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Walden Wood in Jacksonville

Walden Wood
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32257
163 homesBuilt 1986–1997Median sale $353K
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Live Market Pulse
39/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Walden Wood's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 39. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Walden Wood Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$353K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 1.5% vs the prior 12 months
+1.5% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 10 and 6 sales in the two windows
$212/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $220 in 2025
99.4%
Sale vs ask
+204%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $116K median in 2012
Tempo
1.2mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
32days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2025 low
0%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,188 of 4,002)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · Walden Wood
129 of 163 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · Walden Wood
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Walden Wood
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
163
Homes in the community
163 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1986
Community established
homes built 1986-1997, median 1987 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 11 in 2009
1,768sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 10 of 163 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Walden Wood is a resale community — homes here were built between 1986 and 1997, with a median year built of 1987, so what you're buying is largely determined by how a specific owner has maintained and updated their home, not by shared builder specs. Across the community's 163 homes, the typical listing runs about 1,938 square feet, and the median price sits at $352,750, or $211.61 per square foot — a number that moves more with kitchen, roof, and system updates than with floor plan.

Right now the numbers point one direction: with just 1 active listing and 1.2 months of supply, this reads as a seller-leaning market. Recent closings have cleared in a median of 31.5 days, and pricing has held — up 1.5% over the past year and up 204% since 2012. For a seller, that thin inventory is leverage. For a buyer, it means little room to negotiate on a well-priced, updated home, and a need to move quickly on the good ones.

Walden Wood Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Walden Wood right now

🟡 Balanced market. 1.2 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 10 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($353K) is up 1.5% from the prior 12 months ($348K) and up 204% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 July 14. Confidence: Medium (10 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Walden Wood market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $353K ($212 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 32 days on market for closed sales, and 1.2 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months and up 204% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).

Walden Wood is a community of 163 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1986 and 1997 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,938 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Walden Wood is an established Jacksonville community in Duval County — 163 homes anchored by in-place community amenities like a pool, tennis courts, a playground, and a dog park rather than by new construction.

Quick Match

Who Walden Wood is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable with a resale home built between 1986 and 1997 and budgeting for updates as needed.
  • Buyers targeting a price point near the $352,750 median who want established amenities like a pool, tennis courts, and a dog park already in place.
  • Buyers who can act quickly — with 1.2 months of supply, this is a seller-leaning market.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need new-construction systems and warranties rather than a resale home built between 1986 and 1997.
  • Buyers who want a wide selection to compare — inventory is thin, with just 1 active listing at last count.
  • Buyers who need room to negotiate on price — the median 31.5-day time on market reflects a seller-leaning posture.
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Market Pulse

How Walden Wood is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1Months of supplytight
37Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-3%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Walden Wood listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Walden Wood

Live MLS inventory for Walden Wood. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

4891 Northford Place home for sale in Walden WoodActive · 37 daysTop listing
$374,900
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1987
4891 Northford Place, Jacksonville, 32257
RenovatedBest value
Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Active and pending Walden Wood listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Walden Wood 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 Walden Wood. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Mandarin shopping (San Jose / Old St. Augustine Rd)~5 to 10 min · retail, dining, services
Interstate 295~5 to 10 min · via Old St. Augustine Rd or San Jose
St. Johns Town Center~20 to 25 min · northeast via I-295
Downtown Jacksonville~20 to 25 min · north via I-95 or San Jose
NAS Jacksonville~15 to 20 min · west via I-295
St. Johns County line (St. Johns / Fruit Cove)~5 to 10 min · south toward 32259
Jacksonville Int'l Airport (JAX)~35 to 40 min · north via I-95

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
Walden Wood (no CDD)$0/yr

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

Walden Wood 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.

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

The takeaway

What actually affects Walden Wood owners, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Walden Wood

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Walden Wood, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThis is a built-out, established community, so the near-term factors are the HOA budget for the gated amenities, Duval County millage on the tax bill, and Mandarin-area demand, rather than any new construction in the neighborhood.

