Summer
Haven Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established resale market · Mandarin area · ZIP 32258

An established, gated single-family community off Greenland Road in the Mandarin area of south Jacksonville, built out mostly in the 1990s and 2000s with a shared pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountyGated community
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Summer Haven is a gated, resale single-family community off Greenland Road in Jacksonville's Mandarin area, built out mostly in the 1990s and 2000s. The draw is the gate and the amenity package, a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a clubhouse, at a resale price point in a corridor close to I-295 and the Avenues Mall shopping area. Because the homes are established, the real variables are age-related maintenance, current HOA dues, and how a specific lot sits relative to the amenity area, not floor plan novelty."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Summer Haven is a gated, single-family resale community reached off Greenland Road in the Mandarin area of south Jacksonville, in Duval County. Homes here were built primarily in the 1990s and 2000s, and recent sales activity has skewed toward larger four and five bedroom floor plans.

The community is marketed with a security gate and a shared amenity package that includes a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a clubhouse, and a playground. Because this is an established resale market rather than a builder release, confirm the current HOA dues amount and what it covers, and verify the condition of the shared amenities directly with the association before you buy.

The location sits in the broader Greenland Road corridor of south Jacksonville's Mandarin area, within a short drive of I-295 and the Avenues Mall retail and shopping corridor, giving residents relatively easy access to Southside jobs and shopping. As with any established community, weigh individual home age and condition, since a resale here means competing on maintenance and updates rather than builder warranty.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich resale community in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville
  • Buyers who value a shared pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse over a private yard-only setup
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an established home's age-related maintenance and updates before purchase

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a brand-new home with a builder warranty rather than an established resale
  • Buyers who want a non-gated, low-HOA setup
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for HOA dues that fund a full amenity package

How Jacksonville is performing right now

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Live market metrics for Summer Haven update as realMLS listings and sales post. Figures shown reflect current recorded activity; confirm specifics by address.

Live from realMLS, as of July 9, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Jacksonville listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Summer Haven buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

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.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

I-2955 to 10 min · approximate
The Avenues Mall area10 to 15 min · approximate
Downtown Jacksonville25 to 30 min · approximate
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)35 to 40 min · approximate

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

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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

Mandarin High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)

Middle

Twin Lakes Academy Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

Greenland Pines Elementary School (verify by address)

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

The takeaway

There is no single headline event tied to this community. The story is steady resale demand along the Greenland Road corridor in Mandarin, and the ongoing carrying costs of an established gated HOA maintaining a full amenity package.

Recent Developments in Summer Haven

Our read on what is being built around Jacksonville, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishNeutral to modestly positive on location as south Jacksonville's Mandarin and Southside corridor continues to see steady activity, balanced against routine maintenance and insurance considerations that come with an established home stock.

Mandarin corridor growth

2020 to 2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

The Greenland Road and Old St. Augustine Road corridor near I-295 has continued to see steady residential and retail activity, supporting demand for established resale homes in the surrounding Mandarin-area neighborhoods.

Insurance and HOA carrying costs

2026
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Florida homeowners continue to face pressure on insurance premiums, and gated communities with a full amenity package carry HOA dues that fund ongoing pool, court, and clubhouse upkeep. Confirm the current dues amount and any planned assessments before purchasing.

Market conditions for established resale

2026
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

Demand for established, amenity-rich resale communities in south Jacksonville tends to track affordability relative to new construction, with buyers weighing an existing home's price against HOA dues and update needs.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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

    1

    Request the HOA's current dues amount, budget, and any minutes discussing planned or recent special assessments.

    2

    Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you commit.

    3

    Verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school by the home's address with Duval County Public Schools.

    4

    Walk the shared amenities (pool, courts, clubhouse) and confirm their current condition and hours with the association.

    5

    Have any home built in the 1990s or 2000s inspected for roof age, HVAC age, and other major-system condition before you finalize.

