the Oaks
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 27 homes for sale in 32259 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-23, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $136,450, $157 per square foot, a median 72 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-7% versus the prior year). At the median price and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,840 ($1,320 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and the specifics of each unit, not by a broad market run-up. The median sits at $144,900, and with a median of roughly $167 per square foot, what you pay tracks closely to how updated a given home is. Expect a wide spread around that median depending on renovations, finishes, and layout.
The posture is balanced leaning competitive, with a heat score of 58 and homes taking a median of 62 days to go under contract. Year-over-year pricing is essentially flat at -0.4 percent. For buyers, that means time to underwrite a purchase without panic; for sellers, it means condition and pricing discipline matter more than momentum. Note the closings sample here is thin, so treat single data points with caution.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
the Oaks right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($136K) is down 7.3% from the prior 12 months ($147K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23. Confidence: Low (4 and 4 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 73% below the typical St. Johns County sale ($136K vs $505K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The Oaks 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 Oaks market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $136K ($157 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 72 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32259 (Jacksonville), 2,140 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($225/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 449 active and 265 pending listings put supply at about 17.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
County records show 4 qualified sales in The Oaks across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $555,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
the Oaks is a community of 65 homes in Jacksonville, St. Johns County, built between 2003 and 2005 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,985 square feet. 80% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The Oaks is a lower-price entry point within St. Johns County, where the story is less about the headline median and more about the condition-to-price gap between updated and dated units.
Who the Oaks is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers who want the lowest realistic entry point in St. Johns County
- Value hunters willing to renovate a dated unit and pay below the per-square-foot median
- Investors targeting condition-driven upside with a disciplined comp analysis
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a quick, high-liquidity resale on a short timeline
- Buyers wanting large square footage or luxury finishes at this price point
- Buyers uncomfortable relying on a limited pool of recent closings for pricing
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($136K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($147K) IS the -7.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
38% of homes for sale in ZIP 32259 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 (2026-10-20).
The the Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in the Oaks 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 Oaks.
What the median does and doesn't tell you
At a $144,900 median and about $167 per square foot, this is one of the more accessible corners of St. Johns County. The per-square-foot figure is the number to watch: it tells you the market is paying for finish and condition, so two similar-sized homes can sell far apart based on updates alone.
A 62-day median days-on-market is neither hot nor stalled — it gives a prepared buyer room to inspect and negotiate, and it rewards sellers who price to condition rather than to hope. With only a small window of recent closings behind these numbers, individual sales carry outsized weight, so lean on comps carefully and verify against the specific unit in front of you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in the Oaks. 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 Oaks 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 (5.4). Basis: Recent Direction -7.3% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 80% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 90.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Because the value here lives in condition, not location premiums, the work is in reading each unit against the median and the per-square-foot benchmark. We pull the true comparables, flag when a listing is priced for its finishes versus its bones, and keep you grounded when a thin sample tempts easy conclusions.
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Housing distress & ownership in The Oaks, 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.
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Recent Developments in The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 1 mile northwest of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 8 miles west of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 6 miles southwest of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The site is about 5 miles south of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 4 miles southwest of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The project is about 9 miles southwest of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32086/32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (60 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 Oaks. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32259; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Bartram Trail High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 24 nearby communities)
- Switzerland Point Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Fruit Cove Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Creekside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 16 nearby communities)
- Julington Creek Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).