St Johns
Park Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established resale homes · Jacksonville · ZIP 32210

An early 20th century streetcar suburb on Jacksonville's westside, between Herschel Street and Cassat Avenue, built for buyers who want an established, walkable resale block over new construction.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountyZIP 32210

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Inventory here is resale, not a builder pipeline, so the mix and count of active, pending, and closed homes moves with individual owners rather than a phased release schedule.

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Live · St Johns Park Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$300K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 0.8% vs the prior 12 months

-0.8% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 13 and 12 sales in the two windows

$248/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $263 in 2025

89.5%

Sale vs ask

Duval median: 97.8%

+329%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $70K median in 2012

Tempo

81days

Median DOM · closed

13 days at the 2024 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 19 a year

Ownership and context

59%

Owner-occupied · St Johns Park

970 of 1642 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

41%

Non-owner-occupied · St Johns Park

incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state

33%

Cash buyers · St Johns Park

3 of 9 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025

1,627

Homes in the community

plus 15 vacant residential lots · 1642 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 25 years of records

Est. 1905

Community established

homes built 1905-2024, median 1947 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 23 in 2010

1,403sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

0.8%/yr

Turnover rate

about 13 of 1627 homes trade a year

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"St Johns Park is a genuinely old Jacksonville neighborhood, platted in the streetcar era and annexed into the city in 1925, sitting between Herschel Street and Cassat Avenue on the westside. The edge here is not novelty, it is the bones: an established street grid, mature tree canopy, and a walkable commercial corridor along Herschel Street. The trade-off is exactly what you would expect from a century-old neighborhood: buyers need to underwrite the condition and renovation history of each individual home rather than assume uniform new-build quality."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

St Johns Park Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 5, 2026

St Johns Park right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($300K) is down 0.8% from the prior 12 months ($302K) and up 329% since 2012. With about 19 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: Medium (13 and 12 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

St Johns Park is an established, early 20th century neighborhood on Jacksonville's westside in Duval County, sitting between Herschel Street and Cassat Avenue, just south of Fishweir Creek. The area was originally platted as a streetcar suburb in the late 1910s and was annexed into the City of Jacksonville in 1925, which makes it one of the older platted residential grids on this side of the river.

Because this is a resale market rather than a builder pipeline, the homes for sale here are individual properties with their own maintenance and renovation history, not uniform units from a single construction phase. Some blocks retain more of the original early 20th century character, while others have seen additions, remodels, or teardown-rebuilds over the decades, so condition varies house to house more than it would in a new community.

The bigger picture is location. St Johns Park sits close to the Riverside and Avondale historic district and to Murray Hill, along the Herschel Street corridor that has drawn small shops and restaurants in recent years, with reasonably direct access into downtown Jacksonville. That in-town position, on an already-built street grid, is the main thing this neighborhood is trading on.

Quick Match

Who Jacksonville is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established, in-town street grid over a new-construction subdivision
Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual older home's condition and renovation history
Commuters who want reasonably direct access into downtown Jacksonville and the westside corridor

Probably not for

Buyers who want uniform new-construction condition and a builder warranty
Buyers who need a private amenity package like a pool, clubhouse, or gated access
Anyone unwilling to budget for the maintenance realities of a century-old housing stock

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($300K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($302K) IS the -0.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 12 to 28 sales each (13 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo

Down 0.8% year over year; up 329% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

365 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $54 in 2012 to a $263 peak in 2025; $248 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

13 days at the 2024 low; 81 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

89.5% now vs Duval 97.8%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

12 to 28 a year; 13 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · St Johns Park vs Duval

Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 23 quit in 2010; 8 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

86 at the 2021 peak, 17 in the troughs, 17 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,908/mo

St. Johns County typical true cost to own

$115/mo

St. Johns 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 · St. Johns 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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in ZIP 32210 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in St Johns Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

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

Downtown Jacksonville15 to 20 min · approximate

Riverside/Avondale Historic District5 to 10 min · approximate

Murray Hill5 min or less · approximate; adjacent neighborhood

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)25 to 35 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near St JohnsPark Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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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

Jacksonville (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

Jacksonville 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.

High

Riverside High School (Duval County Public Schools; verify by address)

Middle

Lake Shore Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

Fishweir Elementary School, 3977 Herschel Street (verify by address)

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Jacksonville address.

The takeaway

The story here is a century-old westside neighborhood holding its street grid and tree canopy while the surrounding Herschel Street corridor slowly adds small commercial activity.

