Shadowlawn
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 182 homes for sale in 32205 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Shadowlawn in Jacksonville, FL since 2015, the most recent in October 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Shadowlawn is an older, close-in Jacksonville pocket in Duval County, and price here is driven less by any headline number and more by the condition of the individual house. Original-condition bungalows and updated, renovated properties can sit on the same block, so two homes that look similar on paper can be worth very different money once you walk them.
For buyers, that means underwriting each property on its own merits rather than the street average. For sellers, it means the work you have or haven't put into the house shows up directly in what a serious buyer will pay. This is a market where inspections and finish quality do the talking.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Shadowlawn 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
Shadowlawn sits inside Jacksonville's urban core rather than out on the suburban edge, so proximity to downtown and established infrastructure matter as much as the house itself. The housing stock is varied and condition-driven, which keeps values tied to the specific property rather than a uniform template.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Shadowlawn that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1922 and 1956 (median 1950), with a median living area of about 3,613 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 80% 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.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Shadowlawn is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a close-in Jacksonville location over new construction
- Renovation-minded buyers with a budget set aside for updates and deferred maintenance
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its individual condition rather than a neighborhood average
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a move-in-ready, uniform-condition suburban product
- Buyers needing tightly comparable comps to feel confident on price
- Buyers with no margin for surprises found in an inspection
The market around Shadowlawn
Shadowlawn is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32205, 227 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,404 homes are active and 1,546 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32205 (Jacksonville), 429 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272K ($216/sq ft), up 2.1% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 76 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 5.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32205 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Shadowlawn specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Shadowlawn buying strategy.
If we were buying in Shadowlawn 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 Shadowlawn.
A condition-driven urban-core market
The through-line in Shadowlawn is variability. Because it's an older, established part of Jacksonville, you'll find homes across a wide spectrum of upkeep and renovation. That produces a genuinely wide spread in value, and it rewards buyers who can read a house and see past cosmetics to what's structural.
Practically, this is a neighborhood where the walkthrough and the inspection report carry the deal. A renovated home and a project home are not comparable just because they share a ZIP code. Buyers should budget for the difference between move-in-ready and deferred-maintenance, and sellers should be clear-eyed about which of those two they're bringing to market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shadowlawn. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven pocket like Shadowlawn, the value is in the details, and generic pricing advice fails here. We price and evaluate each home on its own condition, location, and finish level rather than leaning on a neighborhood average, and we'll tell you plainly when a house is a project versus when it's truly ready to move into.
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Recently off market in Shadowlawn
Homes in Shadowlawn that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 1820 Shadowlawn Street · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Shadowlawn, 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.
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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.
- Richmond Street (1 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Shadowlawn
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shadowlawn, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Shadowlawn.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 4 miles northeast of Shadowlawn.
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 3 miles northeast of Shadowlawn.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 11 miles southwest of Shadowlawn.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 south of Shadowlawn.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 11 miles southwest of Shadowlawn.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32205)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-18 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (4 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Shadowlawn. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32205; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fishweir Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Ruth N. Upson Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Edward H. White High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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