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Rosa
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32254
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Built fromLive realMLS data8 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Rosa in Jacksonville, FL, the most recent in January 2018. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,460 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Rosa is a small Jacksonville pocket in Duval County, and with the snapshot we have as of mid-2026, the honest read is that this is a market you evaluate house by house rather than by headline number. Without an active median or inventory count in front of me, I'd treat pricing here as condition-driven: what a given home has done to its roof, systems, and finishes will move the number more than any neighborhood-wide trend.

For a buyer, that means underwriting the individual property, not the ZIP code — get the inspection, price the deferred maintenance, and don't assume a comp two streets over tells the whole story. For a seller, it means presentation and honest condition disclosure do the heavy lifting; a well-prepped home stands out precisely because a small area gives buyers fewer options to compare against.

The 60-Second Overview

Rosa is a compact residential area within Jacksonville proper, so its market behaves less like a large master-planned community and more like a handful of individual homes where each sale carries real weight.

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 focused on one property's condition and value rather than a broad selection
  • Buyers comfortable underwriting a home individually and budgeting for potential repairs
  • Sellers willing to prep and present a move-in-ready home to stand out in a thin market

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want many comparable listings to weigh side by side
  • Buyers expecting a predictable, headline-driven price trend to lean on
  • Buyers unwilling to price in deferred maintenance or inspection findings

The market around Rosa

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

In ZIP 32254, 120 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,937 homes are active and 1,726 pending (30% under contract).

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

If we were buying in Rosa 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 Rosa.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a specific home in Jacksonville and will judge it on its own merits.
Biggest Risk
Thin comparable activity makes pricing harder to triangulate on any single sale.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home bought after a thorough inspection at a condition-justified price.
Avoid If
You need a deep menu of interchangeable listings to compare before committing.

A house-by-house market

In a smaller Jacksonville pocket like Rosa, the usual shortcuts don't work well. There isn't a deep, steady stream of near-identical listings to average out, so a single renovated home or a single tired one can skew how the area looks on paper. The right move is to read each property on its own terms — age of the major systems, condition of the roof, layout, and lot — and let those specifics set value.

That same dynamic cuts both ways at the closing table. Buyers should budget for the possibility of deferred maintenance and build inspection findings into their offer strategy. Sellers benefit from doing the work up front: in a thin market, a clean, move-in-ready home has less competition and a clearer story to tell.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rosa. 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 small area rewards local legwork, and that's where we earn our keep. In Rosa we walk the specific property, weigh its condition against whatever recent activity exists nearby, and give you a straight answer on where it sits — no inflated comps, no rounding a number to make a listing look better than it is. If a home isn't the right fit for your goals, we'll say so.

Rosa in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a specific home in Jacksonville and will judge it on its own merits.
Biggest advantageA small pocket means less noise and a clearer look at each individual property.
Biggest riskThin comparable activity makes pricing harder to triangulate on any single sale.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home bought after a thorough inspection at a condition-justified price.
Avoid ifYou need a deep menu of interchangeable listings to compare before committing.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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 Rosa sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers focused on one property's condition and value rather than a broad selectionExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable underwriting a home individually and budgeting for potential repairsExcellent fit
Sellers willing to prep and present a move-in-ready home to stand out in a thin marketExcellent fit
Buyers who want many comparable listings to weigh side by sideProbably not
Buyers expecting a predictable, headline-driven price trend to lean onProbably not
Buyers unwilling to price in deferred maintenance or inspection findingsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-30
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2018 (1 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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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.

$1,810/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
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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.