Townsends in Jacksonville

Townsends
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32277
40 homesBuilt 2018–2019
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Built fromLive realMLS data8 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 49 closed sales in Townsends in Jacksonville, FL since 2018, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices across those 49 sales ran from $179,900 to $395,000 (median $207,900), on homes of 1,365 to 2,273 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 $3,710 ($2,980 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Townsends Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · Townsends
27 of 40 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · Townsends
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
40
Homes in the community
40 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 8 years of records
Est. 2018
Community established
homes built 2018-2019, median 2018 (FL DOR 2025)
2.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 40 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The honest starting point on Townsends is that our current snapshot carries no closings in the measured window and no median price to anchor to. That means anyone quoting you a hard number for this community right now is working from something other than recent, on-the-ground sales here in Jacksonville. Price in a market this thin is set at the individual-listing level — by condition, lot, and how a given seller reads demand — not by a reliable community trend.

For a buyer, that argues for patience and comparison-shopping against nearby Duval County activity rather than assuming a fixed Townsends rate. For a seller, it means pricing is a judgment call that has to be built from comparable properties outside the immediate snapshot, and you should expect to defend your number with evidence rather than lean on a community average that doesn't yet exist in the data.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Townsends 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.

3374 MILLCREST Place
$340K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,271 sqft
3374 MILLCREST Place
Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY
7043 VALLEY CREST Court
$358K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,590 sqft
7043 VALLEY CREST Court
Listed by THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE
7519 QUITINA Drive
$285K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
7519 QUITINA Drive
Listed by EVERYSTATE INC
7361 VOLLEY Drive
$485K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,142 sqft
7361 VOLLEY Drive
Listed by HUSKY REALTY INC
3653 NEWCASTLE CREEK Drive
$330K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,555 sqft
3653 NEWCASTLE CREEK Drive
Listed by SELECT REALTY LLC
3561 RAIN FOREST Drive
$176K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,188 sqft
3561 RAIN FOREST Drive
Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC.

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Townsends is a small Jacksonville community in Duval County where, as of our current snapshot, the recent-sales record is too thin to describe a market trend — so the story here is told property by property rather than by the numbers.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 33 homes in Townsends that have changed hands since 2018, built between 2018 and 2019 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 1,460 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.

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

  • Deliberate buyers willing to underwrite a single home on its own condition and comps
  • Sellers prepared to defend their asking price with evidence from the wider market
  • Investors who value negotiating leverage in a low-volume setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need recent comparable sales inside the community to feel confident
  • Sellers expecting a fast, high-traffic bidding process
  • Anyone who wants a fixed, published community price to plan a budget around

The market around Townsends

Townsends is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32277, 97 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

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

In ZIP 32277 (Jacksonville), 246 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $292K ($180/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 43 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32277 housing market and the Duval County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Townsends specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Townsends, Jacksonville

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

Active inventory in distress
9.09%
1 of 11 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 9.09% now (2026-09-04 → 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.

If we were buying in Townsends 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 Townsends.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers comfortable pricing off comparable listings rather than a community trend.
Biggest Risk
With no recent closings in the snapshot, there's no reliable community price to anchor to.
Sweet Spot
A well-inspected home priced from solid comparables in the surrounding area.
Avoid If
You want a predictable, data-rich market with clear recent sales to guide you.

A thin-data market read

With no closings in the measured window, the useful work here is qualitative. Value gets driven by the things you can actually inspect: the condition of a specific home, its lot and orientation, and how it stacks up against comparable listings across the surrounding Jacksonville area. Expect a wide, condition-driven spread between what looks like a similar house on paper and what it actually trades for.

Practically, this rewards deliberate buyers and prepared sellers. Because there is no dense recent sales history to lean on, both sides should treat every listing as its own negotiation and build a price case from nearby Duval County activity. That is a slower, more manual process than in a high-volume neighborhood, but it is the only defensible way to price in a market this quiet.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Townsends. 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 low-data community like Townsends, our value is in the legwork: pulling comparable sales from the wider Jacksonville and Duval County market, judging condition honestly, and telling you plainly when a listing's price isn't supported. We would rather walk you through what the snapshot does and does not show than hand you a confident number the data can't back.

Townsends in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers comfortable pricing off comparable listings rather than a community trend.
Biggest advantageA quiet market can mean less bidding pressure and room to negotiate on the individual home.
Biggest riskWith no recent closings in the snapshot, there's no reliable community price to anchor to.
Sweet spotA well-inspected home priced from solid comparables in the surrounding area.
Avoid ifYou want a predictable, data-rich market with clear recent sales to guide you.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Townsends 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 Townsends.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $50/month (about $600/yr) · median of 19 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $50 per month ($600 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 19 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 Townsends sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Townsends

Homes in Townsends 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Townsends?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 40 homes in Townsends (public records).
What share of Townsends is owner-occupied?
68% of Townsends parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Townsends built?
Homes in Townsends were built between 2018 and 2019, with a median year built of 2018 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Townsends?
The best agent for Townsends 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 Townsends.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Townsends?
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 Townsends and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Townsends?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Townsends purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Townsends, and what county is it in?
Townsends is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32277. The community's center is about 5 miles northeast of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Townsends from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 5 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 11 miles from the Atlantic beach at Huguenot Park (Jacksonville), both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Deliberate buyers willing to underwrite a single home on its own condition and compsExcellent fit
Sellers prepared to defend their asking price with evidence from the wider marketExcellent fit
Investors who value negotiating leverage in a low-volume settingExcellent fit
Buyers who need recent comparable sales inside the community to feel confidentProbably not
Sellers expecting a fast, high-traffic bidding processProbably not
Anyone who wants a fixed, published community price to plan a budget aroundProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32211/32277))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2018 (49 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 Townsends? 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.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Townsends. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32277; 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).

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