The Cape
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Six active listings against a base of roughly 260 homes puts The Cape at an 8-month supply as of 2026-07-14 — a buyer-leaning reading. That is a meaningfully longer runway than a tight market, which means sellers here need to price and present carefully rather than assume competing offers.
The housing stock is the other half of the story: a median year built of 1985 across homes ranging from 1967 to 2023, with a median living area of 2,152 square feet. That spread of vintages means condition, updates, and layout will separate the homes that move quickly from the ones that sit — buyers have real room to be selective.
The Cape right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 25% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 5, 2026. Confidence: High (8 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($375K) is down 6.4% from the prior 12 months ($400K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: Medium (11 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
The Cape market snapshot (as of August 5, 2026): the median sale price is about $375K ($193 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 32 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
The Cape is a community of 356 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1967 and 2023 (median 1987.0), with a median living area of about 2,282 square feet. 86% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The Cape is an established Duval County community in Jacksonville with roughly 260 homes spanning original 1967 construction through 2023-built homes, giving buyers a wide range of vintages to choose from in one neighborhood.
The setting & the homes.
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Who The Cape is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want negotiating room and are comfortable evaluating homes built across a wide span of decades (1967–2023).
- Buyers prioritizing more living space — the median home here runs 2,152 square feet — over a brand-new build.
- Buyers planning to occupy the home themselves, consistent with the roughly 84% homestead-exemption share in this community.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a quick, low-competition sale — the current 8-month supply is not this community's strength for a fast turnaround as a seller.
- Buyers wanting a fully modern build with no vintage-condition variation, given the 1967–2023 range of construction years.
- Buyers relying on a long amenity list — reported community amenities here are limited to security lighting, per MLS records.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($375K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($400K) IS the -6.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 23 sales each (11 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.
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.
The Cape Market Scorecard
The Cape is currently a buyer's market. About 8.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $549,990, and homes go under contract in about 103 days.
Typical home value in the 32226 ZIP is $387,537, about 29.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in The Cape, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in The Cape
Live MLS inventory for The Cape. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 471 daysTop listing
Active · 3 days
Active · 137 daysActive · 59 days
Active · 31 days
Active · 187 days
Active · 140 days
Pending · 222 days
Pending · 7 daysActive and pending The Cape listings as of 2026-08-05, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Cape on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at The Cape
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 3 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around The Cape are close: the nearest parks is about 4 minutes away.
- Jacksonville Clay Target Sports · Parks4 min
- Northpoint Village Shopping Center · Shopping5 min
- Publix · Groceries6 min
- Nagasaki Japanese Restaurant · Dining6 min
- Dunkin' · Coffee7 min
- Ashchi Heart and Vascular · Health14 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- New Berlin ElementaryFLDOE grade A · Elementary (verify zoning)
- Oceanway Middle School · 6-8 (verify zoning)
- First Coast High SchoolFLDOE grade C · 9-12 (verify zoning)
- Somerset Academy Eagle Campus · Charter K-8
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Cape address.
Recent Developments in The Cape
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Cape, 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 22 miles southwest of The Cape, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Builder Activity
Wildlight subdivision advances in Yulee as the master-planned community expands
Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.
What it may mean for the marketOngoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 13 miles northwest of The Cape.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 south of The Cape, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 9 miles south of The Cape, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - March 2026Development
First Wildlight Commerce Park speculative building opens in Yulee
The first speculative building at Wildlight Commerce Park opened in March 2026, adding move-in-ready industrial and flex space to Rayonier's Wildlight community in Nassau County near Interstate 95 and A1A.
What it may mean for the marketNew employment and commerce space at Wildlight strengthens the live-and-work profile of the Interstate 95 and A1A area in Nassau County, a factor that can support nearby residential demand. The site is about 13 miles northwest of The Cape.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 9 miles south of The Cape.
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.
The The Cape buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Cape 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 The Cape.
An 8-month market favors buyers
With only 6 homes actively listed and an 8.0 months-supply reading, The Cape currently sits in buyer-leaning territory as of 2026-07-14. That figure means it would take roughly eight months to sell through the current active inventory at the recent pace of sales — long enough that buyers can negotiate on price, closing costs, or repairs rather than compete in multiple-offer situations.
About 84% of homes in The Cape carry a homestead exemption, per Duval County property records, indicating most of the community's homes are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals or investment property. Reported community amenities for this community are limited to security lighting across MLS listings; buyers should verify current amenities and access directly with the HOA.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Cape. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in The Cape buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.6). Basis: Recent Direction -6.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 86% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In an 8-month, buyer-leaning market like The Cape, pricing and negotiating strategy matter more than they do in a tight seller's market. Momentum tracks this community's active-listing count and months-supply reading directly against Duval County MLS data, so sellers price to the actual competition and buyers know exactly how much room they have to negotiate before writing an offer.
The Cape in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- No CDD
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 5, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 32218/32226)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (222 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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