Established Westside Jacksonville resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32254
An established, mid-century resale neighborhood on Jacksonville's Westside, built around Edgewood Avenue North, with a naming history that traces to the Paxon family's early Jacksonville landholdings and the Paxon Field airstrip of the 1920s.
Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountyMid-century single-family homes
Live Market Pulse
50/100 Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a settled resale neighborhood, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so condition, updates, and lot drive value more than a single headline number. This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the neighborhood accrue.
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Live · Paxon Housing PulserealMLS + public recordsAnalysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$218K▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 6.0% vs the prior 12 months
+6.0% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 26 and 38 sales in the two windows
$163/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $175 in 2025
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 97.8%
+1440%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $14K median in 2012
Tempo
1days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2021 low
26
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 38 a year
Ownership and context
31%
Cash buyers · Paxon
9 of 29 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
Track record · 25 years of records
14
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 100 in 2023
1,209sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-20, 30 recorded sales closed at a median of $229,008, $159 per square foot, a median 5 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (+8% versus the prior year). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,090 ($3,360 with the full homestead exemption).
Jon's Read · written July 14, 2026
"Paxon is a resale play on an established, modest Westside Jacksonville neighborhood built out mostly from the 1940s through the 1960s. The value driver is the individual home, condition and updates decide where a listing lands, since there is no new construction competing here. The neighborhood carries real local identity, it is the namesake of Paxon Middle School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and it sits along the Edgewood Avenue North commercial corridor near Beaver Street. Confirm the exact zoned schools, since the advanced-studies school admits by district choice rather than address, and check any deed restrictions by parcel before you underwrite it."
Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Paxon Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 5, 2026
Paxon right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($218K) is up 6.0% from the prior 12 months ($206K) and up 1440% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: High (26 and 38 sales in the two windows).
By Jon Brooks, Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Paxon 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
Paxon is an established, single-family resale neighborhood on Jacksonville's Westside, in Duval County, developed largely between the 1940s and the 1960s with some later infill. The name comes from the Paxon family, early Jacksonville property owners; a grass airstrip called Paxon Field operated in the area in the 1920s before the neighborhood's residential and school development followed. Housing here is modest in scale, generally one-story single-family homes alongside some small apartment buildings, reflecting the mid-century subdivision pattern common across Jacksonville's Westside and Northside.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 361 homes in Paxon that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1909 and 2026 (median 1954), with a median living area of about 1,152 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 99% 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.
The neighborhood sits along Edgewood Avenue North, historically anchored by the Paxon Shopping Center at Edgewood and Broadway Avenue, and is reached from Old Kings Road and Beaver Street. It is also home to Paxon Middle School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies, a Duval County magnet high school that admits students through the district's choice process rather than strict address zoning, so households should confirm the applicable zoned high school separately.
The bigger picture is location. Paxon sits within a roughly 12 to 18 minute drive of downtown Jacksonville, with straightforward access to Beaver Street and the Westside's arterial roads. Because the neighborhood is fully built out, there is no builder supply to compete with, so the resale market here turns on the condition and upkeep of individual homes.
The Area Market
The market around Paxon
In ZIP 32254 (Jacksonville), 381 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272K ($176/sq ft), down 0.8% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 56 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32254 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Paxon specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Quick Match
Who Paxon is best for.
Best for
Buyers who want an affordable, established single-family home on Jacksonville's Westside
Buyers comfortable updating or renovating an older home to build in value
Buyers who want a short commute to downtown Jacksonville without new-construction pricing
Probably not for
Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Anyone who wants a gated, amenitized HOA community with a pool and clubhouse
Buyers unwilling to verify the age of roof, plumbing, and electrical systems on an older home
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($218K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($206K) IS the +6.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 5 to 107 sales each (26 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
Up 6.0% year over year; up 1440% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
786 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
Up from $17 in 2012 to a $175 peak in 2025; $163 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0 days at the 2021 low; 1 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
100.0% now vs Duval 97.8%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
5 to 107 a year; 26 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Paxon vs Duval
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 100 quit in 2023; 14 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
87 at the 2021 peak, 13 in the troughs, 59 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.
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
33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32254 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 (2026-08-01).
8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score
Our proprietary read on how a home in Paxon buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.
Interactive Map
Paxon 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.
No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.
Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Paxon (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
Paxon 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.
High
William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address
Middle
Paxon Middle School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address
Elementary
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address
The story here is a settled, older Westside neighborhood with real local identity, not a hot new corridor. Paxon lends its name to Paxon Middle School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and the surrounding Edgewood Avenue North and Beaver Street corridors are the area's main commercial and traffic arteries.
The Strategy
The Paxon buying strategy.
If we were buying in Paxon, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.
1
Pull the specific parcel's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, and any deed restrictions.
2
Get a thorough inspection focused on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary widely across the neighborhood's mid-century homes.
3
Verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools, noting that Paxon School for Advanced Studies admits by district choice rather than address alone.
4
Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific address before you make an offer, since older roofs and systems affect eligibility and cost.
5
Compare the home against genuinely comparable recent resales in the immediate area rather than relying on a single automated estimate.
