Lauren Oaks
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Lauren Oaks is a single-vintage community — every one of its 55 homes was built in 2004 or 2005, with a median build year of 2005. That kind of uniformity strips out the usual value spread you see in older, mixed-era subdivisions, where different roofs, code cycles, and finish generations do a lot of the price sorting. Here, the differences between homes come down almost entirely to condition and updates, not age. At a median 1,668 square feet, it is also a modest-footprint community, so buyers should expect to compete on layout and upkeep rather than sheer size.
The current market posture is thin in both directions. Only 3 homes are actively listed out of the 55 in the community, and zero closings have registered in the current window — meaning there is no recent closed-sale data to anchor a price conversation, for either a buyer making an offer or a seller setting one. A homestead share of 34.5% indicates roughly a third of homes are claimed as a primary residence, with the balance held as second homes, rentals, or other non-owner-occupied use, which is worth factoring into expectations around turnover here.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Lauren Oaks right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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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
Lauren Oaks market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $255K ($156 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 129 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
Lauren Oaks is a community of 55 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 2004 and 2005 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,668 square feet. 34% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Built out entirely in 2004 and 2005, Lauren Oaks is a compact, single-phase community in Jacksonville with just 55 homes total, and current MLS listings show no identified amenity package — the value here rests on the housing stock itself rather than community perks.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lauren Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers specifically targeting a home built in 2004 or 2005 in this part of Duval County.
- Buyers comfortable making a decision with limited recent closed-comp data to reference.
- Buyers prioritizing a modest, efficient footprint over a larger floor plan.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a defined amenity package such as a pool, clubhouse, or trails.
- Buyers who need a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.
- Buyers who want a range of build years and architectural styles to choose from.
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 ($255K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (3 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.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32221 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).
Lauren Oaks Market Scorecard
Lauren Oaks is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $239,900, and homes go under contract in about 13 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Lauren Oaks, 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 Lauren Oaks
Live MLS inventory for Lauren Oaks. 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 and pending Lauren Oaks listings as of 2026-10-21, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Lauren Oaks 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 contributors.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Westside High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
- Westside Middle School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · Middle
- Cedar Hills Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · Elementary
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lauren Oaks listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Lauren Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lauren Oaks 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 Lauren Oaks.
One build window, one size class, few doors
At a median 1,668 square feet, homes in Lauren Oaks land toward the smaller end within the community's 2004-2005 build window, pointing to a footprint built for efficiency rather than a maximalist floor plan. Combined with a build range of just two years, the physical differences between homes here are narrow — buyers are largely choosing based on lot position, condition, and updates rather than square footage or age.
With only 3 homes actively listed out of 55 total, and no closings recorded in the current window, Lauren Oaks does not offer a deep pool of comparables to lean on right now. That cuts both ways: a seller here isn't competing against a wall of similar active listings, but also can't point to a recent sale to justify a number. A homestead share of 34.5% suggests roughly a third of owners claim the home as a primary residence, with the rest likely non-owner-occupied — a detail worth weighing when thinking through how much turnover or rental activity to expect.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lauren Oaks. 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 Lauren Oaks 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 (4.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +223% since 2012; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 34% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 79.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin — 3 active listings and zero closings in the current window — pricing a home in Lauren Oaks correctly means looking past the neighborhood's own scarce data to comparable single-vintage communities nearby, not leaning on a stale comp sheet. Momentum tracks live MLS activity across Duval County daily, so whether you are listing one of the 55 homes here or competing for one of the 3 currently on the market, you get a read grounded in what is happening now, not what happened months ago.
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Recent Developments in Lauren Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lauren Oaks, 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 12 miles east of Lauren Oaks, 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 project is about 11 miles east of Lauren Oaks, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 6 miles east of Lauren Oaks, 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 4 miles southwest of Lauren Oaks.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 18 miles southeast of Lauren Oaks.
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 4 miles southwest of Lauren Oaks.
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 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32221/32226)) |
| 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 2005 (67 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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