Lakecrest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Lakecrest is a thin market right now, and that's the first thing to understand about the price. With only 9 active listings and 10 closings in the trailing window, the median price of $186,250 and median price per square foot of $167.38 are being set by a small handful of transactions, which means condition and individual property differences move the number more than they would in a deeper market.
The current posture is buyer-leaning, backed by 10.8 months of supply, well above what a balanced market carries, and a median 112.5 days on market before a contract comes together. Prices here are down 10% year-over-year, even as the community remains up 238% since 2012. Buyers have room to negotiate on terms and timeline; sellers who want to move need to price to the current data, not to the trend line.
Lakecrest right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 13.5 months of supply and 18% 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 August 23, 2026. Confidence: High (11 active and pending listings, 8 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($186K) is down 4.5% from the prior 12 months ($195K) and up 216% 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 August 23. Confidence: Medium (8 and 16 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 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
Lakecrest market snapshot (as of August 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $186K ($167 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 88 days on market for closed sales, and 13.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months and up 216% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
Lakecrest sits in Duval County within the Jacksonville market, and its long-run trajectory (+238% since 2012) tells a different story than the current snapshot (down 10% year-over-year), which is the tension a buyer or seller here has to reconcile.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lakecrest is best for.
Best for
- A buyer comfortable with a longer search and negotiation window, given the median 112.5 days on market.
- A buyer working with a budget near the $186,250 median who wants room to negotiate on price or terms.
- A buyer prioritizing value per square foot, given the $167.38 median price per square foot, over speed of closing.
Probably not for
- A buyer who needs a decision within days in a market showing 10.8 months of supply.
- A seller expecting the +238% since-2012 trend to translate directly into this year's sale price, given the 10% year-over-year decline.
- A buyer or seller who wants a large pool of comparable, recently closed sales to lean on, given only 10 closings in the current window.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($186K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($195K) IS the -4.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 8 to 31 sales each (8 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.
Lakecrest Market Scorecard
Lakecrest is currently a strong buyer's market. About 10.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $157,900, and homes go under contract in about 50 days.
Typical home value in the 32256 ZIP is $312,006, about 14.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Lakecrest, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lakecrest
Live MLS inventory for Lakecrest. 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 · 128 daysTop listing
Active · 11 days
Active · 16 daysActive · 804 days
Active · 11 days
Active · 76 days
Active · 60 days
Active · 104 days
Active · 95 days
Pending · 75 days
Pending · 95 daysActive and pending Lakecrest listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Lakecrest on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Lakecrest
- Swimming pool · Community swimming pool(s) on site at the Lakecrest condominium property (Belle Rive Blvd, Jacksonville, 32256).
- Clubhouse · On-site clubhouse with a catering kitchen, restroom facilities, and a fireplace.
- Fitness/exercise room · On-site fitness/exercise room available to residents.
- Tennis courts · On-site tennis court(s).
- Private garages · Most units include a private garage with direct unit access and storage space.
- On-site lakes · Community grounds include lakes and fountains, with some units having lake-facing balconies.
Sources: BringYouHome.com - Lakecrest Condominiums; Frankel Realty Group - Lakecrest Condos Jacksonville FL. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Lakecrest are close: the nearest groceries is about 3 minutes away.
- Kourosh International Market · Groceries3 min
- Las Tapatias Mexican Restaurant · Dining3 min
- Moge Tee · Coffee3 min
- Baymeadows Place Shopping Center · Shopping4 min
- Haven · Health9 min
- Sensory Towne · Parks10 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
- Twin Lakes Elementary School · Public PreK-5 (Duval, Southside)
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public 6-8 (Duval)
- Atlantic Coast High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12 (Duval)
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 Lakecrest address.
Recent Developments in Lakecrest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lakecrest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 12 miles west of Lakecrest, 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 northwest of Lakecrest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 16 miles southwest of Lakecrest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 8 miles south of Lakecrest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 project is about 13 miles north of Lakecrest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 8 miles south of Lakecrest.
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.
The Lakecrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lakecrest 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 Lakecrest.
Reading a Thin Market Correctly
With only 9 active listings and 10 closings feeding the most recent window, Lakecrest doesn't generate the transaction volume that produces a tight, reliable median. The market_heat_score sits at 8, low relative to a hot market, and 10.8 months of supply confirms it: there's more available inventory than the current pace of sales can absorb quickly.
The median 112.5 days on market is the clearest signal for both sides. For sellers, it means realistic pricing at listing, not after a price cut, is what shortens that number. For buyers, it means there is time to do diligence, negotiate repairs or terms, and not feel rushed by competing offers in a market this thin.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakecrest. 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 Lakecrest 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 4 factors (4.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +216% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 13.5 months of supply; Pricing Power 91.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this little closed-sale volume, a generic automated number is not useful; it takes a hand-prepared read of the actual comparable closings and current competition to price a Lakecrest home correctly, whether you're listing into 10.8 months of supply or making an offer with 112.5 median days on market as your leverage.
Lakecrest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- No CDD
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- 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.
Lakecrest is a condominium community operated under a condominium/homeowners association; the specific HOA fee amount was not published in the verified sources checked.
Page: HOA/CDD not yet published (coming-soon).
Tools for a Lakecrest buy.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Lakecrest Jacksonville year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 23, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (571 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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