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Secret Woods in Jacksonville

Secret Woods
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32216
122 homesBuilt 1984–1992Median sale $402K
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Live Market Pulse
49/100
Market Heat
Normal for Secret Woods
2013 → 2026 · 82 at the 2021 peak
0 is Secret Woods's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 49. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Secret Woods Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$402K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 3.1% vs the prior 12 months
-3.1% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 3 sales in the two windows
$220/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $220 in 2026
96.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
2.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
23days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2021 low
50%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
90%
Owner-occupied · Secret Woods
110 of 122 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
10%
Non-owner-occupied · Secret Woods
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Secret Woods
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2024
122
Homes in the community
122 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1984
Community established
homes built 1984-1992, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 10 in 2023
1,904sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 122 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Secret Woods is a resale-only pocket of Duval County — every one of its 122 homes was built between 1984 and 1992, so there is no new construction here to compete against for a buyer's attention. Price is set almost entirely by condition and updates on top of that fixed building stock: the community carries a median price of $402,000 and a median price per square foot of $220.06, on a median home size of 2,226.5 square feet.

Momentum's read on the current posture: seller-leaning, with 2.0 months of supply and just 1 active listing against a total of 122 homes. Homes that do list are moving in a median of 23 days. The one figure worth flagging is the -3.1% year-over-year shift in pricing — even with supply this tight, prices have eased rather than climbed, which argues for sellers pricing sharply from day one and gives buyers some room to negotiate on anything that sits past the 23-day median.

Secret Woods Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Secret Woods right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.0 months of supply and 50% 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 July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($402K) is down 3.1% from the prior 12 months ($415K). With about 5 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 July 14. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 14, 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 Woods market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $402K ($220 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 23 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

Secret Woods is a community of 122 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1984 and 1992 (median 1986.0), with a median living area of about 2,226 square feet. 90% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Secret Woods is a compact, resale-only community of 122 homes anchored by a clubhouse, pool, tennis and pickleball courts — an amenity package that shows up on the MLS listing sheet more often in larger, newer developments than in a neighborhood this size.

Quick Match

Who Secret Woods is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, amenity-rich community — pool, tennis, pickleball, clubhouse — without paying new-construction premiums.
  • Buyers ready to move quickly and decisively in a seller-leaning market where there is currently just 1 active listing.
  • Sellers who want a fast, well-priced sale — median time on market here is only 23 days.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who specifically want new construction, since every home in Secret Woods was built between 1984 and 1992.
  • Buyers who want a wide pool of active listings to compare before deciding — there is currently just 1 on the market.
  • Buyers whose budget needs to land meaningfully below the community's $402,000 median price.
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Market Pulse

How Secret Woods is performing right now

66/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.4Months of supplytight
43Median days on marketdays
2 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+7%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Secret Woods listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Secret Woods

Live MLS inventory for Secret Woods. 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.

7213 Secret Woods Drive home for sale in Secret WoodsActive · 43 daysTop listing
$402,600
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1984
7213 Secret Woods Drive, Jacksonville, 32216
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by EVERYSTATE INC
7388 Secret Woods Drive home for sale in Secret WoodsPending · 14 days
$448,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft · built 1987
7388 Secret Woods Drive, Jacksonville, 32216
RenovatedBest value
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
7364 Secret Woods Drive home for sale in Secret WoodsPending · 35 days
$399,500
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1985
7364 Secret Woods Drive, Jacksonville, 32216
Listed by CASTLEWISE REALTY GROUP, LLC.

Active and pending Secret Woods listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Secret Woods 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 Secret Woods. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Southside Boulevard / JT Butler~4 to 9 min · the corridors
St. Johns Town Center~8 to 14 min · shopping and dining
Tinseltown / Southside shopping~5 to 10 min · retail and dining
Interstate 95~8 to 14 min · the corridor
Downtown Jacksonville~16 to 24 min · employers
Jacksonville Beaches~20 to 30 min · east

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
Secret Woods (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

Secret Woods 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.

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

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Secret Woods, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Secret Woods

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Secret Woods, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishAn established, amenity-rich Southside neighborhood trades on the condition and lot of the specific home, with the central location and the amenity package as durable draws.

