Newton
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,460 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $300,000 · 298 homes for sale in 32256 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 38 closed sales in Newton in Jacksonville, FL since 2022, the most recent in October 2024. Recorded prices across those 38 sales ran from $155,000 to $575,990 (median $463,990), on homes of 1,077 to 2,516 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,683 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 43 median days on market, with 4,144 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,290 ($7,550 with the full homestead exemption).
Newton is a small pocket of Jacksonville's Duval County market, and the honest starting point is that our current snapshot shows no recent closings in the measured window. That means there is no fresh median, no verified days-on-market, and no live read on where price is settling. Anyone quoting you a precise number here is guessing.
In a thin-data community like this, price is set deal by deal — by the condition of the specific home, the lot, and how motivated the two parties are — not by a reliable comp set. For a buyer that argues for patience and independent verification; for a seller it argues for realistic, condition-driven pricing rather than leaning on a neighborhood average that the data does not currently support.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Newton 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
Newton is a modest Jacksonville enclave where activity is currently quiet enough that the market speaks in individual transactions rather than trend lines. Treat it as a place to evaluate specific homes on their own merits, not one to read off a headline statistic.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 25 homes in Newton that have changed hands since 2022, built between 2021 and 2024 (median 2022), with a median living area of about 2,261 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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 38 qualified sales in Newton across 2024–2025 (30 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $490,000 — 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.
Who Newton is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who plan to hold and are willing to underwrite a home on condition rather than lean on recent sales data
- Value-focused buyers prepared to negotiate patiently in a quiet market
- Sellers with a well-kept property who accept realistic, condition-driven pricing over a headline number
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a strong recent comp set to feel confident about value
- Sellers expecting a fast sale off a competitive, high-activity market
- Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right transaction to come together
The market around Newton
Newton is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32256, 396 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,356 homes are active and 1,461 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32256 (Jacksonville), 816 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $405K ($215/sq ft), down 3.7% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 182 active and 57 pending listings put supply at about 2.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32256 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Newton specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Newton buying strategy.
If we were buying in Newton 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 Newton.
Pricing in a thin-data market
With no closings in the current window, there is no dependable median or days-on-market to anchor a valuation in Newton. That does not make the community unworkable — it makes it a place where diligence matters more than usual. Recent comparable sales, adjustments for condition and lot, and a careful walk of the property carry the analysis that a busy market would otherwise hand you for free.
Practically, that means value here is condition-driven and negotiated. Two homes on the same street can justify very different numbers based on updates, systems, and how long each party is willing to wait. Go in expecting to build the price from the ground up rather than confirm it against a crowd of recent sales.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Newton. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data neighborhoods are exactly where local judgment earns its keep. We won't hand you a false median or a tidy trend line; we'll pull the actual comparables that exist, weigh condition and lot honestly, and tell you plainly when the numbers don't support a price — on either side of the table.
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Housing distress & ownership in Newton, 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.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Newtonian Boulevard (31 homes on record)
- 9Th Street W (1 homes on record)
- 2Nd Street W (1 homes on record)
- Union Street W (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Newton
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Newton, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Market
Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 13 miles northwest of Newton.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 7 miles east of Newton.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 6 miles south of Newton.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 17 miles southwest of Newton.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 7 miles south of Newton.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 7 miles south of Newton.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32209/32256)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (38 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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