Sweet Briar
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Sweet Briar in Orange Park, FL since 2003, the most recent in January 2023. Across Orange Park as a whole, 654 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330,000, 39 median days on market, with 162 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,900 ($5,160 with the full homestead exemption).
The honest read on Sweet Briar right now is that we're working with a thin snapshot: no closings inside the current window, so there is no fresh sold data to anchor a price conversation. That doesn't mean the community is inactive — it means whatever pricing you see is being set by listing behavior and condition, not by a run of recent comps.
For a buyer, that puts the burden on doing the work: study the individual home, its updates, and its condition rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide number applies. For a seller, it means pricing here is a judgment call, and getting it right depends on comparable evidence from the wider Orange Park market rather than a deep local closing history.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sweet Briar 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
Sweet Briar is a small pocket within Orange Park, in Duval County. With no closings recorded in the current window, it reads as a low-turnover community where each individual listing tells more of the story than any aggregate trend.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Sweet Briar that have changed hands since 2021, built between 1971 and 1972 (median 1971), with a median living area of about 1,064 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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.
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 Sweet Briar is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value a low-turnover setting and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition
- Long-hold buyers who aren't chasing a quick resale timeline
- Buyers who want to be in Orange Park and will let the right individual property drive the decision
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a deep bench of recent comparable sales to feel confident on price
- Investors depending on frequent turnover for a fast exit
- Anyone wanting a large slate of active listings to choose among at once
The market around Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32211, 121 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32211 (Orange Park), 525 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $256K ($179/sq ft), up 1.1% year over year, with a median 27 days on market. Right now 85 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32211 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sweet Briar specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Sweet Briar by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Sweet Briar subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1971–1972; typical size about 1,064 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: townhome 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $123,950 |
| 2022 | 2 | $130,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $150,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $150,000 on 2023-01-27.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Recent Developments in Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval, 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 8 miles north of Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval, 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 14 miles north of Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval, 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 site is about 11 miles northwest of Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 7 miles south of Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval.
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 project is about 22 miles northeast of Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 site is about 11 miles northwest of Sweet Briar Orange Park Duval.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 Sweet Briar buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar.
Reading a low-turnover pocket
The defining feature of Sweet Briar as of mid-2026 is scarcity of transaction data. When a community isn't turning over frequently, price is driven less by momentum and more by the specifics of whatever comes to market — condition, updates, lot, and how a given home compares to the broader Orange Park inventory.
Practically, that argues for patience and precision on both sides of a deal. Without a stream of recent sales to lean on, valuation here should be built from the ground up on each property, cross-checked against nearby Orange Park activity rather than assumed from a headline figure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sweet Briar. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-data pocket like Sweet Briar, the value we add is disciplined comparable analysis and honest pricing judgment. We won't hand you a number pulled from thin air — we'll build it from the specific home in front of us and the wider Orange Park market, and we'll tell you plainly when the evidence is thin.
Sweet Briar 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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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (7 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 Sweet Briar. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32211; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Terry Parker High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- Arlington Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Arlington Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Arlington Elementary or Arlington Heights Elementary · Elementary (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Parkwood Heights Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Sweet Briar
Where is Sweet Briar?
Sweet Briar is a community in Orange Park, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32211.
How many homes are in Sweet Briar?
County property records list 5 homes in Sweet Briar, built between 1971 and 1972; the typical home is about 1,064 heated square feet.
What do homes in Sweet Briar sell for?
Sweet Briar has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2023 (1 sale, median $150,000). For context, ZIP 32211 has 121 homes on the market with 35% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Sweet Briar right now?
No active listings inside Sweet Briar at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sweet Briar have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sweet Briar 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.