Welshans
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Welshans in Jacksonville, FL since 2003, the most recent in April 2024. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,604 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,427 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Welshans is a small, older pocket of Jacksonville — 24 homes on the realMLS feed, with construction spanning 1946 to 2019 and a median build year around 1957. That age spread is the real story: what you pay here is driven less by any single benchmark and more by condition, updates, and how much of the original structure a given home retains. Two houses on the same street can sit far apart in price purely on the work already done.
For buyers, that means underwriting each home on its own merits — a renovated mid-century property and a tired one are different purchases, not variations on a theme. For sellers, presentation and documented updates carry disproportionate weight; a home that reads as move-in ready separates itself quickly from one that needs systems work. With a median living area around 2,021 square feet, most homes here offer usable space, but the finish level is where value is won or lost.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Welshans 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
Welshans is a compact, established Duval County enclave where the housing stock ranges from postwar originals to a handful of newer builds, so the community rewards buyers who look closely rather than shop by the numbers.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Welshans that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1950 and 1992 (median 1954), with a median living area of about 2,969 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Welshans across 2024–2024, median $420,000 — 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 Welshans is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting around 2,000 square feet in an established area and willing to weigh each home on condition
- Renovation-minded buyers with budget set aside for updating an older postwar home
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, majority owner-occupied street over churn
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new or near-new construction with modern systems already in place
- Shoppers who need a tight, predictable price band and dislike condition-driven variance
- Anyone unwilling to budget for inspection findings and possible modernization on an older home
The market around Welshans
Welshans is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32208, 209 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,968 homes are active and 1,568 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32208 (Jacksonville), 444 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $164K ($125/sq ft), up 0.0% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 91 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 8.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32208 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Welshans specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Welshans by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Welshans subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1950–1992; typical size about 2,969 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | $735,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $240,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | $278,575 |
| 2024 | 1 | $500,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $500,000 on 2024-04-22.
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 Welshans, 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.
The Welshans buying strategy.
If we were buying in Welshans 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 Welshans.
An age-and-condition market
The defining feature here is a long build range — 1946 through 2019 — around a median of roughly 1957. In practice, that means inventory is a mix of original postwar homes, mid-life properties that may or may not have been updated, and occasional newer construction. There is no single 'typical' Welshans home, so comparables need to be read carefully by vintage and condition, not just square footage.
At a median living area of about 2,021 square feet, floor plans tend to offer real room to work with. Owner-occupancy runs a little under 60% by homestead share, which points to a stable, lived-in community rather than a heavy rental footprint. For a buyer, the practical takeaway is to budget for inspection and possible modernization on the older homes, and to treat any already-updated house as the premium it is.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Welshans. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small market where price hinges on condition rather than a tidy price band, comps are easy to misread. We walk each home against the right vintage and finish level, flag where an older property will need systems work, and help sellers document the updates that actually move value — so neither side is guessing.
Welshans 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 Welshans 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 Welshans sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32208)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (9 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 Welshans. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32208; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Jean Ribault High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Jean Ribault Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 17 nearby communities)
- North Shore Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School · Elementary (Northside) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).