Northwood
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,458 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 217 homes for sale in 32244 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Northwood in Jacksonville, FL since 2017, the most recent in April 2023. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,699 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 42 median days on market, with 4,140 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,450 ($4,710 with the full homestead exemption).
Northwood is not a place where a single price tag tells the story. The housing stock spans homes built from 1962 through 2011, with the median year built landing in 2003, so what you pay here is driven less by the neighborhood label and more by the specific vintage and condition of the house in front of you. A mid-2000s home that has been kept up will price very differently from an early-'60s house that needs work, even on the same street.
With 277 homes and a homestead share just under 60%, this is a settled, owner-occupied community rather than a churn-heavy investor block. For a buyer, that means inventory is finite and you should be ready to move on the right listing. For a seller, condition and presentation are your levers — the market here rewards a home that shows well over one that leans on the address alone.
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 Northwood 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
Northwood is an established West Jacksonville community in Duval County with a broad construction span and a median living area near 1,900 square feet, giving buyers real variety in age and layout within one neighborhood.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 23 homes in Northwood that have changed hands since 2001, built between 2001 and 2003 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,673 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 96% 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 3 qualified sales in Northwood across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $314,000 — 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 Northwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a mid-size home around 1,900 square feet who value layout over square-foot maximums
- Owner-occupants planning to hold, who want a settled, high-homestead neighborhood
- Buyers comfortable inspecting carefully and pricing to a specific home's condition and vintage
Probably not for
- Buyers who need brand-new construction and a single consistent build era
- Short-term flippers counting on rapid turnover in a low-churn community
- Buyers who want a tight, predictable price band rather than condition-driven variation
The market around Northwood
Northwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32244, 297 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,343 homes are active and 1,482 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32244 (Jacksonville), 790 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $265K ($166/sq ft), up 1.5% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 166 active and 77 pending listings put supply at about 2.5 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32244 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Northwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Northwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Northwood 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 Northwood.
Reading a wide-vintage neighborhood
The defining feature of Northwood is its range. Homes date from 1962 to 2011, and that roughly five-decade spread means two houses a few doors apart can differ substantially in systems, footprint, and finish. The median year built of 2003 tells you the weight of the inventory skews toward the newer end of that band, but you will find genuinely older homes mixed in — inspect accordingly and price against the specific house, not the neighborhood average.
Median living space sits near 1,897 square feet, a functional mid-size footprint. Combine that with a homestead share close to 60%, and you have a neighborhood that behaves like a hold-and-live community rather than a speculative one. That stability tends to keep turnover measured, so when a well-kept home does list, it deserves a prompt, serious look.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Northwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this vintage-diverse, the number that matters most is the one attached to the individual house, not the community median. We price and negotiate off condition, era, and systems — pulling the comparable that actually matches the home rather than the one that flatters it — so you are not overpaying for age or leaving money on the table for a recent update.
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Housing distress & ownership in Northwood, 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.
- Fallsmill Drive (5 homes on record)
- Sugarberry Way (1 homes on record)
- Water Tupelo Road (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Northwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Northwood, 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 7 miles south of Northwood.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Development
FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.
What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 7 miles south of Northwood.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 9 miles east of Northwood.
Source: News4JAX - 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 south of Northwood.
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 8 miles south of Northwood.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 east of Northwood.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32226/32244)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (9 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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