South Shores Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A historic, walkable 1920s neighborhood of brick homes near San Marco and St. Nicholas, a stone's throw from downtown Jacksonville.

Historic 1920s brick homesNext to San MarcoMinutes to downtown

Live Market Pulse

53/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulserealMLS

$382K

Median Price

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Supply

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Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$255/sf

Median $/Sqft

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Jon's Current Read

"South Shores reads as a historic, walkable 1920s neighborhood of brick homes northeast of San Marco and near St. Nicholas, developed by the same builder behind San Marco and Avondale and now minutes from a redeveloping riverfront and downtown. Homes are older and vary widely in condition, so the buy is condition-and-character, with renovation math front and center. Confirm the historic-home systems, any overlay or zoning, and the Duval tax picture. Pricing context is third-party and illustrative, accessed June 2026; confirm per home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

South Shores market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $382K ($255 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 9 recent closings in live realMLS data.

South Shores is a historic neighborhood in Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32207, northeast of San Marco and southeast of downtown, near St. Nicholas, with Old Hickory Road curving through it (Modern Cities; Jax Psychogeo; accessed June 2026; confirm per home).

The neighborhood was platted in the early 1920s following the 1921 opening of the Acosta Bridge, and was developed by Telfair Stockton, the same prominent developer behind San Marco and Avondale. It is known for attractive brick homes and a central neighborhood park, with a quiet, established character close to the city.

Homes are older and vary widely in condition and updates, so the right comparison is house-by-house on the renovation level, the lot, and the original character, rather than a single neighborhood number. Proximity to San Marco's shops and restaurants and to downtown is the locational draw.

As a historic 1920s neighborhood, the central diligence items are the older home's systems and structure, any historic or zoning overlay, the Duval County tax, the FEMA flood zone given the riverfront proximity, and an honest renovation budget.

A Look Inside South Shores

The course, the club, the gates.

Real aerial and on-site photos of South Shores. Swipe to explore the community and its amenities.

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South Shores

Quick Match

Who South Shores is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a historic, walkable home with character near San Marco and downtown
Renovators and character buyers comfortable with older brick homes
Buyers who value proximity to a redeveloping riverfront and the urban core

Probably not for

Buyers who want new construction or a suburban amenity master plan
Buyers who want a turnkey home with no renovation risk
Anyone unwilling to budget historic-home systems and verify any overlay

Market Pulse

How South Shores is performing right now

53/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

0Months of supplytight

57Median days on marketdays

1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand

9Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+0%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 South Shores listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are goingn/a2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare San Marco or Jacksonville. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square footn/a2026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now0 : 1active : pending

For sale0

Pending1

Sold 12mo9

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in South Shores

Live MLS inventory for South Shores. 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.

1063 S Shores Road home for sale in South Shores

Pending · 28 days

$475,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1938

1063 S Shores Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Renovated

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

726 Old Hickory Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$586,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft · built 1950

726 Old Hickory Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

816 S South Shores Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$489,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,959 sqft · built 1938

816 S South Shores Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST

907 S South Shores Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$484,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1938

907 S South Shores Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

1040 Old Hickory Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$394,800

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,551 sqft · built 1938

1040 Old Hickory Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by BOLD & SOLD LLC

1045 Old Hickory Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$382,500

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1938

1045 Old Hickory Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

813 Old Hickory Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$360,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1939

813 Old Hickory Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by JPAR CITY AND BEACH

829 Old Hickory Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$355,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1938

829 Old Hickory Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by LPT REALTY LLC

1105 South Shores Road home for sale in South Shores

Sold

$350,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,739 sqft · built 1938

1105 South Shores Road, Jacksonville, 32207

Listed by PREFERRED REALTY & MANAGEMENT LLC

No homes are actively for sale in South Shores right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

South Shores 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 South Shores. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

San Marco Square~3 to 8 min · shops, dining, theater

Downtown Jacksonville~5 to 12 min · across the river

St. Nicholas / Atlantic Blvd~3 to 8 min · everyday services

Baptist Health downtown campus~5 to 10 min · healthcare and jobs

Interstate 95 access~3 to 8 min · north-south corridor

St. Johns Town Center~18 to 25 min · southeast for major shopping

Atlantic beaches~25 to 35 min · east via Atlantic Blvd

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

South Shores (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

South Shores 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 South Shores address.

The takeaway

What is actually moving near South Shores, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in South Shores

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe San Marco-area riverfront is a focus of redevelopment, so the story for a historic neighborhood like South Shores is character, renovation value, and the changing riverfront edge rather than new construction.

Proximity to San Marco and a redeveloping riverfront

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: San Marco / South Shores

A historic, walkable neighborhood next to San Marco and a redeveloping downtown riverfront draws character buyers and supports long-term demand; weigh how nearby redevelopment affects the specific block.

