San Jose in Jacksonville

San Jose Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established Southside · St. Johns River · ZIP 32217

An established, oak-lined Southside neighborhood where the street and the water access set the price.

Riverfront + creek accessCountry-club identityMidcentury to estate
Live Market Pulse
54/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
San Jose is an older, individually platted market with no blanket HOA, so list prices swing hard on street, lot, water access, and condition. Price the specific pocket, not a neighborhood average.
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Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulserealMLS
$275K
Median Price
4.3mo
Supply
87days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$187/sf
Median $/Sqft
-3%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"San Jose is one of the Southside's most established addresses, defined by the San Jose Country Club, The Bolles School, and a deep live-oak canopy. The read is which San Jose you are buying: an inland midcentury home near the median, or a waterfront estate on the St. Johns or Goodby's Creek that costs multiples more. Older housing and flood exposure near the water are the two things to underwrite before you fall for a house."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

San Jose market snapshot (as of June 21, 2026): the median sale price is about $275K ($187 per sq ft), with homes averaging 87 days on market and 4.3 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Values are down 3% over the past year and up 168% since 2012, based on 126 recent closings in live realMLS data.

San Jose grew up around the San Jose Country Club and the riverfront, and it carries a sense of age that newer Jacksonville master plans do not. The streets are wooded and irregular rather than gridded, the lots are generous, and the tree canopy is one of the neighborhood's defining features.

The result today is a neighborhood of real variety. Along the St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek you find larger waterfront and Spanish Revival homes, while the inland streets hold midcentury-modern and split-level houses on shaded lots. Newer infill and a few gated pockets fill in around them. That range is part of the appeal, since a buyer can find an entry-level home and a waterfront estate within the same zip.

Best for

  • Buyers who want established character and a mature canopy over new construction
  • Move-up buyers eyeing waterfront or creek access on the St. Johns
  • Households drawn to the San Jose Elementary magnet or The Bolles School nearby
  • Buyers who will inspect older systems and price the specific street

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a turnkey, uniform new-construction subdivision
  • Anyone who needs a beach or gated-amenity lifestyle
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite flood zones near the water
  • Buyers who want one simple HOA-and-CDD cost picture

How San Jose is performing right now

54/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4.3Months of supplytight
52Median days on marketdays
13 : 45Under contract vs for salestrong demand
126Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+168%Median price since 2012appreciation
+4%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 21, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current San Jose listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in San Jose buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in San Jose

Live MLS inventory for San Jose. 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 San Jose listings as of 2026-06-21, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • San Jose Country Club is the neighborhood's private namesake club
  • Member-owned, with membership offered separately from the home
  • Membership and dues are not automatic with a purchase
  • The club anchors San Jose's long-standing identity along the river
  • Confirm current membership terms with the club directly

San Jose's defining amenity is the private San Jose Country Club, the member-owned club that gives the neighborhood its name and identity. The St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek add boating and water access for waterfront owners, and the mature live-oak canopy makes the streets themselves part of the appeal. Day to day, San Jose Boulevard is the spine, with shopping and dining along the corridor and quick reach to San Marco's restaurants to the north and Mandarin's retail to the south. The Bolles School campus along the river draws buyers to the area specifically, and the lifestyle is established and residential rather than nightlife-driven.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

San Marco Square~10 min · shops and dining
Downtown Jacksonville~15-20 min · via SR-13
St. Johns Town Center~20 min · regional retail
NAS Jacksonville~15-20 min
Jacksonville Beaches~30-35 min · Atlantic Ocean
Jacksonville Int'l Airport (JAX)~30-35 min

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
San Jose (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

San Jose is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public PreK-5

San Jose Elementary (Duval magnet)

Public 6-8

Alfred I. duPont Middle School

Public 9-12

Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Private PreK-12

The Bolles School, San Jose campus

Private PreK-8

Assumption Catholic School

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any San Jose address.