Amenity-rich, central Southside setting

BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Secret Woods

An established wooded neighborhood with tennis, pickleball, and a pool minutes from the Town Center and central Southside is a durable, location-specific draw.

Duval County tax and HOA picture

NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Secret Woods

Carrying cost turns on the Duval County millage, the HOA dues, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel; all are verifiable and worth pulling before you write.

Mature-home condition

NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Secret Woods

On established homes, roof, HVAC, and updates vary; price each home on its condition rather than a neighborhood average.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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  1. 2024
    Taxes

    Duval County millage and the parcel tax bill

    The Duval County Property Appraiser publishes parcel values and the City of Jacksonville sets the millage; the actual lines on a Secret Woods parcel, plus the HOA, set the carrying cost. Why it matters: Pull the specific parcel's record and taxes from the Duval County Property Appraiser, the HOA dues, and the FEMA flood determination before you write. Source

  2. 2026
    Community

    Neighborhood documented by third-party sources

    Third-party sources describe Secret Woods as an established Southside Jacksonville single-family neighborhood in a wooded setting with walking trails, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, and a pool, managed by an HOA. Why it matters: Neighborhood and amenity characteristics are reported by third-party sources; verify the specific home's condition, the HOA, the lot, and the flood zone before relying on them. Source

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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 Strategy

The Secret Woods buying strategy.

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

1

Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover. Verify the homeowners association dues, what they include, the amenity access, and the reserves before you write.

2

Inspect the home and systems. Roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical vary home to home; budget for them and price the home on its condition.

3

Verify the lot and survey. Confirm the lot lines, easements, and any wooded or preserve frontage for the specific property.

4

Pull the flood zone and the tax bill. Confirm the FEMA flood determination and the Duval County parcel taxes before you write.

5

Comp on condition. Price the home against the closest comparable Secret Woods or Southside sale of similar size and condition.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
An updated home on a clean, dry lot with a newer roof and HVAC, priced to its true condition.
Biggest Risk
Deferred maintenance, an unverified lot or flood issue, or overpaying relative to same-condition Southside comps.
Best Lot
The lot, any wooded frontage, and the home's condition are the value here; verify both, plus the HOA.
Smart Timing
An amenity-rich, central Southside neighborhood rewards a prepared buyer who has inspected and comped the specific home.
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

Secret Woods is an established single-family neighborhood in Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32216, in the Southside near the Tiger Hole area. Third-party sources describe midsize, reasonably priced homes in a wooded, scenic setting, with walking trails, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, and a community pool, managed by a homeowners association (secretwoods.com; neighborhoods.com, 2026). As an established neighborhood, value is read home-by-home on condition and lot, and the central diligence items are the home's systems, the lot and survey, the FEMA flood zone, the Duval County parcel taxes, and the HOA dues.

Secret Woods Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Secret Woods.

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 Secret Woods today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original-condition homes
$365K to $420K

Original or lightly updated homes are the value entry at Secret Woods. Confirm the systems, the lot, the HOA, and the flood zone before you write (third-party context, 2026, not MLS).

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes
$420K to $430K

Updated homes with newer roof and HVAC are the core of the neighborhood. Price each on its renovations and lot against the closest comparable sale.

Most inventory
High: best-lot or fully renovated homes
$430K to $475K

Fully renovated homes and those on the best wooded lots sit at the top here. Price each on its own condition and lot, not a neighborhood average.

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 ~$420K buys here.

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

$365K to $420K
Entry: original-condition homes
Original or lightly updated homes are the value entry at Secret Woods. Confirm the systems, the lot, the HOA, and the flood zone before you write (third-party context, 2026, not MLS).
$420K to $430K
Mid: updated homes
Updated homes with newer roof and HVAC are the core of the neighborhood. Price each on its renovations and lot against the closest comparable sale.
$430K to $475K
High: best-lot or fully renovated homes
Fully renovated homes and those on the best wooded lots sit at the top here. Price each on its own condition and lot, not a neighborhood average.

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 Secret Woods, 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 Secret Woods 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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Secret Woods holds value.

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

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Secret Woods

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.

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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.

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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.

Secret Woods3

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.

Secret Woods4

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.

