The Cape
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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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 · 551 daysTop listing
Active · 6 days
Active · 35 days
Pending · 195 days
Under Contract · 138 daysActive and pending The Cape listings as of 2026-10-30, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
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.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The Cape right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.8 months of supply and 40% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 October 30, 2026. Confidence: Medium (5 active and pending listings, 8 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 30, 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 October 30, 2026): the median sale price is about $385K ($192 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 43 days on market for closed sales, and 2.8 months of supply, a seller-leaning market.
The Cape is a community of 247 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1967 and 2023 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 2,152 square feet. 83% 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.
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.
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 contributors.
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 October 2026.
- 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 9 miles southeast of The Cape.
Source: News4JAX - 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 3 factors (7.3). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 2.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 83% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.4% 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
- 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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Flood & Insurance Context
Of 16 sampled listing addresses in this community: 88% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C); 12% in a V-series coastal high-hazard zone.
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=16) · as of 2026-10
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 30, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 30, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32226)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-29 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (8 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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