Magnolia Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Magnolia Gardens
Live MLS inventory for Magnolia Gardens. 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 · 80 daysTop listing
Active · 38 days
Active · 173 days
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Active · 178 days
Active · 36 days
Active · 141 days
Active · 560 days
Active · 194 days
Active · 4 days
Active · 145 days
Active · 49 days
Pending · 161 days
Pending · 58 daysActive and pending Magnolia Gardens listings as of 2026-10-23, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Price here is set by condition more than by calendar. With a median build year of 1955 across 931 homes, most of the stock predates modern renovation cycles, and the $125,000 median price reflects that: buyers are largely paying for land and location in Duval County rather than turnkey finishes. At $110.98 per square foot, pricing sits well under what newer construction commands, consistent with a housing stock ranging from 1909 to 2024.
For sellers, current posture favors patience over urgency: with just 1 active listing at last count and a median 53 days on market, this is a thin, slow-moving market rather than a bidding-war environment. The trend line still supports a seller's case, though — prices are up 6.4% year-over-year and up 693% since 2012, with 17 closings in the most recent window confirming deals are still getting done despite low active inventory.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Magnolia Gardens right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 20% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 October 23, 2026. Confidence: High (15 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($126K) is up 2.3% from the prior 12 months ($124K) and up 725% since 2012. With about 21 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23. Confidence: Medium (12 and 31 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 59% below the typical Duval County sale ($126K vs $311K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Magnolia Gardens market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $126K ($117 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 41 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months and up 725% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).
Magnolia Gardens is a community of 220 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1943 and 2022 (median 1954.0), with a median living area of about 1,167 square feet. 39% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Magnolia Gardens is a large, established pocket of Duval County housing, with 931 homes built anywhere from 1909 to 2024 and a median build year of 1955 — a profile that leans toward value and renovation potential rather than new construction.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Magnolia Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting Duval County's lower entry price points, comfortable with a median price near $125,000.
- Buyers or investors willing to take on renovation, given a median build year of 1955.
- Sellers weighing a listing into a market with almost no competing active inventory.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need immediate move-in-ready condition without renovation work.
- Buyers who want a wide pool of active listings to compare before deciding.
- Buyers expecting to close in under a month — the median time on market here runs 53 days.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($126K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($124K) IS the +2.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 5 to 34 sales each (12 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32209 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).
Magnolia Gardens Market Scorecard
Magnolia Gardens is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $132,500, and homes go under contract in about 141 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Magnolia Gardens 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 contributors.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Magnolia Gardens are close: the nearest groceries is about 2 minutes away.
- El Paraiso De Jahve · Groceries2 min
- Street Munchies · Dining3 min
- Calzada del Cerro Brillante · Shopping5 min
- Children's Services · Health6 min
- Richardson Road Park · Parks7 min
- Restaurant is closed · Coffee10 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- George Washington Carver ElementaryFLDOE grade C · Public PreK-5
- Matthew W. Gilbert Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 6-8
- William M. Raines High SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public 9-12
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 Magnolia Gardens address.
Recent Developments in Magnolia Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Magnolia Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Magnolia Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 11 miles east of Magnolia Gardens.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 5 miles southeast of Magnolia Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Magnolia Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 10 miles south of Magnolia Gardens, 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 5 miles southeast of Magnolia Gardens, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax
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 Magnolia Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Magnolia Gardens 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Magnolia Gardens.
A market built on condition, not calendar year
Magnolia Gardens holds 931 homes, with construction spanning 1909 to 2024 and a median build year of 1955. The typical home runs about 1,209 square feet of living space. That combination — older median vintage, modest square footage — places this community in Duval County's value tier, with a $125,000 median price set primarily by condition and lot rather than by new-construction premiums.
About 35.8% of homes carry a homestead exemption on file. Combined with a market heat score of 39 and just 1 active listing at last count, the picture is a market where turnover is real — 17 closings in the most recent window — but the number of homes on the market at any given moment stays thin.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Magnolia Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Magnolia Gardens buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (5.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +725% since 2012; Recent Direction +2.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 12.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 39% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 1 active listing to benchmark against, pricing a home correctly in Magnolia Gardens takes more than pulling comparable listings — it takes knowing closed-sale history and price-per-square-foot data across a housing stock spanning 1909 to 2024. Momentum tracks that closed-sale and pricing data across Duval County, so buyers and sellers here aren't guessing at value in a market where the active count alone tells you almost nothing.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32208/32209/32218/32241)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (360 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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