The Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,052 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,990 · 78 homes for sale in 32277 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 85 closed sales in The Cove in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in June 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $300,000 to $879,000 (median $370,000), on homes of 1,594 to 3,245 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,610 ($5,880 with the full homestead exemption).
The Cove is a built-out community of 141 homes constructed between 1979 and 2002, with the median home dating to 1999. That build range matters: what sets price here isn't the address so much as the condition and updating of the individual house. With original-era finishes still in play across much of the inventory, the spread between a renovated home and a dated one can be wide, and that gap does the heavy lifting on value.
A homestead share near 77% tells you this is an owner-occupied, hold-and-live-in community rather than a churn of rentals and flips. For buyers, that means fewer distressed or investor listings and a market that moves on condition, not volume. For sellers, it means your competition is other well-kept, owner-occupied homes — so presentation and updates are where you win or lose.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The Cove 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
The Cove is a mature, established Jacksonville community in Duval County, dominated by homes of substantial size — a median of roughly 2,312 living square feet — and a high owner-occupied base that keeps turnover measured.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 28 homes in The Cove that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1997 and 2002 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 2,133 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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.
County records show 7 qualified sales in The Cove across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $350,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 The Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a larger, established home and willing to weigh condition against price
- Long-term owner-occupants who value a low-turnover, hold-and-live-in setting
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on roof, HVAC, or finishes in exchange for square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who require brand-new construction and current-code everything
- Buyers needing a fully renovated, zero-project turnkey home at a fixed budget
- Investors chasing high rental turnover, since this is a predominantly owner-occupied market
The market around The Cove
The Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32277, 97 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32277 (Jacksonville), 246 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $292K ($180/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 43 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32277 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in The Cove, 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 The Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Cove 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 Cove.
Condition over vintage
With a median living area around 2,312 square feet, these are not starter footprints. Homes built from 1979 through 2002 give you real square footage and settled lots, but the systems and finishes vary enormously by how each owner has maintained and updated the property over the decades. Roof age, HVAC, kitchens, and baths are the line items that separate one asking price from another here.
Because the community is fully built out, there is no new construction competing for attention — every purchase is a resale. That puts a premium on inspection diligence and a clear-eyed read on deferred maintenance. The upside is a stable, low-turnover setting; the trade-off is that buyers should budget for updates and sellers should not expect renovated-home money for a dated house.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven, owner-occupied market like The Cove, pricing is an argument you make house by house — and we bring the comparable analysis and renovation-cost perspective to make it. We will tell a seller which updates actually move the number and tell a buyer when a lower ask is really a deferred-maintenance bill in disguise.
The Cove 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.
Tools for a The Cove buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Cove sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in The Cove, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32207/32210/32217/32225/32244/32257/32277)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (85 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 The Cove. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32277; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Terry Parker High School · High · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 23 nearby communities)
- Arlington Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Fort Caroline Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Lake Lucina Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Cape Elizabeth Court E (4 homes on record)
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