Starke
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 140 homes for sale in 32205 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Starke in Jacksonville, FL since 2013, the most recent in February 2020. 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).
Without a current price benchmark in front of me, I'd treat Starke as a market where the individual property tells the story, not the ZIP code. Price here is set less by a tidy comp set and more by condition, acreage, and how recently a home has been updated. Two houses on the same street can trade very differently, so the appraisal and the walk-through matter more than any average.
For a buyer, that means the leverage is in diligence: inspect hard, read the specific listing, and don't assume a neighbor's sale sets your number. For a seller, presentation and honest condition disclosure move the needle more than chasing a regional headline. This is a market rewarding patience and specifics over speed.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Starke 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
Starke market snapshot (as of September 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $260K ($185 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 31 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32205 (Jacksonville), 642 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $282K ($221/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 114 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 14.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32205 housing market and the Duval County market.
Starke sits in the orbit of Jacksonville within Duval County, and it reads less like a big-city submarket than a smaller Northeast Florida community feeding off metro access. Expect condition and lot to drive value here far more than any headline citywide trend.
Who Starke is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want more land and home for the money and don't mind a commute toward the Jacksonville metro
- Value-focused buyers willing to inspect thoroughly and price a home on its specific condition
- Long-hold owners who are buying for the property itself rather than a quick flip
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a dense, in-town Jacksonville location with amenities at the doorstep
- Anyone who wants fast, predictable resale and a deep, uniform comp set
- Short-term buyers counting on quick turnover to exit cleanly
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Closed sales in Starke by trailing-12-month window ending September 24 of each year, from realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS) closing records. 17 homes closed in the current window at a median of $260,000. Aggregates only; individual closed sales are not shown.
| Window | Closings | Median sold | $ / sq ft | Median DOM | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | $260,000 | $185 | 31 days | 1,416 sq ft |
Source: realMLS closed listings, aggregated by Momentum Research. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Housing distress & ownership in Starke, 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 Starke buying strategy.
If we were buying in Starke 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 Starke.
A closer look at the Starke market
At a median of $185 per square foot, Starke prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Starke. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this specific, we earn our keep on the ground — pulling the individual comps that actually apply, reading each property's condition honestly, and telling you when a listing is priced on hope rather than substance. We would rather talk you out of the wrong house than rush you into it.
Starke 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 Starke buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Starke 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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 24, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (3 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Starke. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32205; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lake Shore Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- Riverside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fishweir Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Ruth N. Upson Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Edward H. White High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Cherry Street (1 homes on record)
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