Velvet Estates
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 55 homes for sale in 32220 · Duval County homes for sale
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Photo courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS · via realMLS
As of October 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Velvet Estates in Jacksonville, FL since 2005, the most recent in September 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
The FACTS snapshot for Velvet Estates gives us the community, its place in Jacksonville and Duval County, and a listing feed — but no median price, no days-on-market, and no inventory count. Without those numbers I won't manufacture a price story. What sets value in a pocket like this is almost always condition, lot, and how updated a given home is, and that holds true here until the data says otherwise.
For now the honest posture is this: treat any listing on its own merits rather than a community-wide number. A buyer should price against comparable condition and finishes; a seller should expect the market to reward genuine updates and penalize deferred maintenance. When we have live pricing and pace figures for Velvet Estates, this read will get sharper.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Velvet Estates 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
Velvet Estates is a Jacksonville community in Duval County tracked through the realMLS feed. Beyond location, the current snapshot doesn't carry the pricing or pace figures needed to characterize the market, so we describe it qualitatively rather than guess.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Velvet Estates across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $290,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Velvet Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a Duval County location and are willing to evaluate each listing on condition and finishes
- Buyers who plan to hold and improve a home rather than time a short-term flip
- Buyers comfortable pricing against comparables instead of a single community figure
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a firm price range published before they will engage
- Buyers expecting a guaranteed resale outcome or a promised return
- Buyers who want a fully data-backed market snapshot up front rather than a listing-by-listing analysis
The market around Velvet Estates
Velvet Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32220, 70 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,404 homes are active and 1,546 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32220 (Jacksonville), 175 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $255K ($173/sq ft), down 4.5% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 42 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32220 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Velvet Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Velvet Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Velvet Estates 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 Velvet Estates.
A closer look at the Velvet Estates market
The housing stock is 32 homes built between 1948 and 2024, and 75% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Velvet Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Duval County listings daily and read Velvet Estates against real comparable condition, not a headline number. When a snapshot is thin on data, we go get the current pricing and pace directly rather than fill the gap with assumptions — and we'll tell you plainly when a specific home is over-asking for its condition or when the community isn't the right fit for your goals.
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Recently off market in Velvet Estates
Homes in Velvet Estates 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.
- 321 Velvet Drive · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Velvet Estates, 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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Streets in this community
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- Velvet Drive (1 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Velvet Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Velvet Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 12 miles east of Velvet Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The project is about 12 miles east of Velvet Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The project is about 11 miles east of Velvet Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 9 miles southeast of Velvet Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 site is about 7 miles south of Velvet Estates.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 site is about 7 miles south of Velvet Estates.
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32220)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-18 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (6 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 Velvet Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32220; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Westside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade I (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Chaffee Trail Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Whitehouse Elementary School · (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Chaffee Trail Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Joseph Stilwell Middle School · 6-8 (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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