Sunnydale Acres
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.
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 21 closed sales in Sunnydale Acres in Jacksonville, FL since 2003, the most recent in May 2026. 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).

Price in Sunnydale Acres is driven by condition and vintage, not by any single spec sheet. With a median year built around 1960 and stock reaching back to 1942 and forward to 2023, you are looking at a genuinely mixed-age pocket where two homes on the same block can sell worlds apart depending on updates, systems, and renovation history. The median living area sits near 1,562 square feet, so this is a market of modest, workable footprints rather than sprawling floor plans.
The homestead share runs about two-thirds, which points to an owner-occupied core and a slower churn of inventory. For a seller, that means comps can be uneven and a well-renovated home stands out; for a buyer, it means the spread between a tired original house and an updated one is where the negotiation actually happens. Read condition carefully before you read the asking number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunnydale Acres 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
Sunnydale Acres is an established, mid-century-core Jacksonville pocket of 246 homes in Duval County, where age and condition vary widely across a compact footprint. Treat it as a renovation-driven market, not a uniform subdivision.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 15 homes in Sunnydale Acres that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1960 and 2022 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,566 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 60% are single-family homes. 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.
County records show 17 qualified sales in Sunnydale Acres across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $225,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sunnydale Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers willing to renovate an original mid-century home and build value through the work
- Buyers wanting a turnkey house who will pay for updates already completed
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value an established, owner-occupied core
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantially more than the median 1,562 square feet
- Buyers who want a uniform, new-construction subdivision
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite systems and condition before making an offer
The market around Sunnydale Acres
Sunnydale Acres 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 Sunnydale Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sunnydale Acres, 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 Sunnydale Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunnydale Acres 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 Sunnydale Acres.
A mixed-vintage pocket where condition sets the price
The year-built range from 1942 to 2023 tells the real story here: original mid-century houses sitting alongside newer infill and heavily reworked older stock. That kind of spread means you cannot shop on price alone. Roof age, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and the quality of any prior renovation matter more here than in a homogeneous newer subdivision, and they explain most of the gap between one listing and the next.
At a median near 1,562 square feet, floor plans lean modest and efficient. Buyers who want to add value should look for original homes with good bones and honest deferred maintenance; buyers who want turnkey should expect to pay for work already done. Either way, an inspection-driven approach is the right one, and comparing homes by their finished condition rather than their listing headline will keep you honest.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunnydale Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket this mixed by age and condition, the value is in reading the details correctly. We help buyers separate cosmetic updates from structural and systems work, and we help sellers position a renovated home against comps that may not reflect it. That local, condition-first read is what keeps you from overpaying or underpricing in Sunnydale Acres.
Sunnydale Acres 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 Sunnydale Acres 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 Sunnydale Acres sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Sunnydale Acres, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Sunnydale Acres
Homes in Sunnydale Acres that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 2429 Leon Road · off market
- 2509 Leon Road · off market
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32216/32246)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (21 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.
- Leon Road (27 homes on record)
- Leon Road (8 homes on record)
- Fraser Road (3 homes on record)
- Fraser Road (3 homes on record)
- Leahy Road (2 homes on record)
- Bunnell Drive (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Sunnydale Acres. 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).