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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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Secret Woods is established, amenity-rich, wooded Southside living minutes from the Town Center. The deal is read home-by-home in the condition, the lot, the HOA, and the flood picture, not a neighborhood average.

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.

7.3B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

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 Secret Woods 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
  • The lot, any wooded frontage, and the home's condition are the value; verify both.
  • Confirm the HOA dues and amenity access, the flood zone, and the parcel taxes.
  • Comp against the closest same-size, same-condition Southside sale.

In an established, amenity-rich neighborhood like Secret Woods, value is driven by the specific home's condition and lot, plus the HOA amenity access, not a builder spec. That means inspecting the roof, HVAC, and systems, confirming the lot lines and any wooded frontage, verifying the FEMA flood zone and the Duval County parcel taxes, and confirming the HOA dues and what they cover, then pricing the home against the closest comparable same-size, same-condition Southside sale, with the central location and the tennis, pickleball, and pool as the durable advantages.

The 15-Second Verdict

Secret Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home with tennis, pickleball, and a pool in central Southside Jacksonville.
Strong onAmenities and location: a wooded neighborhood with courts and a pool minutes from the Town Center and I-95.
WatchThe HOA dues, condition and systems home to home, the lot, and the FEMA flood zone.
Not forBuyers who want a no-HOA neighborhood, new construction, or a custom home.
The edgeAn amenity-rich, central pocket lets a prepared buyer enjoy the courts and pool while pricing the specific home honestly.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • It is a managed HOA with tennis, pickleball, and a pool; confirm the dues and access.
  • Verify the lot, the systems, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific home.
  • No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

Secret Woods is a managed HOA neighborhood; confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, the amenity access, and the reserves directly with the association before you offer. No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

Confirm whether the HOA dues cover the tennis and pickleball courts, the pool, the walking trails and parks, common areas, and reserves, and whether membership is mandatory.

Reported amenities include walking trails, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, and a community pool; confirm the current list and any rules with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Secret Woods 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 Secret Woods.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 Secret Woods

Thinking of selling in Secret Woods?

Your buyer is comparing established Southside homes for the amenities and location, so sell what is specific and verifiable: the home's condition and updates, the lot, the amenity access, and a clear HOA and flood picture.

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 Secret Woods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Arlington, 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 Secret Woods home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Secret Woods 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.
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Windows contain 1 to 9 sales each (6 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
$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 3.1% year over year.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k3k
113 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $104 in 2012 to a $220 peak in 2026; $220 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2021 low; 23 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%105%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 9 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051020082010201220142016202220242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 10 quit in 2023; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
82 at the 2021 peak, 19 in the troughs, 49 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

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

24% 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 (2026-07-18).

Secret Woods Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Secret Woods is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $402,600, and homes go under contract in about 52 days.

2.0
Months supply
$402,600
Median list
$402,000
Median sold
$236
Per sqft
52
Days on mkt
1/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32216 ZIP is $262,899, about 16.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Secret Woods

Live MLS inventory for Secret Woods. 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.

7213 SECRET WOODS Drive home for sale in Secret WoodsActive · 62 daysTop listing
$392,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1984
7213 SECRET WOODS Drive, Jacksonville, 32216
Listed by EVERYSTATE INC
7388 SECRET WOODS Drive home for sale in Secret WoodsPending · 33 days
$448,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft · built 1987
7388 SECRET WOODS Drive, Jacksonville, 32216
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC

Active and pending Secret Woods listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Secret Woods 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, tiles © CARTO.

Community & Amenities

Life at Secret Woods

  • Tennis Court(s) · reported on 5 of 6 listings
  • Pool · reported on 5 of 6 listings
  • Basketball Court · reported on 1 of 6 listings
  • Clubhouse · reported on 1 of 6 listings
  • Pickleball · reported on 1 of 6 listings
  • Maintenance Grounds · reported on 1 of 6 listings

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

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Secret Woods Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Secret Woods is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $402,600, and homes go under contract in about 52 days.

2.0
Months supply
$402,600
Median list
$402,000
Median sold
$236
Per sqft
52
Days on mkt
1/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32216 ZIP is $262,899, about 16.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Strategy

The Secret Woods buying strategy.

