Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Price here is driven almost entirely by condition and the individual house, not by a uniform product. This is old-Jacksonville stock — the range of build years runs from 1918 to 2024, with a median around 1951 — so two homes on the same block can carry very different price tags depending on how much rehab has already been done. The median sale sits at $133,500, with a median of roughly $125 per square foot on a modest median footprint near 1,171 square feet. Treat that median as a midpoint of a wide spread, not a sticker price.
The market posture is warm but not frantic. A market heat score of 38 and a median 47 days on market tell you buyers have room to inspect and negotiate rather than waive everything to win. The year-over-year figure of 40.5% is eye-catching, but with only 7 closings in the window it reflects a thin, mix-sensitive sample — a couple of renovated sales can swing that number hard. Sellers should price to the specific house and its condition; buyers should underwrite the rehab, not the headline.
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville right now
🟡 Balanced market. 1.7 months of supply and 67% 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 July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($134K) is up 40.5% from the prior 12 months ($95K). 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 July 14. Confidence: Medium (7 and 12 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 57% below the typical Duval County sale ($134K vs $310K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $134K ($125 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 47 days on market for closed sales, and 1.7 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 40% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is a community of 471 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1912 and 2024 (median 1952), with a median living area of about 1,174 square feet. 33% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Melsons Addn is an older, in-city Jacksonville pocket in Duval County with a deep inventory of roughly 395 homes and a broad range of vintages and conditions. The story here is renovation-driven value, not cookie-cutter subdivision pricing.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Melsons Addn To Jacksonville. Swipe to explore the community.
Swipe or use the arrows → tap any photo to enlarge
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Melsons Addn To JacksonvillePhotos from realMLS listings in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is best for.
Best for
- Rehab-minded buyers with a renovation budget looking for value in older construction
- Investors seeking in-city inventory with room to add value through condition
- Budget-conscious buyers wanting an accessible price point and willing to inspect carefully
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new construction and modern floor plans with minimal upkeep
- Buyers who want a fast, competition-free close with no negotiation or diligence
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite older systems, roofs, and deferred maintenance
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 14 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($134K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($95K) IS the +40.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 12 sales each (7 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.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
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.
33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32254 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 (2026-07-18).
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville Market Scorecard
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is currently a balanced market. About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $250,000, and homes go under contract in about 8 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
Live MLS inventory for Melsons Addn To Jacksonville. 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 · 8 daysTop listingPending · 131 daysPending · 14 daysActive and pending Melsons Addn To Jacksonville listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville 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.
The Melsons Addn To Jacksonville buying strategy.
If we were buying in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville 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 Melsons Addn To Jacksonville.
An old-stock market where condition is everything
With a median build year near 1951 and homes dating back as far as 1918, you are buying into original construction — smaller floor plans, older systems, and the maintenance realities that come with them. The median living area sits close to 1,171 square feet, so these are compact houses by modern standards. Some have been fully updated and some have not, and that gap is what explains most of the price variation you will see when you actually walk the listings.
A homestead share around 32% signals a meaningful investor and non-owner-occupant presence, which is common in older in-city areas that trade on rehab potential. For a buyer, that means comparable sales require reading the condition of each property carefully rather than trusting a raw per-square-foot number. For a seller, it means the biggest lever on your price is documented work — roof, systems, and interior updates that separate your house from an as-is neighbor.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville. 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 Melsons Addn To Jacksonville 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 4 factors (6.8). Basis: Recent Direction +40.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 33% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
This is a market where the headline stats can mislead — a small closing count, a wide condition spread, and older construction all mean the comps need interpreting, not just averaging. We walk the houses, weigh the rehab already done against what is still owed, and price to the specific property. That is the difference between an offer that reflects real value and one anchored to a misleading average.
Melsons Addn To Jacksonville 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 Melsons Addn To Jacksonville 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 Melsons Addn To Jacksonville sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Melsons Addn To Jacksonville home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville on the map →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
How long do homes in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville take to sell?
Is Melsons Addn To Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market right now?
How many homes are in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
What share of Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville built?
Do cash buyers compete in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
Who is the best real estate agent for Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
Should you buy in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Melsons Addn To Jacksonville with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (12 streets, ZIP 32254)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (49 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the realMLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live your area comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.