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Spencers Lake
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Clay County · ZIP 32073
198 homesBuilt 1995–2016
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Live · Spencers Lake Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Spencers Lake
99 of 198 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Spencers Lake
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 29% out-of-state
198
Homes in the community
198 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $310K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1995
Community established
homes built 1995-2016, median 1997 (FL DOR 2025)
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 198 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Spencers Lake sits in Jacksonville's Duval County market, and with the data we have as of mid-2026, the honest read is that price here is driven more by condition and individual home specifics than by any single headline number. Without a full pricing spread to lean on, treat each listing on its own merits: what has been updated, what hasn't, and how it shows.

For buyers, that means the work is in the walkthrough, not the spreadsheet — comparing homes directly rather than assuming a neighborhood premium. For sellers, it means presentation and prep carry real weight, because there isn't a strong price-band story doing the selling for you.

The 60-Second Overview

Spencers Lake is a Jacksonville community in Duval County served by the realMLS feed; it reads as a place where the specifics of each home, rather than a broad market narrative, tell you what you're paying for.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a Duval County home and are comfortable evaluating each property on its individual merits
  • Buyers prioritizing updated, move-in-ready condition and willing to pay for it
  • Sellers ready to invest in prep and presentation to earn their price

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a clearly defined price range before they'll engage
  • Buyers expecting a single neighborhood premium to guide their offer
  • Sellers hoping the community name alone will carry the sale without prep

The market around Spencers Lake

Spencers Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32073, 195 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Clay County, 1,286 homes are active and 456 pending (26% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Spencers Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Spencers Lake, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
50.0%
1 of 2 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 50.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-13)

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.

Recent Developments in Spencers Lake

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

Dev Momentum84/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 4 miles northeast of Spencers Lake, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

    News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.

    What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 12 miles northeast of Spencers Lake, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    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 5 miles west of Spencers Lake.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 12 miles south of Spencers Lake.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. April 2026
    Development

    Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

    Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 21 miles northeast of Spencers Lake, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: JAXPORT
  6. April 2026
    Development

    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 5 miles west of Spencers Lake.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

If we were buying in Spencers Lake 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Spencers Lake.

Best Buy
Buyers willing to compare homes directly rather than shop by a neighborhood average.
Biggest Risk
The absence of a clear price band means you underwrite each home on its own, with no shortcut.
Sweet Spot
A well-prepped home priced honestly against its condition.
Avoid If
You want a predictable price story and a tidy range to shop within.

Reading Spencers Lake on the merits

The useful thing to know about a community like this is that a general snapshot only takes you so far. The differences between two homes on the same street — updates, layout, lot, and overall condition — can matter more than any neighborhood average, so we underwrite each property individually rather than by rule of thumb.

That puts a premium on comparing real, current listings side by side. When you are ready to look here, the right move is to pull the active inventory and walk it, because the story is in the homes themselves and in how each is priced against its condition.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

We work Duval County listing by listing, not by cliche. In a community where condition and specifics drive value, our job is to compare active homes honestly, flag what a listing is and isn't, and tell you plainly when a particular property — or the community itself — doesn't fit what you're after.

Spencers Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers willing to compare homes directly rather than shop by a neighborhood average.
Biggest advantageValue tracks condition and specifics, so a well-chosen home can be a genuinely sound buy.
Biggest riskThe absence of a clear price band means you underwrite each home on its own, with no shortcut.
Sweet spotA well-prepped home priced honestly against its condition.
Avoid ifYou want a predictable price story and a tidy range to shop within.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Spencers Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 198 homes in Spencers Lake (public records).
What share of Spencers Lake is owner-occupied?
50% of Spencers Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Spencers Lake built?
Homes in Spencers Lake were built between 1995 and 2016, with a median year built of 1997.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Spencers Lake?
The best agent for Spencers Lake 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 Spencers Lake.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Spencers Lake?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Spencers Lake and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Spencers Lake purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want a Duval County home and are comfortable evaluating each property on its individual meritsExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing updated, move-in-ready condition and willing to pay for itExcellent fit
Sellers ready to invest in prep and presentation to earn their priceExcellent fit
Buyers who need a clearly defined price range before they'll engageProbably not
Buyers expecting a single neighborhood premium to guide their offerProbably not
Sellers hoping the community name alone will carry the sale without prepProbably not

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Spencers Lake with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

STSpencer Trace0.0 mi awaySCSpencer Crossing0.1 mi awaySTSpencers Trace0.1 mi awaySLSpencers Landing0.2 mi awayCTCross Timbers0.3 mi away · 1 for saleCCharlesgate0.3 mi away · 1 for saleCOChimney Oaks0.3 mi awayOSOlde Sutton Forest Orange Park0.4 mi away · 182 homes, built 1996–06, 2 for sale

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Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32065/32073))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (130 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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Thinking of selling in Spencers Lake? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-13). See the Clay County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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