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Community in Jacksonville · St. Johns County · ZIP 32259
Median sale $145K
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Live · the Oaks Jacksonville Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$145K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 0.4% vs the prior 12 months
-0.4%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 3 sales in the two windows
$167/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $217 in 2023
93.5%
Sale vs ask
St. Johns median: 95.8%
Tempo
62days
Median DOM · closed
38 days at the 2024 low
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 22 years of records
870sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

the Oaks Jacksonville Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 20, 2026

the Oaks Jacksonville right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($145K) is down 0.4% from the prior 12 months ($146K). 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 August 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 71% below the typical St. Johns County sale ($145K vs $500K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

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Updated August 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

the Oaks Jacksonville market snapshot (as of August 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $145K ($167 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 62 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

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.

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

Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 0.4% year over year.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k3k
60 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $100 in 2012 to a $217 peak in 2023; $167 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
40608010020122014201620182020202220242026
38 days at the 2024 low; 62 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.5% now vs St. Johns 95.8%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 5 a year; 5 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

33% 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 (2026-08-18).

If we were buying in the Oaks Jacksonville 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 Oaks Jacksonville.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking an accessible entry point into St. Johns County.
Biggest Risk
A thin recent-closings sample makes any single comp less reliable.
Sweet Spot
An updated unit bought at or near the per-square-foot median.
Avoid If
You need fast resale liquidity or a large-home footprint.

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 Jacksonville. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

the Oaks Jacksonville in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking an accessible entry point into St. Johns County.
Biggest advantageA low median relative to the county and pricing that tracks condition.
Biggest riskA thin recent-closings sample makes any single comp less reliable.
Sweet spotAn updated unit bought at or near the per-square-foot median.
Avoid ifYou need fast resale liquidity or a large-home footprint.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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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 August 2026.

  1. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    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
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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
  3. July 2026
    Retail & 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
  4. May 2026
    Retail & 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
  5. February 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion

    The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.

    What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The project is about 9 miles southwest of The Oaks Jacksonville St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in the Oaks Jacksonville?
The median sale price in the Oaks Jacksonville was $145K over the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in the Oaks Jacksonville take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 took a median 62 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
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First-time buyers who want the lowest realistic entry point in St. Johns CountyExcellent fit
Value hunters willing to renovate a dated unit and pay below the per-square-foot medianExcellent fit
Investors targeting condition-driven upside with a disciplined comp analysisExcellent fit
Buyers who need a quick, high-liquidity resale on a short timelineProbably not
Buyers wanting large square footage or luxury finishes at this price pointProbably not
Buyers uncomfortable relying on a limited pool of recent closings for pricingProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-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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