Sappington
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 140 homes for sale in 32205 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Sappington in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Sappington in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in November 2024. 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).
Sappington is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville — 55 homes with a median build year of 1939 and a range stretching back to 1912. What sets price here is condition, not square footage. With a median living area of about 1,429 sq ft, these are compact homes, and the spread you see in asking prices tracks how much of the original structure has been updated versus left as-is.
At roughly 62.5% homestead, this is a live-in neighborhood more than an investor block, which tends to keep inventory tight and turnover modest. Buyers should underwrite for the realities of pre-war housing — systems, foundations, and permits — and sellers who have documented their updates hold the negotiating edge.
The 60-Second Overview
Sappington is a tight, historic enclave in Duval County where nearly every home predates mid-century, so the story is character and condition rather than scale or new construction.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Sappington that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1912 and 1984 (median 1938), with a median living area of about 1,029 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Sappington across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $292,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sappington is best for.
Best for
- Buyers drawn to historic homes who will budget for inspections and phased updates
- Owner-occupants planning a long hold in a compact, established neighborhood
- Renovation-minded buyers who can read past condition to a home's underlying value
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new or near-new construction with modern systems out of the box
- Anyone needing significantly more than the median living space without an addition
- Investors chasing quick turnover in a low-inventory, mostly owner-occupied pocket
The market around Sappington
Sappington is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32205, 199 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32205 (Jacksonville), 642 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $282K ($221/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 114 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 14.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32205 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sappington specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sappington, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sappington
Live MLS inventory for Sappington. 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 Sappington listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Recent Developments in Sappington
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sappington, 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 13 miles south of Sappington, 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 6 miles south of Sappington, 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 18 miles southwest of Sappington, 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 east of Sappington, 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 18 miles southwest of Sappington, 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 east of Sappington.
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 Sappington buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sappington 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 Sappington.
An older housing stock rewards diligence
With a median year built of 1939 and the oldest homes dating to 1912, Sappington's value is driven by what has been done to each house since. Two homes of similar size can price very differently depending on roof, wiring, plumbing, and whether renovations were permitted. There is no clean price band here — expect a wide, condition-driven spread around the median.
The compact footprint — a median near 1,429 sq ft — means additions, converted spaces, and lot use matter to how a home shows. Inspection quality is not optional in this kind of stock; it is the single most important step in reading true value.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sappington. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 55-home neighborhood of pre-war houses, the comps are thin and condition swings the number more than anything else. We read each listing against its actual updates and permit history rather than a headline price-per-foot, so buyers do not overpay for deferred maintenance and sellers get credit for the work they have documented.
Sappington in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Sappington buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sappington 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.
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.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 32205 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-01).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32205)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (14 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Antisdale Street (3 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Sappington. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32205; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fishweir Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Ruth N. Upson Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Edward H. White High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).