Marsh Sound in Jacksonville

Marsh Sound
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32224
191 homesBuilt 1990–2005Median sale $616K
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Live Market Pulse
60/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 85 at the 2022 peak
0 is Marsh Sound's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 60. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Marsh Sound Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$616K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 5.8% vs the prior 12 months
+5.8%
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 10 sales in the two windows
$275/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $275 in 2026
97.8%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.0%
+162%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $235K median in 2012
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
17days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2024 low
40%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,740 of 5,623)
3 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 10 a year
Ownership and context
90%
Owner-occupied · Marsh Sound
171 of 191 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
10%
Non-owner-occupied · Marsh Sound
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
10%
Cash buyers · Marsh Sound
1 of 10 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
191
Homes in the community
191 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1990
Community established
homes built 1990-2005, median 1996 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 13 in 2007
2,080sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 191 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Marsh Sound's pricing is set by a small, tightly held inventory: with only 2 active listings and 191 homes total, most of the pricing signal comes from the 8 closings in the tracked window, at a $592,000 median and $286.05 per square foot. Homes here run larger than a typical infill lot — a median 2,601 square feet — and were mostly built between 1990 and 2005 (median year built 1996), so buyers are paying for square footage and age-appropriate systems rather than new construction.

With 3.0 months of supply, this reads as a balanced market (heat score 56) rather than a seller's sprint: the median 19 days on market says well-priced homes still move quickly, but there isn't the bidding-war pressure of a tighter segment. Appreciation has been modest and steady — up 1.6% year over year, and 152% since 2012 — which favors sellers with time to wait for the right offer and buyers who aren't trying to time a spike.

Marsh Sound Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 5, 2026

Marsh Sound right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 40% 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 5, 2026. Confidence: Medium (5 active and pending listings, 9 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($616K) is up 5.8% from the prior 12 months ($582K) and up 162% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 August 5. Confidence: Medium (9 and 10 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Marsh Sound market snapshot (as of August 5, 2026): the median sale price is about $616K ($275 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 17 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months and up 162% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

Marsh Sound is a community of 191 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1990 and 2005 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,601 square feet. 90% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Marsh Sound is a lower-turnover Duval County community where price is driven less by bidding wars and more by the size and condition of the individual home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established home with more square footage than new construction typically offers
  • Sellers comfortable pricing off a small set of recent closings rather than a deep pool of active comparables
  • Buyers looking for a community with shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, and playground already in place

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to tour a wide range of active listings before narrowing down
  • Buyers hoping for new-construction systems and finishes, since most homes here were built 1990-2005
  • Investors expecting high rental turnover — the homestead exemption share suggests most homes are owner-occupied

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($616K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($582K) IS the +5.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 4 to 16 sales each (9 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 5.8% year over year; up 162% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k3k
256 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $112 in 2012 to a $275 peak in 2026; $275 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
9 days at the 2024 low; 17 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.8% now vs Duval 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
4 to 16 a year; 9 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Marsh Sound vs Duval
100200300Duval +189%Marsh Sound +162%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05102004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 13 quit in 2007; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
85 at the 2022 peak, 26 in the troughs, 60 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,795/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.

Marsh Sound Market Scorecard

Balanced

Marsh Sound is currently a balanced market. About 4.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $599,000, and homes go under contract in about 22 days.

4.5
Months supply
$599,000
Median list
$592,000
Median sold
$295
Per sqft
22
Days on mkt
3/1/8
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $463,077, about 14.6% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Marsh Sound, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 10 listings
Median closed sale price — $616,500 (12-mo rolling)

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 Marsh Sound

Live MLS inventory for Marsh Sound. 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 Marsh Sound listings as of 2026-08-05, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Marsh Sound

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Marsh Sound are close: the nearest parks is about 1 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Alimacani Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public (zoned; confirm by address)
  • Landmark Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 6-8 (zoned; confirm by address)
  • Sandalwood High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12 (zoned; confirm by address)

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 Marsh Sound address.

If we were buying in Marsh Sound today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Marsh Sound.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who want a low-inventory, established Duval County community rather than new construction.
Biggest Risk
Only 2 active listings means limited choice and thin comparables for pricing.
Sweet Spot
Buyers targeting a median-sized home near 2,601 square feet built in the 1990s to mid-2000s.
Avoid If
You need to compare several homes side by side before deciding — there isn't much active inventory to choose from.

What the numbers say about Marsh Sound

The scarcity here is real: 2 active listings against 191 total homes means most shoppers won't have much to compare side by side, and the 8 closings behind this snapshot is a small enough sample that any single sale can move the median. That's consistent with a 3.0-month supply reading and a balanced market label — not enough listings to call it a buyer's market, not enough urgency to call it a seller's market either.

About 89.5% of homes carry a homestead exemption, pointing to a high share of owner-occupied properties rather than rental or investment holdings. The community's shared amenities — reported across MLS listings as a playground, pool, clubhouse, park, and children's pool, with off-site management and grounds maintenance included — are worth confirming directly with the HOA, since access and condition can shift over time.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Marsh Sound. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.5/10
Recent Direction7.5/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment8.9/10
Pricing Power8.5/10

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 (8.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +162% since 2012; Recent Direction +5.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 90% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this thin on active inventory, the closed-sale history matters more than the listing sheet in front of you — we track the 8 recent closings, the $286.05 per-square-foot median, and the pace of the 19-day median days-on-market to help you price a new listing or size an offer accurately, rather than guessing off two comparables.

Marsh Sound in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who want a low-inventory, established Duval County community rather than new construction.
Biggest advantageA balanced market posture (3.0 months of supply) with steady, non-spiky appreciation.
Biggest riskOnly 2 active listings means limited choice and thin comparables for pricing.
Sweet spotBuyers targeting a median-sized home near 2,601 square feet built in the 1990s to mid-2000s.
Avoid ifYou need to compare several homes side by side before deciding — there isn't much active inventory to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • 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.

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Marsh Sound sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Marsh Sound?
The median sale price in Marsh Sound was $616K over the 12 months ending August 5, 2026 (9 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Marsh Sound take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 5, 2026 took a median 17 days on market (9 sales, realMLS).
Is Marsh Sound a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 5, 2026, Marsh Sound is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Marsh Sound?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 191 homes in Marsh Sound (public records).
What share of Marsh Sound is owner-occupied?
90% of Marsh Sound parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Marsh Sound built?
Homes in Marsh Sound were built between 1990 and 2005, with a median year built of 1996 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Marsh Sound?
Cash buyers took 10% of Marsh Sound sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (1 of 10 closings, realMLS).
Have Marsh Sound home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 162% since 2012, from $235K to $616K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Marsh Sound?
Marsh Sound is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Alimacani Elementary School, Landmark Middle School and Sandalwood High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Marsh Sound?
The best agent for Marsh Sound is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Marsh Sound.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Marsh Sound?
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 Marsh Sound and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Marsh Sound?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Marsh Sound purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want an established home with more square footage than new construction typically offersExcellent fit
Sellers comfortable pricing off a small set of recent closings rather than a deep pool of active comparablesExcellent fit
Buyers looking for a community with shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, and playground already in placeExcellent fit
Buyers who want to tour a wide range of active listings before narrowing downProbably not
Buyers hoping for new-construction systems and finishes, since most homes here were built 1990-2005Probably not
Investors expecting high rental turnover — the homestead exemption share suggests most homes are owner-occupiedProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 5, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 32224/32225/32244))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (256 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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