Lavilla
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Lavilla in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in March 2022. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,840 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 44 median days on market, with 2,388 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,800 with the full homestead exemption).
Lavilla is an old part of Jacksonville, and the price story here is a condition story more than a location story. With a median build year of 1952 and stock reaching back to 1904, what you pay tracks the shape a given house is in far more than a tidy comp set. A renovated early-century home and a tired mid-century cottage a block apart can sit at very different numbers, so the median only tells you the center of a wide spread.
For buyers, that means underwriting the property, not the neighborhood average — plan on inspections, and price the work honestly. For sellers, it means condition and presentation do the heavy lifting; a well-executed rehab separates from the pack, while deferred maintenance gets discounted quickly. This is a market you win on diligence, not momentum.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lavilla 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
Lavilla is a small, old-bones pocket of urban Jacksonville — 730 homes with a build range spanning 1904 to 2024, so you are choosing between genuine historic stock and scattered new construction on the same streets.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Lavilla that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1927 and 1955 (median 1949), with a median living area of about 1,056 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 100% 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.
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 Lavilla is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers who want to build value through the work and can budget for older systems
- Investors seeking rental holds in an urban location where owner-occupancy runs below a third
- Buyers drawn to compact, character-rich historic homes over square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers wanting a turnkey, move-in-ready home with no deferred maintenance
- Anyone prioritizing newer construction and larger living areas
- Buyers who need a predictable price range and clean comps before committing
The market around Lavilla
Lavilla is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32209, 271 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32209 (Jacksonville), 298 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $107K ($99/sq ft), down 13.7% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 42 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 6.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32209 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lavilla specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Lavilla by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Lavilla subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1927–1955; typical size about 1,056 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | $29,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | $37,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | $50,500 |
Newest recorded sale: $50,000 on 2022-03-09.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Lavilla, 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.
The Lavilla buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lavilla 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 Lavilla.
A market defined by age and condition
The median home here was built in 1952, and the median living area is a compact 1,224 square feet. Read together, that points to modest footprints, older systems, and floor plans from another era — the kind of homes that reward buyers willing to update rather than those wanting turnkey square footage. The 2024 end of the range tells you infill is happening, but it is the exception against a predominantly older base.
The homestead share sits at roughly 31%, meaning a majority of these homes are not owner-occupied as a primary residence. That skews the area toward investors, renovators, and rental holders, which shapes both how homes are maintained and how they trade. It is a useful signal: expect a mix of pride-of-ownership rehabs and hold-and-rent properties in varying condition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lavilla. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this driven by condition and this thin on turnkey comparables rewards a broker who reads houses, not just spreadsheets. We walk the property with you, flag the age-related items that move price, and help you value the work — whether you are buying to renovate, buying to hold, or selling a rehab into a wide-spread market.
Lavilla in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Lavilla buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (15 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 Lavilla. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32209; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- William M. Raines High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Northwestern Middle School · Middle (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- George Washington Carver Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Rufus E. Payne Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Lavilla
Where is Lavilla?
Lavilla is a community in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32209.
How many homes are in Lavilla?
County property records list 5 homes in Lavilla, built between 1927 and 1955; the typical home is about 1,056 heated square feet.
What do homes in Lavilla sell for?
Lavilla has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2022 (2 sales, median $50,500). For context, ZIP 32209 has 271 homes on the market with 24% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Lavilla right now?
No active listings inside Lavilla at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lavilla have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lavilla in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.