Katherine
Abbey Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Resale single-family · Jacksonville · ZIP 32277

An established, single-family resale community off Abbeyfield Drive in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, offering a settled HOA neighborhood convenient to the Arlington corridor and downtown.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval County3 to 4 bedrooms
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Katherine Abbey is a straightforward, established Arlington-area resale community. There is no new-construction pipeline competing against it, so value here tracks the wider 32277 resale market: condition, updates, and lot rather than phase releases. Confirm the zoned schools by exact address, since attendance boundaries in this part of Duval County can shift between nearby elementary options."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Katherine Abbey is an established, single-family resale neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, in Duval County, built out largely in the 1990s along Abbeyfield Drive and adjoining streets. The community is organized under the Katherine Abbey Manor Homeowners Association.

Because the community is fully built out, buying here means shopping the resale market rather than a builder price sheet. Condition, updates, and lot position are the main variables between homes, since there is no active new-construction phase inside the community itself.

The location sits in the Arlington/Merrill Road corridor of Jacksonville, giving reasonably convenient access to downtown Jacksonville and the Jacksonville International Airport area, with day-to-day services along Merrill Road and Monument Road nearby.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established resale home with a settled HOA rather than a new build
  • Buyers targeting the Arlington/Merrill Road corridor with reasonable access to downtown Jacksonville
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates on an older housing stock

Probably not for

  • Buyers who specifically want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who need amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or golf inside the community
  • Buyers who have not verified the exact zoned schools for a specific address

How Jacksonville is performing right now

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Live market metrics for Katherine Abbey update as realMLS listings and sales post. Figures shown reflect current recorded activity; confirm specifics by address.

Live from realMLS, as of July 9, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Jacksonville listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

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.

Downtown Jacksonville20 to 25 min · approximate
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)25 to 30 min · approximate
Merrill Road corridor shopping5 to 10 min · approximate
University of North Florida area15 to 20 min · approximate

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 (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 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.

High

Terry Parker High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)

Middle

Arlington Middle School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)

Elementary

Merrill Road Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)

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

The takeaway

There is no active major redevelopment story tied specifically to this established community; the relevant backdrop is the broader Arlington-area market and Jacksonville regional growth.

Recent Developments in Katherine Abbey

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

Net OutlookBullishNeutral to steady. As a built-out resale neighborhood, values here move with the wider Duval County resale market rather than any single local catalyst.

Arlington-area resale demand

2025 to 2026
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

The Arlington/Merrill Road corridor has continued to see steady resale turnover as an established, centrally located part of Jacksonville. Demand tends to track condition and price more than any single development.

Insurance and carrying costs

2026
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

Florida homeowners insurance remains a real line item on an older home. Get a bindable quote for the specific property, factoring in roof age, before you commit.

Market conditions

2026
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

As a fully built-out community, price movement here follows general Duval County resale trends rather than new-phase releases. Check current comparable sales before you offer.

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

    1

    Get a home inspection focused on roof age, HVAC condition, and any deferred maintenance typical of 1990s-era construction.

    2

    Confirm the current Katherine Abbey Manor HOA dues amount and what they cover directly with the association or its management company.

    3

    Verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school for the specific address with Duval County Public Schools before you rely on any school assumption.

    4

    Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home, including roof age, before you finalize an offer.

    5

    Compare the home against recent 32277 resale closings rather than the community's own listing history, since this is a resale, not a phased builder market.

    Best Buy
    A well-maintained or recently updated home on a quiet street away from Merrill Road traffic.
    Biggest Risk
    Deferred maintenance typical of an older housing stock, especially roof and HVAC age.
    Best Lot
    Interior lots away from Merrill Road tend to be quieter than those backing to the corridor.
    Smart Timing
    No phase-driven timing; this is a standard resale market, so track comparable sales, not a builder calendar.
    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

    Type

    Established single-family resale

    Era

    Largely 1990s construction

    Size range

    Roughly 1,400 to 2,200 sq ft (verify by listing)

    Bedrooms

    3 to 4

    Costs & Fees

    HOA

    Yes, Katherine Abbey Manor Homeowners Association; confirm current dues

    CDD

    None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

    Property use

    Primary residences

    Amenities

    Marketed

    Neighborhood streets and a small lake/pond feature in parts of the community

    Status

    No golf or clubhouse identified

    Location

    Town

    Jacksonville, Duval County (Arlington area)

    Downtown Jacksonville

    About 20 to 25 min

    Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

    About 25 to 30 min

    The takeaway

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

    The Entry

    At the lower end of the resale range you are generally looking at smaller, original-condition homes that may need updates. Verify current condition and any needed work before you offer.

    Lowest entry
    The Core

    In the middle of the range you typically find homes with some updates already completed, representing the bulk of recent activity in this price tier.

    Most inventory
    The Top

    At the higher end you tend to find the most updated or largest homes in the community, often on preferred interior lots. Verify the exact size and updates on the current listing.

    Strongest resale

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

    The Entry
    At the lower end of the resale range you are generally looking at smaller, original-condition homes that may need updates. Verify current condition and any needed work before you offer.
    The Core
    In the middle of the range you typically find homes with some updates already completed, representing the bulk of recent activity in this price tier.
    The Top
    At the higher end you tend to find the most updated or largest homes in the community, often on preferred interior lots. Verify the exact size and updates on the current listing.

    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
    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.

    Home conditionVaries by listing
    System age1990s-era, verify roof/HVAC
    Near-term maintenanceBudget for updates
    Lot/locationInterior streets preferred
    HOA governanceSettled association

    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

    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.

