Wellsley Place
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 155 homes for sale in 32246 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 64 closed sales in Wellsley Place in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $443,500 to $490,500 (median $475,500), on homes of 1,973 to 2,266 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,490 ($7,760 with the full homestead exemption).

Wellsley Place is a tightly defined community of 103 homes built in a narrow window between 2001 and 2004, which means the housing stock is consistent in age and layout. With a median living area around 2,577 square feet, this is a mid-size single-family market where price is going to be driven less by wildly different floorplans and more by condition, updates, and lot. Two homes of the same footprint can trade well apart depending on how the kitchen, roof, and mechanicals have been kept.
The homestead share sits just over 80%, which tells you this is a lived-in, owner-occupied community rather than a churn of rentals or flips. That posture usually means measured turnover and sellers who are not forced to move. For a buyer, expect to compete on a well-kept home and to underwrite condition carefully on the rest. For a seller, the pricing case rests on demonstrable updates, not on the assumption that scarcity alone carries the number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Wellsley Place 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
A cohesive early-2000s subdivision in Jacksonville's Duval County, Wellsley Place offers roughly 2,577 square feet of living space at the median and a high owner-occupancy rate, which makes it a stability-first choice rather than an investor play.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 37 homes in Wellsley Place that have changed hands since 2001, built between 2001 and 2003 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 2,163 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 97% 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Wellsley Place is best for.
Best for
- Long-term owner-occupants who value a stable, consistently built neighborhood over variety
- Buyers seeking around 2,577 square feet who want clean comparables to negotiate against
- Buyers with a renovation budget who can add value by handling deferred systems on a well-located home
Probably not for
- Investors chasing high turnover, given the high owner-occupancy rate
- Buyers who need a footprint well above or below the mid-size median
- Buyers wanting turnkey certainty who will not underwrite early-2000s roof and mechanical condition
The market around Wellsley Place
Wellsley Place is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32246, 207 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32246 (Jacksonville), 743 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315K ($217/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 154 active and 49 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32246 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wellsley Place specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Life at Wellsley Place
- Playground · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Wellsley Place buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wellsley Place 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 Wellsley Place.
A condition-driven resale market
Because every home here was built within a four-year span, the variable that matters most is upkeep. Roofs, HVAC systems, and water heaters from the original build era are now at or past the point where replacement becomes the real question, so the spread between an updated home and a deferred-maintenance one can be meaningful. Read inspection findings closely and price the difference honestly.
The mid-size floorplans and consistent vintage make comparables cleaner than in a mixed-age neighborhood, which helps both sides negotiate from a defensible number. The trade-off is that you are largely buying into one product type here; if your needs sit far above or below that median footprint, the fit narrows.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wellsley Place. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this uniform, the money is made or lost on condition, and that is exactly where we earn our keep. We help buyers separate a cosmetically fresh listing from one with the systems already handled, and we help sellers document the updates that actually move the number instead of leaning on the neighborhood's reputation. With turnover measured rather than frantic, timing and preparation matter, and we price to the real comparables.
Wellsley Place 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 Wellsley Place buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Wellsley Place sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Wellsley Place, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32246)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (64 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 Wellsley Place. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32246; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sandalwood High School · 9-12, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 25 nearby communities)
- Kernan Middle School · 6-8, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 22 nearby communities)
- Kernan Trail Elementary School · PreK-5, zoned (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).









