Lem Turner
Park Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established resale homes · Jacksonville · ZIP 32208

An established Jacksonville northside neighborhood along the Lem Turner Road corridor, one of several communities carved from the historic Lem Turner land holdings, built for buyers who want an already-built resale block over new construction.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountyZIP 32208
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"Lem Turner Park is a genuinely historic Jacksonville northside neighborhood, named for Lemuel Lem Turner, the 19th-century landowner whose holdings also became Lake Forest and the Highlands nearby. The edge here is an already-built street grid at a low cost of entry, not novelty. The trade-off is the one every mid-20th-century neighborhood carries: buyers need to underwrite each individual home's condition and renovation history rather than assume uniform quality across the block."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lem Turner Park is an established residential neighborhood on Jacksonville's northside, Duval County, along the Lem Turner Road corridor. The neighborhood takes its name, like the road itself, from Lemuel Lem Turner, a 19th-century landowner and ferry operator whose holdings were later subdivided into several 20th-century Northside neighborhoods, including Lem Turner Park, Lake Forest, Lake Forest Hills, and the Highlands.

Most of the standing housing stock reflects mid-20th-century construction, generally modest single-story homes, with ages on the surrounding corridor documented from as early as the 1930s through the 1960s. Because this is a resale market rather than a builder pipeline, homes here are individual properties with their own maintenance and renovation history, so a home's specific condition and update history matters more than its address alone.

The neighborhood sits within Jacksonville's northside, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive from downtown, with the Lem Turner Road corridor providing a direct route south toward the urban core. No mandatory neighborhood-wide homeowners association or Community Development District has been identified; both should be confirmed on the specific parcel record before you rely on it.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, in-town street grid over a new-construction subdivision
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual older home's condition and renovation history
  • Buyers who want a low-cost-of-entry Jacksonville northside location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want uniform new-construction condition and a builder warranty
  • Buyers who need a private amenity package like a pool, clubhouse, or gated access
  • Anyone unwilling to budget for the maintenance realities of a mid-20th-century housing stock

How Jacksonville is performing right now

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Live market metrics for Lem Turner Park update as realMLS listings and sales post. Figures shown reflect current recorded activity; confirm specifics by address.

Live from realMLS, as of July 9, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Jacksonville listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Lem Turner Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Downtown Jacksonville15 to 20 min · approximate
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)20 to 25 min · approximate
I-9510 to 15 min · approximate
Lem Turner Road corridorOn-site · primary north-south route through the neighborhood

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Jacksonville (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Jacksonville is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

High

Jean Ribault High School (Duval County Public Schools; verify by address)

Middle

Jean Ribault Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

North Shore Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address)

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Jacksonville address.

The takeaway

The story here is an established, low-cost-of-entry Jacksonville northside neighborhood, part of the historic Lem Turner land holdings, in an area that has seen steady residential growth across the broader Northside.

Recent Developments in Lem Turner Park

Our read on what is being built around Jacksonville, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishNet neutral to modestly positive: an already-built northside location with steady area growth, offset by the ordinary carrying costs of an older housing stock and statewide insurance trends.

North Jacksonville residential growth

2025 to 2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

The broader Northside has continued to add new single-family construction and residential activity in recent years, which adds demand and new comparable sales to the surrounding area. Confirm specifics by project.

Florida insurance and carrying costs

2026
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

Homeowners insurance and property taxes are a real, rising line item statewide. Older homes can also carry higher insurance costs depending on roof age and system updates, so get a bindable quote before you commit.

Older housing stock condition variance

2026
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Because this is a mid-20th-century neighborhood, individual homes vary widely in renovation status. A full inspection matters more here than in a new-construction community.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lem Turner Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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    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.

    If we were buying in Jacksonville, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Get a full home inspection, including roof age, electrical panel, plumbing, and foundation, given the age of the housing stock in this neighborhood.

    2

    Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school by the home's specific address with Duval County Public Schools.

    3

    Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you write an offer.

    4

    Check the parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser for any CDD, easements, or unrecorded additions.

    5

    Ask for the permit and renovation history on any additions or remodels so you understand what has and has not been updated.