Gated amenities at a low HOA

BullishA pool, tennis, and playground behind a gate at a relatively low HOA, on treed cul-de-sac lots, is a scarce value profile in Mandarin that supports steady owner-occupant demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Walden Wood

Gated amenities at a low HOA

Duval County millage and tax-bill assessments

NeutralProperty taxes here follow the Duval County (City of Jacksonville) millage; a recent sale can reset the assessed value, so read the actual bill for the parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Jacksonville / Duval County

Duval County millage and tax-bill assessments

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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  1. 2024
    Taxes

    Duval County millage and property assessments

    Property taxes in Jacksonville are set by the Duval County (City of Jacksonville) millage and any non-ad-valorem line items, published by the Duval County Property Appraiser. Why it matters: Pull the actual parcel's tax bill and homestead status before you budget, and confirm the Walden Wood HOA dues and what the gated amenities cost to maintain. Source

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The Strategy

The Walden Wood buying strategy.

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

1

Confirm the HOA dues and amenity status. Verify the current HOA figure, what it covers, the reserve position, and the condition of the pool, tennis, and gate.

2

Inspect the home's systems and roof. On homes a couple decades old, the roof age, HVAC, and systems drive the renovation budget and the insurance quote; inspect before you commit.

3

Confirm the lot and tree canopy. Verify the lot size and any large trees or drainage considerations on the treed cul-de-sac lots.

4

Read the actual Duval tax bill. Confirm the millage, homestead status, and any assessments for the parcel rather than estimating (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024).

5

Confirm the exact school zoning. Verify the assigned Duval County Public Schools for the specific address with the district.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-kept home on a larger treed cul-de-sac lot with the HOA and amenity status confirmed, in a condition you have inspected.
Biggest Risk
Deferred maintenance on a home a couple decades old, and the cost to maintain the gated amenities if reserves are thin.
Best Lot
Larger, treed, and cul-de-sac lots carry the premium; standard interior lots are the value.
Smart Timing
Walden Wood is a small, built-out community; pricing tracks condition and the specific lot more than any community-wide trend.
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

Walden Wood is a small, gated single-family community of roughly 157 homes in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, Duval County, in the 32257 ZIP, southeast of central Mandarin near the Old St. Augustine Road corridor (neighborhoods.com, 2026). Homes are well-built and run up to about 2,200-plus square feet on highly treed lots that are somewhat larger than most lots in the surrounding neighborhoods, laid out on short cul-de-sac streets. The community has a gated amenity area with a pool, playground, tennis court, and gazebo at a relatively low HOA. As an established community, the central buyer questions are parcel-level: the condition and systems on a home a couple decades old, the lot and tree canopy, the Duval County tax bill, and the exact school zoning.

Walden Wood Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Walden Wood.

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 Walden Wood today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original-condition homes
$315K to $337K

Original-condition homes needing updates, the value end of Walden Wood. Inspect the roof and systems, confirm the HOA, and price the renovation before you write.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on good lots
$337K to $390K

Updated three- and four-bedroom homes on solid treed lots, the core of the community. Condition, lot, and updates separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory
High: larger or cul-de-sac homes
$390K to $439K

Larger homes or those on the best treed cul-de-sac lots set the community's ceiling. Lot size and updates drive the premium; price each on its condition and lot.

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 ~$342K buys here.

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

$315K to $337K
Entry: original-condition homes
Original-condition homes needing updates, the value end of Walden Wood. Inspect the roof and systems, confirm the HOA, and price the renovation before you write.
$337K to $390K
Mid: updated homes on good lots
Updated three- and four-bedroom homes on solid treed lots, the core of the community. Condition, lot, and updates separate these more than floor plan does.
$390K to $439K
High: larger or cul-de-sac homes
Larger homes or those on the best treed cul-de-sac lots set the community's ceiling. Lot size and updates drive the premium; price each on its condition and lot.

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 Walden Wood, 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 Walden Wood 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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Walden Wood holds value.

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

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Walden Wood

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Walden Wood sells quiet, gated single-family living on treed cul-de-sac lots in Mandarin, with a pool and tennis at a low HOA. The value is real; the work is condition, the lot, the HOA reserves, and the Duval tax bill, not the brochure.

