Waterway Estates
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville Beach, FL
All 182 homes for sale in Jacksonville Beach, FL · median $732,450 · 165 homes for sale in 32250 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Waterway Estates in Jacksonville Beach, FL since 2002, the most recent in February 2024. Across Jacksonville Beach as a whole, 267 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $630,500, 51 median days on market, with 74 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,260 ($10,530 with the full homestead exemption).
In Waterway Estates, the location does most of the pricing work. This is Jacksonville Beach, close to the ocean and the Intracoastal, and that proximity puts a floor under values that inland Duval neighborhoods don't have. Beyond location, condition is the biggest swing factor: updated homes and original ones can sit far apart on price even within the same streets, so the spread here is real and worth studying before you make an offer.
For buyers, that means underwriting each home on its own merits rather than assuming a neighborhood ceiling or floor. For sellers, it means presentation and condition are the levers you actually control, since the address is already an asset. Come in with a clear read on what a specific property needs, and negotiate from there.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waterway 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
Waterway Estates sits in Jacksonville Beach, within reach of both the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, which is the single fact that shapes value here more than any other.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 12 homes in Waterway Estates that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1942 and 2013 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,751 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 92% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Waterway Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who prioritize a beach-side Jacksonville Beach location and will pay for the address
- Buyers open to a renovation project and comfortable budgeting for the work upfront
- Buyers who want proximity to both the ocean and the Intracoastal in one location
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a tight, predictable price range with little variation between homes
- Buyers who need a move-in-ready home and won't consider anything original
- Buyers looking for inland Duval pricing rather than a beach-side premium
The market around Waterway Estates
Waterway Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32250, 238 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville Beach.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32250 (Jacksonville Beach), 577 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $660K ($423/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 101 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32250 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterway Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Waterway Estates by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Waterway Estates subdivision: 11 homes on record; built 1942–2013; typical size about 2,488 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | $369,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $650,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $400,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $3,500,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $715,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $715,000 on 2024-02-16.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Waterway Estates, Jacksonville Beach
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.
Recent Developments in Waterway Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Waterway Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 20 miles west of Waterway Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 14 miles west of Waterway Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 28 miles west of Waterway Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 10 miles northwest of Waterway Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 28 miles west of Waterway Estates, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Waterway Estates.
Source: News4Jax
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Waterway Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterway 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 Waterway Estates.
Location does the heavy lifting
The pitch for Waterway Estates is straightforward: you are buying beach-side Jacksonville Beach real estate with the Intracoastal on one side and the ocean on the other. That geography is the durable part of the value story, and it's the reason condition-driven price gaps don't erase the underlying appeal of the address.
Because there is a wide spread between updated and original homes, this is a market to shop carefully rather than quickly. Two homes a block apart can tell very different stories once you get past the curb. Budget for the work if you buy something original, and price the work honestly if you're selling one.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterway Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Jacksonville Beach directly and we underwrite Waterway Estates homes one at a time, because that's the only way to make sense of a market where condition drives the spread. We'll walk a property with you, separate the address premium from the work a home actually needs, and give you a straight read before you commit either way.
Waterway Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Waterway Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Waterway Estates sales matched to your home.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32250)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (17 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Beach Boulevard (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Waterway Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32250; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Duncan U. Fletcher High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 36 nearby communities)
- Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 35 nearby communities)
- Seabreeze Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Jacksonville Beach Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- San Pablo Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).