Secret Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Secret Cove's value case starts with the water. Homes here carry amenities like a boat dock, fishing access, and a security-fenced entry that don't show up in most Duval County listings, and pricing reflects it: the median sale sits at $477,500, or $228.06 per square foot, against a median living area of 2,536 square feet. Construction spans 1977 through 2021, with the typical home dating to 1980, so buyers are paying for lot and water access as much as for the structure itself, and older homes will vary widely on updates and finishes.
The current posture is seller-leaning. With only 1 active listing against 289 total homes, 1.2 months of supply, and a median 23 days on market, this is not a community where buyers can take their time to negotiate. Prices are up 7.4% year over year and 126% since 2012, and with 10 closings in the latest window, transactions are still happening, they're just happening fast. Sellers have leverage right now; buyers need financing and decisions ready before they tour.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Secret Cove right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.1 months of supply and 67% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of October 23, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($495K) is up 20.7% from the prior 12 months ($410K) and up 135% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 October 23. Confidence: Medium (11 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Secret Cove market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $495K ($230 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 18 days on market for closed sales, and 1.1 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 21% from the prior 12 months and up 135% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
Secret Cove is a community of 151 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1977 and 1988 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 2,559 square feet. 94% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Secret Cove is a 289-home waterfront-amenity community in Jacksonville (Duval County) built out between 1977 and 2021, anchored by a boat dock and fishing access rather than new-construction volume.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Secret Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a specific price point near $477,500 who want boat dock and fishing access included.
- Move-in-ready buyers with financing pre-approved and the ability to act within days of a new listing.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a wide construction-year range, from 1977 to 2021, and budgeting for updates on older units.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding; there's rarely more than one on the market at a time.
- Buyers who need a slower, months-long search process; a 23-day median days-on-market punishes hesitation.
- Buyers who need consistent new-construction condition throughout; the community's homes reach back to 1977 in original build.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($495K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($410K) IS the +20.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 5 to 16 sales each (11 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.
20% of homes for sale in ZIP 32216 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 (2026-10-20).
Secret Cove Market Scorecard
Secret Cove is currently a seller-leaning market. About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $497,000, and homes go under contract in about 18 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Secret Cove, 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 Secret Cove
Live MLS inventory for Secret Cove. 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 · 18 daysTop listing
Pending · 118 days
Pending · 5 daysActive and pending Secret Cove listings as of 2026-10-22, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Secret Cove on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Secret Cove
- Playground · reported on 8 of 11 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 8 of 11 listings
- Pickleball · reported on 7 of 11 listings
- Pool · reported on 6 of 11 listings
- Barbecue · reported on 4 of 11 listings
- Fishing · reported on 3 of 11 listings
- Boat Dock · reported on 2 of 11 listings
- Security Fence · reported on 1 of 11 listings
- Water · reported on 1 of 11 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Secret Cove are close: the nearest groceries is about 3 minutes away.
- Publix · Groceries3 min
- McDonald's · Dining3 min
- Dames Pointe Plaza · Shopping3 min
- GameWell Tot Lot · Parks5 min
- Baptist Medical Center South · Health6 min
- Grounds of Grace · Coffee8 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Don Brewer ElementaryFLDOE grade B · Public PreK-5
- Fort Caroline Middle SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public 6-8
- Terry Parker High SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 9-12
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 Secret Cove address.
Recent Developments in Secret Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Secret Cove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 4 miles southwest of Secret Cove, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 10 miles north of Secret Cove.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Secret Cove.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Secret Cove.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Infrastructure
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 southwest of Secret Cove.
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 north of Secret Cove.
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 Secret Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Secret Cove 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Secret Cove.
Where the Water Does the Work
Secret Cove's amenity package sets it apart from typical Duval County subdivisions: a boat dock, fishing access, pool, tennis courts, pickleball, a playground, a barbecue area, and a security fence, all reported across this community's MLS listings. Buyers should verify current amenities and access rules directly with the HOA, since reported amenities can shift as facilities age or association priorities change.
The numbers back up the demand: a market heat score of 68, 1.2 months of supply, and just 1 active listing out of 289 homes point to a market where inventory rarely sits. Homestead share runs at 92%, meaning the large majority of homes here are claimed as primary residences rather than held as rental or investment product, which tends to support steadier turnover and fewer surprise listings hitting the market at once.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Secret Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Secret Cove buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (8.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +135% since 2012; Recent Direction +20.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.1 months of supply; Owner Commitment 94% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with 1 active listing and 1.2 months of supply, most of the opportunity in Secret Cove happens off the public search page, through relationships, pre-market conversations, and knowing which of the 289 homes are likely to turn over next. Momentum's Northeast Florida team tracks this pricing spread by construction year, from 1977 to 2021, and by amenity access, so buyers aren't guessing at what's driving a $477,500 median or a $228.06 per-square-foot figure, and sellers can price against real closing data instead of a guess.
Secret Cove in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Has a CDD assessment
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 12 sampled listing addresses in this community: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=12) · as of 2026-10
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 22, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32216)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (189 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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