirming itProbably not
Buyers unwilling to verify school zoning at the address levelProbably not
Buyers who need brand-new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not

Get the inside read on Jacksonville Heights

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Jacksonville Heights home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

We respond personally, usually the same day.

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Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.
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Jacksonville Heights Jacksonville median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Jacksonville Heights Jacksonville, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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