Melsons Addn To Jacksonville in Jacksonville

Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32254
64 homesBuilt 1918–2023Median sale $142K
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Live · Melsons Addn To Jacksonville Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$142K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 58.8% vs the prior 12 months
+58.8%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 12 sales in the two windows
$130/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $136 in 2024
93.2%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
54days
Median DOM · closed
16 days at the 2025 low
50%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,760 of 5,621)
2 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
33%
Owner-occupied · Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
21 of 64 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
67%
Non-owner-occupied · Melsons Addn To Jacksonville
incl. 30% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
64
Homes in the community
64 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 1918
Community established
homes built 1918-2023, median 1962 (FL DOR 2025)
1,164sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
9.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 64 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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 Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 20, 2026

Melsons Addn To Jacksonville right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 50% 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($142K) is up 58.8% from the prior 12 months ($89K). 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 20. Confidence: Medium (6 and 12 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 54% below the typical Duval County sale ($142K vs $310K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

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Updated August 20, 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 August 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $142K ($130 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 54 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 59% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is a community of 64 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1918 and 2023 (median 1962.0), with a median living area of about 1,138 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.

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

Windows contain 4 to 12 sales each (6 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
$100K$150K202220242026
Up 58.8% year over year.
Every sale since 2021 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k2k2k
49 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$75$100$125202220242026
Up from $85 in 2021 to a $136 peak in 2024; $130 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
50100202220242026
16 days at the 2025 low; 54 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%202220242026
93.2% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0510202220242026
4 to 12 a year; 6 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

40% 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 (2026-08-18).

Melsons Addn To Jacksonville Market Scorecard

Balanced

Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $181,200, and homes go under contract in about 45 days.

4.0
Months supply
$181,200
Median list
$141,750
Median sold
$133
List $/sqft
45
Days on mkt
2/2/6
Active/Pend/Sold

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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 and pending Melsons Addn To Jacksonville listings as of 2026-08-20, 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.

If we were buying in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville 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 Melsons Addn To Jacksonville.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable with older homes and, in some cases, real renovation work.
Biggest Risk
The year-over-year figure rests on a thin sample and can swing sharply.
Sweet Spot
A renovated or well-maintained house bought near the median rather than an as-is fixer priced like one.
Avoid If
You want move-in-ready newer construction with no maintenance surprises.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.2C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment3.3/10
Pricing Power5.5/10

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 4 factors (6.2). Basis: Recent Direction +58.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 33% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.2% 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.

Best forBuyers comfortable with older homes and, in some cases, real renovation work.
Biggest advantageAn accessible in-city entry point with deep inventory and negotiating room.
Biggest riskThe year-over-year figure rests on a thin sample and can swing sharply.
Sweet spotA renovated or well-maintained house bought near the median rather than an as-is fixer priced like one.
Avoid ifYou want move-in-ready newer construction with no maintenance surprises.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
The median sale price in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville was $142K over the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 took a median 54 days on market (6 sales, realMLS).
Is Melsons Addn To Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 20, 2026, Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 64 homes in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville (public records).
What share of Melsons Addn To Jacksonville is owner-occupied?
33% of Melsons Addn To Jacksonville parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville built?
Homes in Melsons Addn To Jacksonville were built between 1918 and 2023, with a median year built of 1962.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Melsons Addn To Jacksonville?
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Rehab-minded buyers with a renovation budget looking for value in older constructionExcellent fit
Investors seeking in-city inventory with room to add value through conditionExcellent fit
Budget-conscious buyers wanting an accessible price point and willing to inspect carefullyExcellent fit
Buyers who need new construction and modern floor plans with minimal upkeepProbably not
Buyers who want a fast, competition-free close with no negotiation or diligenceProbably not
Buyers unwilling to underwrite older systems, roofs, and deferred maintenanceProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 20, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32254))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-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.

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