Ryars in Jacksonville

Ryars
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 131 homes for sale in 32216 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32216
132 homesBuilt 1901–2019
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As of October 2026, Ryars in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 49 closed sales in Ryars in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in September 2025. Recorded prices across those 48 sales ran from $27,000 to $450,000 (median $124,000), on homes of 840 to 3,274 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 $2,220 ($1,480 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Ryars Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Duval: 28% (1,522 of 5,475)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
66%
Owner-occupied · Ryars
89 of 135 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
34%
Non-owner-occupied · Ryars
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
132
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 135 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
10
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $262K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1901
Community established
homes built 1901-2019, median 1956 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ryars is an older Jacksonville pocket where the housing stock spans more than a century, from homes dating to 1901 up through 2021, with the median build year landing in 1956. That age spread is the single biggest thing driving price here: two homes of similar size can trade very differently depending on how much has been updated, what's original, and what the roof, systems, and foundation look like. This is a condition-driven market, not a sticker market.

With 156 homes and a homestead share around 64%, this is a lived-in neighborhood rather than a churn of investor flips. For buyers, that means competition on well-kept homes and room to negotiate on the ones that need work. For sellers, it means your comp is only as good as your condition — presentation and honest disclosure move the needle more than any list-price anchor.

The 60-Second Overview

Ryars is a small, established Duval County neighborhood in Jacksonville built out over decades rather than in a single wave, so no two blocks read exactly alike. Expect modest footprints — the median home runs about 1,515 square feet — and a wide range of vintages and finishes.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 30 homes in Ryars that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1920 and 2019 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 1,324 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 10 qualified sales in Ryars across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $262,500 — 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 an established neighborhood and can budget for older-home upkeep
  • Renovation-minded buyers hunting a fixer with room to add value
  • Long-hold owner-occupants prioritizing a stable, primarily owner-occupied street over turnover

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new construction or move-in-ready modern finishes
  • Buyers needing significantly more than the compact median square footage
  • Buyers who want predictable, uniform pricing and low near-term maintenance exposure

The market around Ryars

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

In ZIP 32216, 183 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 32216 (Jacksonville), 552 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $291K ($194/sq ft), down 0.9% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 119 active and 58 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32216 housing market and the Duval County market.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Ryars, Jacksonville

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 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-01)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ryars

Live MLS inventory for Ryars. 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 Ryars listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Schools

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

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ryars 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 Ryars address.

If we were buying in Ryars 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 Ryars.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Jacksonville pocket and are comfortable underwriting an older home.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition spread means maintenance and update costs vary sharply home to home.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the median footprint that has already addressed roof and systems.
Avoid If
You need new construction, uniform finishes, or a large floorplan.

An age-driven market, not a floorplan one

The year-built range here is the story. When your inventory runs from 1901 to 2021 around a 1956 median, you are not buying a builder spec — you are buying a specific house with a specific history. Inspection matters more than usual: roof age, electrical, plumbing, and any additions to the original footprint should be underwritten line by line. The upside is character and established lots; the trade-off is that maintenance and update costs vary enormously from address to address.

At a median of roughly 1,515 living square feet, these are compact homes. Renovation potential is real, but so is the ceiling on some lots and layouts. The homestead share near 64% signals a stable core of long-term owners, which tends to keep well-maintained homes tight and gives patient buyers leverage on the fixers. Price by condition, not by square foot alone.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ryars. 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 neighborhood where value hinges on condition and vintage rather than a uniform build, the work is in reading each specific home against the block. We help buyers price the renovation gap honestly and help sellers position a well-kept home so it isn't discounted against the fixer three doors down. We will also tell you when a listing's asking price is running ahead of its condition.

Ryars in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Jacksonville pocket and are comfortable underwriting an older home.
Biggest advantageA stable, owner-occupied core and real character across a broad range of vintages.
Biggest riskWide condition spread means maintenance and update costs vary sharply home to home.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the median footprint that has already addressed roof and systems.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, uniform finishes, or a large floorplan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ryars 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 Ryars.
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 Ryars sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Ryars

Homes in Ryars 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.

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32216 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Ryars?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 132 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in Ryars (public records).
What share of Ryars is owner-occupied?
66% of Ryars parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ryars built?
Homes in Ryars were built between 1901 and 2019, with a median year built of 1956.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ryars?
The best agent for Ryars 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 Ryars.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Ryars?
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 Ryars and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ryars?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ryars purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Ryars, and what county is it in?
Ryars is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32216. The community's center is about 4 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Ryars from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 4 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 12 miles from the Atlantic beach at Atlantic Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who want an established neighborhood and can budget for older-home upkeepExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers hunting a fixer with room to add valueExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants prioritizing a stable, primarily owner-occupied street over turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers set on new construction or move-in-ready modern finishesProbably not
Buyers needing significantly more than the compact median square footageProbably not
Buyers who want predictable, uniform pricing and low near-term maintenance exposureProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32216/32299))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (49 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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