Williamstown in Jacksonville

Williamstown
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32256
72 homesBuilt 1946–2021Median sale $427K
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Built fromLive realMLS data7 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Williamstown Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$427K
Median sold · 12 mo
$219/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $219 in 2026
94.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
41days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2021 low
100%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,760 of 5,621)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Williamstown
52 of 72 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Williamstown
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
72
Homes in the community
72 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 7 years of records
Est. 1946
Community established
homes built 1946-2021, median 2020 (FL DOR 2025)
1,950sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 72 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Williamstown reads as a condition-driven market more than a location-driven one. The housing stock spans from 1946 to 2021, with a median year built right around 2019 to 2020 — which tells you the inventory here is bimodal: a core of recent construction sitting alongside much older homes. That spread is what sets price. At a $410,000 median and $200 per square foot on roughly 2,256 square feet, you're paying for a newer, right-sized house, but the older end of the range will trade on very different terms.

The posture right now favors patient buyers. Median days on market sits at 129 — a long marketing window by Northeast Florida standards — so sellers should not expect quick, over-ask activity. If you're buying, that timeline is leverage: there's room to negotiate on condition and price, especially on homes that have been sitting. Sellers who price to the newer-construction comps without accounting for condition should expect to wait.

The 60-Second Overview

Williamstown market snapshot (as of August 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $427K ($219 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 41 days on market for closed sales.

Williamstown is a community of 72 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1946 and 2021 (median 2020.0), with a median living area of about 2,236 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Williamstown is a small, mixed-vintage pocket of Jacksonville where a wave of recent construction overlaps a much older housing base, so two homes at similar addresses can carry very different price logic.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting recent construction near the mid-$400s who can move deliberately
  • Value hunters willing to underwrite an older home and price it on condition
  • Owner-occupant buyers who plan to hold rather than flip

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close and resell quickly given the 129-day market pace
  • Investors seeking a deep rental-heavy pool, given the ~74% homesteaded base
  • Anyone expecting uniform, subdivision-style inventory and predictable comps

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($427K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2019 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k3k
33 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02582020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 5 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

30% of homes for sale in ZIP 32256 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-18).

Williamstown Market Scorecard

Balanced

Williamstown is currently a balanced market..

$427,000
Median sold
0/1/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Williamstown, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 17 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Williamstown

Live MLS inventory for Williamstown. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Williamstown listings as of 2026-08-24, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Bartram Springs · Elementary
  • Twin Lakes Academy · Middle
  • Atlantic Coast · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Williamstown listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

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Recent Developments in Williamstown

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Williamstown, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum80/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County

    News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.

    What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Williamstown.

    Source: News4Jax
  2. July 2026
    Development

    Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County

    Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The site is about 5 miles east of Williamstown.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  3. July 2026
    Development

    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 18 miles northwest of Williamstown, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 15 miles southwest of Williamstown.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. May 2026
    Retail & 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 3 miles southwest of Williamstown.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Retail & 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 3 miles southwest of Williamstown.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

If we were buying in Williamstown today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Williamstown.

Best Buy
Buyers who want newer construction without committing to a large master-planned community.
Biggest Risk
The wide vintage spread means the median price tells you little about any single home.
Sweet Spot
A recent-build home around the 2,256-sqft median, bought with patience.
Avoid If
You need a fast, competitive purchase or resale timeline.

A two-speed housing stock

With 88 homes and a year-built range running from 1946 to 2021, Williamstown is not a uniform subdivision — it's a place where newer builds and mid-century homes coexist. The median year built near 2019 to 2020 skews the profile toward the recent end, but the older tail matters: it widens the effective price spread well beyond what a single median suggests. Two buyers can be shopping the same community and evaluating fundamentally different products.

About 74% of homes here are homesteaded, which points to a predominantly owner-occupied base rather than a heavy investor or rental footprint. Combined with the long 129-day median marketing time, that suggests turnover is measured, not frenzied. Buyers have time to underwrite condition carefully; the gap between a renovated newer home and an original older one is where the real money is made or lost.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Williamstown. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a two-speed market like this, the median alone will mislead you. Our job is to sort the newer-construction comps from the older-stock comps and price a specific house against the right set — then use the long marketing window as negotiating leverage instead of a source of anxiety. We'll tell you when a listing is priced to its vintage and when it isn't.

Williamstown in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer construction without committing to a large master-planned community.
Biggest advantageA long marketing window gives buyers real room to negotiate.
Biggest riskThe wide vintage spread means the median price tells you little about any single home.
Sweet spotA recent-build home around the 2,256-sqft median, bought with patience.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, competitive purchase or resale timeline.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Williamstown sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Williamstown?
The median sale price in Williamstown was $427K over the 12 months ending August 23, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Williamstown take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 23, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Williamstown?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 72 homes in Williamstown (public records).
What share of Williamstown is owner-occupied?
72% of Williamstown parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Williamstown built?
Homes in Williamstown were built between 1946 and 2021, with a median year built of 2020.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Williamstown?
The best agent for Williamstown is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Williamstown.
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Buyers targeting recent construction near the mid-$400s who can move deliberatelyExcellent fit
Value hunters willing to underwrite an older home and price it on conditionExcellent fit
Owner-occupant buyers who plan to hold rather than flipExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close and resell quickly given the 129-day market paceProbably not
Investors seeking a deep rental-heavy pool, given the ~74% homesteaded baseProbably not
Anyone expecting uniform, subdivision-style inventory and predictable compsProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 23, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 23, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32256))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2019 (33 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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Thinking of selling in Williamstown? 5 recorded closings; median 41 days on market (window ending 2026-08-23). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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