If we were buying in Secret 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 Secret Woods.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A buyer or seller who wants a small, established Duval County community with pool, tennis, and pickleball already built in, not a new-construction subdivision.
Biggest Risk
With only 122 homes total, a buyer waiting for a specific listing may wait a while, and a seller has little room to hide a home that is priced or presented off the community's pace.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the community's median size, 2,226.5 square feet, priced around the $402,000 median tend to move fastest, given the current 23-day median time on market.
Avoid If
You need new-construction systems and finishes — every home in Secret Woods was built between 1984 and 1992.
The Deep Dive

A Small, Amenity-Heavy Resale Pocket

At 122 homes, Secret Woods is small enough that inventory swings hard — a single active listing against a median 23-day time on market is why the community reads seller-leaning with 2.0 months of supply. Filed homestead exemptions cover 90.2% of the community's homes, indicating most are owner-occupied primary residences rather than rentals or second homes, which tends to track with steadier upkeep on the housing stock.

The amenity package — tennis courts, a pool, basketball and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse, with grounds maintenance included — is reported across this community's MLS listings, so buyers should confirm current condition and access directly with the HOA before writing an offer. For a resale-only community built out between 1984 and 1992, that level of shared recreation is part of what a buyer is paying for beyond the house itself.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Secret Woods buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.

7.4B · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.2/10
Liquidity & Demand8.0/10
Owner Commitment9.0/10
Pricing Power7.4/10

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 4 factors (7.4). Basis: Recent Direction -3.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 90% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

With only 1 active listing against 122 total homes, Secret Woods does not generate much day-to-day inventory to watch on a portal search. Momentum tracks small Duval County communities like this one closely so buyers are not relying on a feed that refreshes only after a listing already has showings scheduled, and sellers get a pricing read built on the community's actual 23-day, 2.0-months-of-supply pace rather than a citywide average.

The 15-Second Verdict

Secret Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forA buyer or seller who wants a small, established Duval County community with pool, tennis, and pickleball already built in, not a new-construction subdivision.
Biggest advantageTight supply — 2.0 months of supply and a single active listing keep this market seller-leaning.
Biggest riskWith only 122 homes total, a buyer waiting for a specific listing may wait a while, and a seller has little room to hide a home that is priced or presented off the community's pace.
Sweet spotHomes near the community's median size, 2,226.5 square feet, priced around the $402,000 median tend to move fastest, given the current 23-day median time on market.
Avoid ifYou need new-construction systems and finishes — every home in Secret Woods was built between 1984 and 1992.

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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Secret Woods 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 Secret Woods.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Secret Woods sales matched to your home.

Selling in Secret Woods

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Secret Woods, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your Secret Woods home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Secret Woods, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Secret Woods?
The median sale price in Secret Woods was $402K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (6 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Secret Woods take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 23 days on market (6 sales, realMLS).
Is Secret Woods a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Secret Woods leans toward sellers: 2.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Secret Woods?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 122 homes in Secret Woods (public records).
What share of Secret Woods is owner-occupied?
90% of Secret Woods parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Secret Woods built?
Homes in Secret Woods were built between 1984 and 1992, with a median year built of 1986.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Secret Woods?
Cash buyers took 0% of Secret Woods sales in the 12 months ending July 2024 (0 of 4 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Secret Woods?
The best agent for Secret Woods is one who actively works Jacksonville 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 Secret Woods.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Secret Woods?
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 Secret Woods and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Secret Woods?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Secret Woods purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Secret Woods?

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

Buyers who want an established, amenity-rich community — pool, tennis, pickleball, clubhouse — without paying new-construction premiums.Excellent fit
Buyers ready to move quickly and decisively in a seller-leaning market where there is currently just 1 active listing.Excellent fit
Sellers who want a fast, well-priced sale — median time on market here is only 23 days.Excellent fit
Buyers who specifically want new construction, since every home in Secret Woods was built between 1984 and 1992.Probably not
Buyers who want a wide pool of active listings to compare before deciding — there is currently just 1 on the market.Probably not
Buyers whose budget needs to land meaningfully below the community's $402,000 median price.Probably not

Nearby Communities

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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 (5 streets, ZIP 32216))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (113 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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