<<<<<<< HEAD
Buying or selling? Call (904) 351-6461
=======
Buying or selling? Call (904) 351-6461
>>>>>>> origin/main
Northwoods in Jacksonville

Northwoods
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32226
324 homesBuilt 1968–2012Median sale $215K
Free · No obligation
Talk to a Northwoods Expert

True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.

Live Market Pulse
31/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 81 at the 2021 peak
0 is Northwoods's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 31. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Northwoods Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$215K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 12.2% vs the prior 12 months
-12.2% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 13 sales in the two windows
$150/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $162 in 2023
95.0%
Sale vs ask
+82%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $118K median in 2012
Tempo
1.1mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
51days
Median DOM · closed
13 days at the 2018 low
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 21 a year
Ownership and context
59%
Owner-occupied · Northwoods
192 of 324 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
41%
Non-owner-occupied · Northwoods
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
11%
Cash buyers · Northwoods
1 of 9 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
324
Homes in the community
324 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1968
Community established
homes built 1968-2012, median 2008 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 20 in 2012
1,432sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 11 of 324 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Northwoods is a 324-home community built out between 1968 and 2012, with a median build year of 2008 and a median living area of 1,798 square feet — that age spread is what actually drives price here more than location alone. The median sale sits at $215,000, working out to about $150 per square foot, and with only one active listing on the market right now, pricing on any given home comes down almost entirely to its individual condition and update level rather than broad community comps.

The current posture is seller-leaning on paper — months of supply sits at just 1.1 — but that tight supply is coming off thin recent activity, with only 11 closings in the current window and a median of 51 days on market. Prices are also down about 12% year over year even though the community is still up 82% since 2012, so a seller here should not assume the low-supply headline number alone guarantees a quick, top-of-range sale, and a buyer with patience has more room to negotiate on days-on-market and condition than the seller-leaning label suggests.

Northwoods Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Northwoods right now

🟡 Balanced market. 1.1 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($215K) is down 12.2% from the prior 12 months ($245K) and up 82% since 2012. With about 21 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14. Confidence: Medium (11 and 13 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Northwoods market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $215K ($150 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 51 days on market for closed sales, and 1.1 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 12% from the prior 12 months and up 82% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).

Northwoods is a community of 324 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1968 and 2012 (median 2008.0), with a median living area of about 1,798 square feet. 59% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Northwoods is a Duval County community of 324 homes in Jacksonville, built mostly between 1968 and 2012, with shared amenities that include a pool, clubhouse, playground, and park.

Quick Match

Who Northwoods is best for.

Best for

  • A buyer looking for a single home purchase around the $215,000 median who is willing to evaluate condition property-by-property.
  • A seller who can be patient through a median 51-day marketing window rather than expecting an instant sale.
  • An investor or owner-occupant comfortable with a homestead-heavy, owner-held property base rather than a high-turnover rental stock.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants several active listings to compare before deciding — inventory is currently down to one home.
  • A seller expecting last year's pricing — the median is down about 12% year over year.
  • Anyone relying on an automated online valuation instead of a condition-based, hand-prepared price opinion.
<<<<<<< HEAD
=======
Market Pulse

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.

12283 Black Walnut Court home for sale in NorthwoodsActive · 219 daysTop listing
$240,000
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 2008
12283 Black Walnut Court, Jacksonville, 32226
RenovatedBest value
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

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.

Interactive Map

Northwoods on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Northwoods. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

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.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Northwoods Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Azalea Hills Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLAzalea Hills Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 0.7 miVictoria Preserve Homes for Sale in Northside, FLVictoria Preserve Homes for Sale in Northside, FLNorthside, FL · 0.9 miDaybreak Woods Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLDaybreak Woods Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 0.9 miVictoria Lakes Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLVictoria Lakes Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 1.0 miOceanway Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLOceanway Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 1.2 miBiscayne Bay Homes for Sale in Northside, FLBiscayne Bay Homes for Sale in Northside, FLNorthside, FL · 1.4 miAshford Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLAshford Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 1.4 miOakhurst Park Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLOakhurst Park Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 1.4 miWhitmore Oaks Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLWhitmore Oaks Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FL · 1.4 mi

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

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

Development Intelligence

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.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

  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

Development alerts for NorthwoodsGet a short monthly email when something new is approved, funded, or opens near Northwoods.

A monthly email from Momentum Realty. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy and disclosures.

By submitting, you agree that EAB RE INVESTMENTS LLC (Momentum Realty) and its agents may call, email, and text you about your inquiry, which may involve automated means and prerecorded or artificial voices. You do not need to consent as a condition of buying any property, goods, or services. To opt out, reply STOP at any time or reply HELP for assistance. You can also click the unsubscribe link in emails. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. See our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms.

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 Strategy

The Northwoods buying strategy.

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.

The Quick Decision
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.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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).

Northwoods Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Northwoods.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Northwoods today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

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.

See Off-Market & Private Listings
What Your Money Buys

What ~$212K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$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.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Northwoods, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Northwoods is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Northwoods holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

Northwoods1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Northwoods2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Northwoods3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Northwoods4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Northwoods5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

“

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
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

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 automated estimate, 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 and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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.

The 15-Second Verdict

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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Northwoods buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Northwoods.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in Northwoods

Thinking of selling in Northwoods?

Your buyer is cross-shopping attainable North Jacksonville homes, so sell what is specific and verifiable: which community the home is in, the roof and systems condition, whether any HOA applies, your lot, and the convenient location.

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.

See homes for sale in Northwoods on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.
>>>>>>> origin/main

Windows contain 10 to 33 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 12.2% year over year; up 82% since 2012.
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k3k
397 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $76 in 2012 to a $162 peak in 2023; $150 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
13 days at the 2018 low; 51 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
94%96%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
10 to 33 a year; 11 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
01020200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 20 quit in 2012; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
81 at the 2021 peak, 23 in the troughs, 31 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,614/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 32226 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-07-18).

