Pecan Grove
Homes for Sale in Baldwin, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Pecan Grove is a small, older pocket of Baldwin — 52 homes with a median build year of 1978 and a span that runs from 1903 all the way to 2017. That range tells you most of what you need to know: this is a condition-driven market, not a price-tier market. What a home sells for here has more to do with what has been updated, the age of the systems, and the shape of the structure than with any predictable per-foot formula. Two houses on the same street can trade for very different numbers.
The homestead share sits at about 65%, which points to a base of long-term owner occupants rather than a churn of investor flips. Combined with a small home count, that means inventory is thin and each listing carries weight. Sellers should not assume a hot-market bidding war; buyers should expect to move deliberately when the right, well-kept house appears, because comparable turnover is limited.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Pecan Grove is a compact, older-stock enclave in Baldwin at the western edge of Duval County, where a century-plus range of build years means the property itself — not the ZIP — decides the price.
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.
Who Pecan Grove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a smaller, lower-square-footage home and willing to weigh each property on its own condition
- Renovation-minded buyers who see upside in older stock and budget for systems and structural work
- Long-hold owners drawn to a small, predominantly owner-occupied pocket rather than a high-turnover market
Probably not for
- Buyers needing significant square footage or single-level newer construction
- Anyone who wants many near-identical comps to compare before committing
- Buyers unwilling to invest in inspection and potential updates on an older home
The market around Pecan Grove
Pecan Grove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32234, 180 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Baldwin.
Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Pecan Grove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Pecan Grove, Baldwin
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 Pecan Grove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Pecan Grove 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 Pecan Grove.
An older, small-footprint market
The median living area here is roughly 1,131 square feet, so these are modest homes by regional standards. That has real implications: renovation dollars go further on a smaller footprint, but so does deferred maintenance, and older structures from the mid-century and earlier can hide surprises behind the walls. Inspection is not a formality in Pecan Grove — it is the negotiation.
With build years stretching from 1903 to 2017, the housing stock is genuinely mixed. A handful of newer builds sit alongside homes that predate most of the neighborhood. Because the community is small and turnover is limited, pricing any given house takes hands-on comparison rather than a blanket per-square-foot number, and that is where local read matters more than a spreadsheet.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Pecan Grove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 52-home market with wide-ranging build years and thin turnover, the value is in the details — systems age, structural condition, and honest comps drawn from a small sample. We price and negotiate on what a specific house actually is, not on averages, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's condition does not justify the ask or when a seller's number is out of step with how little truly comparable inventory moves here.
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Recent Developments in Pecan Grove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Pecan Grove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & 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 project is about 19 miles east of Pecan Grove, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
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 project is about 19 miles east of Pecan Grove, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
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 project is about 18 miles east of Pecan Grove, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
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 15 miles east of Pecan Grove, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 9 miles southeast of Pecan Grove.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 9 miles southeast of Pecan Grove.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32220/32234)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (18 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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