Santa Monica Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established central southside resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32207

An established St. Nicholas-area subdivision of compact, single-story homes built mostly in the late 1950s and 1960s, in Jacksonville's central southside off University Boulevard and Barnes Road.

Established resaleSt. Nicholas area, JacksonvilleSingle-story homes

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled resale subdivision, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so condition, updates, and lot drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Live · Santa Monica Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$248K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 13.7% vs the prior 12 months

-13.7% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 22 and 14 sales in the two windows

$181/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $240 in 2024

97.3%

Sale vs ask

Duval median: 96.0%

+204%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $82K median in 2012

Tempo

16days

Median DOM · closed

12 days at the 2021 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 21 a year

Ownership and context

72%

Owner-occupied · Santa Monica

746 of 1037 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

28%

Non-owner-occupied · Santa Monica

incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state

33%

Cash buyers · Santa Monica

3 of 9 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025

1,035

Homes in the community

plus 2 vacant residential lots · 1037 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 25 years of records

Est. 1909

Community established

homes built 1909-2024, median 1962 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 28 in 2010

1,394sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

2.1%/yr

Turnover rate

about 22 of 1035 homes trade a year

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"Santa Monica is a resale play on a small, established central-southside subdivision, not a builder market. Homes here are compact single-story construction from the late 1950s and 1960s on modest lots, so the value driver is the individual home, condition and updates matter far more than any headline number. The location thesis is proximity: it sits inside the St. Nicholas area of Jacksonville's southside, a short drive from downtown by way of University Boulevard. Confirm the exact Duval County school zoning by address before you rely on any assignment, and get a real inspection given the age of the homes."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Santa Monica Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 4, 2026

Santa Monica right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($248K) is down 13.7% from the prior 12 months ($288K) and up 204% since 2012. With about 21 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4. Confidence: Medium (22 and 14 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 4, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Santa Monica is a small, established single-family subdivision in the St. Nicholas area of Jacksonville's central southside, in Duval County. Homes here were built predominantly in the late 1950s and into the 1960s, mostly single-story construction, with modest square footage and lots generally around a fifth of an acre. Because these are resale homes rather than new construction, each one trades on its own condition, updates, and lot rather than a builder price sheet.

The subdivision runs along Santa Monica Boulevard North and South, reached from University Boulevard West and Barnes Road. No mandatory homeowners association or CDD was identified for the neighborhood, which is typical of Jacksonville subdivisions platted in this era. It is a small, quiet subdivision without a dedicated on-site amenity, and nearby public parks in the surrounding St. Nicholas and San Marco area provide options for recreation.

The bigger picture is location. Santa Monica sits inside Jacksonville's central southside, close to the St. Nicholas and San Marco areas and within a short drive of downtown Jacksonville across the St. Johns River. That proximity is the enduring appeal of an older, built-out subdivision like this one, where the main factors to weigh are the age of the housing stock rather than competition from new supply.

Quick Match

Who Santa Monica is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established single-story home on a modest lot close to downtown Jacksonville
Buyers comfortable updating or renovating an older home for the location
Buyers who value a central southside location near St. Nicholas and San Marco

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Anyone who wants a gated, amenitized HOA community with a pool or clubhouse
Buyers unwilling to verify the age of roof, plumbing, and electrical systems on an older home

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 4 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($248K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($288K) IS the -13.7% one-year change.

Windows contain 9 to 36 sales each (22 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo

Down 13.7% year over year; up 204% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

521 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $52 in 2012 to a $240 peak in 2024; $181 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

12 days at the 2021 low; 16 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

97.3% now vs Duval 96.0%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

9 to 36 a year; 22 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · Santa Monica vs Duval

Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 28 quit in 2010; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

79 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 44 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

How much local inventory is already under contract

31% of homes for sale in ZIP 32207 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 (2026-08-01).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Interactive Map

Santa Monica on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Santa Monica. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown Jacksonville10 to 15 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)25 to 30 min · approximate

San Marco Square5 to 10 min · approximate

St. Johns Town Center15 to 20 min · approximate

Southside medical corridor (Baptist South area)10 to 15 min · approximate

Jacksonville beaches30 to 40 min · approximate

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

Santa Monica (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

Santa Monica 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.

High

Englewood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Middle

Southside Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

Englewood Elementary School (verify by address)

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

The takeaway

The story here is a settled central-southside location. Santa Monica sits inside Jacksonville's St. Nicholas area, close to San Marco and a short drive from downtown across the St. Johns River, in a subdivision that is fully built out with no new supply competing for buyers.

