Lake Marietta
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 50 closed sales in Lake Marietta in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in August 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $275,000 to $350,000 (median $350,000), on homes of 1,376 to 1,644 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,250 ($5,520 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Marietta is an older, established pocket on Jacksonville's west side, with homes dating back to 1938 and a median build year of 1985. That age spread is the story here: what a home sells for is driven far more by condition, updates, and lot than by any neighborhood-wide number. A renovated mid-century home and a tired one on the same street can be worlds apart on price.
With 413 homes and an 81% homestead share, this is predominantly an owner-occupied area rather than an investor churn zone. That tends to mean tighter turnover and slower, condition-sorted pricing. For a buyer, the work is in reading each individual home; for a seller, updates and presentation carry real weight against a backdrop of dated comparable stock.
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 Lake Marietta 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
Lake Marietta is a long-settled Jacksonville community of just over 400 homes spanning several eras of construction, where the median home runs around 1,940 square feet. It reads as a lived-in, owner-held area rather than a new-build subdivision.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 34 homes in Lake Marietta that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1977 and 1996 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 1,594 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 97% 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 20 qualified sales in Lake Marietta across 2024–2025 (14 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $330,000 — 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 Lake Marietta is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an owner-occupied, established neighborhood over a new subdivision
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to price in condition and updates on older stock
- Long-term owners who value a settled, lower-turnover area
Probably not for
- Buyers who want consistent, recent construction and predictable finishes
- Investors chasing quick flips in a high-turnover market
- Buyers who need a fully turnkey home with no deferred maintenance
The market around Lake Marietta
Lake Marietta is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32220, 72 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32220 (Jacksonville), 175 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $255K ($173/sq ft), down 4.5% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 42 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32220 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Marietta specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Marietta buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Marietta 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 Lake Marietta.
An age-mixed inventory, sorted by condition
The build range here stretches from 1938 to 2024, which is unusually wide for a single community. That means you will find genuine older homes, a large middle band around the 1985 median, and the occasional newer infill build. Floor plans, systems, and finish levels vary accordingly, so two homes at a similar size can demand very different budgets for the work behind the walls.
The median living area of about 1,940 square feet points to functional, mid-sized homes rather than either starter boxes or sprawling estates. Buyers should budget by condition and inspect carefully on the older end; sellers with updated systems and finishes have a real lever to pull, because much of the surrounding stock is dated.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Marietta. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In an area this age-mixed, the median tells you almost nothing about the home in front of you. We price and evaluate Lake Marietta homes one at a time — reading age, systems, updates, and lot against the right comparables rather than a blanket neighborhood figure. That is the difference between overpaying for cosmetics and passing on a solid home with good bones.
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Recently off market in Lake Marietta
Homes in Lake Marietta that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 8425 Lake Marietta Drive · off market
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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.
- Lake Marietta Drive S (28 homes on record)
- Old Plank Road (14 homes on record)
- Old Plank Road (11 homes on record)
- Lake Marietta Drive S (10 homes on record)
- Bulls Bay Highway (4 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Lake Marietta
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Marietta, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 project is about 8 miles east of Lake Marietta, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 project is about 8 miles east of Lake Marietta, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 7 miles east of Lake Marietta.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 7 miles southeast of Lake Marietta, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 9 miles southwest of Lake Marietta.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 9 miles southwest of Lake Marietta.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32220)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (50 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 Lake Marietta. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32220; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Westside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade I (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Chaffee Trail Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Whitehouse Elementary School · (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Chaffee Trail Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Joseph Stilwell Middle School · 6-8 (zoned; confirm by address) · 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).