Sterling
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 130 homes for sale in 32225 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Sterling in Jacksonville, FL, the most recent in May 2016. 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).
Sterling is a Duval County community inside Jacksonville, and the honest starting point is that we don't have a current pricing snapshot to anchor a hard read. What that means practically: any number you see floating around for Sterling right now should be verified against active and recently closed listings before you lean on it.
Until we confirm current inventory and closings from the realMLS feed, treat pricing here as condition-driven rather than fixed. For a buyer, that argues for disciplined comps and a willingness to walk. For a seller, it argues for pricing to verified recent activity, not to a headline figure.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sterling 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
Sterling sits within Jacksonville in Duval County. Because we don't have a verified stats snapshot to publish, the useful context here is the location itself and the need to price and offer against confirmed, current MLS activity rather than assumptions.
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 Sterling is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a Jacksonville/Duval location and are comfortable underwriting each home on its own condition and comps
- Sellers willing to price to verified recent closings rather than a headline figure
- Patient buyers ready to walk if a specific home doesn't pencil against current activity
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a published price range before they'll look
- Sellers expecting a valuation guarantee or an automated price estimate
- Anyone wanting a fast decision without confirming current MLS activity first
The market around Sterling
Sterling is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32225, 177 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,856 homes are active and 1,668 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32225 (Jacksonville), 1,013 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375K ($222/sq ft), up 4.3% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 166 active and 81 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32225 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sterling specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sterling, 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.
Recent Developments in Sterling
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sterling, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
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 18 miles southwest of Sterling, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
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 11 miles west of Sterling, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
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 project is about 26 miles west of Sterling, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
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 site is about 5 miles northwest of Sterling.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
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 project is about 26 miles west of Sterling, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Sterling.
Source: News4Jax
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 Sterling buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sterling 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 Sterling.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sterling. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where we won't publish numbers we can't verify, our value is straightforward: we pull the current realMLS activity for Sterling, walk the actual homes, and price your offer or listing to what is genuinely selling now. No headline figures, no guesses — just confirmed comps and a plan built around them.
Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (1 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 Sterling. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32225; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 44 nearby communities)
- Landmark Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 27 nearby communities)
- Terry Parker High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling?
Sterling is a community in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32225.
Are there homes for sale in Sterling right now?
No active listings inside Sterling at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sterling have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sterling in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Windy Willows Drive (1 homes on record)
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Sterling with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
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.