Thelma Villa
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Thelma Villa in Jacksonville, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,460 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).
Thelma Villa is an older, small-footprint pocket of Jacksonville. With a median build year of 1942 and stock stretching back to 1922, condition is the single biggest lever on price here. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on whether the systems, roof, and structure have been addressed. There is no median price in this snapshot to anchor to, so treat every listing as its own case and let inspection findings, not comps alone, set your number.
At 125 homes with a median living area around 1,113 square feet, this is a compact-home market. The homestead share sits at roughly 30 percent, meaning a large portion of the housing is held by owners who do not occupy it. For a buyer, that signals a mix of owner-held and non-owner-held property and a wide spread in upkeep. For a seller, a genuinely renovated home stands out in a place where much of the stock still shows its age.
The 60-Second Overview
Thelma Villa is a small, historically older enclave in Jacksonville's Duval County, built mostly in the first half of the 20th century, where home condition varies widely and drives most of the pricing conversation.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Thelma Villa is best for.
Best for
- Hands-on buyers willing to renovate or maintain an early-20th-century home
- Buyers seeking a small-footprint home with modest carrying costs
- Investors comfortable underwriting older stock in a non-owner-heavy pocket
Probably not for
- Buyers who need newer construction or larger living space
- Buyers wanting a turnkey home with no deferred maintenance
- Buyers who need a predictable, narrow price band to plan around
The market around Thelma Villa
Thelma Villa is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32254, 120 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,937 homes are active and 1,726 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Thelma Villa specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Thelma Villa
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Thelma Villa, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
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 10 miles southwest of Thelma Villa, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
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 site is about 2 miles southwest of Thelma Villa.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 17 miles southwest of Thelma Villa, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
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 site is about 7 miles northeast of Thelma Villa.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 17 miles southwest of Thelma Villa, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Thelma Villa.
Source: News4Jax
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.
The Thelma Villa buying strategy.
If we were buying in Thelma Villa 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 Thelma Villa.
An old-stock, small-home market
The defining fact here is age. A median year built of 1942 and a range opening in 1922 means original construction, older framing, and the possibility of updates layered on over decades. Newer product exists at the tail end of the range through 2007, but it is the exception, not the rule. Budget realistically for inspections, and expect to underwrite roof, electrical, plumbing, and foundation individually rather than assuming a uniform standard.
Homes are modest in size, with the median living area near 1,113 square feet. That keeps carrying costs contained but also caps the ceiling on livable space without an addition. The roughly 30 percent homestead share tells you a meaningful slice of these homes are not owner-occupied, so you will find both well-kept residences and properties that have been held and worked as rentals. That variance is the opportunity and the risk in equal measure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Thelma Villa. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this driven by condition and age, the value is in reading each individual home, not the block. We help you separate a cosmetically refreshed listing from one that has had its 1940s-era systems genuinely addressed, and we price accordingly on both the buy and sell side. With no clean price band to lean on, our job is disciplined, house-by-house analysis.
Thelma Villa in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 30, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (11 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 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.
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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.
Thelma Villa Market Scorecard
Thelma Villa is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32254 ZIP is $125,668, about 30.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.