Sandlewood Trace in Jacksonville

Sandlewood Trace
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32246
125 homesBuilt 1960–1998
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Built fromLive realMLS data15 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Sandlewood Trace in Jacksonville, FL since 2011, the most recent in September 2025. 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 $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Sandlewood Trace Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
66%
Owner-occupied · Sandlewood Trace
82 of 125 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
34%
Non-owner-occupied · Sandlewood Trace
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
125
Homes in the community
125 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $330K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1960
Community established
homes built 1960-1998, median 1991 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sandlewood Trace is a small, established pocket in Jacksonville — 125 homes built between 1960 and 1998, with the middle of the pack landing around 1991. That build range tells you most of what sets price here: this is a condition-and-updates market, not a floor-plan market. Two homes of similar size can sit far apart on price depending on roof age, systems, and how much of the original interior has been touched. Median living space is a compact 1,647 square feet, so square footage alone won't spread values much — the work already done inside will.

For sellers, the takeaway is that presentation and mechanical updates do the heavy lifting; buyers here are pricing risk, not aspiration. For buyers, expect to underwrite each home on its own merits rather than assume a neighborhood premium. With a homestead share near two-thirds, this reads as a primary-residence community with limited investor churn, which tends to mean steadier, less speculative pricing.

The 60-Second Overview

A compact, owner-occupied enclave of roughly 125 homes in Duval County, Sandlewood Trace leans older and modest in footprint — the kind of place where individual condition, not the address, decides value.

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

  • Primary-residence buyers seeking an efficient home near 1,600 square feet rather than maximum size
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes on condition and willing to budget for updates
  • Long-hold owners who value a stable, owner-occupied community over rental-heavy turnover

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new construction or large, sprawling floor plans
  • Investors looking for a high concentration of rental inventory and quick turnover
  • Anyone unwilling to underwrite roof, HVAC, and system age on an older home

The market around Sandlewood Trace

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

In ZIP 32246, 207 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).

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

Housing distress & ownership in Sandlewood Trace, 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 14 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.

If we were buying in Sandlewood Trace 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 Sandlewood Trace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a manageable footprint in an established, owner-occupied Duval community.
Biggest Risk
A broad build range means condition and systems vary widely home to home.
Sweet Spot
An updated 1990s-era home that has had its major systems addressed.
Avoid If
You want large square footage or new construction with no maintenance history.

An updates-driven older market

With a build range spanning 1960 to 1998 and a median year built of 1991, Sandlewood Trace holds a mix of eras under one name. Older sections carry the maintenance realities of homes that have been standing for decades, while the 1990s stock sits closer to what many buyers picture as move-in ready. The practical effect is a wide condition spread beneath a single median price, so comparing two listings requires looking past the sticker at roof, HVAC, plumbing, and prior renovation work.

At a median of 1,647 living square feet, floor plans here are efficient rather than sprawling. That keeps the community accessible to buyers who value a manageable home over maximum footage, and it puts a premium on smart, updated interiors. The homestead share of roughly 66% points to a community held largely by owner-occupants, which typically translates into steadier upkeep and less rental turnover than you'd see in a more investor-heavy area.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sandlewood Trace. 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 driven by individual home condition, an accurate read comes from inspecting the actual house, not the neighborhood average. We price and evaluate Sandlewood Trace listings on roof age, systems, and renovation history — the things that genuinely separate one home from the next — so buyers don't overpay for deferred maintenance and sellers get credit for the work they've done.

Sandlewood Trace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a manageable footprint in an established, owner-occupied Duval community.
Biggest advantageA high homestead share signals steady, primarily owner-occupied ownership.
Biggest riskA broad build range means condition and systems vary widely home to home.
Sweet spotAn updated 1990s-era home that has had its major systems addressed.
Avoid ifYou want large square footage or new construction with no maintenance history.

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 Sandlewood Trace sales matched to your home.

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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.

$1,848/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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Sandlewood Trace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 125 homes in Sandlewood Trace (public records).
What share of Sandlewood Trace is owner-occupied?
66% of Sandlewood Trace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sandlewood Trace built?
Homes in Sandlewood Trace were built between 1960 and 1998, with a median year built of 1991 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sandlewood Trace?
The best agent for Sandlewood Trace 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 Sandlewood Trace.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Sandlewood Trace?
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 Sandlewood Trace and the wider Jacksonville 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 Sandlewood Trace purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Primary-residence buyers seeking an efficient home near 1,600 square feet rather than maximum sizeExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes on condition and willing to budget for updatesExcellent fit
Long-hold owners who value a stable, owner-occupied community over rental-heavy turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers set on new construction or large, sprawling floor plansProbably not
Investors looking for a high concentration of rental inventory and quick turnoverProbably not
Anyone unwilling to underwrite roof, HVAC, and system age on an older homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32246))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (7 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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