Washington
Heights Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established Northwest Jacksonville resale market · Jacksonville · ZIP 32209

An established Northwest Jacksonville neighborhood of small resale homes along the Moncrief Road corridor, built for buyers who want an affordably scaled resale close to downtown rather than new construction.

Established resaleNorthwest Jacksonville, Duval County2 to 3 bedrooms

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled resale neighborhood, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so condition, updates, and lot position drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Live · Washington Heights Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$40K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 35.5% vs the prior 12 months

-35.5% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 9 and 9 sales in the two windows

$59/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $77 in 2022

76.4%

Sale vs ask

Duval median: 97.5%

+433%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $8K median in 2012

Tempo

46days

Median DOM · closed

12 days at the 2017 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 9 a year

Ownership and context

18%

Owner-occupied · Washington Heights

106 of 588 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

82%

Non-owner-occupied · Washington Heights

incl. 28% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state

86%

Cash buyers · Washington Heights

6 of 7 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025

529

Homes in the community

plus 59 vacant residential lots · 588 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 24 years of records

Est. 1909

Community established

homes built 1909-2024, median 1965 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 23 in 2005

688sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

1.7%/yr

Turnover rate

about 9 of 529 homes trade a year

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"Washington Heights is a resale play on a compact, built-out Northwest Jacksonville neighborhood, not a builder market. The location thesis is proximity to downtown at an affordable price point, with the neighborhood sitting along the Moncrief Road corridor near Grand Park and New Town. Confirm the current HOA status, if any, and deed restrictions in writing before you underwrite a purchase here."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Washington Heights Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Washington Heights right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($40K) is down 35.5% from the prior 12 months ($62K) and up 433% 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 15. Confidence: Medium (9 and 9 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 88% below the typical Duval County sale ($40K vs $325K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Washington Heights is an established residential neighborhood in Northwest Jacksonville, in Duval County, along the Moncrief Road corridor. Regional listing services describe the housing stock here as small single-family and attached (condo, townhome, and duplex-style) homes, generally built between 1960 and 1970.

Because this is a resale market rather than new construction, each home today trades on its own condition, updates, and lot position. HOA status was not independently confirmed in this fast pass, so buyers should verify any association, dues, and deed restrictions on the specific parcel before making an offer. Note that a separate multifamily rental property on Moncrief Road has also carried the Washington Heights name; confirm which parcel and product type you are evaluating before you rely on any listing.

The bigger picture is location. Washington Heights sits inside Northwest Jacksonville's established road grid, within a shorter drive of downtown than many outlying subdivisions, near the Grand Park and New Town areas. That central location, paired with the neighborhood's smaller, more affordable housing stock, is the core of the value case here.

Quick Match

Who Washington Heights is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a small, established resale home close to downtown Jacksonville
Buyers commuting to downtown, Northwest Jacksonville employers, or I-95/I-295
Buyers comfortable verifying HOA status and deed restrictions directly on the parcel before committing

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Buyers who require a confirmed, amenitized HOA community with a pool or clubhouse
Buyers unwilling to do the homework on lot position and older-home condition

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($40K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($62K) IS the -35.5% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 17 sales each (9 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

Down 35.5% year over year; up 433% since 2012.

Every sale since 2002 · price vs size

184 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $8 in 2012 to a $77 peak in 2022; $59 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

12 days at the 2017 low; 46 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

76.4% now vs Duval 97.5%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

3 to 17 a year; 9 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · Washington Heights vs Duval

Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 23 quit in 2005; 13 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

68 at the 2015 peak, 10 in the troughs, 27 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

21% of homes for sale in ZIP 32209 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 (2026-07-12).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Interactive Map

Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown Jacksonville12 to 18 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)20 to 25 min · approximate

I-9510 to 15 min · approximate

Moncrief Road corridorUnder 5 min · runs through the neighborhood area (approximate)

Jacksonville Beaches35 to 45 min · approximate

Riverside/Avondale12 to 18 min · approximate

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

Nearby Communities

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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

Washington Heights (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

Washington Heights 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

William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Middle

Bridge to Success Academy Middle; verify by address

Elementary

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School; verify by address

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

The takeaway

The story here is a settled Northwest Jacksonville location on the Moncrief Road corridor rather than a headline event, roughly a dozen minutes from downtown.

