Sunshine Gardens
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 244 homes for sale in 32244 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Sunshine Gardens in Jacksonville, FL since 2019, the most recent in June 2021. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
I don't have a current price snapshot to anchor to for Sunshine Gardens as of this reporting, so treat anything you hear about value here as condition-driven until we pull live comps. In an established Jacksonville pocket like this, price tends to follow the individual house — updates, roof, systems, and lot — far more than a blanket neighborhood number, so two homes on the same street can sit well apart.
For buyers, that means the work is in reading each listing on its own merits rather than trusting a headline figure. For sellers, it means presentation and honest condition disclosure do the heavy lifting. Before you make a move either way, get a fresh Duval County pull so we're negotiating off real numbers and not a stale impression.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunshine Gardens 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
Sunshine Gardens is an established residential pocket inside Jacksonville, Duval County. It reads as a settled, house-by-house market rather than a uniform new-build tract, so the story is in the specific property, not a single neighborhood average.
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 Sunshine Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's roof, systems, and updates line by line
- Those wanting an established Jacksonville location over a new-build subdivision
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to price in the work a dated home needs
Probably not for
- Buyers who want move-in-ready new construction with builder warranties
- Anyone expecting a tight, predictable price band across the neighborhood
- Buyers who won't budget for inspection findings on an older property
The market around Sunshine Gardens
Sunshine Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32244, 307 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,004 homes are active and 1,434 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32244 (Jacksonville), 818 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $268K ($167/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 178 active and 71 pending listings put supply at about 9.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32244 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sunshine Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Sunshine Gardens by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Sunshine Gardens subdivision: 8 homes on record; built 1942–2018; typical size about 1,266 heated sq ft; 2.5 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | $106,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $17,000 on 2019-07-02.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Sunshine Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunshine Gardens 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 Sunshine Gardens.
A closer look at the Sunshine Gardens market
The housing stock is 12 homes built between 1942 and 2018, and 42% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunshine Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket like Sunshine Gardens where value hinges on the individual home, our job is to pull live Duval County data and walk each property on its own condition rather than lean on a neighborhood average. We'll tell you plainly when a listing is priced to its updates and when it's asking you to pay for work someone else should have done.
Sunshine Gardens 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.
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Recent Developments in Sunshine Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sunshine Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 2 miles east of Sunshine Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Sunshine Gardens.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 3 miles east of Sunshine Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 1 mile east of Sunshine Gardens.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 7 miles southwest of Sunshine Gardens, 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 site is about 3 miles east of Sunshine Gardens.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32244)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2019 (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 Sunshine Gardens. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32244; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Westside High School · High · FLDOE grade I (assigned to 53 nearby communities)
- Westside Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade I (assigned to 27 nearby communities)
- Chimney Lakes Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Charger Academy · 6-8 (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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