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.

7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

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 Walden Wood 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
  • Larger, treed, cul-de-sac lots carry the premium here.
  • Standard interior lots are the value play.
  • Condition and the lot matter more than headline price; comp like-for-like.

In Walden Wood, the treed lot and condition drive price more than floor plan, because the homes are similar well-built designs from the community's build-out. Larger, treed, cul-de-sac lots carry a premium, while standard interior lots are the value play for buyers planning updates. Because the homes are now a couple decades old, the roof age and systems and the resulting insurance cost move the true all-in cost, so inspect first, confirm the HOA reserves behind the amenities, and comp a home against the closest same-condition Mandarin sale.

The 15-Second Verdict

Walden Wood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet, established single-family home with gated amenities on a treed lot in Mandarin at a low HOA.
Strong onTreed cul-de-sac lots a bit larger than the surrounding neighborhoods, a gated pool and tennis, and a low carrying cost.
WatchCondition on homes a couple decades old, and the reserve health behind the gated amenities.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, oceanfront, or a large amenity-dense master plan.
The edgeGated amenities and larger treed lots in Mandarin at a low HOA, a value combination that is scarce nearby.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • The HOA is relatively low and funds the gate and the pool and tennis amenities.
  • Confirm the reserve health behind the amenities before you write.
  • Budget the Duval tax bill and an insurance quote tied to roof age.

Walden Wood carries a relatively low HOA that funds the gated entry and the amenity area (pool, playground, tennis, gazebo) and common landscaping (neighborhoods.com, 2026). Confirm the current dues, exactly what they cover, the reserve position, and any planned special assessments with the association before you rely on them.

The HOA funds the gate, the pool, playground, tennis court, and gazebo, and common-area landscaping; confirm the current inclusions and reserves with the association.

There is no golf or private club; the shared amenities are the community pool, tennis court, playground, and gazebo behind the gate. Confirm current amenity access and rules with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Walden Wood 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 Walden Wood.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 Walden Wood

Thinking of selling in Walden Wood?

Your buyer is cross-shopping gated and amenity neighborhoods across Mandarin. Sell what is specific: the treed cul-de-sac lot, the home's updates and roof age, the gated pool and tennis, the low HOA, and the school zoning.

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 Walden Wood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Mandarin, 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 Walden Wood home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Walden Wood 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.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
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Windows contain 4 to 13 sales each (10 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
$100K$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 1.5% year over year; up 204% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k
213 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 $81 in 2012 to a $220 peak in 2025; $212 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2025 low; 32 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
99.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
4 to 13 a year; 10 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05102004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 11 quit in 2009; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 8 in the troughs, 39 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,614/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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in ZIP 32257 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 (2026-07-18).

Walden Wood Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Walden Wood is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $374,900, and homes go under contract in about 46 days.

1.1
Months supply
$374,900
Median list
$345,000
Median sold
$214
Per sqft
46
Days on mkt
1/0/11
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32257 ZIP is $348,109, about 7.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Walden Wood

Live MLS inventory for Walden Wood. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

4891 NORTHFORD Place home for sale in Walden WoodActive · 56 daysTop listing
$349,900
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1987
4891 NORTHFORD Place, Jacksonville, 32257
Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Active and pending Walden Wood listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Walden Wood on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community & Amenities

Life at Walden Wood

  • Pool · reported on 8 of 8 listings
  • Tennis Court(s) · reported on 7 of 8 listings
  • Playground · reported on 6 of 8 listings
  • Park · reported on 3 of 8 listings
  • Pickleball · reported on 2 of 8 listings
  • Barbecue · reported on 1 of 8 listings
  • Dog Park · reported on 1 of 8 listings

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

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Walden Wood Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Walden Wood is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $374,900, and homes go under contract in about 46 days.

1.1
Months supply
$374,900
Median list
$345,000
Median sold
$214
Per sqft
46
Days on mkt
1/0/11
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32257 ZIP is $348,109, about 7.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Strategy

The Walden Wood buying strategy.