The takeaway

San Jose's value story is steady and infrastructure-driven: the San Jose Boulevard corridor is seeing utility and resurfacing work, while nearby San Marco and the Southbank draw continued investment that supports the wider Southside.

Recent Developments in San Jose

Our read on what is being built around San Jose, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishNet neutral to positive: corridor maintenance and Southbank investment support values, with San Jose Boulevard traffic and older-home condition the main things to underwrite per home.Dev Momentum64/100 · Active

JEA replaces major water main along San Jose Boulevard

2025
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A multi-month water-main replacement on SR-13 brought lane closures, near-term disruption that delivers updated utility infrastructure along the spine.

FDOT resurfaces San Jose Boulevard (SR-13)

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Milling, resurfacing, and drainage work on San Jose Boulevard improves the corridor that carries the neighborhood's daily traffic.

Baptist Health expands in nearby San Marco

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Baptist Health's purchase of the San Marco East Plaza business park deepens the Southbank healthcare cluster minutes north of San Jose.

Haskell relocates HQ to 701 San Marco on the Southbank

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

A major employer consolidating on the nearby Southbank supports demand across the central Southside, including San Jose.

Older housing keeps condition central to value

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

With most homes built before 2000, roof and systems age, plus flood exposure near the water, drive both price and insurance.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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  1. April 2026
    Infrastructure

    Buckman Bridge joint replacement keeps weekend closures near the San Jose ramp

    Crews replacing steel joints on the Buckman Bridge continued weekend closures of two of four northbound I-295 lanes between Mandarin and the Westside. The ramp from San Jose Boulevard to I-295 North also closed on those weekends, with drivers detoured via Old St. Augustine Road. The roughly $5.4 million project was expected to wrap up in summer 2026. Why it matters: Weekend closures of the San Jose Boulevard to I-295 ramp could continue to affect drive-time access toward Clay County and the Westside until the joint work finishes. Source

  2. March 2026
    Schools

    Bolles School permitted for $4.23 million Uible Hall renovation and addition

    The city issued a building permit for The Bolles School at 7400 San Jose Boulevard covering a 3,487 square foot Uible Hall renovation plus a second-floor addition, valued at $4.23 million. Mako Development Group is listed as the contractor. The permit continues a series of capital projects on the school's riverfront San Jose campus. Why it matters: Ongoing campus construction at a long-established San Jose institution may bring periodic contractor traffic to the corridor while the work proceeds. Source

  3. October 2025
    Development

    EverBank permitted for interior renovation of a San Jose Boulevard financial center

    The city issued a permit for a 3,364 square foot interior renovation at the EverBank location at 10400 San Jose Boulevard, valued at $764,530, with Crabtree Construction as contractor. The work appeared among the largest commercial permits issued in Jacksonville that day. It reflects continued reinvestment in existing commercial frontage along the corridor. Why it matters: Interior upgrades to established San Jose Boulevard commercial buildings may signal continued tenant commitment along the corridor rather than turnover. Source

  4. October 2025
    Retail & Dining

    Home Depot opens in the former Kmart space on San Jose Boulevard

    The Home Depot opened a 132,975 square foot store at 9600 San Jose Boulevard, built on the 11.64-acre site of a former Kmart, with regular hours starting in mid-October 2025. The store includes a 25,074 square foot garden center, and the $8 million project was built by Ordner Construction. The retailer said it was adding about 40 associates. Why it matters: A large home improvement anchor replacing a long-vacant big-box site could draw additional shopping traffic to the southern end of the San Jose corridor. Source

  5. October 2025
    Development

    Developer buys closed dealership to expand Gates of Olde Mandarin retail center

    Hakimian Holdings paid $2.545 million for the closed Vaughn Motorgroup dealership at 11350 San Jose Boulevard, on about an acre, to merge with its neighboring Gates of Olde Mandarin shopping center. The developer plans to remodel the 1985 building to add more than 11,000 square feet of retail space. The center near San Jose Boulevard and Mandarin Road was described as historically running at or near full occupancy. Why it matters: Converting a former auto site into added retail could expand dining and shopping options along the corridor over the construction period. Source

