Secluded Woods in Neptune Beach

Secluded Woods
Homes for Sale in Neptune Beach, FL

Community in Neptune Beach · Duval County · ZIP 32266
178 homesBuilt 1916–2024Median sale $845K
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Live Market Pulse
50/100
Market Heat
Normal for Secluded Woods
2013 → 2026 · 87 at the 2013 peak
0 is Secluded Woods's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 50. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Secluded Woods Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$845K
Median sold · 12 mo
$368/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $368 in 2026
94.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
40days
Median DOM · closed
20 days at the 2013 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
77%
Owner-occupied · Secluded Woods
144 of 187 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
23%
Non-owner-occupied · Secluded Woods
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 1% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Secluded Woods
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2022
178
Homes in the community
plus 9 vacant residential lots · 187 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
Est. 1916
Community established
homes built 1916-2024, median 1982 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 4 in 2006
2,259sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 178 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here isn't set by a single housing style — it's set by age and condition. Secluded Woods spans homes built between 1916 and 2024, with a median year built of 1982, so a buyer touring the community is really touring several different housing eras on the same streets. The median sale price of $845,000 and median price per square foot of $368.05 reflect that mix: renovated or newer homes and untouched older stock trade in the same market, and condition — more than square footage alone — is doing the pricing work.

For sellers, that means presentation matters more than it would in a uniform subdivision. For buyers, it means the median doesn't tell you what a specific house will cost — it won't. Right now there are zero active listings in Secluded Woods, and a median 40 days on market for recent closings points to a market that isn't producing fast turnover, just steady, thin-inventory activity. A market heat score of 50 puts this squarely in balanced territory: not a bidding-war environment, but not a buyer's market either.

The 60-Second Overview

Secluded Woods market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $845K ($368 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 40 days on market for closed sales.

Secluded Woods is a community of 178 homes in Neptune Beach, Duval County, built between 1916 and 2024 (median 1982.0), with a median living area of about 2,286 square feet. 77% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Secluded Woods is a 178-home enclave in Neptune Beach, Duval County, spanning construction from 1916 to 2024 under a single small HOA rather than a builder-uniform tract. With a 77% homestead exemption share, most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than turned over as investment or rental stock.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a purchase near the $845,000 median who want a home with genuine age and character rather than a new build.
  • Owner-occupants planning to stay long-term, consistent with the community's 77% homestead-owned share.
  • Sellers with a well-maintained or updated home who can price confidently against zero current competing listings.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to choose from active on-market inventory today, since there are currently zero active listings.
  • Buyers seeking a uniform, single-era build style — this community spans homes built from 1916 to 2024.
  • Investors expecting fast turnover; the 40-day median days-on-market and high homestead share point to a steadier, owner-occupied market.

Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (7 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
$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2002 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k3k
70 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $135 in 2012 to a $368 peak in 2026; $368 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
25507510020122014201620182020202220242026
20 days at the 2013 low; 40 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
92%94%96%98%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 7 a year; 7 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0242004200620082010201420162026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 4 quit in 2006; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202020222026
87 at the 2013 peak, 23 in the troughs, 50 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32266 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 (2026-07-12).

Secluded Woods Market Scorecard

Balanced

Secluded Woods is currently a balanced market..

$845,000
Median sold
0/0/6
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Duncan U. Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
  • Fletcher Middle School; verify by address · Middle
  • Neptune Beach Elementary School; verify by address · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in Secluded Woods 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 Secluded Woods.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a home with individual character rather than a tract-built layout, and who are comfortable pricing off condition rather than a builder spec.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, buyers may have to wait for the right home to surface rather than choosing from current inventory.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home near the 2,286-square-foot median, priced close to the $845,000 median.
Avoid If
You need a move-in-ready guarantee without doing pre-purchase condition diligence, given the wide range of build years here.

One Neighborhood, Every Era of Florida Building

With homes dating from 1916 through 2024, Secluded Woods isn't a subdivision defined by a single build era — it's 178 individual housing histories inside one Neptune Beach community. The median year built lands at 1982, and the typical home carries 2,286 square feet of living space, but that median obscures real variation: a buyer could be comparing an original, unrenovated home from early in that range against one built near the upper end of it, both technically part of the same 178-home count.

Inventory discipline is the other defining feature. Active listings currently sit at zero, and the median time on market for recent closings runs 40 days — this is not a community where homes sit, or where sellers need to chase the market. A 77% homestead exemption share also signals that most owners here are living in the home rather than holding it as a rental, which tends to support steadier upkeep and slower turnover. On the amenity side, listings report Security Lights and Maintenance Grounds as the community-level offerings — worth confirming directly with the HOA, since coverage and access can change.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Secluded Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community with zero active listings and a construction span running from 1916 to 2024 isn't one you can price off a generic comp sheet — you need someone who has tracked how condition, not just square footage, moves the median here. Momentum agents pull the actual closed-sale history for Secluded Woods, verify HOA-reported amenities like Security Lights and Maintenance Grounds directly with the association, and help buyers and sellers price against the real spread in this market rather than the median alone.

Secluded Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a home with individual character rather than a tract-built layout, and who are comfortable pricing off condition rather than a builder spec.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and a high owner-occupied share mean this isn't a churn-and-flip market.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, buyers may have to wait for the right home to surface rather than choosing from current inventory.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home near the 2,286-square-foot median, priced close to the $845,000 median.
Avoid ifYou need a move-in-ready guarantee without doing pre-purchase condition diligence, given the wide range of build years here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Secluded Woods sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Secluded Woods?
The median sale price in Secluded Woods was $845K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (7 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Secluded Woods take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 40 days on market (7 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Secluded Woods?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 178 homes plus 9 vacant residential lots in Secluded Woods (public records).
What share of Secluded Woods is owner-occupied?
77% of Secluded Woods parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Secluded Woods built?
Homes in Secluded Woods were built between 1916 and 2024, with a median year built of 1982.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Secluded Woods?
Cash buyers took 0% of Secluded Woods sales in the 12 months ending July 2022 (0 of 4 closings, realMLS).
What schools serve Secluded Woods?
Secluded Woods is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Duncan U. Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address, Fletcher Middle School; verify by address and Neptune Beach Elementary School; verify by address. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Secluded Woods?
The best agent for Secluded Woods is one who actively works Neptune Beach 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 Secluded Woods.
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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 Secluded Woods and the wider Neptune Beach area.
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Buyers targeting a purchase near the $845,000 median who want a home with genuine age and character rather than a new build.Excellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to stay long-term, consistent with the community's 77% homestead-owned share.Excellent fit
Sellers with a well-maintained or updated home who can price confidently against zero current competing listings.Excellent fit
Buyers who need to choose from active on-market inventory today, since there are currently zero active listings.Probably not
Buyers seeking a uniform, single-era build style — this community spans homes built from 1916 to 2024.Probably not
Investors expecting fast turnover; the 40-day median days-on-market and high homestead share point to a steadier, owner-occupied market.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32209/32210/32266))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (70 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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