Paradise Key in Jacksonville Beach

Paradise Key
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

Community in Jacksonville Beach · Duval County · ZIP 32250
20 homesBuilt 2007–2019
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As of October 2026, Paradise Key in Jacksonville Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2014–2017; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $125/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 13 ft).

Live · Paradise Key Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
50%
Under contract
Duval: 28% (1,522 of 5,475)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
100%
Owner-occupied · Paradise Key
20 of 20 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
0%
Non-owner-occupied · Paradise Key
incl. 20% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
20
Homes in the community
20 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 16 years of records
Est. 2007
Community established
homes built 2007-2019, median 2014 (FL DOR 2025)
5.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 20 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Paradise Key isn't a community with a clean price story right now — there's no active inventory to read against, and the listings that have moved recently are too few to draw a real trend line from. That's not a red flag; it just means pricing here gets set deal by deal, based on the individual home's condition and lot rather than a visible comp set. Anyone pricing a listing or writing an offer in this community needs to lean on off-market data and direct outreach rather than what's sitting on the market, because right now nothing is.

Paradise Key Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of October 1, 2026

Paradise Key right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 October 1, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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

· Updated October 2, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Paradise Key is a small, quietly managed pocket of Jacksonville Beach in Duval County — the kind of community where amenities are limited to the essentials (a jogging path, maintained grounds) and the HOA runs off-site rather than through an on-property staff.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 25 homes in Paradise Key that have changed hands since 2011, built between 2007 and 2018 (median 2014), with a median living area of about 2,751 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.

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.

Best for

  • A buyer targeting this specific pocket of Jacksonville Beach who is willing to work off-market and move fast when something surfaces.
  • A buyer who wants minimal shared amenities and a low-overhead HOA rather than a resort-style fee structure.
  • A patient buyer comfortable making a decision without a set of active comparable listings to weigh against.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to browse and compare several active listings before committing.
  • A buyer prioritizing extensive on-site amenities or a staffed, on-property management presence.
  • A buyer on a tight timeline who cannot wait for an off-market opportunity to emerge.

The market around Paradise Key

Paradise Key is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32250, 238 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville Beach.

Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Paradise Key specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Paradise Key, Jacksonville Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-01)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Paradise Key

Live MLS inventory for Paradise Key. 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 Paradise Key listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

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

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Duncan U. Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade A · High
  • Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School or your address-zoned middle school (verify by address) · Middle
  • Seabreeze Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address) · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in Paradise Key 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Paradise Key.

Best Buy
A buyer who wants a quiet, low-frills community and is willing to wait for the right opportunity rather than choose from active listings.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, there is currently no visible market to price against, which makes both buying and selling here a more deliberate, relationship-driven process.
Sweet Spot
Buyers already familiar with Jacksonville Beach who want a specific, quiet address and have the patience to wait for it.
Avoid If
You need to compare multiple active listings side by side or want resort-style community amenities as part of the purchase.

A community with no visible inventory

The defining fact about Paradise Key at the moment is what's missing: there are no active listings here. For buyers, that means the usual approach — browse what's on the market, compare, make an offer — doesn't work. Finding a home here requires knowing who's likely to sell before it's listed, or being ready to move the moment something does hit the market. For sellers, it cuts the other way: with nothing actively competing for buyer attention, a well-prepared listing has the field to itself.

The community's amenity set is modest and practical — a jogging path and maintained common grounds, with management handled off-site rather than through an on-property office. That points to a low-overhead HOA structure rather than a resort-style community, which is worth factoring into any conversation about ongoing dues or expectations for shared amenities. Buyers should confirm current HOA terms and amenity access directly, since MLS-reported amenities can lag what's actually offered.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

When a community has no active listings, the market doesn't stop — it just goes quiet in the places most buyers are looking. Momentum's value in Paradise Key is less about comping an open listing and more about surfacing opportunities before they're public: knowing which owners are likely candidates to sell, keeping a live pulse on off-market activity in this pocket of Jacksonville Beach, and being ready to structure a deal quickly when something does come open.

Paradise Key in 15 seconds.

Best forA buyer who wants a quiet, low-frills community and is willing to wait for the right opportunity rather than choose from active listings.
Biggest advantageA self-contained, low-maintenance HOA structure with minimal shared amenities to manage or pay for.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, there is currently no visible market to price against, which makes both buying and selling here a more deliberate, relationship-driven process.
Sweet spotBuyers already familiar with Jacksonville Beach who want a specific, quiet address and have the patience to wait for it.
Avoid ifYou need to compare multiple active listings side by side or want resort-style community amenities as part of the purchase.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Paradise Key homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Paradise Key.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $125/month (about $1,500/yr) · median of 19 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $125 per month ($1,500 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 19 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Paradise Key

Homes in Paradise Key that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

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.

$1,848/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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32250 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paradise Key a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 1, 2026, Paradise Key leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Paradise Key?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 20 homes in Paradise Key (public records).
What share of Paradise Key is owner-occupied?
100% of Paradise Key parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Paradise Key built?
Homes in Paradise Key were built between 2007 and 2019, with a median year built of 2014.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Paradise Key?
Paradise Key is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Duncan U. Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address), Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School or your address-zoned middle school (verify by address) and Seabreeze Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Paradise Key?
The best agent for Paradise Key is one who actively works Jacksonville Beach 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 Paradise Key.
How do I find a top Jacksonville Beach real estate agent who knows Paradise Key?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Paradise Key and the wider Jacksonville Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Paradise Key?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Paradise Key purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Paradise Key, and what county is it in?
Paradise Key is in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32250. The community's center is about 2 miles southeast of the center of Jacksonville Beach (straight-line).
How far is Paradise Key from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 16 miles from downtown Jacksonville (straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more). The community sits on the Atlantic coast, at Ponte Vedra Beach.
A buyer targeting this specific pocket of Jacksonville Beach who is willing to work off-market and move fast when something surfaces.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants minimal shared amenities and a low-overhead HOA rather than a resort-style fee structure.Excellent fit
A patient buyer comfortable making a decision without a set of active comparable listings to weigh against.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants to browse and compare several active listings before committing.Probably not
A buyer prioritizing extensive on-site amenities or a staffed, on-property management presence.Probably not
A buyer on a tight timeline who cannot wait for an off-market opportunity to emerge.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32250))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2010 (34 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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Thinking of selling in Paradise Key? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-01). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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