Wellington
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 144 homes for sale in 32224 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 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, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
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.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Wellington 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
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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Wellington across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $575,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
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, 241 homes are on the market and 40% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,404 homes are active and 1,546 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32224 (Jacksonville), 975 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $483K ($251/sq ft), down 3.9% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 156 active and 101 pending listings put supply at about 8.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32224 housing market and the Duval County market.
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.
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.
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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.
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Streets in this community
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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 October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 9 miles east of Wellington.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 6 miles west of Wellington, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 7 miles south of Wellington.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 - 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32224)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-18 |
| 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Wellington. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32224; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 24 nearby communities)
- Kernan Middle School · 6-8 (verify zoning) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 22 nearby communities)
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12 (verify zoning) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Alimacani Elementary School · PreK-5 (San Pablo Rd) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 11 nearby communities)
- Chets Creek Elementary School · PreK-5 (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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