St Johns Bluff
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 155 homes for sale in 32246 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in St Johns Bluff in Jacksonville, FL since 2006, the most recent in May 2022. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).

St Johns Bluff is an established Jacksonville pocket where the stock ranges from 1978 to 2019 but centers on a median build year of 1987. Price here is driven far less by the number on a listing and more by condition and updates. With a median around 1,575 square feet, these are practical homes, and the spread between an original 1980s house and one that has been modernized is where the real negotiation lives.
With about 53 homes in the snapshot and a homestead share near 60%, this is a settled, owner-occupied area rather than a churning investor market. That posture means inventory moves at a measured pace. Buyers should underwrite the cost of updating an older home before bidding; sellers who have already done that work have a legitimate case to stand above the median.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside St Johns Bluff 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
St Johns Bluff is a mature east-side Jacksonville community in Duval County, built out largely across the 1980s with modestly sized, primarily owner-occupied homes.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in St Johns Bluff that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1984 and 1993 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 1,166 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 83% are townhomes. 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.
Who St Johns Bluff is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-sized established home near the median price who can absorb some update costs
- Owner-occupants seeking a stable, low-turnover area to hold long term
- Value-minded buyers willing to trade dated finishes for a lower entry point and do the work over time
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or nearly new construction
- Anyone needing large floor plans well above the roughly 1,575-square-foot median
- Investors looking for high turnover or a quick flip market
The market around St Johns Bluff
St Johns Bluff is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32246, 207 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32246 (Jacksonville), 743 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315K ($217/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 154 active and 49 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32246 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not St Johns Bluff specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in St Johns Bluff, 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.
The St Johns Bluff buying strategy.
If we were buying in St Johns Bluff 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 St Johns Bluff.
Condition, not square footage, sets the number
The defining feature here is age. A median build year of 1987, with the oldest homes dating to 1978 and the newest to 2019, means you are shopping a range of roofs, systems, and finishes rather than a single vintage. Two homes of nearly identical footprint can price very differently depending on whether the kitchen, HVAC, and roof have been addressed. That is why we lean on qualitative comparison and a walk-through rather than a price-per-foot shortcut.
At a median of roughly 1,575 square feet, this is not a market of sprawling floor plans; it rewards buyers who value a manageable, established home over new-construction volume. The homestead share near 60% signals stability and limited flip activity, so expect fewer heavily renovated turnkey listings and more houses that are livable but want updating.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in St Johns Bluff. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where condition dictates price and the housing stock spans four decades, the value we add is judgment on the walk-through: what an older roof, aging systems, or a dated kitchen actually costs to fix, and how that should move your offer or your list price. We price St Johns Bluff off real comparables and condition, not a formula.
St Johns Bluff 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 St Johns Bluff 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 St Johns Bluff sales matched to your home.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32225/32246)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (11 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.
- Radis Place (1 homes on record)
- Sam Hardwick Boulevard (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for St Johns Bluff. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32246; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 25 nearby communities)
- Kernan Middle School · 6-8, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 22 nearby communities)
- Kernan Trail Elementary School · PreK-5, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).






