The
Preserve Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established San Jose condo resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32257

An established condominium community off Old Kings Road South in the San Jose area of Jacksonville, built for buyers who want a lower-maintenance, amenity-equipped condo near I-295 rather than a larger single-family resale.

Established resaleSan Jose, JacksonvilleCondominiums

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled, built-out condominium community, not a new-construction release. Reported built in 1974 with roughly 196 units across two-story buildings, so confirm unit condition, floor plan, and association standing by address.

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"The Preserve is a resale play on an older, amenity-equipped condominium pocket of the San Jose area, not a builder market. Reported as built in 1974 with about 196 units, this is one of the more established condo stocks on Jacksonville's Southside, which means the buyer pool skews toward lower maintenance and a manageable price point rather than square footage or newer systems. Because the buildings are roughly five decades old, the single most important thing to verify before you underwrite a purchase is the association's reserve funding, any pending special assessments, and the exact condo fee, not just the community name."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Preserve, also marketed as The Preserve at San Jose, is an established condominium community off Old Kings Road South in the San Jose area of Jacksonville, in Duval County. Online listing sources report the community as built in 1974, with two-story buildings comprising roughly 196 units community-wide, though exact unit size and floor plan should be verified by address.

Because this is a resale market rather than new construction, each unit trades on its own condition, updates, and building position. A monthly condo association fee applies, but the exact current amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass. Buyers should verify the association's reserve funding, any pending special assessments, and rental restrictions directly with the association or a listing agent before making an offer, which matters more here than in a newer community given the building age.

The bigger picture is location. The Preserve sits a few minutes from I-295, giving convenient access to the Baymeadows and Mandarin retail and employment corridors, San Jose Boulevard, and a manageable drive to both downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville International Airport, positioning it as a lower-maintenance, amenity-equipped alternative to larger single-family resales in the surrounding San Jose and Mandarin areas.

Quick Match

Who The Preserve is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a lower-maintenance, amenity-equipped resale condo in a convenient San Jose area location
Buyers commuting to the Baymeadows or Mandarin corridors, downtown Jacksonville, or Jacksonville International Airport
Buyers comfortable verifying condo fees, association reserves, and building-age condition directly before committing

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Buyers who want a larger single-family home rather than a condominium unit
Buyers unwilling to do the homework on association reserves, special assessments, and older-building condition

Market Pulse

How The Preserve is performing right now

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Live market metrics for The Preserve update as realMLS listings and sales post. Figures shown reflect current recorded activity; confirm specifics by address.

Live from realMLS, as of July 9, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Preserve listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are goingn/a2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Beauclerc or Jacksonville. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Preserve buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

The Preserve on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from The Preserve. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

I-2955 to 10 min · a few minutes' drive (approximate)

Baymeadows corridor10 to 15 min · approximate

Mandarin10 to 15 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)30 to 35 min · approximate

Downtown Jacksonville20 to 25 min · approximate

Jacksonville Beaches35 to 40 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

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Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Duval County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

The Preserve is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

High

Englewood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Middle

Alfred I. duPont Middle School; verify by address

Elementary

San Jose Elementary School; verify by address

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Preserve address.

The takeaway

The story here is a settled, convenient San Jose area location rather than a headline event. The Preserve sits inside the established Old Kings Road South corridor, minutes from I-295, in one of Jacksonville's older Southside condo pockets.

The Strategy

The The Preserve buying strategy.

If we were buying in The Preserve, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pull the specific unit's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, building, and floor position.

Request the condo association's most recent financial statement, reserve study, and any pending or recent special assessments in writing.

Confirm the current condo fee amount and exactly what it covers with the association or listing agent.

Ask whether the building has completed any required milestone or structural inspection, given the building's reported 1974 construction.

Verify the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the unit's address with Duval County Public Schools, since attendance zones change.

Get a bindable homeowners and condo insurance quote for the exact unit before you make an offer, given the age of the building.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained, updated unit with a documented, adequately funded association reserve.

Biggest Risk

Buying without confirming condo fee amount, reserve funding, or pending special assessments on a roughly five-decade-old building.