    Best Buy
    A well-maintained home with updated major systems, reasonably close to the gate and amenity area.
    Biggest Risk
    Deferred maintenance or an aging roof or HVAC system typical of a 1990s to 2000s home stock.
    Best Lot
    Favor interior lots away from the entrance and busy internal roads; confirm proximity to the amenity area against personal preference for quiet versus convenience.
    Smart Timing
    Not phase-driven; this is a steady resale market, so timing depends on individual listings rather than a builder release schedule.
    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

    Built

    Primarily 1990s to 2000s

    Size range

    Roughly 4 to 5 bedroom homes reported in recent sales; verify by listing

    Bedrooms

    4 to 5

    Costs & Fees

    HOA

    Yes, a gated community association; confirm the current dues amount with the HOA

    CDD

    None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

    Property use

    Primary residences

    Amenities

    Marketed

    Pool, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, clubhouse, playground, security gate

    Status

    Confirm current amenity condition and hours with the association

    Location

    Area

    Off Greenland Road, Mandarin area, south Jacksonville, Duval County

    I-295

    About 5 to 10 min (approximate)

    The Avenues Mall area

    About 10 to 15 min (approximate)

    The takeaway

    Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

    The Entry

    At the entry tier you are generally looking at the smaller four-bedroom floor plans in the community, typically the most attainable size available.

    Lowest entry
    The Core

    In the core of the market you find the larger four-bedroom and smaller five-bedroom floor plans, which make up much of the active resale inventory.

    Most inventory
    The Top

    At the top are the largest five-bedroom floor plans on premium lots. Confirm the exact layout, lot, and condition on the specific home.

    Strongest resale

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    The Entry
    At the entry tier you are generally looking at the smaller four-bedroom floor plans in the community, typically the most attainable size available.
    The Core
    In the core of the market you find the larger four-bedroom and smaller five-bedroom floor plans, which make up much of the active resale inventory.
    The Top
    At the top are the largest five-bedroom floor plans on premium lots. Confirm the exact layout, lot, and condition on the specific home.

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    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
    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    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.

    Home conditionVaries by home
    HOA and amenity healthVerify with association
    Near-term maintenanceAge-dependent
    Lot selectionChoose carefully
    Major-system age riskConfirm before buying

    Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    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.

    The gate and the pool are not the whole story here, it is reading the HOA's books and the roof's age before you sign.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    6.3C · Buy Score
    Resale Strength6.0/10
    Renovation Risk5.5/10
    Location Efficiency6.8/10
    Long-Term Defensibility6.0/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

    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.

    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.

    Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

    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
    • Favor interior lots away from the main entrance and gate traffic.
    • Lots near the pool and clubhouse can carry more foot traffic and noise; weigh that against convenience.
    • Verify roof and HVAC age for any specific home, since the stock is primarily 1990s to 2000s.
    • Confirm the fence and drainage condition on the specific lot before you buy.
    • Ask the HOA about any planned assessments tied to amenity upkeep before you commit to a lot.

    In an established gated community the durable differentiator is the individual lot and the home's maintenance history rather than a builder's floor plan. Interior lots away from the entrance and main roads tend to be quieter, while lots near the pool and clubhouse trade some noise and traffic for convenience. Because the home stock here is primarily 1990s to 2000s construction, verify roof age, HVAC age, and any deferred maintenance for the specific home, and confirm the HOA's amenity-related budget and any planned assessments before you commit.

    Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-rich resale community in Jacksonville's Mandarin area.
    Biggest advantageA full shared amenity package, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, and clubhouse, inside a gate.
    Biggest riskAge-related maintenance on a 1990s to 2000s home stock and HOA dues that fund the amenity package.
    Sweet spotA well-kept, updated home on a quiet interior lot within easy reach of the amenities.
    Avoid ifYou want a non-gated, low-HOA setup or a brand-new home with a builder warranty.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • Gated HOA dues apply; get the current amount and coverage in writing.
    • No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
    • Amenities are marketed as a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a clubhouse.
    • Confirm current amenity status and hours directly with the association.
    • No golf or country club amenity; this is a standalone gated community.

