Sandy Run
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE · via realMLS
Sandy Run is a built-out enclave of 87 homes constructed between 1978 and 1996, with the median build landing in 1985. That vintage is the story here: what sets one home's price apart from the next is condition and updates, not square footage, since the housing stock is fairly consistent and the median home runs about 1,705 finished square feet. Expect a wide spread between a renovated home and one that still wears its original systems.
With a homestead share near 79%, this is a predominantly owner-occupied community, which tends to translate into steadier turnover and fewer distressed listings than an investor-heavy area. For a seller, that means pricing to condition matters more than chasing a headline number; for a buyer, it means the value play is often the dated house you can bring current.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sandy Run is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable with a 1978-1996 vintage home who value an established location over new build
- Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value through updates to an original-condition home
- Long-hold owner-occupants who want a stable, predominantly owner-occupied street
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or modern open floor plans
- Anyone needing significantly more than roughly 1,705 square feet of living space
- Buyers with no budget or appetite for potential updates to older systems
The market around Sandy Run
Sandy Run is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32257, 155 homes are on the market and 37% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,928 homes are active and 1,694 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sandy Run specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Sandy Run
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sandy Run, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 19 miles west of Sandy Run, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
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 project is about 14 miles west of Sandy Run, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 26 miles west of Sandy Run, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 10 miles northwest of Sandy Run, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 26 miles west of Sandy Run, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Sandy Run.
Source: News4Jax
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.
The Sandy Run buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sandy Run today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Sandy Run.
Condition, not size, drives price
Because the homes cluster in a narrow age band and a similar size, buyers here are effectively comparing kitchens, roofs, HVAC, and finishes rather than floor plans. Two homes on the same street can carry very different values purely on how much work has been done. That makes a careful walk-through and a systems review more important than in a newer subdivision.
The high homestead share signals a neighborhood held by long-term owners, so inventory can be thin and the homes that do come up vary in how they have been maintained. Sellers who have invested in updates should document them; buyers should budget for the possibility that an original-condition home needs meaningful work behind a clean cosmetic surface.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sandy Run. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where value hinges on condition and updates, our job is to price and evaluate each home on its own merits rather than a neighborhood average. We help sellers highlight the work that actually moves a number, and we help buyers separate cosmetic polish from the mechanical realities of a home built decades ago.
Sandy Run in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 17, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (23 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.
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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.