Recent Developments in Washington Heights

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishNet stable for a built-out, centrally located Northwest Jacksonville neighborhood, with the usual older-home and Florida insurance costs to underwrite on a home-by-home basis.

Moncrief corridor is built out and close to downtown

Evergreen

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

The Moncrief Road corridor around Washington Heights is an established Northwest Jacksonville residential area with a shorter drive to downtown than many outlying subdivisions. A mature, built-out location supports steady demand without relying on new development.

No new-construction competition inside the neighborhood

Evergreen

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Washington Heights is built out, so value here turns on the condition and lot position of individual resale homes rather than on a builder's current price sheet or new competing phases nearby.

Older-home systems and condition vary

Evergreen

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes here vary in age and condition, so roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC status differ from home to home. A thorough inspection is the main way to underwrite this risk before you buy.

Florida insurance costs remain a real line item

2026

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Statewide homeowners insurance costs have stayed elevated, and older roofs can affect eligibility and premium. Get a bindable quote for the specific home before you commit to a purchase.

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 Washington Heights, 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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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 Strategy

The Washington Heights buying strategy.

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

Pull the specific parcel's record with the Duval County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, lot position, and any recorded association or deed restrictions.

Get written confirmation from the listing agent, if any HOA applies, on current dues, what they cover, and whether a Community Development District applies.

Get a thorough inspection focused on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary across the neighborhood's older homes.

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

Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the exact address before you make an offer, given the age of the housing stock.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained or already-updated home on a quieter interior street away from Moncrief Road itself.

Biggest Risk

Buying without confirming HOA status, exact lot position, or older-home systems condition.

Best Lot

Prioritize a home with documented updates and a clear title record over guessing from the listing alone.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right condition and lot position 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 homes; a mix of single-family and attached units

Era

Largely built 1960 to 1970 (verify year built on the parcel)

Size range

Small homes, roughly 650 to 1,100 sq ft (verify by address)

Bedrooms

2 to 3 (verify by address)

Costs & Fees

HOA

Not independently confirmed in this fast pass; verify with the listing agent or the recorded plat

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences and some investor-owned rentals

Amenities

Marketed

No community-specific amenities identified in this fast pass

Status

Verify any shared amenities or common areas with the HOA or listing agent

Location

Area

Northwest Jacksonville, along the Moncrief Road corridor, near Grand Park and New Town

Downtown Jacksonville

About 12 to 18 min (approximate)

Airport (JAX)

About 20 to 25 min (approximate)

Washington Heights Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Washington Heights.

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 Washington Heights 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, original-condition homes in the neighborhood, where the value is in the price point and any renovation upside. Confirm condition before you offer.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find updated homes with refreshed kitchens, baths, and mechanicals, 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 largest or most fully updated homes in the neighborhood, and any on quieter interior streets away from Moncrief Road. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific parcel.

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 homes with refreshed kitchens, baths, and mechanicals, representing the typical move-in resale here. This is where most recent activity tends to cluster.

The Top

At the top are the largest or most fully updated homes in the neighborhood, and any on quieter interior streets away from Moncrief Road. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific parcel.

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 Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights holds value.

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

Home conditionVaries by home

Roof and systems ageVerify age

HOA status clarityConfirm by address

Renovation upsideModerate

Location within Northwest JacksonvilleClose to downtown

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 Washington Heights

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 condition, lot position, and what it 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 Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency6.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility4.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.5/10

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 Washington Heights 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

Homes are small; verify exact square footage on the parcel.
Confirm whether HOA or deed restrictions apply to a specific address.
Interior lots away from Moncrief Road tend to hold more appeal.
Check the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel before you buy.
Older-home systems age varies; inspect carefully before you buy.

In a compact, built-out resale neighborhood like this, the durable differences between homes are condition, lot position, and proximity to the busier Moncrief Road edge. Lots closer to Moncrief Road tend to see more traffic noise, while quieter interior positions tend to hold more appeal. A thorough inspection is the main way to price in the age of the housing stock, and confirming HOA status directly avoids surprises after closing.

The 15-Second Verdict

Washington Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small, established resale home close to downtown Jacksonville.

Biggest advantageA built-out Northwest Jacksonville location on the Moncrief Road corridor, priced below newer nearby construction.

Biggest riskBuying before confirming HOA status, lot position, and older-home systems condition.

