Merrill
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, the most recent in May 2002. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,840 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 44 median days on market, with 2,388 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,800 with the full homestead exemption).
Villages & sections of Merrill
Merrill in Jacksonville, FL is a master-planned community recorded as 3 named villages and sections in the MLS; 8 homes are for sale or pending across them today. Each village has its own page with its listings, sales history and HOA/CDD facts.
- Merrill Pines · 7 for sale · 13 sold/12 mo
- Merrill Hills · 1 for sale · 2 sold/12 mo
- Lakeside at Merrill · 1 sold/12 mo
Merrill is a Jacksonville pocket in Duval County where the story is condition, not address. Without a wide spread of comparable new construction to anchor pricing, what a home actually sells for here tends to track how much work it needs — updated and move-in ready at one end, dated or deferred at the other. Buyers should read each listing on its own merits rather than assume a neighborhood ceiling.
For sellers, that means presentation does real work. In a market driven more by condition than by a rising tide, the cleanest, best-prepped homes separate themselves. For buyers, the flip side is opportunity: a property that shows poorly but is sound can be a better basis for negotiation than a comparable that has already been renovated.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Merrill right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Merrill sits inside Jacksonville proper in Duval County, close to the day-to-day services and road connections that define central-city living rather than a master-planned enclave. Treat it as a location play first and a condition play second.
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.
Who Merrill is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a central Duval County location with strong road access
- Buyers with a renovation budget who can add value to a dated but sound home
- Investors comfortable underwriting each property on its own condition
Probably not for
- Buyers who want turnkey, uniform new construction
- Buyers who need a predictable per-square-foot benchmark across the area
- Buyers unwilling to budget for inspections and potential deferred maintenance
The market around Merrill
Merrill is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32211, 121 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32211 (Jacksonville), 525 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $256K ($179/sq ft), up 1.1% year over year, with a median 27 days on market. Right now 85 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32211 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Merrill specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Merrill
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Merrill, 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 project is about 12 miles west of Merrill, 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 8 miles northwest of Merrill, 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 project is about 20 miles west of Merrill, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 19 miles southwest of Merrill.
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 9 miles north of Merrill, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 9 miles north of Merrill.
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 Merrill buying strategy.
If we were buying in Merrill 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 Merrill.
Reading Merrill the right way
Because Merrill is an established Jacksonville area rather than a uniform subdivision, the housing stock varies parcel to parcel. That variety is the point: two homes on the same street can differ meaningfully in age, updates, and layout, and price follows those differences more than any single benchmark. Walk the specific block, not just the listing photos.
The practical takeaway is to underwrite each home individually. Inspect for the systems that matter — roof, HVAC, plumbing, and any signs of deferred maintenance — and price your offer to the actual condition in front of you. This is a market that rewards diligence over assumptions.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Merrill. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In an area where value is condition-driven and homes are not interchangeable, our job is to tell you which properties are priced to their true state and which are not. We read Merrill block by block, flag the deferred-maintenance risks a buyer inherits, and help sellers spend prep dollars where they actually move the number.
Merrill 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.
Tools for a Merrill buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (1 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Merrill. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32211; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Terry Parker High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- Arlington Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Arlington Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Arlington Elementary or Arlington Heights Elementary · Elementary (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Parkwood Heights Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Merrill
Where is Merrill?
Merrill is a community in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32211.
Are there homes for sale in Merrill right now?
No active listings inside Merrill at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Merrill have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Merrill in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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