The Strategy

The Jacksonville buying strategy.

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

Get a full home inspection, including roof age, electrical panel, plumbing, and foundation, given the age of the housing stock in this neighborhood.

Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school by the home's specific address with Duval County Public Schools before you assume Fishweir, Lake Shore, or Riverside.

Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you write an offer.

Check the parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser for any CDD, easements, or unrecorded additions.

Ask for the permit and renovation history on any additions or remodels so you understand what has and has not been updated.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained or thoughtfully updated home on a quieter interior block close to the Herschel Street corridor.

Biggest Risk

Underestimating deferred maintenance or unpermitted work in a home that has not been recently updated.

Best Lot

Interior blocks away from Cassat Avenue traffic tend to be quieter than perimeter lots.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven; inventory turns with individual owner decisions rather than a builder release schedule.

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

The Homes

Type

Established single-family resale

Era

Largely 1910s to 1940s streetcar-suburb construction, with later infill and additions

Size range

Varies by original build; many homes carry room additions over the decades

Bedrooms

Typically 2 to 4

Costs & Fees

HOA

No known mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA; confirm on the specific parcel

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences, with some investor and renovation activity typical of older Jacksonville streetcar suburbs

Amenities

Nearby

Herschel Street corridor shops and dining; St. Johns Park (the city park) nearby

Status

Neighborhood-level, not a private-community amenity package

Location

Area

Westside Jacksonville, Duval County, between Herschel Street and Cassat Avenue

Downtown Jacksonville

About 15 to 20 min

Riverside/Avondale

About 5 to 10 min

Jacksonville Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Jacksonville.

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 Jacksonville today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

Smaller, more original older homes that have not been substantially updated, generally needing near-term work on systems like roof, electrical, or plumbing.

Lowest entry

The Core

Mid-sized homes with some updates already completed, representing the bulk of what typically transacts in this kind of established neighborhood.

Most inventory

The Top

Larger or fully renovated homes, or those with notable additions, sitting at the upper end of the neighborhood's resale range.

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 ~$900K buys here.

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

The Entry

Smaller, more original older homes that have not been substantially updated, generally needing near-term work on systems like roof, electrical, or plumbing.

The Core

Mid-sized homes with some updates already completed, representing the bulk of what typically transacts in this kind of established neighborhood.

The Top

Larger or fully renovated homes, or those with notable additions, sitting at the upper end of the neighborhood's resale range.

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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by home

Inspection importanceHigh

Near-term maintenanceVaries

Renovation historyVerify per home

Location durabilityEstablished in-town grid

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 Jacksonville

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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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is an already-built neighborhood: the street grid, the tree canopy, and the walk to Herschel Street are done.

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.

6.6C · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.2/10

Renovation Risk5.2/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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 Jacksonville 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 automated estimate, 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 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

This is a resale market, so lot and home condition vary individually rather than by phase.
Interior blocks away from Cassat Avenue traffic tend to be quieter.
Proximity to the Herschel Street corridor is a walkable plus for some buyers.
Ask about flood history given the neighborhood's proximity to Fishweir Creek.
A full inspection matters more here than in a new-construction community.

Because St Johns Park was built out nearly a century ago, the lot-level differences that matter are age-driven rather than phase-driven: proximity to the Herschel Street corridor, distance from Cassat Avenue traffic, and elevation or drainage relative to Fishweir Creek. Buyers should treat each home's inspection, permit history, and flood-zone status as the real due diligence here, rather than assuming uniform condition across the neighborhood.

The 15-Second Verdict

Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, walkable westside Jacksonville neighborhood over new construction.

Biggest advantageAn already-built early 20th century street grid close to Riverside, Avondale, and Murray Hill.

Biggest riskCondition and renovation history vary widely across a century-old housing stock.

Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home on a quieter interior block near the Herschel Street corridor.

Avoid ifYou want uniform new-construction condition, a builder warranty, or a private amenity package.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No known mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA; verify on the specific parcel.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel's tax record.
Nearby amenities are neighborhood-level: the Herschel Street corridor and the city park, not a private package.
Budget for an older home's maintenance, not a builder warranty.
Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home.

No mandatory neighborhood-wide homeowners association is known for St Johns Park. Confirm on the specific parcel, since some individual blocks or later infill lots may carry their own covenants.

Not applicable absent a known HOA; there is no shared amenity package tied to dues here.

There is no golf course or private club associated with this neighborhood.