Historic-home condition and renovation math

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: South Shores

Older brick homes vary widely in updates, so the structure, systems, and honest renovation budget drive value more than square footage; inspect and price house-by-house.

Duval millage and the tax bill

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Duval County

Property taxes follow City of Jacksonville and Duval County millage on the assessed value; read the actual figure for the specific parcel (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024).

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 South Shores, 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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Taxes
Duval County millage and assessments
Property taxes in South Shores follow City of Jacksonville and Duval County millage applied to the assessed value; the authoritative figure is the specific parcel's record, and historic homes vary in assessed value by condition. Why it matters: Pull the actual Duval County Property Appraiser record for the exact home, and confirm any historic or zoning overlay that could affect renovations. Source

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 South Shores buying strategy.

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

Read the renovation and systems math first. On a 1920s brick home, price the roof, electrical, plumbing, and any foundation honestly before you judge a list price.

Confirm any historic or zoning overlay. Verify whether overlays or restrictions affect exterior changes, additions, or permitting for the specific home.

Pull the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote. Given the riverfront proximity, confirm the determination and a bindable quote for the specific parcel.

Inspect the historic-home structure. Brick, original windows, and older systems need a rigorous inspection; budget the modernization.

Comp house-by-house. Price the specific home on its renovation level, lot, and character against the closest comparable South Shores or San Marco-area sale, not a city average.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A solid brick home with good bones and tasteful updates on a quiet block, priced to its renovation level and character.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting the systems and structure on a 1920s home, or flood exposure near the river.

Best Lot

The lot, the block, the original character, and the renovation level drive value here; the location near San Marco is the durable draw.

Smart Timing

A character-driven, urban market gives a prepared buyer who has read the renovation math room to negotiate on condition.

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

South Shores is a historic neighborhood in Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32207, northeast of San Marco and near St. Nicholas, southeast of downtown. It was platted in the early 1920s after the 1921 opening of the Acosta Bridge and developed by Telfair Stockton, the developer behind San Marco and Avondale, and is known for attractive brick homes and a central neighborhood park. Homes are older and vary widely in condition and updates. The central diligence items are the historic home's systems and structure, any historic or zoning overlay, the Duval County tax, the FEMA flood zone given the riverfront proximity, and an honest renovation budget.

South Shores Homes For Sale

What your money buys in South Shores.

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 South Shores 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 historic homes

$295K to $360K

Original-condition 1920s homes needing work are the value entry. Budget the systems and structure honestly before you write (third-party context, June 2026, not MLS).

Lowest entry

Mid: tastefully updated brick homes

$360K to $484K

Tastefully updated brick homes that keep their character are the core of the neighborhood. Renovation level, lot, and block separate these; price on the closest comparable sale.

Most inventory

High: fully renovated character homes

$484K to $586K

Fully renovated historic homes on the best blocks sit at the top, trading on character plus modern systems. Price each on its renovation quality and location, not square footage.

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 ~$382K buys here.

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

$295K to $360K

Entry: original-condition historic homes

Original-condition 1920s homes needing work are the value entry. Budget the systems and structure honestly before you write (third-party context, June 2026, not MLS).

$360K to $484K

Mid: tastefully updated brick homes

Tastefully updated brick homes that keep their character are the core of the neighborhood. Renovation level, lot, and block separate these; price on the closest comparable sale.

$484K to $586K

High: fully renovated character homes

Fully renovated historic homes on the best blocks sit at the top, trading on character plus modern systems. Price each on its renovation quality and location, not square footage.

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 South Shores, 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 South Shores 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.

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 South Shores 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.

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 South Shores

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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South Shores is about historic character minutes from San Marco and downtown, not amenities. The deal is read in the renovation math, the structure, and the block, not the sticker.

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.

6.6B · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.8/10

Renovation Risk6.4/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

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 South Shores 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 Zestimate, 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 at Deutsche Bank 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, the block, the original character, and the renovation level drive value; the San Marco-adjacent location is the durable draw.
Confirm any historic or zoning overlay that governs renovations.
Budget historic-home systems and an honest renovation reserve.

In a historic, character-driven neighborhood, value comes down to the lot, the block, the original character, and the renovation level. At South Shores, the 1920s brick homes are driven by the honest renovation and systems math and by proximity to San Marco and a redeveloping riverfront, while any historic or zoning overlay shapes what you can change. The honest approach is to read the renovation math, confirm the overlay and the flood zone, then price the specific home on its character and condition against the closest comparable South Shores or San Marco-area sale rather than a city median.

The 15-Second Verdict

South Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a historic, walkable home with character near San Marco and downtown.