    Best Buy
    A well-maintained or thoughtfully updated home on a quieter interior street, away from the busier Lem Turner Road frontage.
    Biggest Risk
    Underestimating deferred maintenance or unpermitted work in a home that has not been recently updated.
    Best Lot
    Interior blocks away from the Lem Turner Road corridor tend to be quieter than frontage lots.
    Smart Timing
    Resale-driven; inventory turns with individual owner decisions rather than a builder release schedule.
    The takeaway

    On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

    Community Details at a Glance

    The Homes

    Type

    Established single-family resale

    Era

    Primarily mid-20th-century construction; exact plat date and year built should be confirmed on the parcel record

    Size range

    Varies by original build; modest single-story footprints typical of the era

    Bedrooms

    Typically 2 to 4

    Costs & Fees

    HOA

    No known mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA; confirm on the specific parcel

    CDD

    None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

    Property use

    Primary residences, with some long-term rental activity typical of older Jacksonville northside neighborhoods

    Amenities

    Public

    No dedicated community-only park identified; nearest public parks are city-maintained

    Status

    No verified HOA-run amenities; confirm nearest park hours with JaxParks

    Location

    Area

    Jacksonville's northside, Duval County, along the Lem Turner Road corridor

    Downtown Jacksonville

    About 15 to 20 min (approximate)

    Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

    About 20 to 25 min (approximate)

    The takeaway

    Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

    The Entry

    Smaller, more original older homes that have not been substantially updated, generally needing near-term work on systems like roof, electrical, or plumbing.

    Lowest entry
    The Core

    Mid-sized homes with some updates already completed, representing the bulk of what typically transacts in this kind of established neighborhood.

    Most inventory
    The Top

    Larger or fully renovated homes sitting at the upper end of the neighborhood's resale range.

    Strongest resale

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    The Entry
    Smaller, more original older homes that have not been substantially updated, generally needing near-term work on systems like roof, electrical, or plumbing.
    The Core
    Mid-sized homes with some updates already completed, representing the bulk of what typically transacts in this kind of established neighborhood.
    The Top
    Larger or fully renovated homes sitting at the upper end of the neighborhood's resale range.

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    15-Second Take
    • Renovation math decides the deal
    • Better lots and views resell strongest
    • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
    • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

    Home conditionVaries by home
    Inspection importanceHigh
    Near-term maintenanceVaries
    Renovation historyVerify per home
    Location durabilityEstablished northside grid, low cost of entry

    Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

    5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Jacksonville

    15-Second Take
    • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
    • Misjudging the renovation budget
    • Overpaying for an interior lot
    • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
    • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

    The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

    The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is an already-built neighborhood: the street grid, the low cost of entry, and the location are done.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    5.4C · Buy Score
    Resale Strength4.8/10
    Renovation Risk4.2/10
    Location Efficiency5.4/10
    Long-Term Defensibility5.0/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage5.2/10

    Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

    Why our read on Jacksonville is different.

    Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

    Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
    Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

    Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

    Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

    Value ($/sqft)
    $261 value$401 premium
    Lake / waterPreserveInterior

    Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

    15-Second Take
    • This is a resale market, so lot and home condition vary individually rather than by phase.
    • Interior blocks away from the Lem Turner Road corridor tend to be quieter.
    • A full inspection matters more here than in a new-construction community.
    • Ask about drainage and any flood history on the specific parcel.
    • Confirm lot size and boundary on the parcel record rather than assuming from the street.

    Because Lem Turner Park was built out mid-century, the lot-level differences that matter are age-driven rather than phase-driven: distance from the busier Lem Turner Road corridor, each parcel's drainage history, and lot size and boundary as recorded on the parcel. Buyers should treat each home's inspection, permit history, and lot record as the real due diligence here, rather than assuming uniform condition across the neighborhood.

    Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want an established, low-cost-of-entry Jacksonville northside neighborhood over new construction.
    Biggest advantageAn already-built street grid in a historic Northside neighborhood at a low cost of entry.
    Biggest riskCondition and renovation history vary widely across a mid-20th-century housing stock.
    Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home on a quieter interior street away from Lem Turner Road.
    Avoid ifYou want uniform new-construction condition, a builder warranty, or a private amenity package.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • No known mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA; verify on the specific parcel.
    • No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel's tax record.
    • No dedicated community-only amenities identified; nearby parks are public, city-maintained facilities.
    • Budget for an older home's maintenance, not a builder warranty.
    • Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home.

