James
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 140 homes for sale in 32205 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in James in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 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).
The FACTS snapshot for James gives us the essentials — a Jacksonville community in Duval County, current as of mid-2026 — but no median price, days-on-market, or inventory figures to anchor a numeric read. Until those land, treat any dollar figure you see elsewhere with skepticism and price off comparable, verified sales.
For a buyer or seller here, the posture is straightforward: this is a Duval County, Jacksonville-area market where the specifics matter more than headline talk. Get the actual comps and current listing conditions in front of you before you set a number, because condition and location within the community drive more of the price than any single citywide stat.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside James 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
James sits within Jacksonville in Duval County. It is one of many pockets in a large, varied metro, so the right expectation is set by local comparables rather than by broad city averages.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 7 homes in James that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1919 and 1981 (median 1943), with a median living area of about 1,204 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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.
Who James is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Jacksonville location within Duval County
- Buyers who will rely on a broker to pull verified local comparables
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes case by case on condition
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a published price range before they engage
- Buyers expecting a guaranteed number from an online estimate
- Buyers unwilling to compare against recent nearby sales
The market around James
James is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32205, 199 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32205 (Jacksonville), 642 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $282K ($221/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 114 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 14.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32205 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not James specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
James by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the James subdivision: 7 homes on record; built 1919–1981; typical size about 1,181 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 57%, townhome 28%, condo 14%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | $116,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | $200,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | $108,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $234,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | $345,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $277,500 |
Newest recorded sale: $277,500 on 2025-05-02.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in James, 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.
The James buying strategy.
If we were buying in James 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 James.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in James. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Duval County and the Jacksonville market every week, so we price and negotiate off verified, current data for a specific community like James rather than off broad city numbers or automated guesses. If the fit is wrong, we will say so before you write an offer.
James 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 James buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed James sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (10 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.
- Lydia Street (1 homes on record)
Nearby Communities
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for James. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32205; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fishweir Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Ruth N. Upson Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Edward H. White High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about James
Where is James?
James is a community in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32205.
How many homes are in James?
County property records list 7 homes in James, built between 1919 and 1981; the typical home is about 1,181 heated square feet.
What do homes in James sell for?
James has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (1 sale, median $277,500). For context, ZIP 32205 has 199 homes on the market with 23% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in James right now?
No active listings inside James at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does James have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for James in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.