The Island
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,052 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,990 · 106 homes for sale in 32226 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in The Island in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in September 2021. 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 $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The Island 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 Island is a community within Jacksonville, in Duval County. This snapshot reflects data current as of mid-2026; specific pricing and market-pace figures are not included here, so treat any numbers you see elsewhere with appropriate scrutiny.
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 Island is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want to stay within Jacksonville and Duval County and are open to a specific submarket
- Buyers who will let us pull current pricing and pace before setting a budget
- Sellers who want a grounded, data-checked read rather than a headline number
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a firm price range decided today without a live market pull
- Buyers looking outside Jacksonville or Duval County
- Anyone who wants a guaranteed valuation or appreciation promise, which we do not give
The market around The Island
The Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32226, 140 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,856 homes are active and 1,668 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32226 (Jacksonville), 202 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $369K ($190/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 67 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32226 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in The Island, 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 Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Island 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 Island.
A closer look at the The Island market
The housing stock is 8 homes built between 1998 and 2001, and 100% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We cover Duval County closely and would rather give you the current, verified numbers for The Island directly than publish figures we cannot stand behind. Reach out and we will pull the live snapshot — pricing, pace, and inventory — and walk you through what it means for your specific buy or sell before you commit to anything.
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 Island buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Island sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in The Island, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your The Island home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Island, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
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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
How many homes are in The Island?
What share of The Island is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in The Island built?
Who is the best real estate agent for The Island?
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows The Island?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Island?
Where is The Island, and what county is it in?
How far is The Island from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
Should you buy in The Island?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32226)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (6 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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The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the realMLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for The Island. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32226; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- First Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- New Berlin Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Oceanway School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Nearby Communities
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