The Strategy

The Santa Monica buying strategy.

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

Pull the specific parcel's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, lot size, and any recorded deed restrictions.

Get a thorough inspection focused on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary across homes built in the late 1950s and 1960s.

Verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools, since attendance zones change.

Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific address before you make an offer.

Compare the home's condition and lot against genuinely comparable recent sales in the immediate St. Nicholas area before you set a price.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A structurally sound single-story home with updatable systems on a well-kept lot, priced to leave room for any needed updates.

Biggest Risk

Underestimating the cost of updating an older home's roof, plumbing, or electrical systems.

Best Lot

Prioritize a well-positioned, quiet lot; confirm the exact lot size and any deed restrictions on the parcel.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right home condition and lot appear.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Type

Established single-family resale

Era

Largely late 1950s into the 1960s

Construction

Predominantly single-story

Lots

Modest lots, generally around a fifth of an acre

Costs & Fees

HOA

No mandatory HOA identified; confirm any deed restrictions on the parcel

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences

Amenities

On-site

No dedicated subdivision amenity identified

Status

Nearby public parks in the St. Nicholas and San Marco area; verify hours locally

Location

Area

St. Nicholas area, central southside Jacksonville, Duval County

Downtown Jacksonville

About 10 to 15 min (approximate)

Airport (JAX)

About 25 to 30 min (approximate)

Santa Monica Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Santa Monica.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Santa Monica today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

At the entry tier you are generally looking at original-condition, single-story homes near or below the subdivision's typical size, where the value is in the bones and the location. Expect to budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic updates.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find single-story homes with some updates already done, typical square footage for the subdivision, and a well-kept lot. This is the typical move-in resale here.

Most inventory

The Top

At the top are the larger and more fully renovated homes in the subdivision, and any with an especially well-positioned or oversized lot. Confirm the condition, square footage, and lot size on the specific parcel.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find single-story homes with some updates already done, typical square footage for the subdivision, and a well-kept lot. This is the typical move-in resale here.

The Top

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Santa Monica, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Santa Monica is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Santa Monica holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by home

Roof and systems ageVerify age

Renovation upsideSolid on original homes

Lot size and positionModest, verify by parcel

Flood zone exposureVerify by parcel

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Santa Monica

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is the individual home: its condition, its updates, and its lot.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.4C+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.2/10

Renovation Risk5.2/10

Location Efficiency7.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Santa Monica 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 automated estimate, 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 and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Lake / 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

Lots run generally around a fifth of an acre; condition of the home varies by property.
The lot and its position are the durable differentiators in a built-out subdivision like this.
Quieter, interior lots away from University Boulevard tend to hold appeal.
Confirm the FEMA flood zone before you rely on any assumption about the area.
Verify exact lot dimensions and any easements on the specific parcel.

In an established, built-out subdivision the building is decades old for every home, so the durable difference between two properties is the lot and its position. Quieter interior lots away from busier roads like University Boulevard tend to hold value better, while homes directly on a busy corridor can lag. Because this is a resale market, treat the lot, its exact dimensions, and the FEMA flood zone as core parts of your value math alongside the home's condition, confirming details on the specific parcel rather than assuming them from the area.

The 15-Second Verdict

Santa Monica in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-story home in a central Jacksonville southside location.

Biggest advantageA settled, built-out location inside the St. Nicholas area, close to San Marco and downtown Jacksonville.

Biggest riskOlder-home costs: roof, plumbing, and electrical systems need verification and budgeting.

Sweet spotA sound single-story home with updatable systems on a well-kept lot.

Avoid ifYou need new construction, modern systems, or a gated, amenitized HOA community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No mandatory HOA identified; confirm deed restrictions on the parcel.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
No dedicated on-site amenity; nearby public parks serve the area.
Homes date mostly to the late 1950s and 1960s; inspect roof and systems carefully.
Confirm the FEMA flood zone and insurance cost for the specific address.

No mandatory homeowners association was identified for Santa Monica, which is typical of Jacksonville subdivisions platted in this era. Confirm whether any voluntary neighborhood association or recorded deed restrictions apply to the specific parcel before you rely on it.

With no mandatory HOA identified, there are generally no association dues or association-run amenities to budget for here. Confirm any voluntary dues or deed restrictions on the parcel.

There is no golf course or private country club in the subdivision. Recreation is via nearby public parks in the surrounding St. Nicholas and San Marco area.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Santa Monica buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Santa Monica.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

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

Selling in Santa Monica

Thinking of selling a Santa Monica home?

