Northwoods in Jacksonville

Northwoods Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established, attainably priced single-family neighborhood in North Jacksonville, convenient to I-295 and the airport.

Single-family homesNorth JacksonvilleAttainable pricing
Live Market Pulse
51/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulserealMLS
$212K
Median Price
0.9mo
Supply
219days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$148/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Northwoods is a settled single-family neighborhood in North Jacksonville, built out in the late 2000s at an attainable price point, convenient to I-295 and the airport corridor (neighborhoods.com, 2026). The read is newer-than-most value in North Jax: midsize homes in a maturing area, where the deciding factors are the individual home's condition, any HOA, and the tax and flood picture. Confirm which Northwoods, since a separately named Villages of Northwoods sits nearby."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Northwoods market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $212K ($148 per sq ft), with homes averaging 219 days on market and 0.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 13 recent closings in live realMLS data.

Northwoods is an established single-family neighborhood in North Jacksonville, Duval County (ZIP 32218), an area that built out into the late 2000s (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

The homes are midsize single-family residences at an attainable price point in a maturing North Jacksonville area. A separately named community, Villages of Northwoods, sits nearby; confirm which community a specific home is in, since they are distinct.

The location is convenient to I-295, Jacksonville International Airport, and the River City Marketplace shopping area. Confirm whether a specific home carries any homeowners association or deed restriction, and verify the zoned schools by address.

Because homes vary by exact age and updates, compare a specific house against the closest recent Northwoods sale rather than a broad Jacksonville average, and underwrite the roof and systems.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainably priced single-family home in North Jacksonville
  • Commuters who value quick I-295 and airport access
  • Value buyers comfortable with a maturing area and an established home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity, or beachside community
  • Anyone seeking a large-lot or estate setting
  • Buyers unwilling to budget an established home's roof and systems

How Northwoods is performing right now

51/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0.9Months of supplytight
219Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
13Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-11%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Northwoods listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Northwoods buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Northwoods

Live MLS inventory for Northwoods. 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 Northwoods listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Interstate 295~5 min · the beltway
River City Marketplace~10 min · shopping and dining
Jacksonville Int'l Airport (JAX)~10 to 15 min · north via I-295
Downtown Jacksonville~15 to 20 min · south via I-95
Interstate 95~5 to 10 min · north-south corridor
Oceanway area~5 to 10 min · nearby North Jax
Atlantic beaches~35 to 40 min · east across town

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Northwoods (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Northwoods is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Northwoods address.

The takeaway

What actually affects a Northwoods purchase, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Northwoods

Our read on what is being built around Northwoods, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishAs a built-out, maturing North Jacksonville neighborhood, the variables are the individual home's condition, any HOA, and the tax and flood picture, not large new competing supply.

Maturing area and ordinary diligence

NeutralIn a late-2000s North Jax neighborhood, the home's roof and systems and the parcel's flood and tax picture drive the true cost more than the sticker price does. impact
SignificanceRadius: Per home

Maturing area and ordinary diligence

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Northwoods, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024
    Taxes

    Duval County millage and the Jacksonville tax bill

    Property taxes here combine Duval County (City of Jacksonville), school, and applicable millage; the Duval County Property Appraiser publishes the adopted rates and each parcel's assessed value (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024). Why it matters: Pull the actual parcel on the Duval Property Appraiser site before you write, and remember Florida's Save Our Homes 3 percent assessment cap resets toward market value on a sale, so a new owner's tax bill can rise above the prior owner's. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Northwoods, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm which Northwoods. Verify whether the home is in Northwoods or the separately named Villages of Northwoods, since they are distinct communities.

2

Underwrite the specific home. Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing for the exact house.

3

Confirm any HOA or deed restriction. Verify for the specific home whether an HOA applies and what it covers before you write.

4

Pull the flood zone and an insurance quote. Get the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and a bindable quote during diligence.

5

Comp within Northwoods. Price the home against the closest recent in-community sale of a similar size and update level rather than a broad Jacksonville average.

Best Buy
A well-kept home with sound roof and systems on a good lot, in the right Northwoods, with the flood zone and HOA verified.
Biggest Risk
Confusing Northwoods with Villages of Northwoods, or deferred systems; verify the community and the home.
Best Lot
Larger or more private lots and homes backing to green space carry a modest premium.
Smart Timing
Attainable pricing keeps demand steady, so prepared buyers do best on the better-kept homes.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Northwoods is an established single-family neighborhood in North Jacksonville, Duval County (ZIP 32218), in an area that built out into the late 2000s (neighborhoods.com, 2026). The homes are midsize single-family residences at an attainable price point. A separately named community, Villages of Northwoods, sits nearby, so buyers should confirm which community a specific home is in. The location is convenient to I-295, Jacksonville International Airport, and River City Marketplace. Whether a homeowners association applies should be verified per home and community. Property taxes combine Duval County and school millage (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024).