Run Your Numbers

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

The takeaway

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

Selling in Jacksonville

Thinking of selling a St Johns Park home?

Selling an older home in an established Jacksonville neighborhood takes real local comps, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math against what is actually closing nearby.

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 Jacksonville, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Murray Hill, 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 Jacksonville home worth?

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in St Johns Park year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,612/mo

St. Johns County typical true cost to own

$115/mo

St. Johns 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 · St. Johns County scorecard.

Recent Developments in St Johns Park

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

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 site is about 4 miles southwest of St Johns Park.
Source: Jacksonville Today
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 5 miles northeast of St Johns Park, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax
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 11 miles southwest of St Johns Park.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 18 miles south of St Johns Park.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 14 miles northeast of St Johns Park, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT
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 11 miles southwest of St Johns Park.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Johns Park a new-construction community?

No. It is an established, early 20th century neighborhood, originally platted as a streetcar suburb in the late 1910s and annexed into Jacksonville in 1925. The market here is resale.

Where is St Johns Park located?

It sits on Jacksonville's westside in Duval County, between Herschel Street and Cassat Avenue, just south of Fishweir Creek, near Riverside, Avondale, and Murray Hill.

What do homes cost in St Johns Park?

Pricing depends heavily on the individual home's size, condition, and renovation history. Check live realMLS listings and recent closings for the current range rather than relying on a single figure.

How old are the homes?

Most of the original housing stock dates to the 1910s through the 1940s, with later infill and additions over the decades. Condition varies by home, so a full inspection matters.

Is there an HOA?

No mandatory neighborhood-wide homeowners association is known for St Johns Park. Confirm on the specific parcel before you assume otherwise.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this neighborhood, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser.

What amenities are nearby?

There is no private community amenity package. Nearby draws include the Herschel Street commercial corridor and the city-operated St. Johns Park.

Is St Johns Park gated or age-restricted?

No. It is an open, non-gated neighborhood and is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus.

What schools serve St Johns Park?

It is in Duval County Public Schools. Fishweir Elementary, Lake Shore Middle, and Riverside High serve nearby addresses in this feeder pattern, but the exact zoned schools should be verified by the specific address.

How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 15 to 20 minute approximate drive, with Riverside and Avondale closer still. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Underestimating the condition or renovation history of an individual older home. A thorough inspection and permit-history check matter more here than in a new community.

How should I evaluate a specific block or lot?

Weigh distance from Cassat Avenue traffic, proximity to the Herschel Street corridor, and elevation or drainage relative to Fishweir Creek, along with the individual home's inspection results.

Should I get my own agent for a resale purchase here?

Yes. Your own agent can pull true comps for similarly aged, similarly updated homes and help you weigh renovation history and inspection findings against price.

How current is the data on this page?

Market figures come from live realMLS data and update regularly. Always confirm the exact price, condition, and availability directly before making an offer.

Who is the best real estate agent for St Johns Park?

The best agent for St Johns Park 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 St Johns Park.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows St Johns Park?

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Jacksonville?

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

You want an established, walkable, in-town Jacksonville neighborhood over a new subdivision.Excellent fit

You are comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and renovation history.Excellent fit

You want reasonably direct access to downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, Avondale, and Murray Hill.Excellent fit

You do not need a private amenity package like a pool or clubhouse.Excellent fit

You want uniform new-construction condition and a builder warranty.Probably not

You want a gated community or a private amenity package.Probably not

You are not prepared to budget for an older home's maintenance and inspection findings.Probably not

You need a fixed HOA-governed environment rather than an open resale neighborhood.Probably not

Get the inside read on Jacksonville

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Jacksonville 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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Median sale price in St Johns Park, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Thinking of selling in St Johns Park? 13 recorded closings; median 81 days on market (window ending 2026-08-21). See the Duval 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.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (18 streets, ZIP 32205/32210/32299))
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (365 transactions analyzed)

St JohnsPark Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

St Johns Park right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Jacksonville is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Jacksonville on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Riverside High School (Duval County Public Schools; verify by address)

Lake Shore Middle School (verify by address)

Fishweir Elementary School, 3977 Herschel Street (verify by address)

The Jacksonville buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Jacksonville.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Jacksonville holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Jacksonville buy.

Thinking of selling a St Johns Park home?

In Jacksonville, condition and view decide your number

What is your Jacksonville home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Recent Developments in St Johns Park

JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

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

Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Jacksonville?

Get the inside read on Jacksonville

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Data sources & freshness

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