Selling an established single-story home takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, updates, and lot position your home against what is actually selling nearby.

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 Santa Monica, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Empire Point, 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.

What is your Santa Monica home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Santa Monica matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Santa Monica 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.

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.

$1,614/mo

Duval County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Duval County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.

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.

Recent Developments in Santa Monica

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

July 2026
Development
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 9 miles west of Santa Monica, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today
July 2026
Development
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 4 miles northwest of Santa Monica, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax
June 2026
Development
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 17 miles west of Santa Monica, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record
June 2026
Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 18 miles south of Santa Monica.
Source: Jax Daily Record
April 2026
Development
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 9 miles northeast of Santa Monica, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT
February 2026
Infrastructure
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 9 miles northeast of Santa Monica.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Monica a new-construction community?

No. It is an established subdivision in Jacksonville's St. Nicholas area, built predominantly in the late 1950s and into the 1960s. Homes here are resales, mostly single-story construction.

What kind of homes are in Santa Monica?

Predominantly single-story homes on lots generally around a fifth of an acre. Condition ranges from original to updated, so each home should be judged on its own.

Is there an HOA?

No mandatory homeowners association was identified for Santa Monica, which is typical of Jacksonville subdivisions platted in this era. Confirm any voluntary association or recorded deed restrictions on the specific parcel before you rely on it.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this subdivision, which predates the CDD era. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

Where is Santa Monica located?

It is in the St. Nicholas area of Jacksonville's central southside, reached from University Boulevard West and Barnes Road, in ZIP 32207.

What should I check before buying an older home here?

Focus on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary across homes built in the late 1950s and 1960s. Get a thorough inspection and budget for updates.

Is the area in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation is address-specific in this part of Jacksonville. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact home before you commit.

What amenities does the subdivision have?

No dedicated on-site amenity was identified for Santa Monica. Nearby public parks in the surrounding St. Nicholas and San Marco area provide options for recreation.

What schools serve the subdivision?

It is in Duval County Public Schools. Zoned schools should be verified by the specific address; options reported in the immediate area include Englewood Elementary, Southside Middle, and Englewood High, but attendance zones change.

How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive, depending on the exact location and traffic. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.

How far is the airport?

Jacksonville International Airport is roughly a 25 to 30 minute approximate drive from the subdivision.

Is Santa Monica gated or age-restricted?

There is no verified information that the subdivision is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. It is an established, open residential subdivision.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Underestimating the cost of updating an older home's roof, plumbing, or electrical systems. This is manageable with a thorough inspection and address-specific insurance quotes.

Should I get my own agent to buy a resale here?

Yes. In a resale market an experienced agent helps you judge condition, updates, and lot against genuinely comparable sales and represents your interests in the negotiation.

How current is the market data on this page?

This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the subdivision accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condition against genuinely comparable homes before you make an offer.

Who is the best real estate agent for Santa Monica?

The best agent for Santa Monica is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Santa Monica.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Santa Monica?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Santa Monica and the wider Jacksonville area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Santa Monica?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Santa Monica purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Santa Monica?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established single-story home in a central Jacksonville southside location.Excellent fit

You are comfortable updating or renovating an older home for the location.Excellent fit

You value proximity to St. Nicholas, San Marco, and downtown Jacksonville.Excellent fit

You will do the homework on roof, systems, and flood zone before you buy.Excellent fit

You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not

You want a gated, amenitized HOA community with a pool or clubhouse.Probably not

You cannot budget for updates on an older home.Probably not

You need a large pool of identical new homes for easy price comparison.Probably not

Get the inside read on Santa Monica

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Santa Monica home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Santa Monica specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Median sale price in Santa Monica, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (27 streets, ZIP 32207/32216/32217/32223/32257))
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (521 transactions analyzed)

Santa Monica Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Santa Monica right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Santa Monica is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Santa Monica on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Englewood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Southside Middle School (verify by address)

Englewood Elementary School (verify by address)

The Santa Monica buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Santa Monica.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Santa Monica holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Santa Monica

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Santa Monica is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Santa Monica in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Santa Monica buy.

Thinking of selling a Santa Monica home?

In Santa Monica, condition and view decide your number

What is your Santa Monica home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Recent Developments in Santa Monica

JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Santa Monica?

Get the inside read on Santa Monica

You are all set.

Data sources & freshness

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.