Picketts Cove in Jacksonville

Picketts Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,052 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,990 · 88 homes for sale in 32254 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32254
261 homesBuilt 2007–2017
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Built fromLive realMLS data19 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 283 closed sales in Picketts Cove in Jacksonville, FL since 2007, the most recent in October 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $207,500 to $322,000 (median $270,000), on homes of 1,388 to 1,964 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,820 ($4,090 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Picketts Cove Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Picketts Cove
216 of 261 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Picketts Cove
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
261
Homes in the community
261 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
9
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $270K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2007
Community established
homes built 2007-2017, median 2013 (FL DOR 2025)
0.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 261 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Picketts Cove is a single build-out era rather than a patchwork of decades: county records show 261 homes built between 2007 and 2017, with a median year built of 2013. That tight window matters more than any single spec sheet, because it means most of the housing stock is dealing with the same age of roof, HVAC, and systems rather than a wide mix of 1990s originals sitting next to brand-new construction.

The homestead-exemption share here runs 82.8%, which points to an ownership structure weighted toward primary residences rather than a rotating pool of investor-held units. For a buyer, that generally means less competition from cash-flow buyers moving fast on price; for a seller, it means turnover is more likely tied to an individual owner's decision to sell than to an investor exiting a portfolio.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Picketts Cove 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.

5754 ROYALTY Road
$275K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,843 sqft
5754 ROYALTY Road
Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC
5671 COPPERS EDGE Lane
$226K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,373 sqft
5671 COPPERS EDGE Lane
Listed by D R HORTON REALTY INC
2734 IRON ROCK Court
$243K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,373 sqft
2734 IRON ROCK Court
Listed by D R HORTON REALTY INC
5669 COPPERS EDGE Lane
$226K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,373 sqft
5669 COPPERS EDGE Lane
Listed by D R HORTON REALTY INC
5663 TOMAHAWK LAKE Drive
$320K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sqft
5663 TOMAHAWK LAKE Drive
Listed by AXEN REALTY LLC
2718 IRON ROCK Court
$189K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,373 sqft
2718 IRON ROCK Court
Listed by D R HORTON REALTY INC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Homes here run a median 1,979 square feet of living area, and with construction concentrated between 2007 and 2017, the community presents a fairly consistent age and size profile rather than a wide spread of eras.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 200 homes in Picketts Cove that have changed hands since 2008, built between 2007 and 2017 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 1,741 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.

County records show 9 qualified sales in Picketts Cove across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $270,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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

  • Buyers who want a home built within a defined, decade-long construction era rather than guessing across mixed vintages.
  • Buyers targeting a living area close to the community's roughly 1,979 square foot median.
  • Sellers whose home sits in the 2007–2017 build range and want it positioned against comparable-era inventory.

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on construction from before 2007 or after 2017, which falls outside this community's range.
  • Buyers expecting a mix of much older and much newer construction to choose from in one place.
  • Anyone expecting a published automated price estimate rather than a hand-prepared valuation.

The market around Picketts Cove

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

In ZIP 32254, 124 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

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

In ZIP 32254 (Jacksonville), 382 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($176/sq ft), up 1.1% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 61 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 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 Picketts Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

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
  • Riverside High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
  • Lake Shore Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Middle
  • Biltmore Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade D · 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 Picketts Cove address.

If we were buying in Picketts Cove 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 Picketts Cove.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a consistent build era rather than a mixed-age housing stock.
Biggest Risk
A narrow construction window means most homes share the same age of major systems, so timing of replacements can cluster.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median 1,979 square foot living area and the 2013 median build year.
Avoid If
You are specifically hunting for either pre-2007 or newer post-2017 construction.

A consistent build era

With 261 homes and a decade-long construction span (2007–2017), Picketts Cove skews toward a single generation of building codes and materials. A median year built of 2013 puts the bulk of the inventory in its early-to-mid teens in age, which is a meaningfully different maintenance conversation than a neighborhood mixing 1980s homes with 2020s builds.

Median living area sits at 1,979 square feet, giving a workable baseline for comparing any specific listing against the broader community rather than judging it in isolation. Combined with an 82.8% homestead share, the data points to a stable, owner-driven resale pattern rather than a market shaped by investor turnover.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community with a narrow build window still hides real variation, from original systems and finishes to prior renovation work, and none of that shows up in a data snapshot. We walk each listing against Picketts Cove's actual construction era and square footage baseline so you know whether a given home is priced for its age and condition, not just its address.

Picketts Cove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a consistent build era rather than a mixed-age housing stock.
Biggest advantageA high homestead share signals an owner-driven resale market rather than investor turnover.
Biggest riskA narrow construction window means most homes share the same age of major systems, so timing of replacements can cluster.
Sweet spotHomes near the median 1,979 square foot living area and the 2013 median build year.
Avoid ifYou are specifically hunting for either pre-2007 or newer post-2017 construction.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Picketts Cove 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 Picketts Cove.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $21/month (about $252/yr) · median of 21 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $21 per month ($252 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 21 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 Picketts Cove sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Picketts Cove

Homes in Picketts Cove 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Picketts Cove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 261 homes in Picketts Cove (public records).
What share of Picketts Cove is owner-occupied?
83% of Picketts Cove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Picketts Cove built?
Homes in Picketts Cove were built between 2007 and 2017, with a median year built of 2013 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Picketts Cove?
Picketts Cove is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Riverside High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address, Lake Shore Middle School (verify by address) and Biltmore Elementary School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Picketts Cove?
The best agent for Picketts Cove 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 Picketts Cove.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Picketts Cove?
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 Picketts Cove and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Picketts Cove purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Picketts Cove, and what county is it in?
Picketts Cove is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32254. The community's center is about 6 miles west of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Picketts Cove from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 6 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 21 miles from the Atlantic beach at Huguenot Park (Jacksonville), both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who want a home built within a defined, decade-long construction era rather than guessing across mixed vintages.Excellent fit
Buyers targeting a living area close to the community's roughly 1,979 square foot median.Excellent fit
Sellers whose home sits in the 2007–2017 build range and want it positioned against comparable-era inventory.Excellent fit
Buyers set on construction from before 2007 or after 2017, which falls outside this community's range.Probably not
Buyers expecting a mix of much older and much newer construction to choose from in one place.Probably not
Anyone expecting a published automated price estimate rather than a hand-prepared valuation.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32208/32254))
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 2007 (283 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 Picketts Cove? 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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