Lydia Estates
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Lydia Estates last traded at a median of $310,000, a number that came in 24.4% lower than a year ago even though values here are still up 134% since 2012. That kind of swing, on a thin trailing sample of closings, tends to reflect which specific homes sold rather than a broad reset in what the community is worth. With construction dates spanning from 1904 to 2022, this isn't a single-vintage subdivision — the price a given home commands depends heavily on its era and condition, more than on the Lydia Estates name itself.
Right now there are zero active listings in the community, so there's nothing live to price against. The homes that did close carried a median of 66 days on market, and the market heat score sits at 34 — a reading that points to a slower, buyer-patient market rather than a competitive one. For a seller, no current competition paired with a market that isn't moving fast argues for pricing precisely rather than testing the top of the range. For a buyer, it means less urgency, but also fewer live comparables to lean on when structuring an offer.
Lydia Estates right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 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 August 19, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated August 19, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Lydia Estates is a gated community of 208 homes in Jacksonville's Duval County, with construction spanning from 1904 to 2022. Typical living space runs around 2,344 square feet, and about 76.9% of homes carry a homestead exemption, a marker of owner-occupancy rather than investor or rental concentration.
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 Lydia Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a wide range of construction years, from 1904 to 2022, rather than a uniform build style.
- Buyers targeting a home near 2,344 square feet with a budget in line with the community's $310,000 median.
- Buyers who want gated access and shared amenities like a basketball court, playground, and barbecue area.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need active, comparable listings to shop against — there are currently zero active listings here.
- Buyers expecting a fast-moving market — a median 66-day time on market and a heat score of 34 point to a slower pace.
- Buyers who want a single, consistent construction era rather than homes spanning more than a century of build dates.
The market around Lydia Estates
Lydia Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32218, 485 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,861 homes are active and 1,760 pending (31% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lydia Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lydia Estates, 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 Lydia Estates
Live MLS inventory for Lydia Estates. 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 Lydia Estates listings as of 2026-08-19, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Lydia Estates 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, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Lydia Estates
- Basketball Court · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Gated · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Playground · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Barbecue · reported on 1 of 2 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Jean Ribault High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
- Highlands Middle School; verify by address · Middle
- Garden City Elementary School; verify by address · Elementary
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lydia Estates listings 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 Lydia Estates address.
The Lydia Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lydia Estates 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 Lydia Estates.
Built in Layers, Priced by Condition
The 208 homes in Lydia Estates were built across more than a century, from 1904 through 2022, so shoppers will find a real mix of construction styles and systems rather than a single production-built look. Median living space lands at 2,344 square feet, and at a median of $155.62 per square foot, the per-foot math here varies more than it would in a newer, single-phase subdivision — condition and updates carry more weight than square footage alone.
The community is gated, with a security gate, basketball court, playground, and barbecue area among its listed amenities — worth confirming directly with the HOA, since access and upkeep of shared amenities can change over time. About 76.9% of homes carry a homestead exemption, a marker of owner-occupancy rather than a market dominated by rapid turnover or investor-owned rentals.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lydia Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings and a build-year range stretching from 1904 to 2022, pricing a home in Lydia Estates correctly takes more than pulling an average comp — it requires knowing which specific closings are actually comparable in age, condition, and finish level. Momentum tracks this community's closings and heat score directly, so whether you're listing into a quiet market or making an offer with no live inventory to benchmark against, you're working from current data instead of a stale online estimate.
Lydia Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- 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 Lydia Estates 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 Lydia Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lydia Estates, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (106 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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