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: homes needing updates
$190K to $200K

The lower-cost way in is a home due for cosmetic updates. The attainable price and convenient North Jax location hold value; budget for the roof and systems and verify the flood zone before you commit.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated single-family homes
$200K to $285K

The core of Northwoods is updated midsize single-family homes. The update level, the lot, and condition separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory
High: the most updated homes on the best lots
$285K to $348K

The top of the neighborhood is fully updated homes on the larger or more private lots. Price each on its condition and lot rather than a community-wide number.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$190K to $200K
Entry: homes needing updates
The lower-cost way in is a home due for cosmetic updates. The attainable price and convenient North Jax location hold value; budget for the roof and systems and verify the flood zone before you commit.
$200K to $285K
Mid: updated single-family homes
The core of Northwoods is updated midsize single-family homes. The update level, the lot, and condition separate these more than floor plan does.
$285K to $348K
High: the most updated homes on the best lots
The top of the neighborhood is fully updated homes on the larger or more private lots. Price each on its condition and lot rather than a community-wide number.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Northwoods

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Northwoods is attainable, convenient North Jacksonville living near I-295 and the airport. The deal is in a sound home in the right community, with verified systems, not in the lowest number on the street.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Northwoods is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Larger or more private lots and those backing to green space carry a modest premium.
  • Interior lots are the value play if privacy is secondary.
  • Confirm the community first; Northwoods and Villages of Northwoods are distinct.

In Northwoods, the lot and the home's condition drive price more than anything else, with larger or more private parcels carrying a modest premium. The attainable price and convenient North Jacksonville location support value, while the roof and systems set the carrying cost. Because a similarly named Villages of Northwoods sits nearby, confirm the community first, then compare a specific house against the closest recent Northwoods sale of a similar size and update level rather than a broad Jacksonville average.

Northwoods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainably priced single-family home in convenient North Jacksonville.
Strong onValue and access: a maturing neighborhood minutes from I-295, the airport, and River City Marketplace.
WatchConfusing Northwoods with the nearby Villages of Northwoods, plus the usual roof, systems, and flood diligence.
Not forBuyers who want a gated, amenity, or beachside community, or a large-lot setting.
The edgeAn attainable price near the I-295 and airport corridor keeps demand steady.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether the home is in Northwoods or the nearby Villages of Northwoods.
  • Verify the specific community's HOA and any amenities.
  • Budget your own home maintenance regardless of any HOA.

Whether a homeowners association or deed restriction applies should be verified per home in Northwoods, and confirm you are evaluating Northwoods rather than the nearby Villages of Northwoods. Confirm the specific community's HOA and what any dues cover before you write, because we do not publish a figure we have not verified.

If an association applies, dues would typically fund common-area and entrance upkeep and, in some communities, amenities; confirm the exact arrangement for the specific home and community.

Amenities vary by the specific community; the nearby Villages of Northwoods is reported to have a pool and playground, so confirm which community a home is in and what amenities apply.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Northwoods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Arlington, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Northwoods home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Northwoods matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

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.

$1,609/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Northwoods Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Northwoods is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $240,000, and homes go under contract in about 220 days.

1.1
Months supply
$240,000
Median list
$215,000
Median sold
$132
Per sqft
220
Days on mkt
1/0/11
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32226 ZIP is $385,717, about 28.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwoods?
It is an established single-family neighborhood in North Jacksonville, Duval County (ZIP 32218), that built out into the late 2000s (neighborhoods.com, 2026).
Is Northwoods the same as Villages of Northwoods?
No. A separately named Villages of Northwoods sits nearby; confirm which community a specific home is in, since they are distinct.
What kinds of homes are in Northwoods?
Midsize single-family homes at an attainable price point in a maturing North Jacksonville area.
Does Northwoods have an HOA?
Whether an HOA applies should be verified per home and community. Confirm for the specific property, and confirm which community it is in.
What should I check on a home here?
Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, plus the flood zone, for the specific home.
What flood zone is Northwoods in?
Flood zones can vary by parcel. Pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and get a bindable insurance quote during diligence.
What are the property taxes like?
Taxes combine Duval County and school millage; pull the parcel on the Duval Property Appraiser site (2024), and account for the Save Our Homes reset on a sale.
What schools serve Northwoods?
It is in Duval County Public Schools; assignments are set by address. Verify the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
How far is the airport and I-295?
Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 10 to 15 minutes north via I-295, and I-295 itself is about 5 minutes.
How is the market here right now?
As a maturing neighborhood, listings come up steadily and condition drives most negotiations. Confirm current active and recently sold homes, and use the live listings on this page.
What gives a home a premium?
Recent updates and a larger or more private lot carry a premium over original or interior homes.
Is Northwoods a good investment?
Its attainable price and convenient North Jax location support steady demand, but value turns on the specific home's condition and the right community, so verify both and run the numbers before deciding.
Who is the best real estate agent for Northwoods?
The best agent for Northwoods is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Northwoods.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Northwoods?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Northwoods and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Northwoods?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Northwoods purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want an attainably priced single-family home in convenient North JacksonvilleExcellent fit
You value quick I-295 and airport accessExcellent fit
You will confirm the community and underwrite an established homeExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity, or beachside communityProbably not
You want a large-lot or estate settingProbably not
You are not prepared to budget an established home's roof and systemsProbably not

Get the inside read on Northwoods

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