Moncrief Highlands
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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Moncrief Highlands homes span a wide construction range, from 1924 to 2024, with a median build year of 1962. That spread means condition and updates do more to set value here than location or shared amenities — current MLS listings show no identified community amenities, so buyers are evaluating the house itself, not a package of common features. With a median living area of 1,214 square feet, the typical home here is modestly sized, which favors buyers prioritizing an efficient footprint over maximum square footage.
Homestead exemptions are filed on only 36.7% of the 135 homes in this dataset, meaning most properties are not claimed as an owner's primary residence. For sellers, that points to real investor and rental activity in the mix — offers may come from buyers evaluating rental potential, not just owner-occupant comparables. For buyers, it's worth confirming occupancy and history on any specific listing before assuming it matches the surrounding block.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Moncrief Highlands is a 135-home Jacksonville community in Duval County with a construction history that runs from 1924 to 2024 and a median build year of 1962, reflecting a housing stock assembled in stages rather than a single development cycle.
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 Moncrief Highlands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable researching a home's individual construction era and condition rather than relying on neighborhood-wide amenities.
- Investors evaluating a market where homestead exemptions cover only 36.7% of the 135 homes, suggesting an established base of non-owner-occupied properties.
- Buyers targeting a compact footprint near the median 1,214 square feet.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a community built around shared amenities — none are identified in current MLS listings.
- Buyers who need consistent, single-era construction; homes here range from 1924 to 2024.
- Buyers who assume most homes here are owner-occupied primary residences; homestead exemptions cover well under half of the 135 homes.
The market around Moncrief Highlands
Moncrief Highlands is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32209, 283 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Moncrief Highlands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Moncrief Highlands, 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.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
- Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School; verify by address · Middle
- George Washington Carver Elementary School; verify by address · Elementary
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Moncrief Highlands listings 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 Moncrief Highlands address.
The Moncrief Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Moncrief Highlands 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 Moncrief Highlands.
A Wide Range of Build Years
Moncrief Highlands' 135 homes were built across a wide span, from 1924 to 2024, with a median build year of 1962. That range means there is no single architectural or construction standard to rely on — each home's age, condition, and system updates matter more than a neighborhood-wide expectation. Current MLS listings show no identified community amenities, so there's no shared clubhouse, pool, or comparable feature driving demand; the appeal, and the price, comes down to the individual property.
The median living area is 1,214 square feet, putting the typical home here on the smaller end. Homestead exemptions are filed on only 36.7% of the 135 homes, which means most properties in Moncrief Highlands are not claimed as an owner's primary residence. That's a meaningful signal for both sides of a transaction: sellers should expect interest from buyers evaluating rental potential alongside owner-occupants, and buyers should confirm a specific home's occupancy and history rather than assume it matches the block.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Moncrief Highlands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With homes built anywhere from 1924 to 2024 and no listed community amenities to standardize expectations, Moncrief Highlands rewards a broker who evaluates each property on its own condition and build year rather than leaning on neighborhood averages. Momentum walks buyers and sellers through what a specific home's construction era and the community's 36.7% homestead share actually mean for financing, inspection, and offer strategy — not just what the listing sheet says.
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Recent Developments in Moncrief Highlands
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Moncrief Highlands, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 7 miles southeast of Moncrief Highlands, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Moncrief Highlands.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Moncrief Highlands.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 11 miles south of Moncrief Highlands, 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 southeast of Moncrief Highlands, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 14 miles east of Moncrief Highlands, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32209)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (33 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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