Ocean Trace
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville Beach, FL
All 182 homes for sale in Jacksonville Beach, FL · median $732,450 · 165 homes for sale in 32250 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Ocean Trace in Jacksonville Beach, FL since 2006, the most recent in January 2025. Across Jacksonville Beach as a whole, 267 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $630,500, 51 median days on market, with 74 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,260 ($10,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Ocean Trace sits in Jacksonville Beach, and that address is the primary driver of what a home here commands. Proximity to the ocean, the walkable beachside grid, and the constraints on coastal supply matter more than any single interior feature. In a market this close to the water, condition and location within the community tend to separate one sale price from another.
Without a deep run of active listings in front of me on this snapshot, I'd treat pricing here as condition-driven rather than formula-driven. For sellers, that means presentation and honest pre-list prep carry real weight. For buyers, it means the number on the sheet reflects the specific home more than a neighborhood average — read each property on its own merits.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ocean Trace 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
Ocean Trace market snapshot (as of October 1, 2026): the median sale price is about $660K ($388 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 15 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32250 (Jacksonville Beach), 577 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $660K ($423/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 101 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32250 housing market and the Duval County market.
Ocean Trace is a community of 79 homes in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, built between 1976 and 2018 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 1,755 square feet. 78% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Ocean Trace is a Jacksonville Beach community in Duval County, close enough to the coast that beach access and walkability shape both lifestyle and value. It is a location-first pocket rather than an amenity-heavy master plan.
Who Ocean Trace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing beach proximity and a walkable coastal setting over acreage or amenities
- Buyers prepared to budget for ongoing coastal maintenance and periodic exterior upkeep
- Buyers who will evaluate a home on its individual condition rather than a neighborhood average
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, uniform selection of similarly-priced inventory to compare
- Buyers unwilling to carry the maintenance load that comes with a beachside location
- Buyers seeking inland space, big lots, or master-planned amenity packages
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Closed sales in Ocean Trace by trailing-12-month window ending October 1 of each year, from realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS) closing records. 3 homes closed in the current window at a median of $660,000. Aggregates only; individual closed sales are not shown.
| Window | Closings | Median sold | $ / sq ft | Median DOM | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | $660,000 | $388 | 15 days | 1,596 sq ft |
Source: realMLS closed listings, aggregated by Momentum Research. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Housing distress & ownership in Ocean Trace, Jacksonville Beach
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.
The Ocean Trace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ocean Trace 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 Ocean Trace.
What actually moves value in Ocean Trace
The Jacksonville Beach setting is the fundamental. Homes near the ocean trade on their walk to sand, their exposure to salt air and weather, and the durability of what's been done to them. Coastal maintenance — roofs, systems, exterior materials — is not cosmetic here; it's the difference between a home that shows well and one that reads as deferred work.
Because coastal supply is finite, the spread between a well-kept home and a tired one can be wide. That's why we push buyers to inspect closely and sellers to invest in the prep that a beachside buyer will scrutinize. Nearby retail, dining, and the beach itself support the appeal, but the home's own condition tells most of the story.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ocean Trace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Northeast Florida's beachside markets every week, and we'll tell you plainly when a specific Ocean Trace home is priced for its condition and when it isn't. Our job is to read each property against the coastal realities — weather exposure, maintenance history, walk to the water — and give you a straight recommendation, not a pitch.
Ocean Trace in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Ocean Trace buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ocean Trace sales matched to your home.
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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.
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.
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Should you buy in Ocean Trace?
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 1, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32250)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- America Avenue (5 homes on record)
- America Avenue (3 homes on record)
- Grande Boulevard (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Ocean Trace. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32250; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Duncan U. Fletcher High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 36 nearby communities)
- Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 35 nearby communities)
- Seabreeze Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Jacksonville Beach Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- San Pablo Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).