John Houston Grant
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 100 homes for sale in 32226 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in John Houston Grant in Jacksonville, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 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).
What sets price here is condition and vintage, not a tidy formula. The housing stock in John Houston Grant runs from 1930 all the way to 2024, with the midpoint around 2004 — so you are looking at a genuine mix of prewar structures and recent builds sitting side by side. That spread means two homes of similar size can trade very differently depending on how they have been maintained, updated, or rebuilt.
With 328 homes tracked and a homestead share near 69%, this is a lived-in, owner-occupied community rather than a churn-heavy investor pocket. For sellers, that stability tends to keep supply measured. For buyers, it means you should underwrite each property on its own merits — the median living area of roughly 1,828 square feet is a useful anchor, but the range around it is wide, and price will follow condition more than any neighborhood average.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside John Houston Grant 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
John Houston Grant is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where nearly a century of construction — from 1930 through 2024 — shares the same streets, and where most homes are owner-occupied rather than rented.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in John Houston Grant that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1999 and 2006 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 2,935 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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.
County records show 18 qualified sales in John Houston Grant across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 10 in 2025), median $359,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 John Houston Grant is best for.
Best for
- Buyers open to either an older home with character or recent construction, willing to shop both ends
- Owner-occupants seeking a mid-sized home around 1,800 square feet in an established, owner-heavy area
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing in the condition of a prewar-era structure
Probably not for
- Buyers who need consistent, cookie-cutter comps to feel confident on value
- Investors chasing high turnover and heavy rental inventory
- Anyone unwilling to fund thorough, era-specific inspections before committing
The market around John Houston Grant
John Houston Grant is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32226, 137 homes are on the market and 26% 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 32226 (Jacksonville), 202 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $369K ($190/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 67 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32226 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not John Houston Grant specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
John Houston Grant by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the John Houston Grant subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1999–2006; typical size about 2,935 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | $779,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | $265,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | $265,250 |
| 2025 | 1 | $625,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $625,000 on 2025-07-11.
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 John Houston Grant, 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 John Houston Grant buying strategy.
If we were buying in John Houston Grant 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 John Houston Grant.
A wide-vintage pocket where condition writes the price
The defining feature here is the age spread. A median build year around 2004 sits between homes approaching a century old and construction from just a couple of years back. That is not a knock — it simply means the label "John Houston Grant" covers several different products at once, and you cannot assume the house next door tells you anything about the one you are touring.
At roughly 1,828 square feet median living area, the typical home is mid-sized, but the practical range is broad. Buyers should budget for inspection scope that matches a home's era — older systems, roofs, and foundations on the prewar end; fewer surprises on the newer end. With about 69% of homes homesteaded, turnover is moderate, so well-prepared listings tend to stand out and move on their own timeline.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in John Houston Grant. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied by vintage, an average number will mislead you. We price and evaluate each home against its true peer set — by era, size, and condition — rather than a blanket neighborhood figure, so buyers know what they are actually underwriting and sellers know where their specific home sits.
John Houston Grant 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 John Houston Grant buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed John Houston Grant sales matched to your home.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32218/32226)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (12 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for John Houston Grant. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32226; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- First Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- New Berlin Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Oceanway School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Elementary School · Elementary · 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).