Lightbodys
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Lightbodys in Jacksonville, FL since 2005, the most recent in October 2023. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,811 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 44 median days on market, with 2,375 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).
Lightbodys is an older, established pocket of Jacksonville where price is driven far more by condition than by any single number. With a median year built of 1926 and a stock that stretches from 1898 to 2019, you're looking at a wide spread of vintages on the same streets — restored historic homes, deferred-maintenance projects, and the occasional newer infill. The single median figure won't tell you much on its own here; two homes at similar square footage can sit far apart on price depending on what's been done to them.
For buyers, that means underwriting each property individually — mechanicals, roof, foundation, and prior renovation quality matter more than comps at a glance. For sellers, a genuinely updated home stands out in a market this varied, and honest documentation of the work done is what moves it. The homestead share of about 63% suggests a good portion of owner-occupants, which tends to steady the street-level feel but doesn't erase the range in condition.
The 60-Second Overview
Lightbodys is a historic-leaning Jacksonville community in Du-val County where a roughly century-old median age of housing sits alongside newer builds, so the real story is condition and character, not a uniform product type.
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 Lightbodys is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value historic character and are budgeting for renovation or systems upgrades
- Owner-occupant buyers wanting a larger footprint around 2,125 square feet with room to improve
- Long-hold buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than by neighborhood average
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new construction and modern systems out of the box
- Anyone unwilling to carry inspection costs and potential renovation exposure on older homes
- Shoppers expecting a predictable, uniform price point across the neighborhood
The market around Lightbodys
Lightbodys is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32205, 189 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lightbodys specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lightbodys, 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 Lightbodys buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lightbodys 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 Lightbodys.
A market where condition writes the price
With 357 homes and a median living area of about 2,125 square feet, Lightbodys reads as a substantial, established neighborhood rather than a compact enclave. The median build year of 1926 tells you most of this stock predates modern construction norms, so systems, layouts, and materials vary widely. That's an opportunity for buyers who want character and are prepared to renovate, and a caution for anyone expecting turnkey uniformity.
The year-built range spanning 1898 to 2019 means you can find both original historic homes and later infill within the same area. Expect to evaluate each home on its own merits — the age of a specific house, its updates, and its footprint will drive value more than any neighborhood average. Budget for inspections and get comfortable reading between the lines of a listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lightbodys. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this varied, the value is in the walk-through, not the spreadsheet. We help buyers separate a well-maintained older home from an expensive project, and we help sellers frame the work they've done so it registers with the market. In Lightbodys, that granular, home-by-home read is the whole job.
Lightbodys 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 Lightbodys buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lightbodys sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lightbodys, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (8 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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