Sweet spotA documented, well-maintained home on a quieter interior street.

Avoid ifYou need new construction, a confirmed amenitized HOA, or cannot budget time to verify property specifics.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA status not independently confirmed; verify before you rely on it.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
No community-specific amenities were identified in this fast pass.
Confirm exact lot position relative to Moncrief Road.
Budget for a bindable Florida homeowners insurance quote before you buy.

HOA status for Washington Heights was not independently confirmable in this fast pass. Confirm directly with the listing agent, a title search, or the recorded plat whether an association applies and, if so, the current dues.

If an association applies, confirm in writing exactly what dues cover, since no community-specific amenities were identified here in this fast pass. Do not assume shared facilities exist without verification.

No golf course or private club currently serves this neighborhood.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.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 Washington Heights

Thinking of selling a Washington Heights home?

Selling a small, established Northwest Jacksonville resale home takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, lot position, and location position your home 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 Washington Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Grand Park, 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 Washington Heights home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights on the map →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Washington Heights 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.

$1,614/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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Heights a new-construction community?

No. It is an established Northwest Jacksonville neighborhood. Homes here are resales.

What kind of homes are in Washington Heights?

Regional listing services describe small single-family and attached homes, generally built between 1960 and 1970. Confirm the exact configuration, square footage, and year built by address.

Is there an HOA?

HOA status was not independently confirmed in this fast pass. Confirm directly with the listing agent or a title search before you rely on it.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

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

Where exactly is Washington Heights?

It is in Northwest Jacksonville along the Moncrief Road corridor, near Grand Park and New Town, in ZIP 32209.

Is there more than one Washington Heights on Moncrief Road?

Yes. A separate multifamily rental property has also carried the Washington Heights name on Moncrief Road. Confirm the specific parcel and product type, single-family or attached resale versus a rental property, before you rely on any listing.

What should I check before buying an older home here?

Focus on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since these vary across the neighborhood's older homes. 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 home before you commit.

What amenities does the community have?

No community-specific amenities were identified for Washington Heights in this fast pass. Confirm any shared facilities or common areas directly with the HOA, if one applies, or the listing agent.

What schools serve the neighborhood?

It is in Duval County Public Schools, with William M. Raines High School serving much of 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 downtown and the airport?

Washington Heights is roughly 12 to 18 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and roughly 20 to 25 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.

How far are the beaches?

The Jacksonville Beaches are roughly 35 to 45 minutes away, a longer drive than the downtown commute.

Is Washington Heights gated or age-restricted?

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

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Buying before confirming HOA status, lot position relative to Moncrief Road, and the condition of an older home'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 HOA status, lot position, 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 neighborhood 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 Washington Heights?

The best agent for Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Washington Heights?

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 Washington Heights and the wider Jacksonville area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Washington Heights?

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

The Verdict

Should you buy in Washington Heights?

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

You want a small, established resale home close to downtown Jacksonville.Excellent fit

You commute to downtown, Northwest Jacksonville employers, or I-95/I-295.Excellent fit

You are willing to directly verify HOA status and deed restrictions before you buy.Excellent fit

You can budget for inspection findings and updates typical of older homes.Excellent fit

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

You require a confirmed, amenitized HOA community with a pool or clubhouse.Probably not

You are not willing to verify lot position relative to Moncrief Road.Probably not

You cannot budget for older-home inspection findings or Florida insurance costs.Probably not

Get the inside read on Washington Heights

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Washington Heights home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Washington Heights specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Median sale price in Washington Heights, 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.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 00000/32202/32205/32206/32209/32219))
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2002 (184 transactions analyzed)

WashingtonHeights Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Washington Heights right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Washington Heights is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Washington Heights on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

William M. Raines High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address

Bridge to Success Academy Middle; verify by address

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School; verify by address

Recent Developments in Washington Heights

Moncrief corridor is built out and close to downtown

No new-construction competition inside the neighborhood

Older-home systems and condition vary

Florida insurance costs remain a real line item

The Washington Heights buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Washington Heights.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Washington Heights holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Washington Heights

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 Washington Heights is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Washington Heights in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Washington Heights buy.

Thinking of selling a Washington Heights home?

In Washington Heights, condition and view decide your number

What is your Washington Heights home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Washington Heights?

Get the inside read on Washington Heights

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Data sources & freshness

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