Williamstown
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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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.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Williamstown right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($439K) is up 7.1% from the prior 12 months ($410K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Williamstown market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $439K ($219 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 40 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
Williamstown is a community of 88 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1946 and 2021 (median 2019.5), with a median living area of about 2,256 square feet. 74% 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Williamstown is best for.
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 October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($439K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($410K) IS the +7.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 10 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.
24% 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 (2026-10-20).
Williamstown Market Scorecard
Williamstown is currently a balanced market..
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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.
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 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Williamstown on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Williamstown
- 24 Hour Security · reported on 1 of 4 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- 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.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Williamstown address.
The Williamstown buying strategy.
If we were buying in Williamstown 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 Williamstown.
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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Williamstown buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.4). Basis: Recent Direction +7.1% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 74% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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.
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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 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 6 miles northeast of Williamstown.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 1 mile west of Williamstown.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Infrastructure
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 - July 2026Development
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 - 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 3 miles southwest of Williamstown.
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 3 miles southwest of Williamstown.
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32256)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2019 (34 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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