Section H
Homes for Sale in Atlantic Beach, FL
All 59 homes for sale in Atlantic Beach, FL · median $1,325,000 · 43 homes for sale in 32233 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 43 closed sales in Section H in Atlantic Beach, FL since 2004, the most recent in April 2023. Recorded prices across those 43 sales ran from $26,100 to $550,000 (median $175,950), on homes of 640 to 3,265 sq ft. Across Atlantic Beach as a whole, 183 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $610,000, 51 median days on market, with 34 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,140 ($2,410 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Section H is driven by condition and lot far more than by any list-and-repeat formula. The housing stock spans from 1930 to 2024 with a median build year of 1990, so on the same block you can find a pre-war cottage, a tear-down, and a new build. That range means the spread in pricing is wide and largely condition-driven; there is no clean per-square-foot comp you can lean on without walking the property.
With a median living area of 1,403 square feet, this is a market of smaller footprints, and buyers pay for location and updates rather than raw size. Homestead share sits at roughly 58%, which tells you a meaningful portion of the inventory is held rather than churned. For sellers, that limits directly comparable turnover; for buyers, it means the right listing is worth moving on quickly and worth a hard inspection.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Section H right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Section H is an established Atlantic Beach pocket of 478 homes where the value question is almost always about the individual property — its age, its condition, its lot — rather than a uniform neighborhood price. The build span from 1930 to 2024 makes that clear.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 21 homes in Section H that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1954 and 2018 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,297 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 62% 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 25 qualified sales in Section H across 2024–2025 (15 in 2024, 10 in 2025), median $400,000 — 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.
Who Section H is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on an established Atlantic Beach location who value place over size
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to trade an older home's condition for upside in updates
- Buyers ready with financing and an inspection plan who can act when the right listing appears
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantial square footage above the compact median footprint
- Buyers wanting a brand-new, uniform subdivision with predictable pricing
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite a home on its individual condition and systems
The market around Section H
Section H is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32233, 104 homes are on the market and 40% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Atlantic Beach.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32233 (Atlantic Beach), 366 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $522K ($379/sq ft), down 14.2% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 42 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32233 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Section H specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Section H, Atlantic Beach
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.
The Section H buying strategy.
If we were buying in Section H 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 Section H.
A market of ages and conditions, not a single price
The defining fact here is variety. A median year built of 1990 sits inside a range that reaches back to 1930 and forward to 2024, which means renovation levels vary enormously from one address to the next. Two homes of similar size can be worlds apart on price depending on whether the systems, roof, and finishes are original or redone. That is why the median tells you less here than it does in a uniform subdivision.
A median living area of 1,403 square feet keeps this on the compact end, so additions, garage conversions, and outdoor living are common ways owners have gained space over the decades. With homestead-held homes near 58% of the total, quality inventory does not always sit long, and a buyer who has financing and an inspection team lined up is in a much stronger position than one still shopping loosely.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Section H. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-driven, comps do not do the work for you — the walk-through does. We price and evaluate Section H homes on their actual systems, updates, and lot rather than a blanket neighborhood number, and we tell you plainly when a listing is overpriced for its condition or when it is worth moving fast. With inventory that turns unevenly, that judgment is where we earn our keep.
Section H 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 Section H 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 Section H sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Section H, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32207/32218/32222/32233/32266)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (43 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.
- Main Street (7 homes on record)
- Jasmine Street (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Section H. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32233; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Duncan U. Fletcher High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 22 nearby communities)
- Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Atlantic Beach Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Duncan Fletcher High School · High (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- Mayport Middle School · Middle (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).