Best Lot

Prioritize a unit's building and floor position, such as distance from amenities and exposure, over guessing from the listing alone.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right condition and confirmed association standing line up.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Established resale condominiums

Built

Reported built in 1974; two-story buildings

Size range

Verify exact square footage by unit; condo floor plans vary

Unit count

Reported around 196 units community-wide; verify with the association

Costs & Fees

Condo fee

Yes, a monthly condo association fee applies; exact amount not independently confirmed in this fast pass, verify with the association or listing agent

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Mix of owner-occupied and rental units reported nearby; confirm the specific unit's use and any rental restrictions with the association

Amenities

Marketed

Clubhouse, fitness center, pool, sun deck, poolside spa, saunas, BBQ area, business center, pet park

Status

Verify current condition and availability of amenities with the condo association

Location

Area

San Jose area of Jacksonville, off Old Kings Road South

I-295

A few minutes' drive (approximate)

Airport (JAX)

About 30 to 35 min (approximate)

The Preserve Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Preserve.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in The Preserve today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

At the entry tier you are generally looking at the smaller or more original-condition units in the community, where the value is in the low price point. Confirm condition and floor plan before you offer.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find updated units with refreshed kitchens and baths, representing the typical move-in resale here. This is where most recent activity tends to cluster.

Most inventory

The Top

At the top are the most fully updated units in the community, and any with a preferred building position or view. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific unit.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find updated units with refreshed kitchens and baths, representing the typical move-in resale here. This is where most recent activity tends to cluster.

The Top

At the top are the most fully updated units in the community, and any with a preferred building position or view. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific unit.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in The Preserve, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in The Preserve is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well The Preserve holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by unit

Building age and systemsVerify reserves

Condo fee clarityConfirm by address

Association financial healthRequest reserve study

Location within SouthsideConvenient corridor

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Preserve

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is doing the homework: confirming association reserves, the condo fee, and what an older building costs to carry.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

5.1C · Buy Score

Resale Strength4.8/10

Renovation Risk4.6/10

Location Efficiency6.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility4.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage4.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on The Preserve is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Units are condominiums in two-story buildings; verify exact square footage on the record.
Confirm the current condo fee and association standing for a specific unit.
Request the association's reserve study and any pending special assessments.
Buildings closer to the pool and clubhouse tend to hold more appeal.
Roughly five-decade-old systems age varies; inspect carefully before you buy.

In a small, built-out resale condominium community like this, the durable differences between units are condition, building position, and association financial health. Units in buildings closer to the pool and clubhouse, or with a favorable exposure, tend to hold more appeal than interior units along parking areas. Because the buildings are reported to date from 1974, confirming the association's reserve funding and any pending special assessments directly avoids surprises after closing, and a thorough inspection is the main way to price in the age of the building.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a lower-maintenance, amenity-equipped resale condo in a convenient San Jose area location.

Biggest advantageA built-out Southside location near I-295, the Baymeadows and Mandarin corridors, priced for a condominium footprint.

Biggest riskBuying before confirming condo fee amount, association reserve funding, and older-building condition.

Sweet spotA documented, well-maintained unit backed by a financially sound, adequately reserved association.

Avoid ifYou need new construction, a single-family footprint, or cannot budget time to verify association financials.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Condo fee applies but not independently confirmed; verify the exact amount before you rely on it.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
Marketed amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, spa, saunas, BBQ area, business center, and pet park.
Request the association's reserve study and any pending special assessments before you buy.
Budget for a bindable Florida homeowners and condo insurance quote before you buy.

The Preserve is governed by a condo association with a monthly fee, standard for a community of this type, but the exact current amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass. Confirm directly with the listing agent, association management, or a title search before you rely on it.

Confirm in writing exactly what the condo fee covers. Marketing materials describe shared facilities including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, sun deck, poolside spa, saunas, BBQ area, business center, and pet park; verify current condition and availability with the association.

There is no golf course or private country club here; the clubhouse referenced above is the community's shared recreational facility, not a membership club.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Preserve buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Preserve.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in The Preserve

Thinking of selling a Preserve home?

Selling an established San Jose area condo takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, building position, and association standing position your unit against what is actually selling nearby.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Preserve, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Beauclerc, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your The Preserve home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Preserve matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in The Preserve on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in The Preserve year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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.

$1,795/mo

Duval County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Duval County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm 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.