  6. September 2024
    Infrastructure

    FDOT resurfacing and interchange work underway on San Jose Boulevard

    FDOT is milling and resurfacing San Jose Boulevard, State Road 13, from south of I-295 to north of Sunbeam Road, with drainage, signal, lighting, sidewalk and bicycle path work, plus widening of the ramp to I-295 North. The combined $16.8 million project started in September 2024 with completion expected in summer 2026. Early phases dropped the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph, with no daytime lane closures. Why it matters: The resurfacing and interchange work may continue to affect travel speeds and ramp access along the central San Jose corridor until completion. Source

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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.

If we were buying in San Jose, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Decide on water early. A St. Johns River or Goodby's Creek home can cost multiples of a similar inland house, and it changes the search and the budget entirely.

2

Pull the flood zone. Streets near the river and creek can sit in Zone AE; confirm the FEMA designation and a bindable insurance quote before you write.

3

Inspect the older systems. Most homes predate 2000, so roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC age drive both price and near-term cost.

4

Confirm any HOA or club access. Most streets have no HOA, but some gated pockets do, and San Jose Country Club membership is separate from the home.

5

Bring your own agent. The listing agent works for the seller; yours prices the specific street, lot, and water access, not a portal estimate.

Best Buy
An updated inland home on a quiet, canopied street, priced to its specific pocket
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, systems, and flood insurance on an older or waterfront home
Best Lot
River or Goodby's Creek frontage over a busy San Jose Boulevard-adjacent lot
Smart Timing
Confirm flood zone, insurance, and any HOA before you fall for a home
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Product

Midcentury single-family inland, plus waterfront and Spanish Revival estates

Range

Inland homes near the neighborhood median to riverfront estates well into seven figures

Vintage

Largely 1940s to 1990s, with newer infill and a few gated pockets

Character

Wooded, irregular streets and a mature live-oak canopy

Costs & Fees

HOA

Most streets have no blanket HOA; some gated or infill pockets carry their own dues

CDD

None across the established streets; confirm any newer subdivision

Tax line

Duval millage applies; budget the post-sale assessed-value reset

Amenities

Country club

Private San Jose Country Club anchors the area's identity

Water

St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek frontage for waterfront owners

Schools

San Jose Elementary magnet and The Bolles School campus nearby

Canopy

Mature live oaks and generous, irregular lots

Location

Setting

Established Southside neighborhood along the river, ZIP 32217

Access

San Jose Boulevard (SR-13) spine, quick to I-95 and Philips Highway

Downtown

About 15 to 20 minutes north to downtown

The Homes & Style

San Jose prices span a wide range because the housing does. An attributed third-party figure puts the recent market in context, and the county number frames it.

Because the homes vary so much by street, lot, and water access, an automated estimate is a poor guide to value in San Jose. The recent comparable sales on the specific street are what matter. Confirm current pricing for a particular home with an agent who knows the sub-areas.

San Jose is best understood as a set of sub-areas rather than one uniform tract. The waterfront streets along the St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek carry the highest prices and the oldest estate homes. The interior streets around San Jose Boulevard hold the bulk of the midcentury single-family housing at more accessible prices.

The San Jose Country Club area anchors the neighborhood's golf identity, and The Bolles School campus sits along San Jose Boulevard near the river. Because the neighborhood is older and platted in pieces, the specific street and lot matter a great deal to value, which is where local guidance pays off.

Living Here

The neighborhood's signature amenity is San Jose Country Club, a private golf club that gives the area its name and its golf identity. The St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek add boating and water access for waterfront owners, and the mature tree canopy makes the streets themselves part of the appeal.

Day to day, San Jose Boulevard is the spine, with shopping and dining along the corridor and quick reach to San Marco's restaurants to the north and Mandarin's retail to the south. The lifestyle is established and residential rather than nightlife-driven.

Everyday shopping and dining run along the San Jose Boulevard corridor, with grocery, retail, and restaurants close at hand. San Marco's historic shopping and restaurant district is a short drive north, and the larger retail of Mandarin and the St. Johns Town Center is within easy reach to the south and east.

The mix suits an established neighborhood, with practical daily needs nearby and bigger shopping and dining destinations a few minutes away rather than on the doorstep.

A few things consistently surprise buyers once they get serious about San Jose.

A home on the St. Johns River or Goodby's Creek can cost multiples of a similar-sized inland home a few streets away. Decide early whether water access is a must, because it changes the budget and the search entirely.

Much of the housing predates 2000, so roofs, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC age matters. Budget for condition and get a thorough inspection rather than assuming a renovated look means updated systems.

Streets near the river and Goodby's Creek can sit in a flood zone, which affects insurance cost and lending. Confirm the flood zone and insurance quote for any waterfront or low-lying home before you commit.

The Bolles School draws a broad range of buyers to San Jose specifically, which supports demand near the campus. If private school is part of your plan, factor the proximity into both lifestyle and resale.

Before You Offer

Jacksonville sees coastal, river, and creek flooding, and pockets near the St. Johns River tributaries can sit in higher-risk zones. Jacksonville participates in the FEMA Community Rating System at a class 6, which earns flood-insurance discounts of about 10 percent for homes outside a special flood hazard area and about 20 percent for homes inside one.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact San Jose address before you write an offer, since two homes in the same area can fall in different zones. A home in Zone X can cost far less to insure than one near water in Zone AE. Get a bindable flood and homeowners quote during your inspection period, so the cost is in your monthly math before you commit, not after.

The Jacksonville metro is served by Xfinity (Comcast) cable across nearly all addresses and by AT&T with DSL almost everywhere plus fiber to a growing share of homes. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific San Jose address rather than assuming.

Duval County total millage runs roughly 17.9 to 18.5 mills depending on the taxing district. The Florida homestead exemption for 2026 is 51,411 dollars for those who qualify, and the deadline to file a new homestead exemption is March 1.

The trap to plan for is the post-sale reset: when you buy, the Save Our Homes cap from the previous owner ends and the assessed value resets to the new just value, so your second-year tax bill is often higher than the seller current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

Comparisons

San Jose competes with a few nearby established neighborhoods, and the right fit depends on what a buyer values.

Who It Fits

San Jose fits the buyer who wants an established, oak-lined Southside address and is willing to read the housing street by street. If a mature canopy, a central location, the San Jose Elementary magnet, and the option of river or creek access matter more than turnkey new construction, and if you will underwrite older systems and the flood picture near the water, few central Jacksonville neighborhoods offer this range of prices in one zip.

San Jose fits if you want

  • Established character and a deep live-oak canopy
  • A central Southside location close to San Marco and downtown
  • The San Jose Elementary magnet or The Bolles School nearby
  • The option of St. Johns River or Goodby’s Creek access
  • A wide range of prices, from inland homes to estates
  • No blanket HOA on most established streets

Consider elsewhere if you want

  • Turnkey, uniform new construction
  • A beach or gated-amenity lifestyle
  • To skip flood-zone and insurance verification near the water
  • One simple HOA-and-CDD cost picture
  • Newer systems without an older-home renovation budget
  • The shortest possible commute to the beaches
The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry
$44K to $229K

Inland midcentury and split-level homes on shaded lots, the most accessible way into the schools and the canopy.

Lowest entry
The Core
$229K to $402K

Updated single-family homes and the larger inland houses, the heart of the market where street and condition set the price.

Most inventory
The Top
$402K to $849K

Waterfront and Spanish Revival estates on the St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek, the seven-figure end of the neighborhood.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$44K to $229K
The Entry
Inland midcentury and split-level homes on shaded lots, the most accessible way into the schools and the canopy.
$229K to $402K
The Core
Updated single-family homes and the larger inland houses, the heart of the market where street and condition set the price.
$402K to $849K
The Top
Waterfront and Spanish Revival estates on the St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek, the seven-figure end of the neighborhood.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Established, central Southside locationStrong
Deep, mature live-oak canopy and lotsStrong
Country-club and Bolles School identityStrong
Wide price range from inland to waterfrontPositive
Older housing and flood exposure near waterManage it

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in San Jose

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

A San Jose home on the water can cost multiples of a similar house a few streets inland. The street and the water access, not the zip code, set your number.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on San Jose is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • River and Goodby's Creek frontage hold value best and cost the most
  • Flood zone can differ lot to lot near the water, confirm FEMA
  • Interior lots near San Jose Boulevard trade traffic for price
  • Mature canopy and generous, irregular lots are part of the value
  • Older homes price for condition, so read the systems with the lot

In San Jose the homesite does much of the pricing. Frontage on the St. Johns River or Goodby's Creek is scarce and commands a large premium, while quieter interior streets under the live-oak canopy hold value better than lots backing San Jose Boulevard traffic. Two otherwise similar lots near the water can also carry different flood designations and insurance costs, so read the lot, the FEMA zone, and the age and condition of the house together before you price it.

San Jose in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want established character, a live-oak canopy, and a central Southside address with a range of prices.
Biggest advantageAn unmatched mix of midcentury, waterfront, and estate homes anchored by the country club and The Bolles School.
Biggest riskOlder housing and flood exposure near the river and Goodby's Creek that drive condition and insurance cost.
Sweet spotAn updated inland home on a canopied street, priced to its specific pocket rather than a neighborhood average.
Avoid ifYou want a turnkey, gated-amenity or beach lifestyle, or one simple HOA-and-CDD cost picture.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Most San Jose streets have no blanket HOA and no CDD
  • Some gated or newer infill pockets carry their own HOA dues
  • San Jose Country Club membership is separate from the home
  • Budget the post-sale assessed-value reset on Duval taxes
  • Confirm dues and a flood insurance quote before you buy

Most of San Jose is older, individually platted neighborhood with no Community Development District and no blanket homeowners association, which is typical of established Jacksonville areas and different from the new master plans that carry mandatory HOA dues and CDD assessments. Some gated or newer infill pockets within San Jose do carry their own HOA, so confirm the dues and what they cover for a specific home. San Jose Country Club membership, where it applies, is a separate cost from the house.

On the established streets, typically nothing, there is no blanket association. In the gated or infill pockets that do have an HOA, dues usually cover common-area upkeep and any shared gate or landscaping.

San Jose Country Club is a private, member-owned club that gives the neighborhood its name and identity. Membership and access are separate from buying a home and are not an automatic part of ownership.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In San Jose, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Mandarin, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in San Jose year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

How much local inventory is already under contract

26% of homes for sale in San Jose 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 (2026-06-22).

San Jose Market Scorecard

Seller's market

San Jose is currently a seller's market. About 3.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $349,000, and homes go under contract in about 61 days.

3.8
Months supply
$349,000
Median list
$274,950
Median sold
$192
Per sqft
61
Days on mkt
41/12/131
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32217 ZIP is $311,806, about 10.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Jose in Jacksonville?
San Jose is an established Southside neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, along the east bank of the St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek, primarily in the 32217 zip code. It sits south of San Marco and north of Mandarin, centered on San Jose Boulevard.
What is the San Jose neighborhood known for?
San Jose is known for its mature live oaks, its mix of midcentury and waterfront homes, and two landmarks, San Jose Country Club and The Bolles School. It is one of the older, more established parts of the Southside.
How much do homes cost in San Jose?
The San Jose 12-month median sale price is around $305,000 (Homes.com, 2026), but the range is wide. Inland midcentury homes sit near or below the median, while waterfront and San Jose Country Club homes command a significant premium. Confirm current pricing for a specific home, since value swings by street and water access.
What schools serve San Jose?
San Jose Elementary, a Duval magnet with a Gifted and Talented program, is the namesake school. Duval assigns the zoned middle and high school by home address, and its top high schools are application magnets open countywide. Confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the Duval locator. The Bolles School, a private college-preparatory school, is also in San Jose.
Is San Jose a good neighborhood to live in?
For buyers who value established character, mature trees, a central Southside location, and a range of prices including waterfront, San Jose is a strong choice. The trade-offs are older housing that needs inspection, San Jose Boulevard traffic, and flood-zone considerations near the water.
What is San Jose Country Club?
San Jose Country Club is a private golf club that gives the neighborhood its name and much of its identity. It anchors the golf-oriented part of San Jose along the river side of the neighborhood.
Is The Bolles School in San Jose?
Yes. The Bolles School, a nationally known private college-preparatory school, has its main campus along San Jose Boulevard near the St. Johns River, which draws a broad range of buyers to the neighborhood specifically.
Does San Jose have waterfront homes?
Yes. San Jose has waterfront and water-access homes along the St. Johns River and Goodby's Creek, including older Spanish Revival estates. These homes carry a large premium over inland San Jose homes and have flood-zone and insurance considerations to confirm.
What types of homes are in San Jose?
San Jose has a mix, midcentury-modern and split-level homes inland, Spanish Revival and larger estates on the water, plus some gated pockets and newer infill. Most were built from the 1940s through the 1990s.
Does San Jose have an HOA or CDD?
Most of San Jose is older platted neighborhood with no Community Development District and no blanket homeowners association. Some gated or newer infill subdivisions within the area carry their own HOA dues, so confirm for a specific home.
How is the commute from San Jose to downtown Jacksonville?
Downtown is generally a 15 to 20 minute drive via San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13), depending on the street and time of day. I-95 and Philips Highway are a short drive east. Peak-hour traffic on San Jose Boulevard is the main consideration.
Is San Jose a good place for buyers?
Many buyers choose San Jose for its established feel, mature trees, San Jose Elementary magnet, and the proximity of The Bolles School. Confirm the zoned middle and high school by address, and weigh older-home condition as part of the decision.
How old are the homes in San Jose?
Most San Jose homes were built between the 1940s and the 1990s, with a concentration of midcentury houses. A thorough inspection of roof, systems, and any waterfront exposure is important given the age of the housing stock.
What is the difference between San Jose and Mandarin?
Both are established, oak-lined Southside neighborhoods with riverfront. Mandarin is larger and further south with more retail and a longer downtown commute, while San Jose is more central, closer to San Marco and downtown, and home to San Jose Country Club and Bolles.
How is the San Jose housing market in 2026?
The San Jose 12-month median sale is around $305,000 (Homes.com, 2026), with the wider Duval County median at $332,500 (NEFAR, April 2026). Because San Jose homes vary so much by street and water access, price to recent comparable sales for the specific pocket rather than a neighborhood average.
How do I buy or sell a home in San Jose?
Start with an agent who knows the San Jose sub-areas, since value turns on the street, lot, and water access. Momentum Realty will give sellers a true home value from real comparable sales and represent buyers on price, inspections, and the flood and insurance picture. Call (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page.
Buyers who want established character and a deep live-oak canopyExcellent fit
Move-up buyers eyeing St. Johns River or Goodby's Creek accessExcellent fit
Households drawn to San Jose Elementary or The Bolles School nearbyExcellent fit
Buyers who will inspect older systems and price the specific streetExcellent fit
Buyers who want a central Southside address with a wide price rangeExcellent fit
Buyers who want turnkey, uniform new constructionProbably not
Anyone who needs a beach or gated-amenity lifestyleProbably not
Buyers unwilling to underwrite flood zones near the waterProbably not
Buyers who want one simple HOA-and-CDD cost pictureProbably not

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San Jose Jacksonville median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in San Jose Jacksonville, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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