Loretto Woods
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,939 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,850 · 70 homes for sale in 32223 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 32 closed sales in Loretto Woods in Jacksonville, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $456,000 to $515,000 (median $508,000), on homes of 1,822 to 2,109 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,847 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,990, 43 median days on market, with 2,399 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,080 ($8,340 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Jacksonville, Duval County, FL · ZIP 32223 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 87 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1960–2022 (median 1981) |
| Typical living area | 2,048 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 75% |
| Zoned public schools | Loretto Elementary School (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Mandarin Middle School (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Mandarin High School (A, FLDOE 2025-26) |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Data provided by realMLS; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Loretto Woods key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/loretto-jacksonville, data as of September 20, 2026.
Loretto Woods doesn't hand you a single build era to price against. Homes here date from 1960 through 2022, so what a given property is worth has more to do with its individual age, layout, and renovation history than with a neighborhood-wide template. The median build year lands at 1981 and the median living space comes in at 2,048 square feet — useful as a midpoint, but the range around it is wide enough that two homes on the same street can read very differently on a showing sheet.
Right now the Duval County MLS shows zero active listings in Loretto Woods, and 74.7% of the 87 homes here carry a homestead exemption — a strong signal of owner-occupancy rather than investor or short-term turnover. That combination means very little is coming to market at any given moment. For a buyer, it means patience and a fast decision when something does list. For a seller, it means whatever inventory shortage exists elsewhere in Jacksonville is even more pronounced here — there's essentially no competing supply to price against.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Loretto Woods 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
Loretto Woods is a Duval County subdivision in Jacksonville built out over more than six decades, from 1960 through 2022, which gives it a layered, resale-driven housing stock rather than the look of a single-phase, single-builder community.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 22 homes in Loretto Woods that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1961 and 1982 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 1,993 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 95% 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.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Loretto Woods across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $390,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Loretto Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established, already-built-out Jacksonville neighborhood rather than new construction.
- Buyers willing to move quickly and decisively the moment something lists, given the current lack of active inventory.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own age and renovation history rather than a single neighborhood-wide standard.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding — there is currently nothing on market here.
- Buyers specifically shopping for HOA-managed amenities like a pool or clubhouse, since none are identified in current listings.
- Buyers who want the uniformity of a single-era, single-builder subdivision rather than a mix spanning 1960 through 2022.
The market around Loretto Woods
Loretto Woods is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32223, 110 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,896 homes are active and 1,658 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32223 (Jacksonville), 633 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365K ($215/sq ft), up 0.3% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 90 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32223 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Loretto Woods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Loretto Woods, 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.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Loretto Woods are close: the nearest shopping is about 4 minutes away.
- Mandarin Central Shopping Center · Shopping4 min
- Burnett Park · Parks4 min
- Kava and Company · Coffee4 min
- Publix · Groceries6 min
- ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi · Dining6 min
- HCA Florida Mandarin Emergency · Health9 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Nearby Communities
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Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Loretto Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public PreK-5 (Duval, magnet technology)
- Mandarin Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 6-8 (Duval)
- Mandarin 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 Loretto Woods address.
Recent Developments in Loretto
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Loretto, 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 9 miles northwest of Loretto, 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 11 miles north of Loretto, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 project is about 16 miles west of Loretto, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 11 miles southwest of Loretto.
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 southeast of Loretto.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 southeast of Loretto.
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 Loretto Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Loretto Woods 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 Loretto Woods.
A Neighborhood Built in Layers
Loretto Woods holds 87 homes on record, with construction spanning 1960 to 2022 and a median build year of 1981. That long build-out window means the neighborhood was never delivered as one master-planned phase — it accumulated over time, lot by lot, which is common in older Jacksonville subdivisions that saw infill construction alongside their original homes. The median living space across those homes is 2,048 square feet, a reasonable midpoint for evaluating what "typical" looks like here, though buyers should expect real variation on either side of it given the age spread.
Current MLS listings show no identified community amenities — no clubhouse, pool, or similar package tied to an HOA. That doesn't mean the neighborhood lacks appeal, but it does mean the value proposition here is the home and the lot itself, not a bundled lifestyle amenity. With 74.7% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a community where most owners are in their primary residence rather than cycling the property as a rental or investment, which tends to support steadier day-to-day upkeep even without formal HOA enforcement.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Loretto Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings at the moment, Loretto Woods is not a neighborhood where you browse a portal and wait — it's one where a broker with local Duval County relationships and a habit of tracking quiet, homestead-heavy pockets of Jacksonville can flag a listing before it's widely seen, or have a candid conversation with a seller before they've formally decided to list. Because the housing stock spans six decades of construction, we also do the legwork of pulling permit and renovation history on a specific address rather than assuming the neighborhood's median numbers apply evenly.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Recently off market in Loretto Woods
Homes in Loretto Woods that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 11728 Loretto Woods Court · off market
- 11766 Loretto Woods Court · off market
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Loretto 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: September 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32223)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (32 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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