The Hills
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
The Hills is a 40-home pocket in Duval County where the housing stock spans decades of construction — from 1977 up through builds as recent as 2023 — landing on a median year built of 1979. That range means there's no single construction era to anchor value here; each home's systems, updates, and condition matter more than a shared build date.
What stands out numerically is size: a median living area of 3,359 square feet, which is large for the immediate market. At a 95% homestead-exemption share, this reads as a community of primary residences rather than turnover-driven investment stock. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so buyers should treat any shared or nearby recreational features as unconfirmed until verified independently.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
The Hills, in Jacksonville (Duval County), holds 40 homes built across a wide window — 1977 through 2023 — with a median year built of 1979 and a median living area of 3,359 square feet well above what's typical for a single community pocket in the area.
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 Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want more square footage than a newer, smaller-lot build typically offers
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home individually given the 1977-2023 build range
- Long-term owner-occupants, consistent with the community's 95% homestead-exemption share
Probably not for
- Buyers who want deeded, community-wide amenities included in the purchase
- Buyers who prefer a single, consistent construction era across the community
- Investors seeking amenity-driven rental demand
The market around The Hills
The Hills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32225, 214 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,391 homes are active and 1,538 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in The Hills, 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 Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Hills 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 Hills.
Square Footage Over Uniformity
Forty homes make up the current MLS snapshot for The Hills, built across a wide window — 1977 through 2023 — with a median year built of 1979. That spread is wider than most single-community pockets in Duval County, which means buyers are really evaluating individual homes rather than one consistent product type. Two houses on the same street here can carry very different mechanical ages, finishes, and renovation histories.
The more consistent number is size: a median living area of 3,359 square feet, substantial for this part of Jacksonville. Ownership skews toward primary residences, with a 95% homestead-exemption share among current owners. Community amenities are not identified in current MLS listings, so any pool, clubhouse, or recreational access nearby should be confirmed on a home-by-home basis rather than assumed as part of the purchase.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
The Hills rewards agents who read a listing sheet like an inspector, not a marketing brief. With homes built anywhere from 1977 to 2023 sitting on the same rolls, Momentum's approach is to pull comps by square footage and construction era rather than by community-wide averages, and to verify — rather than assume — what amenities, if any, actually convey with a given property.
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Recent Developments in The Hills
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Hills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 11 miles west of The Hills, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 2 miles northwest of The Hills.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The project is about 11 miles west of The Hills, 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 10 miles west of The Hills, 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 site is about 2 miles northwest of The Hills.
Source: JAXPORT - 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 2 miles northwest of The Hills.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32225)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (31 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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