The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A structurally sound home with updatable systems, priced to leave room for the updates it needs.
Biggest Risk
Underestimating the cost of an aging roof, plumbing, or electrical system on an older home.
Best Lot
Prioritize a well-kept, quieter interior lot; confirm lot size and any easements on the parcel.
Smart Timing
Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right condition and price appear.
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
The Homes
Type
Established single-family resale
Era
Largely mid-century, built roughly 1940 to 1969, with some later infill through the 1990s
Construction
Single-story frame and block homes typical of the era; verify per listing
Size range
Ranges widely by home, generally small to medium (studio to 4 bedroom); verify per listing
Costs & Fees
HOA
No mandatory HOA identified; confirm any deed restrictions on the parcel
CDD
None identified; predates CDD-era communities; confirm on the parcel tax record
Property use
Mix of owner-occupied single-family homes and small apartment buildings
Amenities
Public
No community-specific recreational amenity identified
Status
Not an HOA-amenitized community; nearby city parks and the Edgewood Avenue North retail corridor
Location
Area
Westside Jacksonville, Duval County, along Edgewood Avenue North near Old Kings Road and Beaver Street, home to Paxon Middle School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Downtown Jacksonville
About 12 to 18 min (approximate)
Airport (JAX)
About 18 to 22 min (approximate)
Paxon Homes For Sale
What your money buys in Paxon.
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 Paxon today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.
The Entry
At the entry tier you are generally looking at original-condition, smaller single-story homes that have not been updated, where the value is in the bones and the renovation upside. Expect to budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic updates.
Lowest entry
The Core
In the core of the market you find modestly updated single-story homes with refreshed kitchens, baths, and mechanicals. This is the typical move-in resale in the neighborhood.
Most inventory
The Top
At the top are the larger, more fully renovated homes and any with added square footage. Confirm the condition and square footage on the specific parcel.
Strongest resale
Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.
Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.
The Entry
At the entry tier you are generally looking at original-condition, smaller single-story homes that have not been updated, where the value is in the bones and the renovation upside. Expect to budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic updates.
The Core
In the core of the market you find modestly updated single-story homes with refreshed kitchens, baths, and mechanicals. This is the typical move-in resale in the neighborhood.
The Top
At the top are the larger, more fully renovated homes and any with added square footage. Confirm the condition and square footage on the specific parcel.
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
What actually moves value in Paxon: the age of the housing stock, how sales have been closing, who owns here, and the position. Read from Paxon's own records, not a template.
15-Second Take
Preserve, corner and larger lots resell strongest
Over the last 12 months (32 closed sales), the median closed sale was $229,008, $161 per square foot, a median 3 days on market, sellers received 100% of their original asking price; the median is up 8.3% on the prior 12 months. Sellers are getting close to their original asking price, which leaves little room for a below-market offer on a well-kept home; the discounts are on the homes that need work.
The house can be renovated; the lot cannot. Preserve, corner, cul-de-sac and larger lots are the positions the market gives back at resale; interior lots on the busier streets are where buyers most often overpay for finishes. Price the lot first, then the house.
Resale Strength Scorecard
How well Paxon holds value.
The factors that protect resale here, each scored from the data above.
Pricing discipline100% of original ask
Market tempo3 days to sell
Comparable depth32 sales in 12 months
Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Not a guarantee of future value.
5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Paxon
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.
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is the individual home: its condition, its updates, and its upkeep.
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.
5.8C+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength5.2/10
Renovation Risk4.8/10
Location Efficiency5.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility5.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10
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 Paxon 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.
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
Lots are generally modest in size, consistent with 1940s to 1960s Duval subdivisions.
The lot and the home's upkeep are the durable differentiators here.
Verify lot size, easements, and any shared driveways on the parcel.
Check the FEMA flood zone before you underwrite carrying costs.
Quieter interior streets tend to hold appeal over busier through streets and Beaver Street frontage.
In a fully built-out, older neighborhood the housing stock is decades old for everyone, so the durable difference between two homes is the lot and how well it has been kept. Larger or better-positioned lots, and homes set back from busier streets, tend to hold value better than those on high-traffic cut-throughs or arterial frontage. Because this is a resale market, treat the lot, the FEMA flood zone, and the home's maintenance history as core parts of your value math alongside its condition.
The 15-Second Verdict
Paxon in 15 seconds.
Best forBuyers who want an affordable, established single-family home close to downtown Jacksonville.
Biggest advantageA straightforward Westside location without new-construction pricing, near established schools.
Biggest riskOlder-home costs, roof, plumbing, and electrical systems that vary widely by home.
Sweet spotA sound, updatable home priced with room for the repairs it needs.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, modern systems, or a gated, amenitized HOA community.
HOA, CDD & Fees
A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Paxon 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 Paxon.
15-Second Take
No mandatory HOA identified; confirm deed restrictions on the parcel.
No CDD was identified; the neighborhood predates the CDD era.
No community-specific recreational amenity was identified.
Older homes mean roof and systems age vary; inspect carefully.
Confirm the exact zoned schools and an insurance quote by address.