Live market metrics for The Preserve are being compiled from realMLS activity and will appear here as listings and sales post. For current county-level figures, see the market data links below.

Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Recent Developments in The Preserve

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Preserve, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

July 2026
Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 13 miles west of The Preserve, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today
July 2026
Development
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 11 miles northwest of The Preserve, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax
June 2026
Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 16 miles southwest of The Preserve.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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 site is about 8 miles south of The Preserve.
Source: Jax Daily Record
April 2026
Development
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 project is about 13 miles north of The Preserve, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT
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 site is about 8 miles south of The Preserve.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Preserve a new-construction community?

No. It is an established San Jose area condominium community reported as built in 1974. Homes here are resales.

What kind of homes are in The Preserve?

Online listing sources describe the community as two-story buildings comprising roughly 196 condominium units. Confirm the exact unit size, floor plan, and year built by address.

Is there a condo fee?

Yes, a monthly condo association fee applies, but the exact current amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass. Confirm directly with the listing agent or association management before you rely on it.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this community. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

Where exactly is The Preserve?

It is off Old Kings Road South in the San Jose area of Jacksonville, in ZIP 32257, a few minutes from I-295.

Are all the units owner-occupied?

Listing sources report a mix of owner-occupied and rental units nearby. Confirm the specific unit's occupancy history and any rental restrictions with the association before you make an offer.

What should I check before buying a unit here?

Focus on the association's reserve funding, any pending special assessments, and whether the building has completed any required milestone or structural inspection, since the buildings are reported to date from 1974. Get a thorough inspection and budget for updates where needed.

Is the area in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation is address-specific in this part of Jacksonville. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact unit before you commit.

What amenities does the community have?

Marketing materials describe a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, sun deck, poolside spa, saunas, BBQ area, business center with high-speed internet access, and a pet park. Confirm current condition and availability directly with the association.

What schools serve the community?

It is in Duval County Public Schools, with Englewood High School generally serving the area at the high-school level. The zoned elementary, middle, and high schools should be verified by the specific address, since attendance zones change.

How is the commute to I-295 and the airport?

The Preserve is a few minutes from I-295 and roughly 30 to 35 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.

How far is downtown Jacksonville or the beaches?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 20 to 25 minute approximate drive, and the Jacksonville Beaches are roughly 35 to 40 minutes. Both are longer than the I-295 commute but still manageable.

Is The Preserve gated or age-restricted?

There is no verified information that the community is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Buying before confirming the condo fee amount, association reserve funding, and the condition of a roughly five-decade-old building's systems. All are manageable with direct verification and a thorough inspection.

Should I get my own agent to buy a resale here?

Yes. An experienced agent helps you confirm association financial health, fees, and condition against genuinely comparable sales, and represents your interests in the negotiation.

How current is the market data on this page?

This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the community accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condition against genuinely comparable homes before you make an offer.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Preserve?

The best agent for The Preserve is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Preserve.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows The Preserve?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Preserve and the wider Jacksonville area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Preserve?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Preserve purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in The Preserve?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a lower-maintenance, amenity-equipped resale condo in a convenient San Jose area location.Excellent fit

You commute to the Baymeadows or Mandarin corridors, downtown Jacksonville, or Jacksonville International Airport.Excellent fit

You are willing to directly verify the condo fee, association reserves, and any special assessments before you buy.Excellent fit

You can budget for inspection findings and updates typical of a roughly five-decade-old building.Excellent fit

You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not

You want a larger single-family home rather than a condominium unit.Probably not

You are not willing to review the association's financial statements and reserve study before buying.Probably not

You cannot budget for older-building inspection findings or Florida insurance and financing costs.Probably not

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Median sale price in The Preserve, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Thinking of selling in The Preserve? 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.

ThePreserve Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who The Preserve is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How The Preserve is performing right now

The Preserve on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Englewood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Alfred I. duPont Middle School; verify by address

San Jose Elementary School; verify by address

The The Preserve buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in The Preserve.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Preserve holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Preserve

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Preserve is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Preserve in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a The Preserve buy.

Thinking of selling a Preserve home?

In The Preserve, condition and view decide your number

What is your The Preserve home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Recent Developments in The Preserve

JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park

Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion

Frequently Asked Questions

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Preserve Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL