Melvin Park
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 223 homes for sale in 32210 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Melvin Park in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1971–1972; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 68 ft).
Melvin Park's homes were all built in a tight window — 1971 to 1973, with a median year built of 1972 — and carry a median living area of 1,346 square feet. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, there's no HOA layer adding to carrying cost; pricing here comes down to the structure and lot alone. The median sale price sits at $201,000, or $193.08 per square foot, reflecting that age and size rather than any added community feature.
This is a small, thin-inventory pocket — 65 homes total, with just one active listing at the moment. A median 104 days on market and 4 months of supply put this in balanced-market territory, where neither buyers nor sellers hold clear leverage. Prices are up 527% since 2012, and with a 49.2% homestead exemption share, ownership here is roughly split between long-term owner-occupants and non-homestead owners.
Melvin Park 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 October 1, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 2, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Melvin Park is a small Duval County community where every home was built within the same three-year window, giving it a more uniform footprint than most of Northeast Florida's mixed-vintage neighborhoods.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 35 homes in Melvin Park that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1971 and 1975 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,282 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 97% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Melvin Park across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $209,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Melvin Park is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing budget who want a home near the $201,000 median without HOA or amenity fees.
- Buyers comfortable with a smaller, 1,346-square-foot footprint and a 1971-1973 build.
- Buyers or investors tracking Duval County appreciation, given the 527% rise since 2012.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a wide selection to choose from — only one active listing exists among 65 homes.
- Buyers who want community amenities like a pool or clubhouse; none are identified from current MLS listings.
- Buyers seeking newer construction — every home here dates to 1971, 1972, or 1973.
The market around Melvin Park
Melvin Park is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32210, 318 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32210 (Jacksonville), 873 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $220K ($157/sq ft), down 1.2% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 176 active and 85 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32210 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Melvin Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Melvin Park, 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 Melvin Park
Live MLS inventory for Melvin Park. 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 Melvin Park listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Melvin Park 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.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Westside High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
- Westside Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade I · Middle
- Normandy Village Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Elementary
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 Melvin Park address.
Recent Developments in Melvin Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Melvin Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 site is about 2 miles southeast of Melvin Park.
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 8 miles northeast of Melvin Park, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 7 miles west of Melvin Park.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 16 miles south of Melvin Park.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 18 miles northeast of Melvin Park, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 7 miles west of Melvin Park.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 Melvin Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Melvin Park 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 Melvin Park.
Priced on Structure, Not Amenities
Every home in Melvin Park dates to 1971, 1972, or 1973, giving the community a single construction era rather than the mixed vintages found in larger subdivisions. The median living area is 1,346 square feet — a modest footprint that keeps both price and carrying costs in check. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, buyers here aren't paying for a clubhouse, pool, or HOA-maintained common area; the value is in the home and the lot.
At $201,000 median and $193.08 per square foot, Melvin Park sits at an accessible price point, though the appreciation trend is not new — prices are up 527% since 2012. With only 65 homes in the community and a single active listing, this isn't a market where buyers see a wide selection at any given time; a 4-month supply and 104 median days on market describe a market that moves at a measured, balanced pace rather than a rush.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Melvin Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 65-home community with only one active listing, most of what moves a deal here isn't visible on the MLS — knowing which of the 1971-1973 homes have been updated, what a realistic offer looks like against 104 days of median market time, and how to move quickly when something in this size range comes up. Momentum agents work Duval County closely enough to have that context before a listing goes live.
Melvin Park in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
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Recently off market in Melvin Park
Homes in Melvin Park that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 4451 Jade Drive · off market
- 7453 Jade Drive · off market
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.
30% of homes for sale in ZIP 32210 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 (2026-10-02).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32210)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (58 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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