Preserve At Waterway Island in Jacksonville Beach

Preserve At Waterway Island
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As of October 2026, Preserve At Waterway Island in Jacksonville Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Preserve At Waterway Island in Jacksonville Beach, FL since 2015, the most recent in July 2026. Across Jacksonville Beach as a whole, 290 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $611,000, 47 median days on market, with 159 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,920 ($10,180 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Preserve At Waterway Island: 1 new listing (median asking $1,999,000). As of October 20, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Preserve At Waterway Island 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
0%
Under contract
Duval: 26% (1,562 of 5,946)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · Preserve At Waterway Island
8 of 12 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · Preserve At Waterway Island
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
12
Homes in the community
12 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
2015–2020
Years homes were built
median 2018 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

The honest starting point on Preserve At Waterway Island is that we have no active closings to read from in the current window, so there is no median, no days-on-market, and no trend line to lean on. What sets price here is location and product: a small enclave inside Jacksonville Beach, where proximity to the water and the coastal grid does the heavy lifting rather than any single comp we can point to today.

For a seller, that thin data means pricing is a case-by-case exercise built off the broader Jacksonville Beach market and the specific condition of your home, not a neighborhood average. For a buyer, it means you should not expect a published range to anchor an offer here; you negotiate off the individual listing and its condition. Either way, this is a market where working the specifics beats working the averages.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Preserve At Waterway Island Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of October 20, 2026

Preserve At Waterway Island right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Preserve At Waterway Island is a small waterway-oriented pocket of Jacksonville Beach in Duval County. With no recent closings in our snapshot, the story here is location and individual property condition rather than a data-driven trend.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 11 homes in Preserve At Waterway Island that have changed hands since 2015, built between 2015 and 2020 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 3,377 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 91% 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

  • Buyers set on a waterway-oriented address in Jacksonville Beach who value location over data-driven pricing
  • Long-hold buyers who plan to stay put and are not counting on frequent resale activity
  • Buyers willing to underwrite a specific home on its condition rather than a neighborhood average

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need active comparable sales to justify an offer
  • Short-term buyers counting on quick resale in a high-turnover market
  • Budget-driven buyers who want a published price range before touring

The market around Preserve At Waterway Island

Preserve At Waterway Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32250, 250 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville Beach.

Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).

In ZIP 32250 (Jacksonville Beach), 528 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $660K ($388/sq ft), down 3.6% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 102 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 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 Preserve At Waterway Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Preserve At Waterway Island

Live MLS inventory for Preserve At Waterway Island. 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 Preserve At Waterway Island listings as of 2026-10-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Preserve At Waterway Island 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 Preserve At Waterway Island.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a small coastal enclave in Jacksonville Beach and are comfortable negotiating off a single listing.
Biggest Risk
Thin closing data makes pricing and comparables harder to pin down.
Sweet Spot
A well-conditioned home where the location premium justifies a case-by-case offer.
Avoid If
You need clear comps and an active, high-turnover market to feel confident.

A thin-data coastal enclave

The defining feature of this community as of our snapshot is scarcity of turnover. When a neighborhood produces few or no closings in a given window, price discovery gets harder, and both sides rely more heavily on the surrounding Jacksonville Beach market and on the condition of the specific home in play. That is not a red flag by itself in a small coastal community; it is simply how these enclaves behave.

Location carries the weight here. The waterway orientation and the beaches-side setting are the durable value drivers, and they hold whether or not the neighborhood is trading actively at any given moment. The practical takeaway is to underwrite each home on its own merits rather than expecting a neighborhood-wide number to guide you.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Preserve At Waterway Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small community with little recent closing data, the value we add is legwork: pulling the nearest relevant Jacksonville Beach comparables, walking the specific home's condition, and building a price case from the ground up instead of a spreadsheet average. That kind of manual read is exactly where a low-turnover enclave rewards a broker who knows the beaches market.

Preserve At Waterway Island in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small coastal enclave in Jacksonville Beach and are comfortable negotiating off a single listing.
Biggest advantageA waterway-oriented location on the beaches side of Duval County.
Biggest riskThin closing data makes pricing and comparables harder to pin down.
Sweet spotA well-conditioned home where the location premium justifies a case-by-case offer.
Avoid ifYou need clear comps and an active, high-turnover market to feel confident.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Preserve At Waterway Island

Homes in Preserve At Waterway Island 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. 1 on record.

Housing distress & ownership in Preserve At Waterway Island, 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 (2026-09-19 → 2026-10-19)

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.

Every Home for Sale in Preserve At Waterway Island Jacksonville Beach Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Preserve At Waterway Island Jacksonville Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Recent Developments in Preserve At Waterway Island

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Preserve At Waterway Island, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Market

    St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law

    Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.

    What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 9 miles south of Preserve At Waterway Island.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. October 2026
    Schools

    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 14 miles southwest of Preserve At Waterway Island, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Hoodline
  3. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT

    JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.

    What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Preserve At Waterway Island.

    Source: News4JAX
  4. July 2026
    Development

    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 14 miles west of Preserve At Waterway Island, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  5. April 2026
    Development

    Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

    Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Preserve At Waterway Island.

    Source: JAXPORT
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports

    At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Preserve At Waterway Island.

    Source: News4Jax

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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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

23% 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 (2026-10-20).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preserve At Waterway Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 20, 2026, Preserve At Waterway Island leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Preserve At Waterway Island?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 12 homes in Preserve At Waterway Island (public records).
What share of Preserve At Waterway Island is owner-occupied?
67% of Preserve At Waterway Island parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Preserve At Waterway Island built?
Homes in Preserve At Waterway Island were built between 2015 and 2020, with a median year built of 2017.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Preserve At Waterway Island?
The best agent for Preserve At Waterway Island 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 Preserve At Waterway Island.
How do I find a top Jacksonville Beach real estate agent who knows Preserve At Waterway Island?
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 Preserve At Waterway Island and the wider Jacksonville Beach 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 Preserve At Waterway Island purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Preserve At Waterway Island, and what county is it in?
Preserve At Waterway Island is in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32250.
How far is Preserve At Waterway Island from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 14 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 2 miles from the Atlantic beach at Jacksonville Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers set on a waterway-oriented address in Jacksonville Beach who value location over data-driven pricingExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who plan to stay put and are not counting on frequent resale activityExcellent fit
Buyers willing to underwrite a specific home on its condition rather than a neighborhood averageExcellent fit
Buyers who need active comparable sales to justify an offerProbably not
Short-term buyers counting on quick resale in a high-turnover marketProbably not
Budget-driven buyers who want a published price range before touringProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32250))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (13 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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We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Preserve At Waterway Island. 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.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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