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 228 days.

1.1
Months supply
$240,000
Median list
$215,000
Median sold
$132
Per sqft
228
Days on mkt
1/0/11
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32226 ZIP is $386,352, about 29.3% 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.

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.

12283 BLACK WALNUT Court home for sale in NorthwoodsActive · 238 daysTop listing
$240,000
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 2008
12283 BLACK WALNUT Court, Jacksonville, 32226
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Active and pending Northwoods listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Northwoods on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community & Amenities

Life at Northwoods

  • Playground · reported on 6 of 7 listings
  • Pool · reported on 6 of 7 listings
  • Clubhouse · reported on 1 of 7 listings
  • Maintenance Grounds · reported on 1 of 7 listings
  • Park · reported on 1 of 7 listings

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

=======

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 228 days.

1.1
Months supply
$240,000
Median list
$215,000
Median sold
$132
Per sqft
228
Days on mkt
1/0/11
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32226 ZIP is $386,352, about 29.3% 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

>>>>>>> origin/main
The Strategy

The Northwoods buying strategy.

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

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Northwoods.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who want a hand-checked read on a home's condition-driven value rather than a quick automated number.
Biggest Risk
Prices here are down about 12% year over year, and thin recent closings make it harder to lean on comps alone.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating condition and updates on a case-by-case basis, given the 1968–2012 construction range.
Avoid If
You need a wide pool of current listings to compare against — right now there is just one active option.
The Deep Dive

What the numbers actually show

At a median of $215,000 and roughly $150 per square foot, Northwoods sits in a price band shaped as much by each home's age and condition as by the community itself — homes here range from 1968 to 2012 construction, with a median build year of 2008 and median living area of 1,798 square feet. That is a wide enough construction era to produce real variation in systems, finishes, and layout from one listing to the next, which is why per-square-foot comps should be read as a starting point, not a ceiling or floor.

Supply is the notable data point right now: just one active listing against 324 total homes and 1.1 months of supply, alongside only 11 closings in the current window and a median of 51 days on market. That combination — thin inventory, thin closings, and a year-over-year price decline of about 12% — points to a market that is quiet rather than genuinely competitive, even though the raw supply math reads seller-leaning. About 59% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, consistent with a base of owner-held properties rather than a heavily transactional rental stock.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Northwoods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Northwoods buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.

6.1C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation6.3/10
Recent Direction3.0/10
Liquidity & Demand8.9/10
Owner Commitment5.9/10
Pricing Power6.7/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (6.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +82% since 2012; Recent Direction -12.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.1 months of supply; Owner Commitment 59% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

With only one active listing and a small closings sample in Northwoods, pricing a home correctly means working from the actual condition and update history of that specific property rather than leaning on a thin set of neighborhood comps. Momentum tracks this community's closings, days-on-market, and supply numbers directly from the MLS feed, and builds a hand-prepared valuation for each home rather than relying on an automated estimate that cannot account for the wide range of construction years and finishes found here.

The 15-Second Verdict

Northwoods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who want a hand-checked read on a home's condition-driven value rather than a quick automated number.
Biggest advantageTight supply — with only one active listing against 324 homes, well-priced listings are not competing against a deep bench of alternatives.
Biggest riskPrices here are down about 12% year over year, and thin recent closings make it harder to lean on comps alone.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating condition and updates on a case-by-case basis, given the 1968–2012 construction range.
Avoid ifYou need a wide pool of current listings to compare against — right now there is just one active option.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Northwoods buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Northwoods.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Northwoods sales matched to your home.

Selling in Northwoods

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Northwoods, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your Northwoods home worth?

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

See homes for sale in Northwoods on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Northwoods?
The median sale price in Northwoods was $215K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (11 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Northwoods take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 51 days on market (11 sales, realMLS).
Is Northwoods a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Northwoods is roughly balanced: 1.1 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Northwoods?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 324 homes in Northwoods (public records).
What share of Northwoods is owner-occupied?
59% of Northwoods parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Northwoods built?
Homes in Northwoods were built between 1968 and 2012, with a median year built of 2008.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Northwoods?
Cash buyers took 11% of Northwoods sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (1 of 9 closings, realMLS).
Have Northwoods home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 82% since 2012, from $118K to $215K (realMLS closed records).
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, fees, 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.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Northwoods?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

A buyer looking for a single home purchase around the $215,000 median who is willing to evaluate condition property-by-property.Excellent fit
A seller who can be patient through a median 51-day marketing window rather than expecting an instant sale.Excellent fit
An investor or owner-occupant comfortable with a homestead-heavy, owner-held property base rather than a high-turnover rental stock.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants several active listings to compare before deciding — inventory is currently down to one home.Probably not
A seller expecting last year's pricing — the median is down about 12% year over year.Probably not
Anyone relying on an automated online valuation instead of a condition-based, hand-prepared price opinion.Probably not

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Northwoods with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 32218/32226/32244))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (397 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.

Own a home here?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the realMLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live your area comps.

Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →

What’s your home worth in your area?

A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.

By submitting, you agree that EAB RE INVESTMENTS LLC (Momentum Realty) and its agents may call, email, and text you about your inquiry, which may involve automated means and prerecorded or artificial voices. You do not need to consent as a condition of buying any property, goods, or services. To opt out, reply STOP at any time or reply HELP for assistance. You can also click the unsubscribe link in emails. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. See our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms.or call (904) 351-6461
CallFree valuation →
Talk to a Local Northwoods Expert