Kensington Gardens
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Kensington Gardens
Live MLS inventory for Kensington Gardens. 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 · 41 daysTop listing
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Pending · 29 days
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Pending · 39 days
Pending · 92 daysActive and pending Kensington Gardens listings as of 2026-10-22, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Kensington Gardens is a 1990s-era community (median year built 1993, homes built 1987 to 2004) with 790 homes and a median living area of 1,832 square feet. The current median price is $384,000, working out to $240.86 per square foot, and that figure is down 8% year over year even as it sits 245% above where the community was back in 2012. That combination tells you this is a market resetting off a strong long-run run-up rather than one in structural decline.
Right now there are zero active listings in Kensington Gardens, against 24 closings in the recent window and a median 32 days on market. A market-heat score of 36 points to a cooler, more balanced posture than the run-up years. For a seller, that empty active inventory means very little competition for exposure. For a buyer, it means waiting for something to come to market and being ready to move once it does, rather than shopping a shelf of choices.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Kensington Gardens right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of October 23, 2026. Confidence: High (12 active and pending listings, 17 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($390K) is down 2.3% from the prior 12 months ($399K) and up 217% since 2012. With about 22 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23. Confidence: High (17 and 21 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Kensington Gardens market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $390K ($244 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 33 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months and up 217% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (17 closings in the current window).
Kensington Gardens is a community of 184 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1987 and 2003 (median 1991.0), with a median living area of about 1,644 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Kensington Gardens is a built-out 1990s Duval County community of 790 homes, with just over 72% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, pointing to an owner-occupied base rather than a heavy investor or rental mix.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Kensington Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting the mid-$380,000s who are comfortable watching for the next closing rather than shopping a live inventory.
- Buyers who want an established, fully built-out 1990s community (1987-2004) instead of new construction.
- Sellers with a well-maintained home who want to list into a market with zero active competition.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to tour multiple active listings before deciding, since there are none active right now.
- Buyers expecting entry pricing well under the $384,000 median, since FACTS show only the single median figure.
- Investors looking for a high-turnover rental market, given a homestead share of just over 72%.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($390K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($399K) IS the -2.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 13 to 39 sales each (17 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32246 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).
Kensington Gardens Market Scorecard
Kensington Gardens is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $204,000, and homes go under contract in about 41 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Kensington Gardens on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Life at Kensington Gardens
- Pool · reported on 12 of 12 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 7 of 12 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 7 of 12 listings
- Playground · reported on 6 of 12 listings
- Maintenance Grounds · reported on 4 of 12 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 4 of 12 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Jogging Path · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Management - Off Site · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Gated · reported on 2 of 12 listings
- Water · reported on 2 of 12 listings
- Trash · reported on 1 of 12 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Kensington Gardens are close: the nearest coffee is about 3 minutes away.
- Starbucks · Coffee3 min
- Ninety Eight Forty East Bar and Bistro · Dining4 min
- Shoppes Of Deerwood Lake · Shopping4 min
- Publix · Groceries5 min
- The Beach and Peach Urban Bike Park · Parks6 min
- Pediatrico yoniel · Health6 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Kernan Trail Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public K-5
- Kernan Middle SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public 6-8
- Sandalwood High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Kensington Gardens address.
Recent Developments in Kensington
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Kensington, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 11 miles southeast of Kensington.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 6 miles north of Kensington.
Source: News4JAX - 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 project is about 11 miles west of Kensington, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 project is about 10 miles west of Kensington, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 6 miles north of Kensington.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 6 miles north of Kensington.
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.
The Kensington Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Kensington Gardens 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Kensington Gardens.
A 1990s community pricing off condition, not age
Every home in Kensington Gardens was built within a tight 1987 to 2004 window, with a median year built of 1993. That narrow construction era means the variable buyers are actually pricing is not the neighborhood's age but each home's condition and update history layered on top of a common floor plan era and a median living size of 1,832 square feet.
At a median $384,000 and $240.86 per square foot, the math in Kensington Gardens is straightforward: 790 total homes, 24 closings in the recent window, and zero homes currently active for sale. With homestead exemptions covering just over 72% of the homes here, most of the housing stock is owner-occupied rather than turning over as rental or investment inventory, which helps explain why so little comes to market at any given time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Kensington Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Kensington Gardens buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (6.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +217% since 2012; Recent Direction -2.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings, Kensington Gardens is not a community you browse online and wait on. We track closings as they happen, prepare a hand-built valuation rather than lean on an automated estimate, and can position a listing or an offer the moment something in this 1987-2004 built-out community actually comes available.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Has a CDD assessment
- HOA reported ~$850/year
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 17 sampled listing addresses in this community: 82% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C); 18% in an A-series Special Flood Hazard Area zone.
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=17) · as of 2026-10
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 22, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32073/32204/32216/32244/32246/32299)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (512 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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