No mandatory homeowners association was identified for Paxon, which is typical of Jacksonville neighborhoods platted in the 1940s through the 1960s. Confirm whether any voluntary neighborhood association or recorded deed restrictions apply to the specific parcel before you rely on it.
With no mandatory HOA identified, there are generally no association dues or association-run amenities to budget for here. Confirm any voluntary dues or deed restrictions on the parcel.
There is no golf course or private country club in the neighborhood.
Run Your Numbers
Tools for a Paxon buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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 Paxon
Thinking of selling a Paxon home?
Selling an older, modest home takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition and updates position your home against what is actually selling nearby.
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 Paxon, condition and view decide your number
Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Grand Park, 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 Paxon home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Paxon 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.
$229,008 median across 30 closed sales · $159 per sq ft · +8.3% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)
5 median
Zoned public schools
William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address; Paxon Middle School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address; Annie R. Morgan Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address
Data as of October 20, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Paxon key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/paxon-jacksonville, data as of October 20, 2026.
Median sale prices in Paxon year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.
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.
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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Recent Developments in Paxon
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Paxon, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
October 2026
Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 4 miles east of Paxon.
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 10 miles southeast of Paxon, elsewhere in Duval County.
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 4 miles east of Paxon.
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Paxon.
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 7 miles south of Paxon, elsewhere in Duval County.
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 4 miles east of Paxon, elsewhere in Duval County.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paxon a new-construction community?
No. It is an established Westside Jacksonville neighborhood developed largely between the 1940s and the 1960s. Homes here are resales, predominantly single-story.
Where does the name Paxon come from?
The name traces to the Paxon family, early Jacksonville property owners. A grass airstrip called Paxon Field operated in the area in the 1920s before residential and school development followed, and the name later carried over to Paxon Middle School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies.
What kind of homes are in Paxon?
Predominantly single-story single-family homes alongside some small apartment buildings. Condition ranges from original to renovated, so each home should be judged on its own; verify size and condition per listing.
Is there an HOA?
No mandatory homeowners association was identified for Paxon, which is typical of Jacksonville neighborhoods platted in the 1940s through the 1960s. Confirm any voluntary association or recorded deed restrictions on the specific parcel before you rely on it.
Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
No Community Development District was identified for this neighborhood, which predates the CDD era. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.
Where exactly is Paxon located?
The neighborhood is centered on Edgewood Avenue North, reached from Old Kings Road and Beaver Street, on Jacksonville's Westside, ZIP 32254.
What should I check before buying an older home here?
Focus on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary widely across the neighborhood's mid-century homes. Get a thorough inspection and budget for updates, as this is where resale value is won or lost.
What schools serve the neighborhood?
It is in Duval County Public Schools. Paxon Middle School is located in the neighborhood, and Paxon School for Advanced Studies, also located here, is a magnet high school that admits by district choice rather than address zoning alone. Verify the applicable zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the specific address.
How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?
Roughly a 12 to 18 minute drive depending on the exact location and traffic. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.
Is Paxon gated or age-restricted?
There is no verified information that the neighborhood is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. It is an established, open residential neighborhood.
What is the biggest risk of buying here?
Underestimating the cost of updating an older home, roof, plumbing, or electrical systems. This is manageable with a thorough inspection and an address-specific insurance quote.
Are there community amenities?
No community-specific recreational amenity was identified for Paxon. Nearby options include public city parks and retail along the Edgewood Avenue North corridor; verify hours and access with the City of Jacksonville.
Should I get my own agent to buy a resale here?
Yes. In a resale market an experienced agent helps you judge condition, updates, and lot against genuinely comparable sales and represents your interests in the negotiation.
How far is Paxon from Edward Waters University?
Edward Waters University is nearby, roughly a 10 to 15 minute approximate drive, reflecting the neighborhood's close-in Westside location.
How current is the market data on this page?
This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the neighborhood accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condition against genuinely comparable homes before you make an offer.
Who is the best real estate agent for Paxon?
The best agent for Paxon 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 Paxon.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Paxon?
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 Paxon and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Paxon?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Paxon purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Paxon, and what county is it in?
Paxon is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32254. The community's center is about 4 miles west of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Paxon from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 4 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 19 miles from the Atlantic beach at Atlantic Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Is Paxon a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Paxon: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $229K (30 sales), 27% below the Jacksonville median of $315K; homes took a median 5 days to go under contract; listings report William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address, Paxon Middle School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address, Annie R. Morgan Elementary School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address as the zoned schools. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
The Verdict
Should you buy in Paxon?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
You want an affordable, established single-family home close to downtown Jacksonville.Excellent fit
You are comfortable updating or renovating an older home to build in value.Excellent fit
You want a straightforward Westside location without new-construction pricing.Excellent fit
You will do the homework on inspection, insurance, and the age of roof and systems.Excellent fit
You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not
You want a gated, amenitized HOA community with a pool and clubhouse.Probably not
You cannot budget for updates on an older home.Probably not
You need a large pool of newer, similar homes for easy price comparison.Probably not
Get the inside read on Paxon
Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Paxon home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.
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Median sale price in Paxon, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.
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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