    Summer Haven is a gated community with a homeowners association that maintains the community's shared amenities. Confirm the exact current dues amount and what it covers with the HOA or a licensed property manager before you buy.

    Confirm in writing, but dues in a gated community like this generally fund the security gate and common-area upkeep and the shared amenities (marketed here as a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a clubhouse, and a playground).

    There is no golf course or private country club here; the amenities are the community's gate, pool, courts, and clubhouse.

    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.

    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 Greenland Chase, 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.

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    Real comps, not an automated estimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Summer Haven 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 Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

    $1,614/mo
    Duval County typical true cost to own
    $110/mo
    Duval County typical home insurance
    Check CDD
    Confirm before you offer

    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.

    Live market metrics for Summer Haven are being compiled from realMLS activity and will appear here as listings and sales post. For current county-level figures, see the market data links below.

    Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Summer Haven a gated community?
    Yes. It is marketed as a gated, single-family resale community off Greenland Road in the Mandarin area of south Jacksonville.
    What do homes cost in Summer Haven?
    Pricing here will populate as live realMLS sales data attaches to this page. Check current listings and verify any HOA disclosures before you make an offer.
    How big are the homes?
    Recent sales activity has skewed toward four and five bedroom floor plans built primarily in the 1990s and 2000s. Confirm the exact square footage and layout for any specific home.
    Is there an HOA, and what do the dues cover?
    Yes, there is a homeowners association tied to the gated community. Confirm the current dues amount and full coverage details with the HOA before you buy.
    Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
    No Community Development District was identified for this community, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser.
    What amenities does the community have?
    The community is marketed with a security gate, a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a clubhouse, and a playground.
    Is Summer Haven age-restricted?
    There is no verified information that the community is age-restricted or 55 plus. Confirm any age or occupancy restrictions with the association.
    What schools serve the community?
    It is in Duval County Public Schools, with Greenland Pines Elementary School, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School, and Mandarin High School as the reported zoned schools. Confirm the exact assignment by the specific home's address with the district's school locator.
    How is the commute to I-295 and the Avenues Mall area?
    I-295 is roughly a 5 to 10 minute approximate drive, and the Avenues Mall retail area is roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.
    How far is downtown Jacksonville?
    Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 25 to 30 minute approximate drive.
    What is the biggest risk of buying here?
    Age-related maintenance. Because the home stock is primarily 1990s to 2000s construction, buyers should have any home inspected for roof, HVAC, and other major-system age before committing.
    How should I choose a lot?
    Favor a quieter interior lot away from the main entrance, confirm roof and HVAC age for the specific home, and weigh proximity to the pool and clubhouse against your preference for quiet versus convenience.
    Should I get my own agent for a resale purchase like this?
    Yes. Your own agent reviews the HOA documents, home inspection, and price against the wider market and represents your interests, separate from any listing agent.
    How current is the data on this page?
    The market figures come from live Jacksonville-area MLS data and update regularly. Always confirm the exact price, home, and availability before you make an offer.
    Who is the best real estate agent for Summer Haven?
    The best agent for Summer Haven 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 Summer Haven.
    How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Summer Haven?
    Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Summer Haven and the wider Jacksonville area.
    Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Summer Haven?
    Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Summer Haven purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
    You want a gated, amenity-rich resale community in Jacksonville's Mandarin area.Excellent fit
    You value a shared pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse.Excellent fit
    You are willing to review HOA financials and a home's age-related condition before buying.Excellent fit
    You want a location within a short drive of I-295 and the Avenues Mall area.Excellent fit
    You need a brand-new home with a builder warranty rather than a resale.Probably not
    You want a non-gated, low-HOA setup.Probably not
    You cannot budget for HOA dues that fund a full amenity package.Probably not
    You are not prepared to evaluate roof and HVAC age on a 1990s to 2000s home.Probably not

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    Median sale price in Summer Haven, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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