Secret Oaks
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Secret Oaks in Jacksonville, FL since 2012, the most recent in December 2022. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,110 ($3,590 with the full homestead exemption).
Secret Oaks sits in the St. Johns County side of the Jacksonville market, and that location is doing a lot of the quiet work on value here. Without a current price spread in hand, I'd read this as a community where what a home sells for is driven more by condition, lot, and updates than by any single list-price benchmark — so two homes on the same street can land very differently.
The honest posture for now: treat pricing as condition-led rather than formula-led. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits and not assume a neighborhood-wide number. Sellers should expect that presentation and updates move the needle more than hoping a broad market tide carries the price.
The 60-Second Overview
Secret Oaks is a Jacksonville-address community that falls inside St. Johns County, which puts it in a different county envelope than much of the metro around it — a detail worth confirming early when you're weighing location.
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.
Who Secret Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Jacksonville address who specifically want to be inside St. Johns County
- Buyers willing to underwrite each home on its own condition and comparables
- Buyers who value location details over a one-number price story
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a defined entry-to-ceiling price band before they'll look
- Buyers expecting a broad market trend to guarantee their return
- Buyers who won't do property-by-property comparison work
The market around Secret Oaks
Secret Oaks is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32259, 546 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across St. Johns County, 1,855 homes are active and 859 pending (32% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Secret Oaks specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Secret Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Secret Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 12 miles east of Secret Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 14 miles east of Secret Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 14 miles east of Secret Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
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 7 miles southwest of Secret Oaks.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 7 miles east of Secret Oaks.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 7 miles east of Secret Oaks.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Secret Oaks 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 Secret Oaks.
A St. Johns County address inside Jacksonville
The split identity is the story: mailing city of Jacksonville, county of St. Johns. That distinction shapes which county services, permitting, and tax structure a given home falls under, and it's the first thing I'd nail down with a buyer so expectations match reality at closing.
Because we're working from a location snapshot rather than a deep price history here, the practical move is property-by-property analysis. Look hard at condition, lot, and recent updates on each listing, and let the comparable sales — not a headline figure — set your number.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Secret Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Northeast Florida every day and we'll tell you plainly when a community fits your goals and when it doesn't. In a place like Secret Oaks, where the county-versus-city detail matters and value tracks condition, that grounded, comp-by-comp approach is where we earn our keep.
Secret Oaks 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 Secret Oaks 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 Secret Oaks sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (7 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 St. Johns 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 · St. Johns 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.