James
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,475 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 168 homes for sale in 32205 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in James in Jacksonville, FL since 2011, the most recent in May 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,703 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 43 median days on market, with 4,150 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,450 ($4,710 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.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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, 212 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,343 homes are active and 1,482 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32205 (Jacksonville), 374 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $271K ($217/sq ft), up 0.9% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 82 active and 30 pending listings put supply at about 2.6 months — a balanced 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.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (5 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.
Recent Developments in James
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting James, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Downtown board backs $49M incentive for 31-story Fleet Landing Riverside tower
The Downtown Investment Authority voted 7-0 on Oct. 21 to advance a $49.27 million, 20-year, 75% Recapture Enhanced Value Grant for Fleet Landing Riverside. The 31-story senior living tower is proposed at 111 Riverside Ave., the former Haskell headquarters site in Brooklyn. The item now goes to City Council.
What it may mean for the marketA large residential tower on the Riverside Avenue corridor would add construction activity and daily foot traffic to Brooklyn and the nearby Northbank, supporting nearby retail and dining demand. The site is about 1 mile southwest of James.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Market
Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is less than a mile northeast of James.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Development
FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.
What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is less than a mile northeast of James.
Source: News4JAX - October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is less than a mile southwest of James.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is less than a mile southeast of James.
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 site is less than a mile southeast of James.
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.
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