Swiss Oaks
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Swiss Oaks sits in the St. Johns County side of Jacksonville, and the price story here is driven more by condition and finish than by any single formula. The median sits at $538,750, with per-square-foot around $253 — a number that tells you updated, well-kept homes clear the market and tired ones sit until they're priced to their condition. Expect a wide spread underneath that median, not a tight band.
The current posture is balanced, leaning neither aggressively toward buyers nor sellers. A median of 19 days on market means correctly priced homes move in under three weeks, but a heat score in the middle of the range says the market rewards accuracy, not optimism. Year-over-year values are essentially flat, up 1.3 percent, so sellers should price to the current comp — not to what they wished last year had delivered.
The 60-Second Overview
Swiss Oaks market snapshot (as of September 28, 2026): the median sale price is about $539K ($253 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 19 days on market for closed sales.
Swiss Oaks is a community of 54 homes in Jacksonville, St. Johns County, built between 1957 and 2018 (median 1984.0), with a median living area of about 2,796 square feet. 91% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Swiss Oaks is a smaller St. Johns County pocket of Jacksonville where homes that show well trade quickly, and the roughly $253 per-square-foot median reflects a market that pays for updates and discounts deferred maintenance.
Who Swiss Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget centered around the mid-$500s who value an updated, move-in-ready home
- Sellers willing to price to current comps and present the home in strong condition
- Patient buyers who want a St. Johns County location and can act decisively when the right listing appears
Probably not for
- Bargain hunters expecting to buy well below the median in a flat, condition-driven market
- Sellers hoping to price above the comps on the assumption of rapid appreciation
- Buyers who need a large volume of recent sales data before they'll commit
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 28 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($539K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32259 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).
Recent Developments in Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 13 miles east of Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 14 miles east of Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 14 miles east of Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - 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 6 miles southwest of Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 8 miles east of Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 8 miles east of Swiss Oaks Jacksonville St Johns.
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 Swiss Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Swiss Oaks 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 Swiss Oaks.
A condition-driven market with a thin recent record
The read on Swiss Oaks rests on a narrow window — just four closings in the tracked period. That's enough to establish direction but not enough to treat any single figure as gospel. One high-finish sale or one distressed transaction can swing a small sample, so use the median as a starting frame and let the specific comps for a specific street carry the final word.
What the data supports confidently: homes that are priced to condition sell in under three weeks, and appreciation over the past year has been modest at 1.3 percent. That combination favors patient, prepared decision-making over speed for its own sake. Buyers have room to be selective; sellers have almost no room to overreach on price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Swiss Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small-sample market like Swiss Oaks, the aggregate numbers only get you halfway. We read the individual comps — what condition drove which price, why one home cleared in a week and another lingered — and we price your listing or your offer to the reality on the ground, not to a rounded-off headline figure.
Swiss Oaks in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 28, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-28 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (52 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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