    The value here is not scarcity or a new-build premium, it is an honest resale read: condition, updates, and location inside an established Arlington neighborhood.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    6.2C · Buy Score
    Resale Strength6.0/10
    Renovation Risk5.5/10
    Location Efficiency6.8/10
    Long-Term Defensibility6.0/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage6.5/10

    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 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 automated estimate, 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 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
    • This is a resale community, so lot condition varies home to home rather than by phase.
    • Interior streets away from Merrill Road tend to be quieter than corridor-adjacent lots.
    • Verify flood zone and drainage on any specific lot with the county before you offer.
    • Ask about roof and HVAC age on any home you tour; both are common resale cost drivers here.
    • Compare a specific lot against recent 32277 resale comps rather than the community's own history.

    In an established, built-out community like Katherine Abbey, the durable differences between homes are condition, updates, and lot position rather than new-construction premiums. Homes on quieter interior streets away from Merrill Road tend to hold value better than those on corridor-adjacent lots. Because this is a resale market, weigh roof age, HVAC condition, and any deferred maintenance carefully, and compare a specific home against recent 32277 resale closings rather than assumptions about the community as a whole.

    Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want an established, HOA-governed resale home in the Arlington area of Jacksonville.
    Biggest advantageSettled neighborhood with no builder-phase competition and reasonable access to downtown Jacksonville.
    Biggest riskDeferred maintenance and system age typical of 1990s-era homes.
    Sweet spotA recently updated home on a quieter interior street.
    Avoid ifYou want new construction, an active clubhouse, or resort-style amenities.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • HOA yes, Katherine Abbey Manor; get the current dues amount in writing.
    • No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel's tax record.
    • No golf, clubhouse, or resort-style amenities identified in the community.
    • This is a resale market, so condition and updates drive value, not new-phase pricing.
    • Budget Florida homeowners insurance as a real cost on an older home; get a bindable quote.

    Katherine Abbey is governed by the Katherine Abbey Manor Homeowners Association. A current dues figure is not published here; confirm the exact amount and what it covers directly with the HOA or its management company before you buy.

    Confirm in writing, but HOA dues in a community like this typically fund common-area upkeep rather than a dedicated clubhouse or pool, neither of which has been identified here.

    No golf course or private clubhouse has been identified for this community.

    The takeaway

    Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

    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, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Monument Oaks, 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 an automated estimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Katherine Abbey 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.

    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.

    $1,614/mo
    Duval County typical true cost to own
    $110/mo
    Duval County typical home insurance
    Check CDD
    Confirm before you offer

    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.

    Live market metrics for Katherine Abbey are being compiled from realMLS activity and will appear here as listings and sales post. For current county-level figures, see the market data links below.

    Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Katherine Abbey a new-construction community?
    No. It is an established, single-family resale neighborhood built largely in the 1990s off Abbeyfield Drive in the Arlington area of Jacksonville. There is no active builder phase inside the community.
    Where exactly is Katherine Abbey?
    It is in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32277, centered on Abbeyfield Drive near the Merrill Road corridor.
    Is there an HOA, and how much are the dues?
    Yes, the community is governed by the Katherine Abbey Manor Homeowners Association. A current dues figure is not published here; confirm the exact amount with the HOA or its management company before you buy.
    Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
    No Community Development District was identified for this community, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.
    What amenities does the community have?
    No golf course, clubhouse, or resort-style amenities have been identified. Some sections include a small lake or pond feature. Confirm current common-area features with the HOA.
    Is Katherine Abbey gated or age-restricted?
    There is no verified information that the community is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus.
    What schools serve the community?
    It is in Duval County Public Schools. Nearby zoned options reported for addresses in this community include Merrill Road Elementary, Arlington Middle School, and Terry Parker High School, but the exact zoned schools should always be verified by the specific address with the district.
    How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?
    Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 20 to 25 minute approximate drive from the community, depending on traffic and exact route.
    How far is the airport?
    Jacksonville International Airport is roughly a 25 to 30 minute approximate drive from the community.
    What is the biggest risk of buying here?
    Deferred maintenance typical of an older housing stock. Get a thorough inspection focused on roof and HVAC age before you commit.
    How should I evaluate a home here?
    Weigh condition, updates, and lot position rather than assuming uniform value across the community. Compare against recent 32277 resale comps, and get a bindable insurance quote before you offer.
    Should I get my own agent for a resale purchase here?
    Yes. Your own agent reviews the inspection, comps, HOA documents, and contract terms and represents your interests, separate from the seller's agent.
    How current is the data on this page?
    Market figures come from real Northeast Florida MLS data and update regularly. Always confirm the exact price, condition, and availability with a current listing before you make an offer.
    Who is the best real estate agent for Katherine Abbey?
    The best agent for Katherine Abbey is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Katherine Abbey.
    How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Katherine Abbey?
    Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Katherine Abbey and the wider Jacksonville area.
    Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Katherine Abbey?
    Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Katherine Abbey purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
    You want an established resale home with a settled HOA rather than a new build.Excellent fit
    You want reasonable access to downtown Jacksonville and the Arlington/Merrill Road corridor.Excellent fit
    You are comfortable evaluating an older home's condition, roof, and systems before buying.Excellent fit
    You have verified the exact zoned schools for the specific address you are considering.Excellent fit
    You specifically want new construction with a builder warranty.Probably not
    You need a clubhouse, pool, or golf course inside the community.Probably not
    You are not prepared to budget for potential roof or HVAC replacement on an older home.Probably not
    You have not yet verified school zoning by address for this ZIP code.Probably not

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    Median sale price in Katherine Abbey, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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