The Lakes @ Westland in Jacksonville

The Lakes @ Westland
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32244
193 homesBuilt 1968–2005
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Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 87 closed sales in The Lakes @ Westland in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $295,000 to $349,900 (median $328,000), on homes of 1,838 to 2,145 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 $5,860 ($5,130 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the Westland master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL — see all Westland homes for sale (2 listings across 3 villages and sections in the MLS).

Live · The Lakes @ Westland Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Duval: 28% (1,522 of 5,475)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · The Lakes @ Westland
151 of 193 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · The Lakes @ Westland
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
193
Homes in the community
193 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
8
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $305K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1968
Community established
homes built 1968-2005, median 2001 (FL DOR 2025)
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 193 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

What sets price here is condition and vintage, not location alone. The Lakes @ Westland spans homes built from 1968 through 2005, with the middle of the pack landing around 2001 and a median footprint just over 2,100 square feet. That range means two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on how much updating has been done, so price is condition-driven and the spread is wide.

With 193 homes and a homestead share near 78%, this is a lived-in, owner-occupied community rather than a churn-heavy investor pocket. For a seller, that stability tends to keep inventory measured; for a buyer, it means you are usually competing for a primary residence, and the homes that show well move on their own merits. Price accordingly to condition, not to a headline number.

The 60-Second Overview

The Lakes @ Westland is an established Jacksonville community in Duval County where most homes were built around the turn of the millennium, and the majority are owner-occupied rather than rented.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 42 homes in The Lakes @ Westland that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1998 and 2003 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 1,989 sq ft and a typical 3-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 8 qualified sales in The Lakes @ Westland across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $305,000 — 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.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a primary residence with over 2,000 square feet in an established Duval County community
  • Buyers willing to inspect carefully and reward the better-maintained homes in a condition-driven market
  • Long-hold owners who value an owner-occupied, low-churn setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction with uniform, current finishes
  • Investors chasing high tenant turnover, given the strong owner-occupied share
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite roof, HVAC, and update variation across a broad build range

The market around The Lakes @ Westland

The Lakes @ Westland is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32244, 307 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).

In ZIP 32244 (Jacksonville), 867 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($165/sq ft), up 0.8% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 165 active and 82 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32244 housing market and the Duval County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Lakes @ Westland specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in The Lakes @ Westland, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-01)

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 Lakes @ Westland

Live MLS inventory for The Lakes @ Westland. 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 and pending The Lakes @ Westland listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in The Lakes Westland Jacksonville Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending The Lakes Westland Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 6352 Lake Plantation Drive · $440,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Florida Homes Realty & Mtg Llc

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in The Lakes @ Westland today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Lakes @ Westland.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Jacksonville community with room to size up on square footage.
Biggest Risk
The wide vintage range means condition varies sharply from one home to the next.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the median build year that shows well and inspects clean.
Avoid If
You want uniform, newer-construction consistency across every home you tour.

A vintage spread that rewards a close look

The build range from 1968 to 2005 is unusually broad for a single community, and it matters. Older homes here predate the median build year of 2001 by decades, which means systems, layouts, and finishes vary a great deal from one property to the next. Do not assume the house you tour represents the street.

At a median of roughly 2,167 living square feet, these are not starter-scale homes, but square footage alone won't tell you value. Because condition drives so much of the pricing here, the practical work is inspection and comparison: two similar floor plans can sit far apart on price once you account for updates, roof and HVAC age, and finish level.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Lakes @ Westland. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with this much vintage spread, the comparable that matters is the one that actually matches your target home's condition, not just its square footage. We read The Lakes @ Westland at the property level, sort the recent activity by what's genuinely comparable, and tell you plainly when a listing is priced for its finishes and when it isn't.

The Lakes @ Westland in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Jacksonville community with room to size up on square footage.
Biggest advantageA high owner-occupied share that supports a stable, lived-in feel.
Biggest riskThe wide vintage range means condition varies sharply from one home to the next.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the median build year that shows well and inspects clean.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, newer-construction consistency across every home you tour.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the The Lakes @ Westland homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in The Lakes @ Westland.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $27/month (about $324/yr) · median of 21 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $27 per month ($324 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 21 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Lakes @ Westland sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in The Lakes @ Westland

Homes in The Lakes @ Westland that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

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.

$1,848/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

30% of homes for sale in ZIP 32244 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in The Lakes @ Westland?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 193 homes in The Lakes @ Westland (public records).
What share of The Lakes @ Westland is owner-occupied?
78% of The Lakes @ Westland parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in The Lakes @ Westland built?
Homes in The Lakes @ Westland were built between 1968 and 2005, with a median year built of 2001 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Lakes @ Westland?
The best agent for The Lakes @ Westland is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for The Lakes @ Westland.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows The Lakes @ Westland?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Lakes @ Westland and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Lakes @ Westland?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Lakes @ Westland purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is The Lakes @ Westland, and what county is it in?
The Lakes @ Westland is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32244. The community's center is about 10 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is The Lakes @ Westland from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 22 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers seeking a primary residence with over 2,000 square feet in an established Duval County communityExcellent fit
Buyers willing to inspect carefully and reward the better-maintained homes in a condition-driven marketExcellent fit
Long-hold owners who value an owner-occupied, low-churn settingExcellent fit
Buyers who want brand-new construction with uniform, current finishesProbably not
Investors chasing high tenant turnover, given the strong owner-occupied shareProbably not
Buyers unwilling to underwrite roof, HVAC, and update variation across a broad build rangeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32244))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (87 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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Thinking of selling in The Lakes @ Westland? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-01). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for The Lakes @ Westland. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32244; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

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.

Nearby Communities

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