    No mandatory neighborhood-wide homeowners association is known for Lem Turner Park. Confirm on the specific parcel, since some individual blocks or later infill lots may carry their own covenants.

    Not applicable absent a known HOA; there is no shared amenity package tied to dues here.

    There is no golf course or private club associated with this neighborhood.

    The takeaway

    Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

    Momentum listings (YTD)
    97.98%
    Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
    Market average (YTD)
    96.73%
    The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
    Momentum days on market
    64 days
    Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
    Market days on market
    72 days
    The broader metro median over the same period.

    Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

    In Jacksonville, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lake Forest, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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    Real comps, not an automated estimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Lem Turner Park year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

    The real cost & risk here

    Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

    $1,614/mo
    Duval County typical true cost to own
    $110/mo
    Duval County typical home insurance
    Check CDD
    Confirm before you offer

    County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

    Live market metrics for Lem Turner Park are being compiled from realMLS activity and will appear here as listings and sales post. For current county-level figures, see the market data links below.

    Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Lem Turner Park a new-construction community?
    No. It is an established neighborhood with a housing stock generally dating to the mid-20th century. The market here is resale.
    Where is Lem Turner Park located?
    It sits on Jacksonville's northside, Duval County, ZIP 32208, along the Lem Turner Road corridor.
    Where does the name Lem Turner Park come from?
    The neighborhood, like Lem Turner Road itself, is named for Lemuel Lem Turner, a 19th-century landowner and ferry operator whose holdings were later subdivided into several 20th-century Northside neighborhoods, including this one, Lake Forest, and the Highlands.
    What do homes cost in Lem Turner Park?
    Pricing depends heavily on the individual home's size, condition, and renovation history. Check live realMLS listings and recent closings for the current range rather than relying on a single figure.
    How old are the homes?
    Most of the standing housing stock reflects mid-20th-century construction, generally modest single-story homes, with some documented as early as the 1930s. Condition varies by home, so a full inspection matters.
    Is there an HOA?
    No mandatory neighborhood-wide homeowners association is known for Lem Turner Park. Confirm on the specific parcel before you assume otherwise.
    Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
    No Community Development District was identified for this neighborhood, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser.
    What amenities are nearby?
    There is no private community amenity package identified. Nearby recreation is limited to public, city-maintained parks; confirm the nearest option and its hours with JaxParks.
    Is Lem Turner Park gated or age-restricted?
    No. It is an open, non-gated neighborhood and is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus.
    What schools serve Lem Turner Park?
    It is in Duval County Public Schools. Jean Ribault High School and Jean Ribault Middle School serve the surrounding area. The exact zoned schools, including the elementary school, should be verified by the specific address.
    How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?
    Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 15 to 20 minute approximate drive via the Lem Turner Road corridor. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.
    What is the biggest risk of buying here?
    Underestimating the condition or renovation history of an individual older home. A thorough inspection and permit-history check matter more here than in a new community.
    How should I evaluate a specific block or lot?
    Weigh distance from the busier Lem Turner Road corridor, each parcel's drainage history, and the recorded lot size and boundary, along with the individual home's inspection results.
    Should I get my own agent for a resale purchase here?
    Yes. Your own agent can pull true comps for similarly aged, similarly updated homes and help you weigh renovation history and inspection findings against price.
    How current is the data on this page?
    Market figures come from live realMLS data and update regularly. Always confirm the exact price, condition, and availability directly before making an offer.
    Who is the best real estate agent for Lem Turner Park?
    The best agent for Lem Turner Park is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lem Turner Park.
    How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Lem Turner Park?
    Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Lem Turner Park and the wider Jacksonville area.
    Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lem Turner Park?
    Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lem Turner Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
    You want an established, in-town northside Jacksonville neighborhood over a new subdivision.Excellent fit
    You are comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and renovation history.Excellent fit
    You want a low-cost-of-entry location on Jacksonville's northside.Excellent fit
    You do not need a private amenity package like a pool or clubhouse.Excellent fit
    You want uniform new-construction condition and a builder warranty.Probably not
    You want a gated community or a private amenity package.Probably not
    You are not prepared to budget for an older home's maintenance and inspection findings.Probably not
    You need a fixed HOA-governed environment rather than an open resale neighborhood.Probably not

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    Median sale price in Lem Turner Park, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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