Wellington
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Wellington in Jacksonville, FL since 2003, the most recent in April 2018. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,811 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 44 median days on market, with 2,375 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,800 with the full homestead exemption).
Wellington sits inside Jacksonville's Duval County market, and without a current median or inventory read in front of me, I'll be straight: the numbers driving price here move with condition and location within the community more than any single headline figure. What I can tell you is that in a market like this, updated homes and clean floor plans command attention, while dated interiors and deferred maintenance sit and negotiate.
For buyers, that means the spread between homes is real — two houses on the same street can price very differently based on what's been done to them. For sellers, presentation is leverage. Come in with the property show-ready and priced to the actual condition of the home, not the aspiration, and you keep control of the conversation.
The 60-Second Overview
Wellington is a Jacksonville community in Duval County, positioned within a metro that gives buyers access to the wider regional job base, highways, and everyday retail without leaving the county.
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 Wellington is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value a Jacksonville/Duval location with access to the regional road network and services
- Buyers comfortable weighing a home's condition and updates against its price rather than expecting a fixed band
- Buyers open to a renovation or updating project if the underlying home and location are right
Probably not for
- Buyers who want every home to price within a narrow, predictable range
- Buyers with no appetite for evaluating deferred maintenance or dated finishes
- Buyers who need a fully turnkey home and won't consider anything requiring work
The market around Wellington
Wellington is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32224, 252 homes are on the market and 46% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,938 homes are active and 1,658 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wellington specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Wellington by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Wellington subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1993–1995; typical size about 2,108 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 80%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | $227,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | $319,900 |
| 2016 | 1 | $326,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $367,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $367,000 on 2018-04-05.
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 Wellington, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recent Developments in Wellington
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Wellington, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 11 miles northwest of Wellington, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 17 miles southwest of Wellington.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 8 miles south of Wellington.
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 12 miles north of Wellington, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - 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 project is about 12 miles north of Wellington, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 8 miles south of Wellington.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Wellington buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wellington 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 Wellington.
What actually moves the needle here
The story in Wellington is condition-driven. Because homes here vary in how much has been updated, the price a given property earns tracks closely to the work behind it — kitchens, systems, roofs, and overall finish. There is no single tidy price band that describes the community; the honest picture is a spread, and where a home lands on that spread depends on the house itself.
Location within Duval County does the rest of the work. Proximity to Jacksonville's road network and services is the practical draw, and that's the frame to evaluate any listing here against: what has been done to the home, and how well it sits relative to the daily-life amenities you actually use.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wellington. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven market like Wellington, the value is in reading the individual home against the community's spread — not leaning on a blanket price assumption. We walk the property with you, flag the deferred items that will show up in negotiation, and price or offer against what's actually in front of us. That's where a local read earns its keep.
Wellington 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 Wellington buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (4 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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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.