Rodney in Jacksonville

Rodney
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,448 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 152 homes for sale in 32207 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32207
116 homesBuilt 1950–1963
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As of November 2026, Rodney in Jacksonville, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1952–1952; 3 listings state no HOA; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 23 ft).

Live · Rodney Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
33%
Under contract
Duval: 25% (1,470 of 5,795)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
57%
Owner-occupied · Rodney
66 of 116 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
43%
Non-owner-occupied · Rodney
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
116
Homes in the community
116 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
7
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $210K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1950–1963
Years homes were built
median 1952 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Rodney is an older Jacksonville pocket where the housing stock leads back to the early 1950s — a median year built of 1951 against a range that stretches to 2022. That spread tells you what drives price here: condition and updates, not square footage. The typical home sits around 1,400 square feet, so what separates one closing from the next is whether the roof, systems, and kitchen have been touched, not how big the floor plan is.

With 148 homes in the snapshot and a share of homesteaded properties just over half, this is a lived-in area with a real owner-occupant base rather than a pure investor tract. For a buyer, expect a wide condition-driven spread and be ready to underwrite renovation. For a seller, the reward goes to the updated house — a clean, modernized home stands out against a backdrop where much of the stock is original.

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

Rodney is a small, established Jacksonville neighborhood in Duval County built mostly around mid-century, with compact floor plans and an ownership base where more than half of homes carry a homestead exemption.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 50 homes in Rodney that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1950 and 1963 (median 1952), with a median living area of about 1,272 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 98% 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 7 qualified sales in Rodney across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $210,000 — 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 with a renovation budget who want to build value through updates on mid-century stock
  • Owner-occupants seeking a compact, established Jacksonville home to hold long term
  • Value-focused buyers willing to trade square footage for condition and price

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on newer construction and modern open layouts
  • Those wanting a large home who will not compromise on square footage
  • Buyers who need a turnkey house with no appetite for inspection findings or updates

The market around Rodney

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

In ZIP 32207, 197 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,325 homes are active and 1,470 pending (25% under contract).

In ZIP 32207 (Jacksonville), 548 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322K ($190/sq ft), up 4.0% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 149 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32207 housing market and the Duval County market.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Rodney

Live MLS inventory for Rodney. 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 Rodney listings as of 2026-11-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Spring Park · Elementary
  • Southside · Middle
  • Englewood · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Rodney listings 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 Rodney address.

If we were buying in Rodney 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 Rodney.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes on condition rather than size.
Biggest Risk
Mid-century stock means renovation and systems costs vary widely home to home.
Sweet Spot
An updated home in the roughly 1,400-square-foot range that has already addressed the big-ticket items.
Avoid If
You want new construction or a large floor plan with no renovation work.

Age and condition, not size

The defining fact about Rodney is its age. A median build year of 1951 means most homes here predate modern layouts, and the presence of construction as recent as 2022 shows the area has seen scattered infill and rebuilds. That mix is the whole story on price: two homes of similar size can trade very differently depending on whether the mechanicals, roof, and interior have been brought current.

At roughly 1,400 square feet in the middle of the range, these are practical, right-sized homes rather than sprawling ones. Buyers should budget for inspections and potential updates on original stock; sellers who have already invested in renovations hold the clearer advantage, because the comparison set includes a lot of untouched houses.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rodney. 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 market this condition-sensitive, the median number only takes you so far. We read each home on its own terms — what has actually been updated, what still needs work, and how that lines up against the recent closings — so buyers do not overpay for deferred maintenance and sellers price to the improvements they have made.

Rodney in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating older homes on condition rather than size.
Biggest advantageAn established, owner-heavy area with compact, practical floor plans.
Biggest riskMid-century stock means renovation and systems costs vary widely home to home.
Sweet spotAn updated home in the roughly 1,400-square-foot range that has already addressed the big-ticket items.
Avoid ifYou want new construction or a large floor plan with no renovation work.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Rodney

Homes in Rodney 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.

Housing distress & ownership in Rodney, Jacksonville

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

Active inventory in distress
20.0%
1 of 5 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 20.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-11-11)

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.

Just listed in Rodney

The newest homes for sale in Rodney right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

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Every Home for Sale in Rodney Jacksonville Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Rodney Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Recent Developments in Rodney

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

  1. October 2026
    Civic

    Sheriff's Office moves into new Brooklyn headquarters, leaving East Bay Street building's future open

    The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office showed its new headquarters at 532 Riverside Ave., a former Florida Blue building. It occupies about 346,000 square feet on 11 of 19 floors, and leasing plus renovation cost more than $20 million per the mayor. The 1974 Police Memorial Building at 501 E. Bay St. is left for the city to reuse or demolish.

    What it may mean for the marketA large public tenant anchoring Riverside Avenue adds weekday activity in Brooklyn, while the vacated Bay Street building raises a redevelopment question for the east end of downtown. The site is about 3 miles northwest of Rodney.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. October 2026
    Market

    Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens

    Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.

    What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 3 miles northwest of Rodney.

    Source: Clay Today
  3. October 2026
    Development

    FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida

    Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.

    What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 3 miles northwest of Rodney.

    Source: News4JAX
  4. 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 3 miles northwest of Rodney.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  5. September 2026
    Development

    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 3 miles northwest of Rodney.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  6. 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 site is about 3 miles northwest of Rodney.

    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

22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32207 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 (2026-11-12).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Rodney?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 116 homes in Rodney (public records).
What share of Rodney is owner-occupied?
57% of Rodney parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Rodney built?
Homes in Rodney were built between 1950 and 1963, with a median year built of 1952.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Rodney?
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Where is Rodney, and what county is it in?
Rodney is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32207. The community's center is about 3 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Rodney from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 3 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 14 miles from the Atlantic beach at Atlantic Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers with a renovation budget who want to build value through updates on mid-century stockExcellent fit
Owner-occupants seeking a compact, established Jacksonville home to hold long termExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers willing to trade square footage for condition and priceExcellent fit
Buyers set on newer construction and modern open layoutsProbably not
Those wanting a large home who will not compromise on square footageProbably not
Buyers who need a turnkey house with no appetite for inspection findings or updatesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32207))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (56 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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