Strong onCharacter and location: 1920s brick homes, a neighborhood park, and minutes to San Marco and the urban core.

WatchHistoric-home systems and renovation budgets, any overlay, and flood exposure near the river.

Not forBuyers who want new construction, a turnkey home with no renovation risk, or a suburban amenity master plan.

The edgeHistoric San Marco-adjacent character a stone's throw from a redeveloping downtown riverfront.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

There is generally no HOA; confirm any historic or zoning overlay that governs renovations.
Budget historic-home systems and an honest renovation reserve.
Confirm the FEMA flood determination given the riverfront proximity.

South Shores is a historic neighborhood without a typical homeowners association; confirm any deed restrictions and, importantly, any historic or zoning overlay that governs the specific home, since those affect renovations more than dues. No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

There is no amenity-package association; the neighborhood park and the walkable San Marco setting are the shared draws. Verify any overlay or restriction for the specific home.

There is no reported private club or mandatory membership; the appeal is historic character and proximity to San Marco and downtown.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a South Shores 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 South Shores.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in South Shores

Thinking of selling in South Shores?

Your buyer is comparing historic San Marco-area homes, so sell what is specific and verifiable: the renovation level and original character, the systems you have updated, the block, and a clean flood and overlay 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 South Shores, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping San Marco, 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 South Shores home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in South Shores 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.

See homes for sale in South Shores on the map →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

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.

$1,609/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.

South Shores Market Scorecard

No active listings

South Shores is currently a no active listings. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply

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Median list

$382,500

Median sold

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Per sqft

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Days on mkt

0/1/9

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32207 ZIP is $279,636, about 7.6% 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

Where is South Shores?

South Shores is a historic neighborhood in Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32207, northeast of San Marco and near St. Nicholas, minutes from downtown across the river.

What kind of homes are in South Shores?

Older homes, many attractive brick residences from the 1920s, that vary widely in condition and updates. Compare house-by-house on renovation level, lot, and character (third-party data, June 2026).

Who developed South Shores?

It was platted in the early 1920s after the Acosta Bridge opened in 1921 and developed by Telfair Stockton, the same developer behind San Marco and Avondale.

Is there an HOA?

There is generally no typical homeowners association. More important is confirming any historic or zoning overlay that governs renovations and exterior changes for the specific home.

What do homes cost in South Shores?

Pricing varies widely by renovation level and block in this character-driven market (third-party data, June 2026, not MLS). Confirm current pricing for a specific home.

Is South Shores in a flood zone?

Given the riverfront proximity, flood exposure should be checked per parcel. The FEMA map is authoritative, so confirm the determination and a bindable insurance quote for the specific home.

What should I check before buying a historic home here?

Read the renovation and systems math first, confirm any historic or zoning overlay, inspect the brick structure and older systems, and pull the flood zone, since those decide the deal.

Is there a CDD?

No CDD is expected in a historic neighborhood like South Shores, but confirm per parcel as a matter of course.

What is nearby?

San Marco Square's shops, dining, and theater, downtown Jacksonville across the river, St. Nicholas, area hospitals, and quick I-95 access.

What schools serve South Shores?

It is in Duval County Public Schools, assigned by address, with magnet and private options nearby. Confirm the current zoned schools for the specific home with the district.

Is South Shores a good investment?

Its historic character and location next to San Marco and a redeveloping riverfront support demand, but condition and the renovation level drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in South Shores?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a historic home where renovation math swings value, having your own representation, which costs you nothing as the buyer, is the highest-leverage decision you make.

Who is the best real estate agent for South Shores?

The best agent for South Shores is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 South Shores.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in South Shores?

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

You want a historic, walkable home with character near San Marco and downtownExcellent fit

You are a renovator or character buyer comfortable with older brick homesExcellent fit

You value proximity to a redeveloping riverfront and the urban coreExcellent fit

You want new construction or a suburban amenity master planProbably not

You want a turnkey home with no renovation riskProbably not

You are unwilling to budget historic-home systems and verify any overlayProbably not

Get the inside read on South Shores

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your South Shores home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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South Shores Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

The 60-Second Overview

The course, the club, the gates.

Who South Shores is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How South Shores is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in South Shores

South Shores on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in South Shores

Proximity to San Marco and a redeveloping riverfront

Historic-home condition and renovation math

Duval millage and the tax bill

Duval County millage and assessments

The South Shores buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in South Shores.

What ~$382K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well South Shores holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in South Shores

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on South Shores is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

South Shores in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a South Shores buy.

Thinking of selling in South Shores?

In South Shores, condition and view decide your number

What is your South Shores home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

South Shores Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in South Shores?

Get the inside read on South Shores

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Need to sell fast in Duval County?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.