If we were buying in Walden Wood 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 Walden Wood.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
Established-home buyers who want a built-out community with amenities already in place, not a new-construction pipeline.
Biggest Risk
Condition variance — homes span 1986 to 1997, so maintenance and update history differ widely listing to listing.
Sweet Spot
A home near the $352,750 median price and around 1,938 square feet, bought decisively in a seller-leaning window.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need new-construction systems or a wide field to compare — there was only 1 active listing at last count.
The Deep Dive

What actually moves the price in Walden Wood

With homes built between 1986 and 1997 and a median year built of 1987, Walden Wood's inventory has been through at least one full cycle of major-system replacement — roofs, HVAC, water heaters. That is the single biggest swing factor in what a given home sells for; two houses near the community's 1,938-square-foot median floor plan can post very different numbers depending on what has and hasn't been touched. At a community median of $352,750 and $211.61 per square foot, buyers are paying for condition and lot as much as for square footage.

Supply here is genuinely tight — 1 active listing against 1.2 months of supply is a seller-leaning read by any measure, and the median 31.5-day time on market backs that up. About 79.1% of homes carry a homestead exemption, pointing to a base of owner-occupants rather than a rotating rental pool, which tends to keep day-to-day condition and the resale pipeline more predictable.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Walden Wood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Walden Wood buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.

8.5A- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction6.4/10
Liquidity & Demand8.8/10
Owner Commitment7.9/10
Pricing Power9.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (8.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +204% since 2012; Recent Direction +1.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.2 months of supply; Owner Commitment 79% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 99.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin — 1 active listing against 163 total homes — pricing and timing are everything. Momentum tracks Walden Wood's closings as they happen, so sellers get positioned against the real $211.61-per-square-foot baseline instead of guessing, and buyers get called the moment something new hits rather than finding out after the median 31.5-day close has already happened.

The 15-Second Verdict

Walden Wood in 15 seconds.

Best forEstablished-home buyers who want a built-out community with amenities already in place, not a new-construction pipeline.
Biggest advantageLow supply — with just 1.2 months of inventory, well-priced listings do not sit.
Biggest riskCondition variance — homes span 1986 to 1997, so maintenance and update history differ widely listing to listing.
Sweet spotA home near the $352,750 median price and around 1,938 square feet, bought decisively in a seller-leaning window.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need new-construction systems or a wide field to compare — there was only 1 active listing at last count.

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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Walden Wood 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 Walden Wood.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in Walden Wood

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Walden Wood, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your Walden Wood home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Walden Wood, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Walden Wood?
The median sale price in Walden Wood was $353K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (10 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Walden Wood take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 32 days on market (10 sales, realMLS).
Is Walden Wood a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Walden Wood is roughly balanced: 1.2 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Walden Wood?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 163 homes in Walden Wood (public records).
What share of Walden Wood is owner-occupied?
79% of Walden Wood parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Walden Wood built?
Homes in Walden Wood were built between 1986 and 1997, with a median year built of 1987 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Walden Wood?
Cash buyers took 0% of Walden Wood sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (0 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Have Walden Wood home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 204% since 2012, from $116K to $353K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Walden Wood?
The best agent for Walden Wood 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 Walden Wood.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Walden Wood?
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 Walden Wood and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Walden Wood?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Walden Wood purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Walden Wood?

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

Buyers comfortable with a resale home built between 1986 and 1997 and budgeting for updates as needed.Excellent fit
Buyers targeting a price point near the $352,750 median who want established amenities like a pool, tennis courts, and a dog park already in place.Excellent fit
Buyers who can act quickly — with 1.2 months of supply, this is a seller-leaning market.Excellent fit
Buyers who need new-construction systems and warranties rather than a resale home built between 1986 and 1997.Probably not
Buyers who want a wide selection to compare — inventory is thin, with just 1 active listing at last count.Probably not
Buyers who need room to negotiate on price — the median 31.5-day time on market reflects a seller-leaning posture.Probably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (12 streets, ZIP 32223/32257))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (213 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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